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Thousands of Reasons To Stay Alive, All You Need Is ONE

If you are someone searching for reasons to stay alive, let me share 50 reasons for you to hold on. I agree it is tough. I know how hard it must be for you, or else you would not have ended up reading this blog.

Since you have stopped by my post, I will make sure I try to give you enough reasons to hold on for a little longer. When we talk or think about ending our life, it is not our life we are tired of; we are tired of our existence, the never-ending problems, pain, and the suffering attached to our life.

And I believe anyone of us who thinks of ending thier life must have gone through the same thought process of ending the life mentally a hundred times before actually doing it. Do you think it is easy? Taking own life? It is not, and sometimes, all words fail to soothe or ease the person.

Due to the lack of awareness, we even lack the usage of proper language while talking to someone in such a condition. We can’t ask them to look at the brighter side because they might have tried it all. We can’t ask them to stay positive, but we can be there for them and get them help when the situation starts worsening. Meanwhile, for the ones who still want to give their life a chance but wonder WHY, here a few reasons to live your life and hold on to your dreams:

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Most of the time, when I talk to people who are depressed or going through some bad phase of life, I quite often hear them say that they have nothing to look forward to, no one loves them, and they simply want all this to end. We as humans have the habit of amplifying our negative notions and before being thankful for what we have we automatically divert our focus to what we don’t have but badly need it. This is a kind of natural phenomenon that results in a fight, flight, or freeze response. Here a few reasons to stay alive if you really are looking for one:

Sharing a few seeds of hope that could help you de-amplify your thoughts:

1.) To able to see your parents

2.) To be able to be there for your best friend when they need you the most

3.) To be able to listen to your favourite music all and all again. Like I listen to Coldplay.

4.) To have your own children or may be adopt one

5.) To eat a lot of food you haven’t tasted yet

6.) To explore and experience new places, mountains, beaches.

7.) To read a new and life-changing book

8.) Or, may be can write a book of your own

9.) To get yourself a tattoo, I have a Unalome tattoo

10.) To be able to meet your virtual friends someday

11.) To find someone who will love you like you want to be loved

12.) To meet someone who will kiss you the way you dreamt of

13.) To be with someone who is waiting to be with someone like you

14.) Ride a bicycle early in the morning

15.) To get a haircut or color it as you wish

16.) To see the untouched snow in the morning

17.) To experience the beautiful sunset from your terrace

18.) To enjoy a cup of guilt-free chocolate shake

19.) To travel to different places and meet new people from different cultures

20.) To learn a new language

21.) To have that blueberry cheesecake one more time

22.) To watch “F.R.I.E.N.D.S” again

23.) To be able to say “I love you” again but to yourself this time

24.) To be able to vent out and cry it out loud

25.) To be able to make your children laugh with joy

26.) To be able to forgive your younger self

27.) To be there to hold a new born in your hands for the first-time

28.) How about trying trekking?

29.) How about preparing for the Mt.Everest basecamp? No, I am not kidding

30.) How about singing your favourite song at the top of your voice

31.) Or, may be saying swear words and release yourself

32.) How about setting and completing an another milestone?

33.) To be there to smell every time before it rains

34.) To the dreams that give you a run

35.) To the feeling you get when you are dancing like no body is watching you

36.) To the rush you get when you set the stage on fire

37.) To be able to forgive

38.) To be able to let go of the pain and person attached to it

39.) To be able to come home every time and see your family waiting for you

40.) To be able to be there for you unborn child

41.) To be able to feel the love, passion and the feel of someone’s skin against yours

42.) To be able to receive compliments and praises for your work

43.) To be able to sing for your friends and watch movies with them

44.) To be able to sleep a little more every morning

45.) To be able to complain about everything around us

46.) To be able to unwind and release the baggage

47.) To be able to allow yourself to make mistakes

48.) To set yourself free from the burden, guilt, past and things not in your control

49.) To be someone’s survivor guide someday

50.) To be able to share your story to inspire someone, someday

While there are thousands of reasons to stay alive and live your life the way you want to, sometimes there is one reason enough to end it, and that is the point where we need to work. If we are able to save ourselves from giving up at that moment, we might save others someday. It is hard, beyond our imagination, but if you can help yourself in that single moment, it will a lifetime-worthy thing to do.

Because the one who goes through it, knows it all and he/she can give you enough reasons to stay alive even if it sounds silly, inappropriate, irrational at that time but it is worth trying. Take care, be mindful and be aware.

Love and light

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5 Single Mother Struggles No-one Talks About – As We Are Busy Judging

Single mother struggles are innumerable but I could narrow them down to the five most common and most challenging struggles mothers face when they are dealing with things ALONE. Single parenting a child is never easy for single dads, he has his own sets of struggles but a single woman or a single mother is judged at her every step while she is raising her children.

If she chooses an unconventional career option, if she works late hours, and even if she is seen talking with strangers, especially men, she is labelled and judged to the core and bombarded with a number of unsolicited advice and snide comments.

5 Most Common Single Mother Struggles

We as a society often judge people who are separated or divorced, especially the ones who are separated by choice to save their sanity, life becomes miserable for them.

The experiences and stories of every single mother’s struggles could be different but the pain, the emotions, the dilemma, and the stress are more or less common for all.

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1.) Financial Stress

Financial stress is the major contributor to single mom stress. Till the time she is married and staying with a partner, there is some help or she and her kid are being provided with basic needs at least even if she is not working.

When things change suddenly, because no one plans a separation or divorce, the financial aspect takes a major toll. Where to stay, what to do now, how to take care of kids, their education, future plans and everything messes up for a while and goes on a different tangent.

Detox: We can never plan a separation because we all want to live a happy and harmonious life but we can prepare ourselves for unseen and unwarranted situations. Try to be financially independent it doesn’t only help you to meet all the needs in such situations but also saves you from going through emotional turmoil during any such disturbing phase.

2.) Lack of support

The major missing link! Single mom struggles to find support and comfort during this tough phase of their life. It is the emotional aspect that needs healing and she is sometimes not even allowed to show how much she is hurt because she has to stay strong, she has to take care of everything how can she just show her vulnerability and lose hope?

Besides this, a single woman is judged and labelled a lot, and her image and perception go a 360-degree change just because she doesn’t fit the bill of a regular mahila or a stereotypical woman who should have stayed and made more efforts to make things work in her paradise.

Detox: Limit your contact with people. Be around the ones who help to ease and make you feel comfortable.

3.) Filling up the missing pieces

Now with the financial challenges, fulfilling the needs, and actively playing the role of mother and father sometimes the real struggle for a single mom is not only to be emotionally available but to make up for the missing pieces.

She has to make sure that her kids never feel out of the place. Providing a safe and protective environment a child feels under both parents becomes her prime duty. All this causes a lot of psychological changes in a child’s mind and reducing the pain and trauma is another level of challenge for single mothers.

Detox: Be honest with your child. Make them understand things but don’t be harsh on them and yourself as well. Healing takes time, give time some time.

4.) Social Isolation

With a lot of judgments and perceptional shifts, a single mother struggles to feel positive and bounce back to normalcy. She prefers opting for isolation, she starts withdrawing from society just to save herself from the uncalled advice, suggestions and assumptions.

Usually, people judge you when they don’t understand you, and making them understand is energy-draining and so consuming. It is like revisiting the same pain again and again. Social isolation is not a healthy option though but to protect their peace most women opt for this path and again they are termed as arrogant and rude for not being social.

Detox: Do what you feel is right for your mental health. If you feel you need space go for it, if you want to cut some ties, take your time. Take one day at a time. Breathe.

5.) The never-ending guilt

The guilt about the financial part, the guilt of not being able to provide a complete family to the kids, and the guilt of wrong decisions that led to this path. If you feel that your present situation is the result of your poor judgment and wrong decision, own it, learn from it and move on.

Do not keep on revisiting the same lane and worry about the effect that it’s having on your children and feel responsible for it. Now, you are only responsible for how you let them shape their mindset and thought patterns, so be mindful.

Detox: Try to have a support group. Talk to people who are on the same path, it gives you assurance. You don’t feel you are alone, you get a different perspective sometimes.

How to Stay Strong as a single mom

A single mother struggles to believe that hope and dreams are possible even in the face of tremendous fear. The best way to deal with this fear is to surround yourself with those who make you feel loved and cared for. Your family, and friends, including your children, are the silver linings you have been looking for.

Below mentioned are a few things you can do to reduce the single mother struggles:

1.) Have a routine, rather than form a new routine with your kid

2.) Involve your children in your conversations

3.) Spend mindful and quality time with your children

4.) Self-care first, do what makes you happy and helps you feel positive

5.) Seek help when needed, it doesn’t make you weak.

6.) Have a creative outlet, journal, write, paint, music, or something of your choice.

7.) Do practice yoga and meditation, it gives you immense peace and strength.

8.) Own your life and take complete charge of it.

9.) Seek no validation for your feelings

10.) Mental health first

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Could AI Finally Make Digital Mindfulness Actually Work?

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Mindfulness has gone mainstream. One in five adults now practices some form of meditation. Corporate wellness programs push it. Schools teach it. Celebrities endorse it. Yet something’s not working. Ninety percent of new meditators quit within ten days, and only 8% maintain a consistent practice after downloading a mindfulness app. The promise-to-practice ratio is wildly out of balance.

The hard truth? Digital mindfulness tools haven’t evolved much since meditation cassette tapes. They’ve just gotten prettier interfaces and better marketing.

The Current Gap: Digital Tools vs. Real Teachers

What if current digital mindfulness offerings are little more than meditation tapes with better UX?

They treat all users basically the same. Twenty million people get effectively identical meditation instructions with minor variations. The executive, the anxious student, and the grieving widower all receive suspiciously similar guidance. They assume linear progress. You begin with Breathing 101 and eventually graduate to Advanced Compassion 401. Except mindfulness doesn’t work that way. Real practice is cyclical, contextual, and deeply personal.

The result? A massive gap between having a real meditation teacher and using a digital tool. One is personalized, responsive, and evolving. The other is static, generic, and increasingly irrelevant the longer you practice.

Could AI Close the Gap?

Could artificial intelligence potentially narrow this gap between meditation apps and human teachers? AI might not replace great instructors, but it could dramatically improve on our current digital options through three key capabilities:

1. Contextual Understanding

AI could process your specific situation, challenges, and goals. Had a fight with your partner? Struggling with chronic pain? These details matter for effective practice. Unlike a pre-recorded meditation, AI could potentially tailor guidance to your exact circumstances, making practice immediately relevant.

2. Adaptive Progression

AI might track your unique learning patterns and obstacles, noticing when you’re struggling with particular concepts. It could reinforce foundations or push forward when you’re ready, creating a truly responsive experience rather than a one-way broadcast.

3. Growth-Oriented Guidance

Great mindfulness teachers provide guidance that fosters independence. AI could remember your history, challenges, and breakthroughs, creating personalized guidance that evolves as you do – not just playing the next track in the series.

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The implications could be significant. Instead of “here’s today’s generic meditation,” you might receive guidance that actually responds to you:

“I notice you’ve been struggling with thought loops during practice recently. Let’s try a different approach to working with thoughts today.”

“You’ve built a strong foundation with breath awareness. You’re ready to explore more subtle attention training.”

This wouldn’t be a marginal improvement. It could transform digital mindfulness from glorified meditation tapes to something that actually evolves with you – narrowing the enormous gap between apps and human teachers.

The Human Element

This isn’t about removing humans from mindfulness. The best meditation teachers will always be invaluable. But they’re scarce, expensive, and have limited bandwidth. AI might enable a middle path – more personalized than traditional digital tools, more accessible than one-on-one teaching. It could potentially democratize what was previously available only to the privileged few.

Most importantly, effective AI mindfulness tools should foster independence, not dependence. The goal wouldn’t be to create a permanent reliance on digital guidance but to help practitioners develop their own robust internal practice.

The Path Forward

The mindfulness app market has stagnated conceptually. Current market leaders have built businesses on producing polished content with slick interfaces – but they’re fundamentally still just meditation tapes with better production values.

An AI approach could finally deliver something genuinely different – guidance that’s responsive rather than pre-recorded, personalized rather than generic, evolving rather than static. For the millions who’ve tried mindfulness but couldn’t sustain it, this offers a potential second chance. Not because the technology is novel, but because it might finally bridge the massive gap between meditation apps and actual teachers. Digital mindfulness tools could finally become good enough to actually work.

The future of digital mindfulness shouldn’t be just prettier interfaces for the same old content. It could be truly personalized guidance that grows with you – something that’s been missing since we moved from in-person teaching to digital delivery.

References

Global Wellness Institute (2023). Mindfulness Market Report.

Harris, J., et al. (2021). “Personalization in Digital Mental Health Interventions.” Journal of Psychiatric Research, 142, 223-231.

Mrazek, A., et al. (2022). “Contextual Relevance in Mindfulness Instruction.” Mindfulness Research Journal, 14(2), 118-129.

Center for Mindfulness Research (2023). “Mindfulness App Retention Statistics 2019-2023.

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Author: Jeremy Blaze

Jeremy is the Founder & CEO of Blair, an AI meditation startup, and Never Before Seen Group, a product design agency and venture studio. Over the last 10 years, he’s helped launch and grow dozens of consumer and B2B startups.

For more information, you can contact Jeremy directly at jeremy@withblair.com

Motherhood, Migration, and Memories – My Time in Dundee City

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Three and a half years ago, I landed in the UK with a suitcase full of dreams and a heart filled with uncertainty. I arrived in Dundee, a city I had never heard of before, but one that would soon become my home. Now, as I prepare to leave, packing up the life I built here feels surreal. Every item folded into my suitcase carries a memory, a milestone, a moment of struggle, and a moment of triumph.

Moving to a new country is never easy, but doing it alone as a single parent added layers of challenges I never anticipated. From adapting to a new culture to raising my child in an unfamiliar land, every step was a lesson in resilience. I built a home from scratch, not just with items and furniture, but with friendships, experiences, and a deep-rooted sense of belonging.

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Dundee, with its cobbled streets and quiet charm, became more than just a place to live it became my home. It is where I found my strength, where I discovered my voice, and where I carved a path for myself in ways I never thought possible. It is where I learned the true meaning of independence, balancing work, studies, and parenthood while building a community of support around me.

One of the most precious parts of my journey here was watching my daughter grow in this city. She continued her school in Dundee, and I saw her flourish in ways that filled my heart with pride. From her first day in a Scottish classroom, being part of a musical band, learning different forms of arts, adapting to a new accent and making friends, to the school plays and playground laughter, every moment was a testament to her resilience. She embraced the culture, the weather, and the adventure of living in a different country with a curiosity that inspired me daily. Dundee nurtured her childhood.

Life as an immigrant in the UK was full of life-changing experiences. I met people from diverse backgrounds, learned to adapt, and grew in ways I never imagined. There were struggles, isolation and loneliness, bureaucratic hurdles, the moments of doubt but there were also victories, big and small. Every challenge I faced made me stronger, and every connection I made reminded me that no matter where we are in the world, we are never truly alone.

Now, as my visa comes to an end, I find myself at the crossroads of bittersweet emotions. The excitement of reuniting with my family in India is mixed with the sorrow of leaving behind a city that I call home. Dundee will always hold a special place in my heart it is the chapter that transformed me, the bridge between who I was and who I have become.

As I step onto that flight back home, I carry more than just my suitcases. I carry the lessons, the friendships, the growth, and the love that this city gave me. I leave with a heart full of gratitude and I will never forget the city that made me feel at home, even when I was miles away from where I started.

To Dundee city, you will always be a part of me.

The Best Mother’s Day Gift of 2025: The Therapeutic Self-Care Guided Journal by Priyanka Joshi

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Mother’s Day 2025 is just around the corner, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to show the special women in our lives just how much they mean to us. While flowers, chocolates, and traditional gifts have their place, sometimes the best gift you can give is something deeply personal, meaningful, and thoughtful. You could consider The Therapeutic Self-Care Guided Journal by Priyanka Joshi – a unique and transformative gift idea for this Mother’s Day that can empower, soothe, and nurture every mom’s heart and mind.

Best Mother’s Day Gift of 2025 – a self-care guided journal designed for mums

What sets the Therapeutic Self-Care Guided Journal apart from other gifts is its ability to connect with the inner self. As a mum, it’s easy to lose sight of one’s own needs while caring for everyone else. This guided journal offers a gentle reminder to moms that their own well-being is just as important as their family’s. By providing a structured space for self-reflection, creativity, and personal growth, this journal helps mothers reclaim moments of peace and mindfulness in their busy lives.

This journal isn’t just about jotting down thoughts; it’s a holistic tool designed to help moms tap into their emotions, set intentions, and prioritise self-love. Every page is crafted with intention, encouraging deep reflection and offering a nurturing, calming environment where mothers can pour their hearts out and reset their minds. This thoughtful approach makes it a truly meaningful gift that will keep on giving long after Mother’s Day is over.

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In our fast-paced world, it’s common for moms to put their needs last. However, this journal is a subtle invitation for mums to pause, breathe, and reconnect with themselves. The journal provides a simple yet powerful way to prioritise mental and emotional health through guided prompts and exercises that promote gratitude, self-compassion, and mindfulness.

By giving this gift, you’re offering mums a safe space to unload their thoughts, calm their minds, and celebrate their achievements. It’s a wonderful way for mothers to acknowledge their journey, release stress, and build a sense of balance and calm. As many mums know, taking the time for self-care can often feel like a luxury, but this journal gently reminds them that it’s not just a luxury it’s a necessity for living a healthy, fulfilling life.

Why It’s the Perfect Personalised Gift for Mums

One of the most beautiful aspects of the Therapeutic Self-Care Guided Journal is its ability to feel like a personalised experience for each mum. While some gifts might be generic, this journal caters specifically to each mum’s needs and emotions. With prompts that encourage moms to dive deep into their personal journeys, each journal entry becomes a reflection of their unique path. It’s a gift that adapts to the individual and allows for personalization, making it one of the most thoughtful, intimate gifts you can give.

Additionally, the journal’s therapeutic approach helps mums explore their feelings, identify areas of growth, and celebrate their strengths. This thoughtful self-exploration can lead to increased clarity, confidence, and emotional resilience, which are powerful tools for navigating the challenges of motherhood.

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This Mother’s Day, go beyond the traditional gifts and choose something that will truly touch your mum’s heart. As we celebrate the incredible role that mothers play in our lives, let’s make sure they’re taking the time to care for their own hearts and minds. Give the gift of self-care this Mother’s Day, and show the amazing women in your life that their peace, growth, and happiness matter too.

The Therapeutic Self-Care Guided Journal is the perfect Mother’s Day gift for 2025, offering a deep, meaningful, and personalised experience for every mom encouraging self-reflection, promoting mental well-being, or simply providing a space for relaxation, this journal is an investment in a mother’s emotional health and overall happiness.

Give your mum the gift of time, self-care, and self-love this Mother’s Day, and watch her thrive.

21 Rare Ways To Find Your Life Purpose As A Woman

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Rare ways to find your life purpose as a woman and make your life worth living every day. Who can give this power to you? Me? Your spouse? Your parents? Your in-laws? ONLY YOU.

There is a very thin line between can and can’t, just a difference of an apostrophe as you see it and as you apply it. But the willingness to travel the road and overcome that line is all that matters and changes the story of your life.

In this blog, I will share 21 ways to help you find your life purpose as a woman and start living your life as an empowered one.

What Are Rare Ways To Find Your Life Purpose As A Woman

What are the rare ways to find your life purpose as a woman? By being jealous, by comparing, by demeaning another woman? Or by taking charge of your life and making it work for you.

It might sound harsh when I say this, but I have seen a lot of women wasting their brightest energy in cribbing, criticizing, gossiping, and then complaining about their life. And trust me when I say this, nobody can help them, not a mental health promoter like me, neither licensed practitioners nor therapists can help them find their life purpose because they don’t know the importance of it.

So if you are a woman of courage and tough determination, who doesn’t want to stop growing even after getting married. A woman who is looking for useful ways to take charge of her married life or a woman who loves to explore her life, this blog might help you

Find your life purpose through his simple exercise

Get a pen and paper.

Grab a quiet corner.

Ask yourself: “What is my life purpose?”

Note down whatever comes to your mind, be it silly, stupid, or irrelevant just make a note of it.

Continue asking the same question

Keep answering until you stop at a point where your heart gets stuck and you feel something strong about it.

21 Rare Ways To Find Your Life Purpose As A Woman

With this simple exercise and below mentioned ways, I am sure you will reach somewhere in finding your purpose. All it takes is a little time and faith in yourself to move ahead and take charge of your life.

1.) Find what adds a spark to your life2.) Find what makes you happy3.) Find what you are passionate about4.) What brings joy to you5.) What is that thing you always wanted to do6.) What is that one thing you miss7.) What is that one thing which never tires you8.) What is that you love to do9.) What inspire you10.) What keeps you going11.) Find your passion12.) Connect with like-minded people13.) Join discussion forums14.) Spend some time alone15.) Ask questions to self16.) Evaluate yourself17.) Revamp yourself18.) Upgrade yourself19.) Read inspiring books20.) Maintain a daily journal21.) Set goals and fulfill them one goal at a time

1.) Find what adds a spark to your life

There is always something which adds a spark to your life, maybe when you see someone dancing or singing. You rejoice in it and want to jump in, is it what you want to do? Ask your inner-self.

2.) Find what makes you happy

Only you will know this by figuring out and constantly asking yourself, what makes me happy? One of the rare ways to find your life purpose as a woman is to find what makes you happy and follow it.

3.) Find what you are passionate about

There is a difference here, things that make you happy could be temporary but things you are passionate about gives you purpose to live. Like I am passionate about writing.

4.) What brings joy to you

If you ask this question to me, the comments, the feedback on my blog, the emails I receive from my readers who are sitting in the different corner of this world, brings sheer joy to me, because it is the result of my passion and purpose I found in my life.

5.) What is that you always wanted to do

I am sure you are not doing that right now, maybe you wanted to be a pianist and you ended up being an architect. You are earning well, taking care of every need but don’t feel content about it. 

6.) What is that one thing you miss

I miss my singing classes which I had to drop right after I went to high school due to the increased load of studies, sound familiar? 

7.) What is that one thing which never tires you

I am never tired of writing or making meaningful art. I am never tired of reading and writing poetry, what is that one thing in your life which adds so much spark in you that you can do it even in the middle of the night? Find it out.

8.) What is that you love to do

As the saying goes, do what you love and love what you do. What do you think these entrepreneurs are, a bunch of passionate people who chose to swim against the tide and made their mark just because they love to do something in which they found their purpose in life?

9.) What inspire you

Women are beautiful, forgiving, and they get easily inspired by anything around them. So chose your atmosphere wisely, chose what inspires you, and follow it.

10.) What keeps you going

One of the rare ways to find your life purpose as a woman is to find out what keeps you going, for some it could be the love of what they do and for some, it could be the inspiration behind what they do. 

11.) Find your passion

Because we all have one. Cooking, cycling, boxing, designing, styling, make-up, teaching, writing, singing, and the list could go on. Pick up your passion and sit with it for a while, inspect and see what you can do with it.

12.) Connect with like-minded people

Connecting with right and like-minded people helps to look in a different direction, helps you to learn new things and they also try to push you to follow your passion, you feel encouraged and determined.

13.) Join discussion forums

You can choose to join discussion forums online, there are various platforms available. Many women-centric communities exist online, where you connect with a lot of women from different spaces and make a healthy circle.

14.) Spend some time alone

Spending alone time gives you time to pause and reflect. In your daily life where you are busy with household chores and children, you tend to push your thoughts aside, but one of the rare ways to find your life purpose as a woman is by taking time for yourself and take charge of your life in those moments.

15.) Ask questions to self

While finding the real purpose of your life, you might go through a lot of confusion and dilemma. You will feel stuck and won’t be able to make up your mind as what do you really want to do in your life, refer to the earlier exercise, ask questions to yourself, until you are assured of what you want, take time, do not stress.

16.) Evaluate yourself

We easily pass comments on others, give our feedback to others, sometimes even be critical of other’s choices and way of living, but what we need to do is to evaluate self first, where do we stand, how much do we master the skill to criticize others. It is always easy to judge others but very difficult to evaluate and upgrade themselves, try doing this.

17.) Revamp yourself

It is never too late, you can always revamp your self. You can always start over again. If you have a clear objective in your life then nothing can stop you from following your passion, so never hesitate before giving a fresh start to yourself.

18.) Upgrade yourself

One of the rare ways to find your life purpose as a woman is to upgrade yourself continuously if you want to find your purpose in life, you need to live the life you imagine for yourself. You will have clear all the blockage in your mind and that is only possible through unlocking your full potential.

19.) Read inspiring books

Books have the power to inspire and change your perspective. Read inspiring books, it will not only help you develop your thought process but will take you to another world of unlimited possibilities.

20.) Maintain a daily journal

A daily journal is like your mood tracker, growth tracker, and your progress tracker. When you write what you feel daily, it helps you to evaluate your thoughts and keep a tab on your daily emotions and tasks.

21.) Set goals and fulfill them one goal at a time

Yes, one goal at a time and that too realistic one. Only you know your capacity and ability, define goals based on your capacity and not on the basis of other’s judgment or expectations. When you set goals and define deadlines, you start taking charge of your life. You become closer to your life purpose.

Before I wrap up, I would say don’t let your marriage stop you from growing rather set standards and re-define marriage. Your life starts when you want t start, life is happening at every moment, just pause and reflect and take charge of it.

Never compare your life with others, your success with other’s success meter. Life is somehow unfair to everyone but the only thing matters here is how much we manage to live on those unfair moments and refuse to give up. Find your life purpose and it will help you wake up awesome every day. Till then breathe and be grateful for all the little things you have around you. Take care. Stay safe and stay sane.

Gratitude.

Are we losing human connections while making digital ones?

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It’s a no-brainer when we talk about how digital media has encapsulated our lives into tiny, palm-sized, six-inch mobile phones. Well, the size may vary depending on your choice of device, but the impact remains the same an overwhelming sense of being constantly plugged in, yet increasingly disconnected from the world around us.

It’s not just about how we consume digital media; it’s about how it slowly consumes us, reshaping our cognition, altering our perspectives, and quietly stealing moments of genuine human connection.

Losing human connection in digital age

Have you ever ended your day feeling inexplicably exhausted, even when you didn’t physically exert yourself? You’re not alone. Adults today often complain of fatigue not from physical labour but from juggling multiple screen commitments.

A 2022 study published in Frontiers in Public Health found a significant correlation between increased screen time and higher levels of mental fatigue, sleep disturbances, and emotional exhaustion among adults. The constant switching between tasks like checking emails, social media, and digital content leads to cognitive overload, leaving us drained by the end of the day.

At work, we spend hours glued to our computer. In your personal life, we switch between screens Netflix, social media, endless WhatsApp messages, and FaceTime calls. If you’re a digital creator, the cycle extends further: creating, editing, publishing, and engaging. Even leisure now demands digital participation be it tracking steps on a smartwatch, reading e-books, or scrolling through “relaxing” content.

Earlier, I used to uninstall WhatsApp for a week and find peace in the silence. But now, it feels almost impossible to escape. Turning off notifications doesn’t turn off the mental load of staying “available.” Digital threads have woven themselves into the fabric of our lives, making it harder to unplug without feeling left out or irresponsible.

Connected, yet alone – The irony is striking

We’re more connected than ever, yet loneliness is on the rise. A 2023 report by the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted how excessive screen time is associated with increased feelings of social isolation, even when digital interactions are frequent. Family dinners are interrupted by buzzing phones. Coffee catch-ups with friends include checking notifications mid-conversation.

We’ve replaced spontaneous laughter with reaction emojis and heart-to-heart conversations with perfectly worded texts. The warmth of human touch the glance, the smile, and the shared silence feel increasingly rare.

Zero accountability: A new kind of loneliness in the digital era

Beyond fatigue and isolation, there’s another layer to this digital disconnect—zero accountability in communication.

In a world where messages can be left on “read” and replies are subject to someone’s “mental capacity,” relationships often feel one-sided. People respond when they have the energy, leaving the sender hanging in uncertainty.

This unspoken norm of “I’ll reply when I can” might protect mental health, but it also erodes the foundation of connection: reliability. While boundaries are essential, the absence of accountability can leave the other person feeling lonely and unimportant.

A 2021 study found that inconsistent digital communication contributes to feelings of rejection and social anxiety. Humans are wired for connection, and when messages go unanswered, the brain perceives it as social exclusion, triggering stress responses.

In real life, ignoring someone mid-conversation would be considered rude. Yet, in the digital world, silence has become normalised. And the worst part? No one owes anyone an explanation.

In the end, the connections that truly nourish us are the ones we can feel, not just the ones we can see on a screen. Maybe it’s time to get in touch with real humans spend time with them in person and rediscover the beauty of simply being present.

So what will you choose?

As you close this tab and return to your day, take a moment to reflect:

A coffee date over a WhatsApp chat?Clear communication over vague, half-hearted texts?A shared laugh in person or a laughing emoji in a chat?The warmth of eye contact or the coldness of a screen?

In a world that moves at the speed of notifications, will you choose to slow down and reconnect with what truly matters? Let me know your thoughts.

5 Ways Of Using Mindfulness To Get Over A Breakup

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Using mindfulness to get over a breakup because it hurts. If you are going through a bad breakup, I am sorry you have to bear with these feelings.

There will always remain a part of your life you might miss but don’t want to go back to it. But I want to tell you that you are not alone and there is always a way to look forward.

Using Mindfulness To Get Over A Breakup

We will begin with the basics. What is mindfulness? And how applying mindfulness can help us to get over a painful phase of our life. How we can get rid of those racing thoughts and dying energy?

Mindfulness is a psychological and spiritual practice and a basic human ability to bring awareness to itself. Be in the moment and focus on what is going on inside his mind and not stress over things that he cannot control.

Mindfulness is an art that refines you with daily practice, it takes a little time to shoo away those lingering thoughts that awaken our inner demons and push us towards the deep well of procrastination, overthinking, fear and anxiety.

Using mindfulness to get over a breakup could be very effective as it suggests turning inward. It helps us to rebuild our lives after the breakup and repair what’s broken inside by being aware of our own pain and suffering.

The level of pain we need to acknowledge and work on it comes through its acceptance and validation. Before someone else, you need to validate that pain and start working on it and not sit on it.

If you sit on your negative thoughts it will acquire you, eat you and pull you into the dark zone. No matter how much drained and exhausted you feel, please do not give up on your own soul.

5 Ways For Using Mindfulness To Get Over A Breakup

A heartbreak will result in a series of mental turbulence, you will feel sad, agitated, disgusted, angry, depressed, and denied. All these feelings are valid and very natural for one to go through in such crucial moments.

When we go through a heartbreak, we suffer a serious emotional wound just like a physical one, the difference is it is not visible. The heart doesn’t literally break into pieces but the abandonment and pain caused by the relationship break something within us.

Whether you are grieving a lost relationship or can’t stop thinking about someone who could have been the one, here are 6 ways to use mindfulness to get over a breakup.

1.) Acknowledge2.) Accept3.) Detach4.) You are important5.) Focus on recovery6.) Do not rush into a relationship

1.) Acknowledge

The first way to use mindfulness to get over a breakup is to acknowledge how you are feeling. Post breaking up with someone with whom you share one of the best moments of your life, you begin to sink, lose your self and go into the darkness. It could lead to numerous feelings altogether. You will not be able to cope with them at once.

The day you begin to acknowledge each feeling as it comes, you will start identifying them with your pain and your breathing will become less heavy as you start labelling them. 

2.) Accept

Acceptance doesn’t mean that we have to accept our present situation, because what happened is wrong but we need to accept there is something bothering us and we need to work on it. This is what carries you through the pain of a broken heart. Resisting how you are feeling will hurt you even more and accepting them will help you heal after a breakup.

Acknowledging your pain and surrendering to it will not make you weak but to remove something from its root we have to get to the root, soak ourselves in it and then work on it. Things begin to change over a period of time. It does not mean that the pain will go away but you will become more receptive.

3.)  Detach

As Buddha says, the root cause of all the suffering is attachment. And when we are in a relationship we attach meaning to our life such that we cannot think beyond our partner. We can call it codependency, where we give the key to our life to someone’s else hand and let them use it at their convenience.

Detachment doesn’t sound reasonable to many as we have been conditioned to get lost in the magic of love and give our everything to the one and the day he/she leaves us we forget to breathe, we don’t know how to survive anymore.

4.)  You are important

Find yourself again and this time alone. Using mindfulness to get over a breakup will help you to look at one of the positive sides of any breakup is that it gives you a chance to re-invent yourself.

I have seen many people who were once badly depressed because of their heartbreak but when they decided to bounce back in life, they grew more beautiful. Out of our miseries, we bloom and we bloom from where we are planted, just keep nurturing yourself. Your soul is the soil to the body which needs your care.

5.)  Focus on recovery

Allow yourself to be sad, allow yourself to cry, and allow yourself to be angry about what happened, do not suppress these feelings, these need an outlet. Grief is a little longer process and one that doesn’t have a definitive timeline. 

Your mental health is as important as your physical health and when you are going through a lot of stress which directly affects your mind and soul, give it sufficient time to heal.

6.)  Do not rush into a relationship

The time of breakup and recovery could vary from person to person, depending upon various circumstances. Give yourself that proper recovery time as I mentioned in the above point and let your emotions sanitize fully before you meet someone else.

And expect less while you move on to the next relationship this time, remember your life is not only about the other person in the relationship, it is about you too. Nurture your mental health. Draw a healthy boundary and protect your peace. Stay socially and physically active, and do not isolate yourself. You will be fine soon.

Using mindfulness to get over a breakup will only help you to regain your lost balance and it will definitely help you to recreate the lost touch you had with yourself. Take care and remember you are not alone. 

Lots of love and gratitude

The Power of Yet – A Woman’s Guide to Growth and Resilience

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In a world that often demands instant success, where we feel the pressure to have it all figured out in our careers, relationships, motherhood, and personal growth it’s easy to feel like we’re falling behind. But what if we shifted our perspective? What if, instead of seeing setbacks as failures, we embraced them as steps along our journey? That’s where the Power of Yet comes in.

What Is the Power of Yet?

The concept of Not Yet comes from psychologist Carol Dweck’s groundbreaking work on the growth mindset. I recently heard her speaking about the Power of Yet in her famous TED Talk, she shared a story about a Chicago high school that replaced failing grades with the phrase “Not Yet.” Instead of feeling like they had hit a dead end, students felt motivated to keep going, knowing that success was still within reach.

It got me into thinking this simple yet powerful shift in mindset could also be a game-changer for women in their personal and professional lives. Whether it’s pursuing a dream job, healing from a past relationship, or finding balance as a mother, Not Yet reminds us that growth is a process not a race.

The Power of Yet - A Woman’s Guide to Growth and Resilience 1How ‘Not Yet’ Is a Growth Mindset for Women1. It Reframes Failure/Pauses as Growth

As women, we are often taught to fear failure to avoid risks, to be perfect, and to have everything under control. But Not Yet allows us to see challenges as opportunities to grow rather than reasons to quit. Instead of saying, “I failed at this,” we say, “I haven’t mastered it yet.” or “I am working on it”

Affirmation – Next time you feel like giving up, remind yourself: I am learning. I am growing. I am on my way.

2. It Helps in Practising Self-Compassion

Motherhood is filled with Not Yet moments. Maybe you’re still figuring out how to balance work and parenting, or how to carve out time for yourself without guilt. Instead of feeling like you’re not doing enough, remind yourself that you’re a work in progress just like your children.

Affirmation – I am not failing, I am learning and evolving.

3. It Supports Career & Entrepreneurial Growth

Dreaming of launching a business? Trying to land that leadership role? Feeling stuck in your career? Not Yet encourages us to keep pushing forward. The doors we knock on today may not open immediately, but that doesn’t mean they never will.

Affirmation – Every setback is a setup for a comeback. I will keep on keeping on!

Embracing ‘Not Yet’ in Everyday Life

You are not behind. You are not failing. You are exactly where you need to be learning, growing, and becoming. The next time you feel stuck, remind yourself: Not Yet is not a No. It’s a Not Now. Your time is coming. Keep going. You haven’t figured it out yet, but you will.

Ready to explore more self-growth? Check out these related posts on Sanity Daily :

Why Self-Care Is Not SelfishEmbracing Imperfection: The Beauty of Being a Work in ProgressHow to Overcome Self-Doubt and Build Confidence

What’s your ‘Not Yet’ moment?

Share in the comments or tag me on Instagram @priyankasjournal and let’s uplift each other!

The Launch of The Therapeutic Journal – A guided self-care journal for mothers

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Monday the 27th of January 2025 was truly one for the books! We successfully hosted a physical launch of The Therapeutic Journal – a self-care journal for mothers at the Centre for Entrepreneurship, University of Dundee, in the presence of my mentors Biran McNicoll, Christopher Smyth and Cat Ward. I decided to do the launch on my mother’s birthday and she was overjoyed with the gesture. As I stood there holding The Therapeutic Journal in my hands, I felt nothing but deep gratitude. What started as a small idea a few months ago turned into something so much bigger, and sharing that moment with everyone present for the launch was beyond special.

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I am still buzzing with the support and warmth I received! It was a very different and fulfilling experience. So many of you turned up, ready to engage, share your thoughts, and ask insightful questions. We talked about the power of journalling, self-discipline, finding time to write and why putting our thoughts onto paper can be a stress-buster for mothers. The conversations were raw, real, and filled with so much curiosity.

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One of my favourite moments was seeing the excitement on people’s faces as they flipped through the pages of the journal. We chatted about how journaling isn’t just about writing—it’s about finding clarity, letting go of what weighs us down, and making space for self-discovery. It was heartwarming to hear how many of you felt inspired to start (or restart!) your own journalling journey.

The Launch of The Therapeutic Journal - A guided self-care journal for mothers 5A Huge, Warm Thank You!

I cannot thank you enough for being there, for supporting this vision, and for believing in the power of mindful writing. A special shoutout to everyone who bought a copy your support means the world! If you couldn’t make it to the launch, don’t worry you can grab The Therapeutic Journal on Amazon or right here on the webpage.

This is just the beginning, and I’m so excited about what’s ahead.

Here’s to healing, growth, and filling our pages with purpose! Happy Journalling!