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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!

That BS called People Pleasing (with 4 tips to stop being one)

People pleasing. Putting others’ needs before ours. Who hasn’t done it? That isn’t necessarily a bad thing. After all, as humans, we are all wired to want to feel loved and accepted and when we go with the flow, it feels good. But when people pleasing becomes second nature, it is…