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From Innocent Play to Pressure-Packed Trends: A Tale of Two Generations Growing up, many of us remember sneaking into our parents’ rooms, rummaging through their vanity, and swiping on a tube of lipstick with reckless abandon. It wasn’t about looking perfect or capturing a moment for the camera—it was pure play. The oversized heels, the smudged red lips, and the powder dusted over our faces were all part of pretending, of exploring the idea of being "grown-up." These moments were fleeting, innocent, and most importantly, disconnected from any societal pressure. When Makeup Was Just Play Back then, makeup wasn’t a routine or a statement but a novelty. There were no expectations of perfection, no filters to compete with, and no audience to validate our efforts. We played dress-up for ourselves, for our siblings, or for a good laugh. By bedtime, the lipstick smears were wiped away, and we returned to our carefree world of books, outdoor games, and imagination. The Shift to the ...

Happiness is an art which can be learnt. It has a lot of benefits. If you are a parents it is a boon in your life. Positive and Happy Parenting does take too much of your time and when practiced just like any other artform leads to a better state of mind and a happier family. If you pay attention to what you do on the canvas it will be beautiful piece. But! You ask me how can I become a better parent? How can I become a happier parent?  Well! It is all about what you say, how you behave and what you do. It is all about the choices you make in life. Just like an art piece we use color , we have a medium, paints and a canvas all come together to make a masterpiece. If any of the three are not in balance the outcome is not what you want and not beautiful. It may be nice but! if I told that you can do it could better if you do something else. So! For positive parenting you need to be happy first yourself. What if I told I will give a "Happiness DOSE pill for free. No c...

Don't let numbers matter Let us not make our kids marks in Board exams  something to talk about It puts pressure on our kids Each time they achieve something positive, we post But how many will post a failure and ask to cheer? None. Social media is more of a status of what our kids are doing and achieving You may say, but we want to share our happiness But what happens to those whose kids are not achieving as per our social standards It gives them low self-esteem Since there mother is not sharing Stop comparing and sharing what our kids do in school Don't discuss how much the kid is getting It puts so much pressure on them, you can’t imagine They are kids at the end of the day, they have a heart Let us be careful and not break them apart They may not be good at maths, but they can draw They may draw well, but cannot write They may be good in science, but hate art They may not be able to give a chemical formula, but they could bake a cake...

What’s Inside Spills Out: How to Manage Your Inner World Picture this: you're holding a cup of hot coffee, and someone accidentally bumps into you. The coffee spills everywhere. It’s easy to blame the person who pushed you, but let’s pause for a moment. Why did coffee spill out? Because that’s what was inside the cup. If it had been tea, water, or juice, that’s what would have spilled. The push didn’t determine what came out—the contents of the cup did. Now, think of yourself as the cup. Life is full of bumps and pushes—unexpected challenges, stressful situations, or difficult people. When these moments happen, what spills out of you? Is it anger, frustration, or bitterness? Or is it patience, compassion, and calm? The answer lies in what you’re carrying inside. Here are a few tips to help you manage your "inner contents" and respond to life's inevitable nudges with grace: 1. Practice Self-Awareness Take a moment each day to reflect on your emotions. Are y...

Tame Your Worries with the Worry List Ever found yourself drowning in a sea of worries, unsure where to start, and overwhelmed by it all? It’s like trying to solve everything at once—and failing miserably. But what if I told you worries don’t have to boss you around? Instead, you can boss your mind and manage it effectively using a simple tool: a Worry List . Why You Need a Worry List Worries can feel like sneaky little intruders in your brain, zapping your energy and focus. The more you let them float around unchecked, the bigger and scarier they seem. Writing them down, however, helps you: Declutter your mind – Offload your thoughts onto paper and make space for clarity. Prioritize your energy – Not all worries are equal. Balance your roles – A Worry List helps you juggle work and family life without feeling overwhelmed. The Worry List: Breaking It Down Divide your worries into four categories to  effectively balance  work  and  home life . Time management is k...

Triangle of life When I made this art piece it just came randomly But as I have realised that nothing is random There is reason behind all you do and here is the meaning of this Zendoodle Did this when I was staying in hospital taking care of my little one Nitilai who was down with Dengue Here is the hidden secrete The Triangle  represents different forms of the Trinity In every aspect of life there is a trinity that is what completes life It may look symmetric but it is not It may seem simple but it is not Life is always a triangle  and when one part is missing it is incomplete and it will have no shape or form There are many triangles in our life They exist all around us Spirituality    Body - Mind - Spirit Christianity     Father - Son - Holy Ghost World has   Creation-Destruction- Preservation Moon         Waxes- Wanes- Full Life    Birth-Life-Death Family Relatio...

     What is parenting? Why is it important? Can I learn to be a parent? If you ask our parents they may say, "Once you have  kid you will know how to handle the situation. Parenting comes naturally." Yes! Parenting comes naturally but effective and empowering parenting can be learnt. But! Who will teach that? Well! A parenting coach who will give the right techniques and teach you the right method of effective parenting.  You can google it no doubt but can you learn a job by just googling. Wouldn't it be better if you had a short term course or have someone you can all upon when you need help or are stuck? Well parenting coaches do that. They trained and skilled to help you become a better parent. There are many parent group's.But many are run by just parents who work through trial and error. Would you learn about marketing from a friend who gives random ideas or would you go into a course and learn about it from a professional who know all about it and will gi...

PEAKS in our lives Each event in our life makes us who we are Each moment we live and breathe reminds us of the gift of life Some of us stand like a mountain straight and tall Yet from inside we are crumbling into bits We put a front of strength Yet from within we seek help At night when we are in our space Is when all our thoughts creep in We wish to run to mountains to seek peace And to the seashore to have fun Fun is fluid and draws us to it in Happiness In sorrow the hills seem more inviting for they stand for something strong Where do you wish to go It's for you to decide Or balance your life day and night by Sandhya Lal Challapalli