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Are you successful?

Everyone in this world wants to be a successful human being. Each and every individual is striving hard to achieve their set goals. But, if I ask you today " Do you feel you are successful?" Most of us might not know the answer. The reason is 'COMPARISON'. It's a general tendency of human beings to compare ourselves with others. We always want to be like someone. We wish to do things the way someone else does it. As a result, we fail to meet our own expectations. We fail to realise that every individual is different and has got different likes, choices, opportunities and capabilities. As Albert Einstein said- Everyone is a genius but if you judge a fish on it's ability to climb a tree, it will live it's whole life believing that it's stupid. Do not compare and question your abilities. Each one of us is successful. We only need to realise this fact.

Coming back to where we started from. Success may mean different things to different people. Financial Independence, A healthy lifestyle, A happy home, etc. But, after a point, you may again feel dissatisfied with what you have achieved. This is because we are never content with what we have. This requires an Attitude of Gratitude. Once you develop this attitude, less will become more.

Do what you love and you are successful.

Live life without comparing and you are successful.

Make your own way, even if you have to walk alone and you are successful.

Get up when you fall down and you are successful.

Respect others and their opinions even if they are different from yours and you are successful.

Love yourself and you are successful.

Just give your best and you are successful.

Let your heart decide, not the world, what success means to you .

#mommysays #fitforevermantra #successisours

👭 Be Friends with yourself 👭

Today is Friendship Day. People all over the world celebrate this day with friends, families and their loved ones. Having friends is one of the best gifts in life. We need friends to share our crazy times, happiness, ups and downs. Sometimes talking to your best friend is the only therapy needed.

But what is more important is to be friends with yourself first. We tend to take ourselves for granted. Many a times, we ignore ourselves in order to adjust to the outside world. So many of us critize ourselves for not being good. What we need to learn is that there is a child in all of us which needs love, care, attention and above all respect.

We need to take care of our inner child. We need to develop a happy relationship with ourselves. That is possible only through understanding and acceptance. Here are a few points to become your best friend:

1) Never ever criticize yourself, no matter what happens in life. Understand that everyone makes mistakes. We all have a right to make mistakes. It is a sign of learning. Make mistakes, understand them, rectify them. Make new mistakes, learn new lessons.

2) Always appreciate yourself, even for the smallest achievement. Talk good about yourself to yourself. It boosts your confidence.

3) Pamper yourself. Take out time, go for a relaxing spa, a good movie or yoga class. Meet your friends frequently. Go for some shopping. It is the biggest stress buster. Enjoy your company.

4) Always dress well. Even if you don't feel good someday, get up and dress well. Dressing up well shows the power within you, that you are not going to give up. Remember, if you look good, u feel good.

5) Be a student all your life. Make sure you always keep learning something new in life. Never let complacency or stagnation come into your life. Don't worry about what age you are in or what situation you are in. Always find time to do what you love. Pick up a hobby, enjoy it.

So, Happy Friendship Day to everyone out there and to the friend within.

#mommysays #fitforevermantra #beyourownfriend

Agree to Disagree

A great person once said " If everyone is thinking alike, then someone isn't thinking". Imagine if we all agreed to what everyone said, how boring our lives would be. How would you feel if you had to eat only apples and nothing else. Day in and day out - only apples. Yes, apples are really healthy and tasty but would you still prefer to eat only apples and nothing else. A big big NO. This is exactly what happens when we agree to everything and everyone around. It ruins the spice of life. If there is only agreement and no disaggreement then there is no honest communication.

It is so important to learn to Disagree. It does not mean that you are being rude. It means you have another opinion, another perspective and you are open to a fair discussion. Disgreements give you new insights, a new way of thinking which you might have not thought about before. We are all free to disagree, however it shouldn't turn disrespectful towards anyone.

So, the next time someone disagrees to what you said, thank him for putting forth his views and for being so honest. There is no victory or defeat in disagreeing. There would only be progress and knowledge.

#mommysays #fitforevermantra #agreetodisagree

Why Affirmations are important for children ?

Happy children create a happy future. The foundation of life starts with childhood. We learn a lot from our parents, siblings, family members , friends, teachers and others. Our belief system is framed by learning and observation. If someone continuosly reminds us that we are 'Stupid', as children, we may feel stupid for the rest of our lives. If we are bullied in school by our peers, we will continue to be low on self esteem.

On the contrary, if we are taught to feel good about ourselves, we will be more confident while facing these issues. When children are told positive things about them, they develop a positive belief about themselves. When we praise our children, it boosts their confidence levels. So the next time someone calls them stupid, they will know they are not stupid and they won't be affected by it. But this requires practice. Repeating affirmations to children every morning and night is the best gift we can give them. Children can also say affirmations on their own.

Affirmations not only help in developing a positive self image in children but also in anger management, becoming more disciplined, calm and a relaxed adult. And when we are calm, we can take better decisions in life. Ultimately, we create a rock solid foundation for ourselves.

Hence, as parents it is our duty to ensure that our children feel positive and that is possible only when we Empower them with Affirmations. So start today, to built a better tomorrow. Let them know you love them no matter what. Let them learn to love themselves.

#mommysays #fitforevermantra

Change your thoughts to change your life

Have you ever thought of changing the way your life is moving ? Have you ever wondered why do things or situations repeat in your life ? Did you ever tell yourself "I wish I could change this" or "I don't know how to come out of this". Well, we all have faced such situations in life which make us feel helpless. We have no control over the negatives thoughts running inside our head. We want to think positive, make ourselves feel better , but we don't know how.

One of the best ways to bring positivity back in our lives is with the help of "Affirmations". Our mind is very complex. It takes things literally . So when we keep thinking negative thoughts , our mind assumes them to be real. And hence, makes us feel vulnerable. Like it is said - As you sow , so shall you reap. It is important to sow positive thoughts in order to remain calm n positive. Of course it may not be possible to remain positive everytime. But what is important is to be aware of your thoughts . You may not be able to control your first thought , but you can definitely control your second thought.

That's when we can use Affirmations. Affirmations are more than just positive statements. It is like a language to the brain which is repeated in order to uplift and encourage oneself. You can make your own affirmations. The best way to affirm is by standing in front of the mirror. Repeat your affirmations as many times as possible in a day, especially when you get up in morning and before sleeping.

Also, keep in mind the three rules while making your Affirmations.

a. It has to be in the present tense . Eg. "I am a positive person" and not "I wish to be positive" or "I will be positive".

b. You cannot use negative words . Eg. I won't get angry . Instead say " I am calm ".

c. Assume that the thing you are saying it's already yours. Do not wish for it. Eg. "I am beautiful" instead of " I will be beautiful".

Use Affirmations for at least 21 days at a stretch without a break to make it a habit. You will see a different you on the 22nd day. You can also refer to affirmations mentioned on the internet to see what suits your requirement.

So let's begin the 21 days journey today. Feel free to PM me if you have any doubts or you wish to frame your affirmations.

#mommysays #fitforevermantra

Travel. Its good for Health

When was the last time you travelled? When was the last time you left home thinking about some beautiful destination, snow clad mountains, long journeys or some adventure?

Travel is the best thing that can happen to anyone. To Travel is to Heal yourself. Travel makes you courageous. It makes you fall in love with a new place, new people, new culture but above all, a new You. It refreshes and rejuvenates your body, mind and soul. It gives you a sense of freedom and achievement. It kills monotony. Travel makes you a great decision maker. It empowers you.

So, don't forget to Travel. Don't forget to live the life you've always imagined.

#mommysays #fitforevermantra

Sun Salutations

Sun Salutations or Surya Namaskar means paying gratitude to the Sun. Sun is the source of all energy. The food we eat or the water we drink is all because of the Sun. Surya Namaskar is done to thank Sun God for its grace on us.

Surya Namaskar has a lot of health benefits too. If done correctly, it helps you to lose a lot of weight, balances your hormones, makes you flexible and it benefits every single part of your body from head to toe.

To start with, you can do 4 sets of Surya Namaskar moving up to 12. Whether you have the time to workout or no, doing Surya Namaskar is just enough. Try it to believe it.

#mommysays #fitforevermantra

Did you Smile today?

Have you ever bumped into a person whose smile just made your day? It may be a child, a friend or an unknown person who just passed by you.

Such is the power of a Smile. A smile reflects your strength, your determination to move ahead. A smile is a sign that you are not going to let things affect you, no matter how bad your day was. It drives away your fears. It make you feel Powerful.

So the next time you feel low, just look at yourself into the mirror. Give a huge Smile to yourself, hug yourself, pat your back that you've done the best you could n see the difference.

Just for today, smile at someone who seems to be feeling sad. Make someone's day. Because a smile comes for free but is the most precious thing you can share.

#mommysays #fitforevermantra

Love Yourself

Love holds a very important place in our lives. We love to be loved. We love to love others. But, how many would say that they love themselves first. Before loving others, it's so so important to love ourselves. It's not being selfish. It's being your self. Once you start loving your self, you will notice a drastic change in your life. You send positive vibes to others, you attract only positive people and situations, you ignore negativities and weaknesses of others. In short, your whole life becomes a bubble of joy. Try it today. Love your self and see your life change. #mommysays #fitforevermantra

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Motherhood

So, it's 12.43 am. I'm still awake thinking about what to write. For all those who don't know, I've have loved writing blogs. Writing is something that I truly enjoy. However, now that I am a Mother, I haven't been able to take out time for writing. But, today was a different day. I felt like writing no matter how busy I was, no matter how late it was, no matter how tired I was. So, I followed my passion to write yet again after a long break.

Talking about being a Mother. Well it's a totally different feeling. I didn't know this side of Me, so emotional yet so strong. People say, " Have a baby, your life would change." Yes, it does change. But only a woman can understand how beautifully it changes. You feel tired, exhausted, frustrated all the time. You need sleep. You look at your stretch marks and wonder will they ever go? You want to try every possible diet to be back in shape. But then, you look at your baby smiling, laughing, playing, hugging, crawling behind you wherever you go, trying to take his first step and all your worries disappear. Because your baby loves you the way you are. You are his world. You are complete. You are his center of existence. It doesn't matter to him whether you have gained weight or you have marks across your stomach. Your baby just keeps loving you. More and more.

I'm enjoying my life as a Mother, not worried about when I'll be back in shape. So, lets take a deep breath mommies. You are doing just fine. Be happy and enjoy every phase of life. Laugh more, Hug more, Love more, Live more.

Your world is much more than what you think it is

Hi friends..

Hope you all are doing well. I’ve been really irregular these days in writing my blogs. However, now that I am on a long break from my job, I have all the time in this world to pamper myself.

Lot of changes happening these days in life. As a result, anxieties are bound to happen. We all face so many changes in life that we are always gripped with fear, anxiety, worry, or whatever you want to call it.

I have been really anxious these days. However, on careful observation and analysis of my own thoughts, I came to a realization that these anxieties or fears are self made. This is not our True Self. Our True self demands peace and harmony, happiness, laughter and freedom. But are we really doing anything to get back to our True Selves. Thinking about this, I realised that our minds are always preoccupied with thoughts. Our minds need something to think about. Now that's what the mind is all about. The work of our mind is to think, think and think. We need to think if we need to take decisions in life. There is nothing wrong in that. However, when we get entangled into fears and anxieties, we are not able to enjoy life freely and fully.

Now, consider your mind as a small child. What would you do if you need to divert a child’s attention. You will give him a toy to play. As soon as the child sees the toy, he becomes curious to know more about it and after careful analysis and gazing starts playing with it. Now, the child’s mind is diverted to a new activity. That's what we need to do. We need to give our minds something to think, something positive and uplifting, so that we do not get caught into negative self talks, fear or confusion.

So, the next time you feel your are getting thoughts which are anything less than peaceful, give a moment to your mind, think about something that brings your peace and happiness back and just see the difference in yourself. We make our world based on our thoughts so why not make our world happy by creating happy thoughts. Remember, we are much stronger than we think, much wiser than we know, much beautiful than we can ever imagine.

So, be your True Self . Be happy . Be at peace.

Breaking the stereotype

Hi friends, hope you enjoying the monsoons. Well, though it sometimes creates problems but it is surely essential to get sufficient water to avoid water shortages.

Going further, today while travelling on the western express highway, I was enjoying the weather, not too hot but a lil sunny. Seeing the clear sky and listening to some good music. Suddenly I saw someone on a bike next to my car. Riding the bike faster than the other bikes. At first I dint feel anything different. On taking a close look, I found out that the person riding the bike was a girl. A strange excitement and happiness ran inside me seeing a girl riding a bike on the highway with a speed higher than those of the other bikes.

I wasn’t the one who was riding the bike. Yet it made me feel happy, free, excited, proud. The reason is women are usually not seen doing things that men do. One of those things being “Riding a bike”. When I see such women who do those things that are uncommon, It increases their respect in my eyes. I love when women break the stereotype attitude of the society and do things that they really want to.

Like the saying goes- We all have wings, we only have to realise we can fly. So, the next time you feel or someone tells you that this work is not for you or you can’t do it, take an oath to do it and show the world nothing is impossible. Women are not just made to sit on the back seats. They can take charge of it as well. Equality is not just in words but in actions and thoughts too.

So all you women out there, Dream high, fly high an keep breaking the stereotype.

Writing Yourself

Hi everyone.. How have you all been. Well, as said in my previous blog, I am busy pampering myself to the fullest. But , today I am going to write something about Writing.. Hmm .. sounds strange.. isn't it. Writing about Writing.

Yes. Writing is said to be an Art .. a Creative Art.. We all have had a hidden writer in us. Many of us have a habit of writing our diaries, stories, poems, etc. But have you imagined, why is it that we love writing. It is because Writing is an expression. It allows us to freely express our innermost feelings and thoughts. There are times when we may not be able to express ourselves through words. It is at that time when writing comes to the rescue.

Writing in today's era has taken a totally different dimension as compared to the olden days. From writing letters to sending emails, today writing is much more easier. however, the fact that remains the same is that words do not change. Words written in letters or mails have the same feelings, care, concern and thoughtfulness. What is important is expressing yourself - be it in letters or mails.

I remember writing a diary when I was 16 years old but I never continued. I again started my dream journal two years back and again discontinued. Finally This year i stared writing my blogs and i hope it continues forever. I may not be the greatest writer of all but the energy that makes me write makes me feel so wonderful. It gives me Power, Freedom, Expression and most of all Contentment.

Writing is not just about words, stories or poems. It is about Creating yourself. So go ahead and write yourself, create yourself, express yourself, give yourself the power to be free, to be creative and one day when you read back all that you would have written, you will be proud to say “ I am the best Author i have ever known”.

#binaltrivedi21 #write #create #freedom

Pamper your self

Hi friends, It's been a long time away from my blog. I've been busy pampering myself. Does that sound strange? Well it shouldn't.. We have all been pampered as children but it's also important to pamper ourselves as adults. I remember as a child I would want so many things. Some I got easily, some I had to cry, bang the floor to get it. I would sit with ease and my mother would make me eat food with her hands. I would love to eat, sleep, play and have fun. Well, I have decided to do the same. We have become so busy in our lives that we often forget to take care of ourselves. We are the most important people in our lives. Hence, it is very important to pamper ourselves in the ways we want to. Do something you like. Do something that makes you feel good. Work out, go for a long walk, listen to music, dance, learn an instrument, talk to old friends, make new friends, go shopping, take a break, visit a new place, donate stuff to a needy. You deserve to feel good. You deserve to be loving and loved. You deserve all the happiness in life and you need to make sure you give yourself that Happiness by doing things which make you happy. We all have an important place in life and we need to make sure we give ourselves that importance. Don't settle for good for yourself. Give yourself the best you can. So, keep pampering yourself, you, would love it.

Melted in Love

Good morning friends. It's Mon-Day. In other words it's Mann(Heart) Day. It's the day to do what your heart really wants to do. Today, I was wondering why do people fight in love. I mean we all have differences, arguments, ups and downs in love. But what are we really fighting for. The answer is simple.. it's Love we are fighting for. There is a warrior in all of us which wants to fight for love, to get back the attention and care we deserve. Is that really wrong? Everyone needs care and attention from their loved ones. And fights are just one way of getting it back. So the next time you have a fight with your loved one, do not think that you guys are against each other. It's love that makes you fight and love cannot be against anyone. Love binds us together. Love does not separate. It unites. So even though you may fight or argue with your loved one, you are still together in love. I read a beautiful line this morning " it's better to be Melted in Love than to be Frozen in Differences". This is so true. Just imagine a time when u fight with your loved one and the time when you are happy n enjoying. I am sure the latter would be the time which you would always want. It's because being in love gives you immense happiness which you may not even be able to express or make someone understand. You may have observed, many people say the more we fight the more we love. It's OK to have fights, arguments and differences because behind all this lies Love and only Love. It may be hidden but it's there. So have fights, love each other, Melt in the Beauty of love and always remind your self "The more you fight is the More you Love"

Born to Win

Hi friends, A happy Monday to everyone. Hope you all had a fantastic weekend. Well, today I want to talk about Winning. We all want to win in life, we all want to be called winners , we all want to be victorious, we all want to excel in whatever we do. No one wants to lose. For a moment let's not talk about winning. What does losing mean? Who decides who lost and who won? What is the criteria of losing ? There is nothing called as Losing.Losing means you are just one step away from winning. No one can decide for you whether you won or you lost. We are all Born Winners. We are all born to Succeed. Do not listen to the voice that fears you. Listen to the small voice inside you that says " Try once more" . Take a step ahead. Begin with a new idea. Do something different everyday. Start working towards what you want to achieve. Moving forward means you have won, your almost there. No one can take away your Victory. Success is yours if you think its yours. Even if you may question yourself , just remember You are the Best and You are doing your Best. Even if you don't see immediate results, remember Tomorrow is a new day with new chance to succeed . So what are you waiting for.. Let yourself be Winners . Allow Success to flow in your life. Give yourself the permission to Win. Victory is yours. And so it is.

Dance

Hi friends, its the weekend and its time to have some fun again. Well, today I want to talk about Dance. I had been to a party yesterday and I danced my heart out. Its the most amazing feeling .. A feeling of freedom.. A feeling of being awesome.. A feeling of Self Love and Expression... I have always loved dancing since I was a child and I'm sure most of us love dancing.. Indian movies are full of dance. We dance when we are happy, we dance when we are sad, we dance when we are in love, we dance when we are hurt.. we just simply love dance... But why is it that we love dancing .. Dance is a form of expression. We express ourselves when we dance. We express our emotions through dance. We feel free when we dance .. You may have seen some people who may not know how to dance on the beats but still they dance and win hearts .. That's because they dance from their hearts and that makes their dance special. Dance comes from the heart and not from perfect steps. Indian festivals and culture are incomplete without Dance.. Be it Garba in Navratri or Bhangda in Lohri .. One of the reason is that our God's and Ancestors also expressed their happiness through Dance.. This makes any form of dance a Divine experience .. Dance also has various health benefits. It reduces stress levels , gives you a sense of satisfaction and wellbeing, reduces weight and gives you overall fitness. It doesn't matter which form of dance it is.. It doesn't matter if you are a good dancer or no.. It doesn't matter if people laugh or praise you.. The fact that you wish to dance makes you Perfect and Divine.. So get on the dance floor and just dance your heart out..

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