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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!

Sleep more, weigh less

Sounds awfully convenient, doesn’t it? I quite like the idea of sleeping off my extra weight. But this is not my discovery. There are studies to prove that shorter sleep durations can mean higher body mass index – so – to cut a long story short, people who slept for say,…

Love

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Birds of a feather

Flock together. Yeah, I know. But is that so good? It is great to find common ground with others – because it seems truly gratifying. The ‘reward’ area of our brain gets activated when people agree with our opinions. Lets look at our friends. If their ideas are pretty similar on many…