I am breathing a little more comfortably today, after a week of struggling to finish up a few things. While I would never say it was a bad week, I was surprised at how hard it was for me to focus on a specific piece of work. Sometimes, when the mind…
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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!
The hottest topic today among the parents of school-going children, especially those in high school is related to stress relief. Stress is a healthy and natural component of life but when it interferes with your routine, it is time to take action and restore the balance. You can recognize stress through…
So life goes on. And that’s a good thing because there is plenty of inspiration around me to make me want to live a good life, choosing joy. Yesterday, my friend came home and we had a nice quiet afternoon. As I was sending her off (read: accompanying her to the…



