Published in Writers’ Blokke·PinnedMember-onlyYou’ve Got To Get Off Your Hamster WheelHow to escape boredom by rejecting it You’re feeling uninspired and stuck. You’ve realized that apart from some minor variations, your life is the SAME, DAY IN, DAY OUT. You’re stuck in the same circle of acquaintances and friends. Nothing really progresses beyond ‘How are you/Have a good day’ when you meet or greet people. We all need stability. But we also need to deviate from the course now and then. It’s okay to deviate from your course as long as you’re not hurting anyone. Life’s too short to worry about the minutiae, the pedantic details.Life3 min readLife3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyRaising Hands Isn’t The Only Way To ParticipateLearn effective strategies to boost classroom participation — If you’re an educator or a parent, you should read on! However, it’s not enough to read about them. This article will teach you how to implement three strategies effectively so that they can become part of your teaching fabric and engagement superpowers! Here are two old-fashioned ways of teaching: Teacher-directed classroom A: The teacher lectures and…Engagement5 min readEngagement5 min read
2 hours agoMember-onlyA Little Time Away Can Help Your Writing, So Don’t Feel GuiltyTake breaks to improve your writing Work gets it in the way sometimes, or life events. Personally, it has been near impossible to find time or energy and write recreationally in the past few days. But I’m back. Does this happen to you? After one day, then another, do you…Writing Tips2 min readWriting Tips2 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyThis Technique Equals Total Relaxation and BlissRelaxation done the right way It’s been a week of gluttony and good times. A mouthwatering Thanksgiving meal followed by seconds and leftover the next few days. Or you overate at a restaurant’s ‘All you can eat’ buffet (we’re all guilty of that!). …Relaxation2 min readRelaxation2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·6 days agoMember-onlyWhat If We Were Prescribed Fun, Not Drugs?What is Social Prescribing and its benefits? — Social Prescribing — What is it? I first heard the term ‘Social Prescribing’ while watching a British TV show on a visit to the UK. The conversation was about people who were lonely and depressed, who went to their doctor, and were put in touch with groups of people doing projects in their interest areas. In…Life4 min readLife4 min read
Nov 21Member-onlyThis One Idea Will Up Your Writing Game InstantlyObserve and attend to detail in your writing Are you sucked dry of inspiration? Struggling to know how to add depth to your words? It happens to all of us — to those writing novels, those with publishing deals, those writing on Medium, and those simply writing in their personal journals. Following this strategy will help you to add dimensions to your writing and increase flow…Writing Tips2 min readWriting Tips2 min read
Nov 20Member-onlyThe Best Sacher Torte Outside of Vienna Is In NYC!A recommendation for the best cake in NYC Did you know that very few tourists know about this gem for delectable pastries and cakes in New York City? Due to the internet, most of us are well aware of the well-known stalwarts in New York City. Empire States Building, Rockefeller…Cake3 min readCake3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Nov 14Member-onlyAre You Breathing? Then Life’s GoodReality checks to remind you that life is glorious — What’s the problem? We take so much for granted. We complain endlessly for reasons like: The weather Traffic High prices for just about everything Kids misbehaving Colleagues at work Headaches and minor ailments Your body Here are some reality checks for the above You have a roof over your head. …Life Lessons3 min readLife Lessons3 min read
Nov 14Member-onlyI Used To Buy Expensive Skin Care. Not Any MoreEffective skin care starts at home Why do we spend millions on brand name skin care? That’s a great question. But here is what I think: We get sucked into powerful marketing. Popular celebrities endorse products on television and social media which influences us easily The products look glamorous and beautiful. …Beauty3 min readBeauty3 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·Nov 11Member-onlyI Slept Like A Baby After Following These StrategiesActionable tips for sleeping longer naturally — 🛌 Do you wake up with massive headaches? 🛌 Do you wake up with aching limbs? 🛌 Do you wake up in the middle of the night and struggle to return to sleep? This article is for you. If you want to wake up with a spring in your step, luminous skin, and a brain raring to go, keep on reading. These tips, if followed consistently, will set you up for that.Life3 min readLife3 min read
