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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!

Well begun…

 Good morning! A positive start can set the tone for the rest of the day. If you crawl out of bed, worrying about the day ahead, you’re setting yourself up for misery;  so start each day as you mean to go on – bright, enthusiastic, energised and full of joy. Take…

The Dart Board technique Is a Powerful Self-Esteem builder

To build your self-esteem, understand the dart board technique. Rather philosophical these days, but it certainly helps keep my cool and stay serene, I find. The training background also helps, I guess. Added to this, being “aunty, aunty”-ed by grown-up kids makes it even more helpful to read – especially notes…