Shruthi Nair - Journey Blog

The Law of Attraction - Using the Power of your Thoughts

The "Law of Attraction" is a powerful tool that can be used to manifest our dreams, desires, and ideal life. With this tool, you can take control of your time and energy, and begin to experience the things you’ve dreamt of. Read on to find out more about how you can tap into this tool!

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30 Daily Positive Affirmations To Stay Happy & Motivated

Daily positive affirmations help you believe in yourself and what you’re capable of achieving. Here are 30 daily positive affirmations you can write in your journal or tell your reflection, to feel happier and more motivated!

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Practicing Self-Love - 5 Ways To Pour Love Into Yourself This Valentines

One of the most important relationships we have, the one we have with ourselves, often slips our minds. Loving ourselves is essential for our well-being, health, and happiness. This Valentines, re-direct some energy and intention towards your own selves. Read on to find out how you can do so.

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Pomodoro Technique for Productivity - Why and How It Works

The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method based on 25-minute stretches of focused work broken by five-minute breaks. If you find it tough to sustain your productivity levels through your long list of to-do's, this might be the tool you need. Read on to find out more!

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"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey

Stephen Covey outlines 7 habits for people to adopt to become the most effective versions of themselves in his bestselling book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People". Read on to find out more about how you can develop these very habits to balance in your personal and professional effectiveness.

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Invest Yourself Into The Things That Matter - The "80/20" Principle

Have you felt like the time, energy, or effort that you've invested in something has not yielded satisfactory results? The truth is that little of what we spend our time on actually counts. Identify what truly matters and focus your efforts on them with the 80/20 principle. Read on to find out more!

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Understanding The Difference Between Lasting Joy & Temporary Happiness - 8 Pillars Of Joy from "The Book of Joy"

What does joy and happiness mean to you? In the never-ending hustle of life, spending time to answer such fundamental questions is important in how our lives shape up. Read on to find out more about what the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu have to say about "joy".

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Using The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman To Strengthen Your Relationships

Everyone has a different way of communicating their love. We express and wish to receive love differently, and Gary Chapman explores this distinction in his book "The 5 Love Languages". Read on to find out more about the fundamentals of each, and understand your loved ones better.

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How To Optimize Your Energy and Mornings - "The 5am Club" by Robin Sharma

Self-discipline and perseverance are more important for success than talent. Optimize your mornings and time by getting out of bed at 5AM for your personal development. Read on to find out more about what Robin Sharma has to say about the "5AM club".

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I fed ChatGPT with my past Journey journal entries to talk to my past self, and the results were eye-opening.

The potential of A.I. in the writing and content-creation world has been creating a buzz. OpenAI GPT-3 Playground has been used to create an inner child chatbot to have conversations with one's present self. Read on to find out more about how this turned out.

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"Atomic Habits - An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones" by James Clear

Developing healthy and long-lasting habits can help set your life on productive path. The power habits hold is more important than we imagine. Read on to find out more about power of atomic habits and we can use it to build good habits and break bad ones.

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6 Ways You Can Break Your Routine This Holiday Season

The holidays can be a time for you to explore things different from your normal routine. In the spirit of the holidays, do something outside of your usual routine for excitement, and bring the last leg of the year to a close on a positive note! Read on to find out more about how you can do so!

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24 Days of Self-Care Mindfulness Advent Calendar

The holidays and year-end are just around the corner! While we look forward to the festivities, food, and fun, take time to look after yourself too. Find quiet in the holiday noise with self-care activities. Read on to find out more about how you can do so!

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Show your Gratitude and Love - 5 Non-Material Thanksgiving Gift Ideas For Your Loved Ones This Thanksgiving

It's time for pumpkin spice and everything nice! This Thanksgiving, surprise your loved ones with thoughtful and special gifts that would warm their hearts more than lavish gifts. Read on to find out more about these gift ideas!

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Living In The Now - Being Present and Grounded in Life

We often find ourselves racing against time, or going about an endless list of to-dos. We forget to live in the present moment and appreciate where we are. Read on to find out how you can start living in the "now" of your life!

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6 Ways You Can Be Your Most Spectacular Self This Spooky Halloween Season

Spooky season is here! With a quarter of the year left, what better time is there to re-center yourself to continue being the best version of yourself than now? Take some space this Halloween to reflect and rejuvenate. Here's how you can continue being and doing your best!

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"The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg

Developing healthy habits can help set your life on a healthy and productive path. The power they hold over how we feel and function is more important than we imagine. Read on to find out more about Charles Duhigg's take on the power of habits.

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Set Yourself Up for Success - Morning Routine Habits to Start your Day the Best Way Possible

The way you approach your day in the morning, from the get-go, sets the tone for your day ahead. Use your mornings to gear yourself up for success. Read to find out how to do so!

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Preventing Burnout - How to put your Well-Being First

Burnout is often interpreted as just being tired or fatigued. But experiencing burnout can have lasting effects on your overall health and well-being. Read on to find out more about how to prevent and manage burnout.

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5 Ways to Manage Anger in a Healthy Way

It is only human to be overwhelmed with anger. But it is crucial we channel it positively and productively. Here’s a little insight into how you can make sense of your anger and manage it.

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Our Dads, Our Superheroes - Show your Appreciation for your Dad this Father's Day!

This Father’s Day, shower some love and affection on your first "hero". Take the time to thank him and let him know that you are grateful for all that he's done for you in the simplest, but most meaningful of ways.

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Falling back in Love with Spending Time Alone - Why Alone Time is Important

Quality alone time will not make you feel lonely, but more in tune with yourself. Having enough alone time is crucial to our well-being. Here's how you can about getting quality "me" time today.

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Expressing Gratitude - Celebrate and Appreciate your Mom this Mother's Day!

Expressing love and gratitude for your mom happens all year round, but send a little extra warmth and love her way today on Mother's Day with these meaningful gift ideas!

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Battling Fatigue - How To Improve Your Energy Levels To Live Your Life To The Fullest

Fatigue can be debilitating and frustrating. Often mistaken for temporary tiredness or sleep deprivation, fatigue is often a sign of a deeper imbalance. How do we go about managing this?

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Adopting a Growth Mindset - Why it is Important and How to Achieve it

We know what it feels like to be dejected and unmotivated in the face of setbacks. But what if we learn how to internalize these as the optimum spaces for growth and building resilience?