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A recent incident that taught me a deep lesson… I had been wanting to buy anklets for a while. So I asked my brother if he could gift them to me as a my Rakhi & Birthday present .  Later, I shared this with my grandmother, and she lovingly said she would buy the anklets for me on my brother’s behalf. I felt excited. We went to a jeweller, someone from whom our relatives had purchased earlier. It was a bit late in the evening. I wanted a 92.5% silver anklet. I tried on 2–3 designs, but before I could explore further, my brother called asking me to return soon.  I was in a rush, and in that moment of pressure, I quickly picked a pair. As I was almost at the billing counter, I asked the jeweller about the silver quality.He said it's 70%. I was surprised. This wasn’t what I wanted. Yet, I convinced myself to go ahead with it.  Thoughts like: They’ve kept the shop open for me late... They’ve already shown me several pieces... It would be awkward to walk away now… ...p...

  𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂? To do something,you say you want to do.What's really stopping you? People's opinions? If something truly matters to you ,would someone’s opinion really be enough to stop you? Or is it possible... that it doesn’t matter as much as you say it does? When we're deeply connected to a purpose, the noise of the world fades. We do it,not because it’s easy, but because deep down, we know we must. Think back to a time when you did something despite what others thought… Why? Because you knew it was really really important to you. So if you’re feeling stuck now, pause and ask yourself honestly Is this truly ,I mean truly important to me? Or am I holding onto it because I think I should? If it really mattered, you would probably be doing it already. And if you are not,maybe it’s not as important Or maybe you just haven’t found a reason strong enough to move you. Here’s the hard truth- Blaming others for your hesitation...

 𝗠𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲. Today is International Yoga Day. And I feel immensely grateful. Because this beautiful gift of yoga,this way of life rooted in health, discipline, and presence wasn’t something I discovered by myself. It was passed down to me. By two of the most important men in my life- 𝗠𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗳𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. My earliest memory of my grandfather is someone who is deeply disciplined about his health. He was the first person to wake up in the family, way before the sunrise. Doing his Yoga and meditation practice.He had his specific diet. He used to go swimming and walk no matter what day it was. Not as a task, but as a sacred way of honouring his body and soul. 𝗛𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵. 𝗛𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁. And then there’s my father-my very first yoga teacher. Someone who guided me through my first asanas. Being a doctor himself he always says, "𝑫𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖...

Your child is not your means of achievement. They are not your second chance at joy, success or fulfillment. Don’t try to live the life you couldn’t, through them. If that’s your approach, then no matter how “successful” your child becomes,no matter how much the world praises your parenting-You Have Missed The Essence of Parenting. Because the world’s definition of a good parent is deeply flawed. It celebrates results, not the roots. Achievements, not the emotional health. Trophies, not the truth. The real question is this, Have you built your child’s self-esteem or silently crushed it along the way? Have you raised someone who feels worthy or someone who looks accomplished on the outside but feels hollow within? I’ve met enough people who’ve achieved all the success the world demands,yet they carry this deep, silent wound-“I’m still not enough. I don’t deserve this.” And that? That’s heartbreaking. Because No Achievement Can Heal A Soul That Was Never Made To Feel Whole. Love, Pratiks...

At the end of the day, I and only I am responsible for everything I think and feel. No matter what happens outside, my inner world is mine to lead. My true freedom begins ,the moment I stop blaming the outside for my inner chaos. Blaming others for my emotional state might bring temporary relief. But it keeps me stuck. Real power begins when I stop expecting others to bring me peace. Yes, people can trigger me. Yes, situations can be unfair. But how I choose to respond is always within my control. This isn’t about self-blame. It’s about self-empowerment. I may not have created the wound, but healing it? That’s my job. I’ve learned that emotional maturity isn’t about never feeling bad , it’s about knowing what to do when I do. Whether it’s journaling, seeking help, or sitting with my emotions ,I hold the keys to clarity. The moment I stop waiting for someone else to fix how I feel, I become truly free. Because responsibility isn’t a burden ,it’s a superpower. And from that place, real ...

  From 58.5 kg on 24th Feb 2025 to 53.7 kg on 22nd April 2025 . I lost 4.8 kg in a healthy way. Here is what I did for healthy weight loss. 4 Important Components That Helped- 1. Mindset Matters 2. Food Habits 3. Exercise Routine 4. Fasting Practice 1. Mindset Matters  1. What’s Your Why? Though I was enjoying my chubby cheeks,something I didn’t have for 26 years of my life,unhealthy fat started causing trouble. It began with issues in my menstrual cycle. When I did a USG, it showed early signs of PCOS. That was my wake-up call. I realized now was the time to take control before things get worse. I started researching what could help, and the first thing that stood out was this. Losing 5–10% of body weight can positively impact PCOS. At 58.5 kg, that meant I needed to reach around 52 kg. But losing 6 kg felt daunting. So, I set smaller, achievable targets. First 56 kg, then 54 kg (because I didn’t want to lose too much of the cheeks I adored!). 2. Keep A Target Without a deadl...

I was watching a video yesterday where a teacher did an interesting experiment . She divided students into two groups and gave them 3 same problem solving task. One group was told to raise their hands as soon as they finished. The other group just had to do the task no hand raising involved. Now here’s the twist… By the second round, the group without the hand- raising instruction began to slow down. As the first group raised their hands the second group looked around. They felt like they were falling behind. They hesitated. By the third question,some of them even started doubting themselves,getting confused, overwhelmed by a task they could have easily done.And their speed slowed down. The teacher used this setup to demonstrate a powerful concept - Learned helplessness. This helped me understand and connect the dots to why so many of us are stuck in the victim mindset. It's because of learned helplessness. What is learned helplessness? It’s when someone experiences failure or feel...