Enjoy travel? Here are 15 packing tips to make your travel amazingly memorable. This post is the result of a promise I made my friend—to help her pack for her upcoming trip to Manila. And a little envy. Last week when she told me she had just made her flight booking…
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Hi! I’m Vidya Sury. I am a writer, editor, and the voice behind Collecting Smiles. Here, I share practical mindfulness guides, personal essays, and book reviews designed to bring calm and joy to your everyday life. Brand collaborations and creative partnerships are always welcome—let's connect!
And before we know it, October 2019 has ended! I was surprised to find that it was time to write my note of thanks for the Gratitude Circle blog hop! This month has been a little disoriented for me. Sure I’ve been doing all the things I am supposed to do…but…
We are always looking for ways to increase our happiness. In his excellent book Flourish: A visionary new understanding of happiness and well-being Martin Seligman, Founding Father of Positive Psychology, offers an easy practice called the Gratitude Visit exercise to increase well-being and lower depression. The Gratitude Visit, as a practice,…



