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For woman, Shopping is also a form of self-care and stress relief, it helps boost confidence and happiness. I am sure friends woman and shopping is always a topic of discussion but I am sure you will appreciate the angle that is presented here which deserve recognition of women in shopping. Women often bring a thoughtful and strategic approach to shopping, which should be appreciated. Here are some key aspects of their shopping mentality that deserve recognition. 1. Smart Bargaining :  Women hunt for the best deals and value. 2. Detail-Oriented shopping :  Women research quality, reviews, and brands before buying. 3. Prioritizing Family & Needs Over Wants :  Women prioritize family needs over wants.   4. Creative & Fashion-Forward Choices :  Women have an eye for trendy, affordable fashion ( mix and match) to create stylish looks. 5. Shopping as a Social & Emotional Experience :  Women enjoy shopping as a bonding activity with friends an...

The "love tank" concept is a popularized concept introduced by Dr. Gary Chapman which illustrate the idea of emotional needs in relationships. This concept if applied to any relationship I am sure it can bring happiness. It says that just like a car needs fuel in the tank to run smoothly, individuals have an emotional "tank" which needs to be filled to bring smoothness in the relationship. Love tank represents the need for love, which can be filled or emptied by various actions and interactions. Actions that show love and appreciation, such as quality time, words of affirmation, gifts etc. can fill the love tank. Actions like Negligence ,lack of communication ,disrespect etc. can drain the love tank. This is applicable in any relationship, but here i would like to apply this to parent-child relationship and see the magic. LOVE TANK CONCEPT ( For PARENT-CHILD ) Understanding and practicing the love languages of your child can help to keep their love tank full. This ...

IN THIS ERA, People Prefer TEXTING OVER TALKING. This digital-age phenomenon has transformed the way people listen, consume information and engage in conversations.  While technology offers many advantages, it also presents challenges that impact our listening skills, which are crucial for communication, learning, and personal growth. In the digital age, researchers suggest a mixed impact on listening and hearing skills.  The potential benefits are: Online discussions, webinars, and digital storytelling help people listen to different voices with various perspectives from around the world.  Access to lot of Information AI-powered tools for easy understanding... It is said that Listen not to reply, but to understand.   But in current time, there are challenges that do exist and we need to immediately pay attention on that  to preserve vital listening skills.   Reduced Attention Spans:  The constant flow of information and notifications on social me...

When words get woven into a story,  they transform from simple statements into something powerful and meaningful.  Let's understand the power of story on World story telling day celebration . World Storytelling Day is an annual global celebration of the art of oral storytelling, observed on  March 20 .  History: It began in Sweden in the early 1990s and has since spread worldwide. On this day, storytellers from different cultures share stories in their languages, often following a common theme each year.  Goal: The goal is to promote storytelling as a way to connect people, preserve traditions, and inspire creativity. Events include storytelling performances, workshops, and community gatherings, both in-person and online. Here i would like to take the opportunity to present impact of  Storytelling between Parents especially mother and child. This mechanism has wonderful and countless benefits. Now a days due to excessive use of electronic gadgets these con...

WORD of PARENTS can assure magical results for a child. In my previous article we have seen the power of WORD in communication. Moving ahead let's see how words of parents can impact a child. Words of mother , Words of father   is very important for child's overall development, emotional well-being and mental well-being.  For kids parents are their world.  Our words can, Make them SMILE / cry Make them BOOST CONFIDENCE / self-doubting Make them FEEL SECURE / develop insecurity Make them UPLIFT IN LIFE / discourage Make them LOVE YOU / hate you Make them FEEL FRIENDLY WITH YOU / be conservative Make them FEEL BELIEVE IN YOU Make YOU A ROLE MODEL FOR THEM   For this magic to happen, Use Phrases like  "I believe in you,"  "You are capable,"     "I love you no matter what" in your conversation with child. Your words can make your child feel emotionally secured and  will ultimately influence a child's beliefs, values, and emotional strength ...

Our WORD can change WORLD of someone.   Words are more than just sounds or symbols, they carry meaning, emotions, and influence. While " WORD " and " WOR L D " are separated by just a single letter, their connection runs deep. What we say can shape or impact emotions and even actions of others. Language is a tool for communication. The tone and the words we speak is very important.  Sometimes we need strong words to control the situation but NOT ALWAYS friends.  During normal communication, we can use kind and appreiciable words instead of hard and careless words. Words have the power to build or break relationships.   The way we describe an event, a person, or a situation can shape how others perceive/understand it. Your word can be very important for someone else's world , you might not know about it sometimes. CHOICE IS TRUELY OURS FRIENDS.   Think before you speak – Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary? SO let's be part of creating someone else's ...

Holi and Life: A Beautiful Reflection Holi is not just a festival of colours it is a reflection of life itself. The different colours of Holi symbolize the various emotions we go through in life: joy, sorrow, care, love, happiness and challenges. Every emotion has its own importance and its own beauty. The festival also reminds us of letting go. Just as we wash away the colours after playing, we should frequently  clear our hearts of negativity and fears. Water gun (Pichkari) of holi also gives us a message that Spread joy and not harm .  It also explains that whatever you fill inside will be spread outside. If you fill water gun with colour water, thats what will be spread outside. So fill yourself with happiness, positivity and spread it across to others like water gun . Just as Holi brings together people of all backgrounds in celebration, in our life we come across people of different thoughts and nature. And we need to learn to stay with them with unity and happiness. Lif...

Know your GOAL to perform your ROLE better. These words are not just connected by sound but they have deeper connection than that.   "Goal to Role" journey is a purpose driven path.    When we understand our goal, we know the purpose and direction for a task. This makes it easy to understand our responsibilities. Women perform multiple roles. We get stressed while playing so many challenging and responsible roles at different point of time. The "Goal to Role" journey process helps translating a goal into a defined role with responsibilities and actions. This will make our task simple and stress-free. Infact this is true for all individuals.

Scientists have discovered that our memory capacity isn't fixed but rather malleable like plastic ( Neuroplasticity )  In today's digital era technology has transformed the way we store, access and calculate our information. The traditional methods of maintaining and memorizing data has almost vanished.  The way we used to maintain phone diary , write notes , maintain folders of important documents, store educational records in a file was completely a difference experience. Now we have lots of data available  easily in almost no time.  However, while technology offers convenience, it also raises concerns about  memory retention and cognitive abilities .  Today smart devices has led to a phenomenon known as   digital amnesia  ( a dependency on technology for remembering information instead of using our own cognitive skills ) .  As we increasingly rely on digital tools, its essential to keep our memory intact so that we do not lose to retain an...

Can you imagine existence of a computer programme in 19th Century? The answer is:  YES.   A first computer programme was developed during this time by Ada Lovelace, a visionary woman.   Ada Lovelace, A woman of proud In early centuries scientific discoveries were mainly dominated by male scientists. This was due to social norms and educational barriers for woman. Despite these challenges many female scientists have contributed in the field of science.   (I would like to highlight such visionaries based on information available so far in my coming articles.) Background: Ada Lovelace (1815–1852) was an English mathematician and writer.  She was born in London in 1815 to poet Lord Byron and Lady Byron. Her mother another woman behind her success story ensured that Ada receives rigorous training in mathematics and science which was uncommon for women at that time. Her efforts helped her to develop skills that led to her world's first computer programmer. Achiev...

W :Wise O :Optimistic M :Multitasker A :Ambitious N :Nurturing WOMAN:      DREAMERS , DOERS , CHANGEMAKERS THEME OF WOMEN's DAY (MARCH 8, 2025) : “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.”

GIFT can LIFT your mood.   A simple gift has the power to lift someone’s mood, turning an ordinary moment into something special.  Gifts symbolize our purest intentions of communicating the feelings our words cannot describe.    Thoughts wrapped in boxes carry important messages to our loved ones, reminding them of the wonder of the moments we share, the relationship we have. A gift is not just about its material value, it carries emotions. Whether it’s a material object, a kind gesture, or heartfelt words, gifts symbolizes care, appreciation, and love. When received, they create feelings of happiness and it instantly uplifts a person’s mood. A surprise gift from a loved one can bring joy, making someone feel valued and appreciated. Even a small act, like a handwritten note , a thoughtful message or a small choclate can brighten your day.  On family occassions like birthdays, anniversary, promotion, small achievements of kids, do try to give small small gifts, i...

The term ‘ digital native ’, ' technology addiction ' are quiet common now a days. This refers to people who have grown up using digital technology, and are therefore highly comfortable with and possibly dependent on it. The Global Day of Unplugging is an annual event on the first Friday of March that encourages people to disconnect from technology for 24 hours. It's a day to focus on mindfulness, connection, and well-being.  How it started: The National Day of Unplugging was started in 2009. It's based on the Jewish tradition of Shabbat, a weekly day of rest. Now it has become global national unplug day. Importance of Global Unplug Day: In our digital age, we are glued to our phones, computers and other devices. While technology has clearly made our lives more convenient and connected, it can also have negative impacts on our mental and physical health. That's why the National Unplugging day is so important. The transformation that technology has brought in our lif...

"Food for the body, wisdom for the soul." We talked a lot about cooking in my previous articles now let's  make cooking a soulful experience.  Just like daily feeding of stomach is important, equally important is daily feeding our soul.  Thanks to my friend who gave me this thought while going through my articles.  They both are linked with each other to quiet a great extent.