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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!

Praising children: Can Too Much Praise Spoil Your Child?

Interesting question, isn’t it, about praising children? Can too much praise spoil a child? I wonder if you’ve sometimes worried about overdoing the praising part with your child? I must confess I’ve not only been guilty of doing it, but also regretted it. Most times, we go by instinct. Praising a…

Celebrating Powerful Women #InternationalWomensDay

I am excited that this year’s theme for International Women’s Day is: #PledgeForParity Go ahead. Take the pledge. Add your voice! The official website encourages us to “celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. Yet let’s also be aware progress has slowed in many places across the world,…

Active Senior Living – when I’m 60 this is how I plan to enjoy my life

He: Can you imagine what it will be like to retire? Me: No.  He: Eh? Me: Because I don’t plan to. I’ll work for as long as I possibly can! He: *laughing* Me too! And we both laughed again, together at the thought of active senior living. We just cannot imagine…