It is not too hard to incorporate 2 of the most definite steps in our everyday routine life. However it sure shall take some effort to remain yourself and not how the world wants to see you.

1) Remember the perception of the world changes for you as per their convenience and it is vital that we as an individual do not get intimidated or deviated to being their toys of play.

2) Remind yourself every day to  love what you are, who you are and how you are and what you have to nourish our souls to self care, self love and show self compassion first.

Accept the strength and weakness first of yourself and then of others.

Appreciate what you have achieved, what you have gained and what you have given and what you have nurtured.

Forgive to heal your old and new wounds, your weaknesses, your shortfalls and your decisions.

Stop Not all things go wrong because of you, not all things right are because of someone else.

Relationships are built on the foundations of trust, friendship, loyalty and effective communication. Relationships of any nature, whether parent-child, teacher-student, friends or romantic relationships, require both people to be invested in each other. This investment is primarily one of verbal and non-verbal communication, where both partners express their feelings and expect reciprocation. This open communication builds the foundation of honesty and respect within the relationship, solidifying its roots.

When a relationship is established upon clear and open communication, there is minimal room for misunderstanding, resentment and anger. When we ensure that there is two-way communication between partners and we express our positive feelings of love, praise, joy, and support, we deepen the bonds shared between both of them. It is imperative to verbally tell our partners/parents/friends/teachers/students that you appreciate them, or that you love them, and that you are grateful for them, it makes the other person feel valued and acknowledged.

These instances of positive communication safeguard your relationships from moments where confusion, anger or sadness starts to seep in. In those moments, remember to truly listen to your partner's feelings with an open mind, without becoming defensive, judgmental or dismissive. Active listening is one of the key elements of effective communication. A “fight” between two people should not always be perceived with the intention of winning or losing; in fact, it is a cry for help from two people who want to be seen, heard, and loved through empathetic and supportive communication.

Let me re-iterate that title: Friendships and their Long-Lasting Impact on Social, Mental, and Physical Well-Being. There is no doubt about how friendships leave the deepest imprints on our personalities, happiness, and success stories. Even the friends we make when we are three years old help us feel safe, loved, and joyful; likewise, our adolescent and adult friendships are anchors when we struggle through the challenging tides of life.

Dependable and close friendships are the key to both social and physical health because when we have relationships to help us, our body responds with lower levels of stress and lower distress on our heart health. Good friendships also ensure healthy habits, such as nutritious eating, fitness routines, and a conscious awareness of how to be fit and optimize our lifestyles.

Talking to a friend and giving them the trust of a confidant provides us with a safe space to share our fears, doubts, and frustrations. This emotional safety helps us recover from a bad day, a bad relationship, and the difficult consequences of our choices. These intimate conversations help us discover our inner dreams and resolve our inner demons. Our true friends help us with their unconditional encouragement to improve, enhance and not give up on ourselves. They teach us how to believe in ourselves. This faith in friendships lays the foundation for growing self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-worth.

Close friendships also serve as the most important factor in thriving in school and at the workplace. Both of these environments are often spaces of competition, where moral and emotional support can make or break your career.

Parenting is a hard job, perhaps the hardest one there is. Parenting involves being fully responsible for a tiny child’s entire life, from their nutrition to their education and everything in between. Parenting is the overwhelming responsibility of making the right choices for your children, choices which inevitably shape their entire lives. Parenting is the process of prioritising another being before yourself; it is no wonder most parents are burdened by stress, anxiety and burnout.

There is adequate research in parenting literature to infer that parents who are easily affected by stressful situations often pass on the same anxious and stressful response to their children. Parents who often handle situations through anger or emotional meltdowns tend to role-model the same coping skills to their children. A large part of parenting is to be a reliable and trustworthy role model who the child can imitate to navigate life.

We are a generation of shoppers and hoarders; we are collectors of gadgets, clothes, accessories, and objects, which are often beyond our affordability or necessity. Our closets and homes are full of “things”; however, as our physical spaces get fuller, somehow the distance between all of us grows larger too.