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Posts published by “Vidya Sury”

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!

5 Ways to Make Learning Fun and Engaging

Learning becomes difficult when it feels forced. Most people remember at least one teacher who made lessons exciting and another who somehow made even interesting subjects feel exhausting. The difference usually was not intelligence. It was engagement. People learn better when curiosity is involved. That matters for children in school, teenagers…

A Creative Hobby Might Be the Best Thing You Do for Your Mental Health This Year

There is something quietly powerful about sitting down with a blank canvas, a set of colored pencils, or a ball of yarn. The world keeps spinning, emails keep arriving, and the to-do list stays long. But for a short window, none of it matters. Your hands are busy. Your mind follows.…