I grew up on a steady diet of self-help, and it has never let me down, so far. My Mother loved to quote this all the time and firmly believed that being independent is best most of the time. Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, it’s at the end…
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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!
Starting with Janmashtami and progressing to Ganesh Chaturti, Navratri and Diwali, and Karthigai, the months of September to November are defined by a lot of shopping in our family, thanks to the festival season and numerous birthdays at home. We try and cover Navratri and Diwali, and for the more fashion…
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, which means that many parents and children will be discussing that form of bullying unique to the digital age: cyberbullying. Not that cyberbullying is restricted to a particular month, but it is good to focus on becoming aware of this particular monster that can wreak…