Taking stock of ourselves to see how we’re doing in terms of our goals, our dreams is normal. For me, this revolves around my priority lists, and my broader to-do list, categorized based on different aspects of my life. Sometimes, I acknowledge my strengths. But there used to be a time…
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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!
Often, we are faced with situations and opportunities where we can either stretch—go out of our way to do our best and strive to deliver a 100% or just settle with doing the basic-acceptable thing. But stretch or settle – is that even a choice? We’ve all grown up learning that…
Can trees be BFFs? Yes! I love gardens. I love trees. I love spending time outdoors. And yes, occasionally i enjoy playing hooky at work. Every time we have a guest, one of the places I like to take them to is Lalbagh Botanical Gardens. Truly this is a wonderful place…