BodyHoliday

  As the New Year comes, it contains a quiet promise of opportunity - to start afresh and pursue a life that is more approachable and defined. However, while transformation can be a goal, oftentimes it can be blocked by the weight of unnecessary clutter, be it physical or mental. The process of decluttering the mind is more than just about removing the chaos; it is a purposeful quest to isolate what is important and worth your time. This shift gives you more peace and joy by eliminating the feeling of being overwhelmed and distracted by your surroundings. In the same way, any area has its boundaries, so too does the brain. As a result of prolonged submersion in routine items such as to-do lists, worries, digital screens or even blinking notifications, a transformation and shift of the clarity turns into a stress haze essentially. Writing a diary is a real solution to all of it. The mundane gritty times, continuing racing thoughts, and the bottlenecks forming can be eventually drill...

  It’s hard to miss the red and pink adornments when Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. From around the start of the month, advertisements make a foray into the digital space displaying couples celebrating with chocolates, flowers and an array of jewellery. But what about the love we need the most? And that is loving yourself. Self-love is a cause and an occasion in and of itself, so this February, why don’t we turn Saint Valentine’s ideology of love into a month filled with self-love opportunities? Perhaps Valentine’s Day is the best holiday to consider oneself and “me” instead of “we”. In a society that glorifies love, the idea of being 'single' can feel disheartening. Whenever Valentine’s Day approached, it often triggered a sense of loneliness within me. Over time, I began to realise that the most meaningful relationship I could nurture was with myself—a bond rooted in self-love. Every relationship, including those with partners, begins with self-love. It’s not just a cl...