I started the year determined to focus on the good stuff and that, to me, meant minimizing time spent online. I took time to stand and stare. I am also on a mission to giveaway/donate/dispose by decluttering at home. I read this line, somewhere, in the context of decluttering: What if you…
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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!
Winter is here. Mornings are chilly and we look forward to the sunshine in anticipation. Colorful woollens find their way out of our closet and it is a time of year we make the most of, before the warmer months follow. While we love our winters with our ginger chais and hot…
When we are able to make others happier and more successful, we feel happier too. We’ve all been told countless times “You can’t change other people.” But this societal belief is not only disempowering, it is, perhaps surprisingly, scientifically FALSE. Today, I am pleased to introduce you to researcher and bestselling…