The Everyday Guide with Shailja Saraswati

We have grownup in society where mental health and mindfulness are not given much importance. But in this pandemic time the most important thing to do is protect our health mentally & physically, doing meditation techniques to keep our thoughts in sanity and to rejuvenate our energy.

Remember to prioritize these things:

1) Focus on setting healthy boundaries

2) Make healthier decisions: emotionally & mentally.

3) Improve your internal state instead of what others want you to do. 

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If I will get a chance to speak with my younger self- I would say "Take chances, speak your heart out, validate and acknowledge your feelings. Because you deserve to be seen and heard."

Always remember light comes only after a dark night. Don't lose hope because every morning comes with a new chance. Cherish the rainbows which comes after the storms and celebrate all the moments.

Have you ever heard of Boat of life? Our life is very unpredictable and sometimes when circumstances kick us to the curb, we have the power to get up and charge at life again. For me - Practising mindfulness has been my life boat. 

I hope you're all taking deep breaths, taking care of yourself, tending your plants, getting outside and doing mindful practices. Keep going  and get better each and everyday. And think about your boat of survival which keeps you going.

Be proud of every step you've made in the right direction. You deserve nothing but the best.

Mindfulness is about being in the present moment and we are grown up with this thought from our school time. But do you remember how? 
This episode will surely take you back to your childhood and remind you to be lively in present moment. Because it's only the present moment that has power to be compelling & vibrant as if that moment were your first or as if were your last.

Sometimes by not doing anything you can find calm and peace. In this constant hustle bustle of everyday. We all have forgotten to take a pause and rest. 
We start feeling restless even if we are just lying down or watching movie. The constant feeling of "I could have done more during the day". In other words, we all have forget " Art of doing nothing ".
In today's world, where everyone is motivated to do new things everyday. I wanted to send a reminder to you to do "Nothing" sometimes. 
So enjoy the sweetness of doing nothing and just be present in the moment.

We all have experienced the moment when Sunday stops feeling like a Sunday and the anxiety of Monday kicks in. Well, we all should embrace Monday's- the start of the week as a new opportunity.
In this episode, I share 5 tips to overcome anxiety of Monday blues. And how to start your Monday with more productivity and energize your week. 

When you start living in the moment, is when you are living your life spontaneously. The more and regularly you meditate, the sooner you will find yourself acting always from a center of peace. The mind takes the shape of what one focuses on. Take a second, close your eyes, beathe in and out. 

Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness are some techniques which helps us to connect with ourselves. Practice these techniques, take breaks through every routine and let the first monday of the year begin.

Our mind always keeps running in the past and future rather than living in the present. Though life is all about being in the present moments. But how do we distract our mind from these disturbances? 
Sometimes silence is that tool which helps you learn, explore & express. Utilize it for self improvement. When words fail...silence speaks a lot. 
You are the creator of your own life. It depends on you which colours you want to fill in your life. So live a life full of moments and happiness.

Sometimes in our life there comes a point where our ego gets depleted, we are stuck at a point & our energy for mental activity is low. But do you know how to overcome situation like this?

Well, In this episode, I am sharing some tips & techniques to overcome your ego depletion and how to keep a positive ego that keeps us moving forward and helps to stay motivated. The most essential thing is to energize and rejuvenate our body, to keep your mind at ease and relax, focus on your breath. 

Remember, do not limit yourselves. You are more than your capabilities. 

It is said "We become what we think". Our mindset is very powerful! But our mind constantly keeps running the thoughts and we are never in present situation. However, mindfulness and meditation techniques can help you in the process of staying away from thoughts and practising it regularly, you get to see the results and progress you make. It will guide you to feel grounded and good about yourself. 

Listen to this episode, and start your meditation and mindfulness journey because once you start in small steps rather than big hurdles, your life will truly change.