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Work-Life Balance: Techniques and Tactics for Achieving Harmony
Work-life balance: In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of finding a work-life balance and offer practical tips to help you achieve it. We’ll talk about prioritizing and planning ahead, communicating with your employer, delegating tasks, and taking time for yourself. By incorporating these tips into your daily life, you’ll be able to find the balance you need and lead a fulfilling life. Don’t let your career take over your life, it’s time to prioritize what truly matters and find a healthy balance between work and family. Read on for more tips and insights on how to make this a reality.
Struggling with life? | Don’t Let it defeat you
Struggling with life and feeling that you are failing at it? Life offers unlimited opportunities to everyone, it’s just that we need to mindfully be able to recognise these and make the most of them. Do you know why you must be struggling with life and feeling that you are failing?
Struggles instil great amount of strength, tenacity and courage within us. But before they do that, they might end up leaving us drained out and defeated.
Read about how Limiting belief and emotional blind spots can harm us in this post.
Stress effects relationships | Bond better even during stress
Every couple experiences stress, which could root from issues at work, or with friends or family which is carried over into their own relationships. A couple’s personal issues, such as differences in needs and wants, or an argument or feeling aloof and neglected could also lead to stress for one or both the partners. This post will help you Decode stress and help you figure out ways to bond better with your spouse even during Stress.
Are you scared of sharing your Vulnerability?
Some people are not completely in touch with their feelings, however for those who understand their deep feelings sharing their vulnerability could feel like venturing into a different world. They know and are aware that they could end up getting hurt at the the end of it. Even then, one could end up taking a chance and not think about it much at first. Vulnerability is connected to one of the hardest feelings to bear : i.e. SHAME. It’s normal to do anything to the best of your capability to avoid feelings like shame and anger, or being defensive and act in a compulsive or addictive behaviour.
यून तो सदियों रहा है दुश्मन दौरे जहान: हमारा, कुछ तो बात है हम में के हस्ती मिट ती नहीं हमारी।
I heard this from my grandfather ( Nanaji) years back. I didn’t know it’s depth back then, but my mother echoed this quote into my ears for years. Just saying this out loud fills me with immense power.
Maternal anxiety – is for Real
If you feel that separation anxiety is just for kids, hold your thought and read on.
When you become a parent, you are likely to experience a fraught with emotions. You may find yourself feeling extremely happy and joyous at your baby’s birth at one moment, and may experience an immense sense of responsibility. At certain times you would feel an intense fear to do everything right for your baby.
There might be times an extreme desire to be able to protect your baby from the world around may lead to a couple of problems for your baby and you.
Unrealistic expectations – Toxic Productivity
Unrealistic expectations can break you.
During the beginning phase of lockdown did you start with plans of doing something truly meaningful and productive?
Have you been pushing yourself to self-improve and focusing on your productivity?
If this is true it’s quite possible that you are feeling overwhelmed because you are simply not able to achieve the ‘unrealistic’ expectations you may have set for yourself.
Loving myself makes me a happy Parent
Loving myself makes me a happy and content Parent. No! That doesn’t make me a selfish Parent. Hang in there and read the quote on the image below please. Now read this again! Keep reading this affirmation again and again until it hits you hard.
American Pistachios – A perfect snack for mindful eating
American Pistachios have a few unique properties that set them apart from the rest nuts.
They are versatile since they can be eaten alone as a snack and also work well in many dishes, in baked items or can be used to add a crunchy topping for various salads.
Skincare regime for busy moms: Boost oxygen into your skin with Kaya Youth Range
After becoming a parent, most of us end up having quite a busy schedule on a daily basis. As a result skincare regime easily falls to the wayside.
With truck loads of responsibilities, we often find it difficult to carve out time for our skin.
What if I told you that with just a few minutes at hand you could achieve youthful, glowing skin?
Crochet Braids – Hairstyle that you would definitely want to copy
It’s not just about straight or wavy hair anymore. Crochet braids made a debut again in 2016 and it seems like they aren’t going out of style pretty soon. These offer not just a great protective style but gives you an endless number of options. You can experiment with various colours, textures and lengths. All this while keeping your natural hair undamaged and safe.
Summer Skirts in Winter Season – Styling
If ever you are in a position of dilemma where you have to give up on your sassy summer skirts to protect you from cold, hold up right there because I have got you some amazing dressing hacks to make your wish come true. Well, this is the case with every second girl who loves her short skirts and tops and always finds it difficult to take them out of their wardrobe. We all are well versed with the phrase that fashion has no limits and boundaries. Moreover, the real fashion is what we create and own which later becomes a trend.
Vitamin B6 supplement benefits
Vitamin B6 helps the immune system of our body since it produces various antivirus that could help out body fight various diseases. Since it’s soluble in water, the body doesn’t store any leftover amount of this Vitamin. Hence we constantly need a regular supply of this vitamin in our diet.
Probiotic supplement – the buzzword in health field
The key ingredient of Zenith Nutrition’s Probiotic Blend is Fructooligosaccharides, which is also commonly known as FOS. It has become widely popular for all the good reasons.
You must try Probiotic Blend from ZenithNutrition for an easy and portable way to add Fructooligosaccharides to your daily diet.
Tea lovers versus coffee lovers | Some myths busted
tea and coffee lovers.
It’s become a trend that people prefer one of these beverage over the other in huge numbers and develop a disliking towards the ones who don’t love their preference. Often they also end up typecasting the other category. Check out various opinions that coffee lovers have about the tea lovers.
Garlic supplement from Zenith Nutrition – odourless garlic with great benefits
Garlic is not only a delicious culinary ingredient which gives a distinct flavour to food but is also really healthy and is used to cure various diseases, exactly why odourless garlic supplements are gaining the popularity they truly deserve.
I have recently started using Garlic Supplement from Zenith Nutrition and would love to share my experience with you all.
Vitamin B2 supplement review and its benefits |zenith nutrition
There is something that could help us have a healthy lifestyle and that is a health supplement. If taken moderately and as per the instruction of your doctor, health supplements could do wonders for your body.
One such health supplement that I recently started using is Vitamin B2 from Zenith Nutrition.
I would like to share with you all the benefits of this Health supplement.
Buying a car : Tips for new parents
Buying a car can be really overwhelming if you are expecting or if you already have a baby, that is because your preferences change after you become a parent.So I along with my husband narrowed down on a list of what was important for us while buying a car. Here are some tips that helped us in buying a car.
Amniotic fluid and it’s importance : how choosing a good maternity hospital could help
I was detected with oligohydramnios during my second pregnancy and learnt that about 8 percent women have low level of amniotic fluid. I was lucky to have found the right maternity hospital that helped me throughout my pregnancy. If it wasn’t for my gynaecologist, I would have been in distress. Exactly why I suggest all expecting parents to choose your maternity hospital wisely.
If you would like to know more about oligohydramnios and how your maternity hospital could help you, please read on.
Confession of a New mom – We are in it together
Its about a confession. Confession of a New mom.I write to tell you you’re not alone.
You’re not alone when you realize motherhood is the single hardest thing you’ve ever done (Been there).
The Modern Indian Woman is Rocking the world- #9daysofWomanhood
Modern Indian Woman is someone who has broken all the stereotypes and is the one who believes in herself immensely. There has been a gradual change in the activities of Indian Women. From being a part of a pastoral society to enjoying the contemporary and global society, a woman’s role has changed tremendously. From a typical ‘GRAHINI’ who used to believe in just catering to the household responsibilities to a Woman who is also working towards the socio-economic and cultural aspects of the society, Modern Indian woman is ready to Rock it completely.
Breastfeeding baby while bonding with your toddler
The biggest fear I had when I had my second child was that I should never make my first child feel neglected. She was our lifeline and would always be. The only time I felt that would be making her feel neglected would have been the breastfeeding time. That urged me to find a solution for it. Hope this helps all the mothers who have two kids or are planning to have the second one.
A solution for dry and frizzy hair | Mamaearth Argan Hair mask
I’m am so happy that I finally found a solution for my dry and frizzy hair.
All women crave for lustrous, beautiful and healthy locks. And let’s face the reality, even if you use the best of makeup techniques, it could be easily overshadowed by dry and lifeless hair.
Over 90% women suffer from dry and frizzy hair due to excessive chemicals, weather, heat, genes, etc.
Check below my detailed review of this chemical free solution for the dry and frizzy hair, and which also claims to take care of the hair fall.
M&M cookies recipe | Best recipe for a lactating mother
Here is a yummy recipe for a lactating mother , M&M cookies, something that will not only act as a healthy snack, but also boost your milk supply.
Banana Strawberry Peach smoothie- a refreshing recipe
In this recipe, I was able to transform bananas into this delicious smoothie!
For all the the people who dislike bananas like me, this is one recipe that can be tweaked as per your liking.
Magic scrub to get whiter underarms
I discovered this magic combination of scrub a couple of months back which helped me to get soft, smooth and whiter underarms. This scrub will also help you get rid of any body odour and keep your armpits clean and fresh throughout the day.
A cool Chocolate Face mask
Do you feel guilty every time you indulge in chocolates? Here is a perfect way for you to fulfill your chocolate fix without feeling guilty. Who said chocolate is just for your tummy. You can use for to make your skin yummy too. The delicious raw dark chocolate, is truly a delectable treat, but with health benefits.
New to parenting?? Here is how to get a ME time..
You definitely need to find time for yourself . Yes!!! now that’s going to be a big task: FINDING TIME.
Here is what I did, and it definitely helped me get a ME time:
Yes I Am NEERJA..And Will Be NEERJA All My Life
Yes I am NEERJA..and will be NEERJA all my life. A song early in the morning just evoked a lot of thoughts in my mind. It was a usual morning, of a usual mother of two, getting one ready for school and feeding the other.
An ordinary morning, suddenly made me feel extraordinary about myself and my life.
Whole wheat banana cake
No Maida,No Sugar..Healthy and Yummy … perfect for kids..Whole wheat banana cake.. Here’s a yummilicious recipe shared by a rocking mom, Reshmma J Kadam, from our facebook group mylittlemuffin.
How to Trim a Baby’s Nails without any hassle
It can be a pretty scary business the first time you have to trim your baby’s nails. I am sure most of us would have had accidents while trimming baby nails .If you’re tempted to skip it, know this: nail trimming is important since babies often don’t have very good control of their arms and could accidentally scratch their face, or worse yet, an eye.
Are you scared of Cradle cap?? Check these awesome home remedies to cure it…
Are you scared of Cradle cap?? Check these awesome home remedies to cure it…Don’t be scared if you notice a patch of skin on your newborn baby’s head that looks odd and unattractive.
Why we said NO to Cord Blood Banking..
I’m sure all new parents must have given atleast one thought to cord blood banking for their little muffin. I’m sure most of us would get lured by the fact that how miraculously cord blood could save a precious life.
I can’t breathe !!! Battling Rhinitis during Pregnancy…
I suffered from something called Rhinitis, and the reason Why I wrote about this is, that the studies show that over 30 pregnant women go through this nasal congestion, called rhinitis of pregnancy. Even then, neither my gynecologist, the E.N.T. specialist nor my normal physician was aware of it.