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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!

You only need a toothbrush

Some people have the habit of snacking after a good meal. They don’t really want to – but can’t help it. If you are trying to fight doing this, and if you are trying to lose weight as well – you’ve got a real challenge on your hands. There’s a solution,…

How is your helmet?

Are you wearing your bike helmet correctly? A bike helmet only works if you wear it correctly, as I discovered recently, when I had a bike crash. And yes, I was glad my helmet fit perfectly, as it should have. Wear the helmet flat on the top of your head.  Fasten…

Just occured to me that…

You can have joy in less than five minutes!  Did I mention singing in the shower as a stress buster and a mood booster? (what a tongue twister!) Yes, I did.  Image courtesy: So – SING Singing without inhibitions and no “requests”, makes it easy to boost your mood. Hey, but…