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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!

Just (Don’t ) Do it!

Sometimes, life is overwhelming. Ok – even whelming. And that list of things to do grows and grows and grows even when we’re busy checking off things. I’ve found that one of the simplest ways to get a task out of the way is to not do it. That’s right. Do…

Hold ’em or fold ’em?

I read a wonderful post today at My Escape Velocity – everyone knows Chris Garrett – his writing is easy and often resonates with what we might be thinking. Chris quoted Kenny Rogers “You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em. Know when to walk away,…