THE BETTER "YOU"

BY GAYATHRI KALLEPALLI   I didn't know that solitude could be both haven and hell, Until I I found myself drowning in it — Seated in silence, In the middle of an endless  ocean. No storm, no sun, Just the slow rhythm of waves, Lapping like forgotten lullabies Against the bones of what once was me. I came here seeking peace, A quiet the world could never offer — But silence, when it stretches too wide, Begins to echo with ghosts. Time dissolves in salt and sky, And still I sit, waiting for nothing, Wrapped in the arms of a sea That neither loves not  leaves. There is beauty in stillness, But also a cost — For even the soul Needs a shore.

We all like to believe the best of people, Unfortunately that can get us in trouble sometimes. Toxic people do exist and chances are we've met one or two. Sometimes they might not realize they are causing harm to others. While on other occasions they are fully aware of the power they hold over other people and actively intend to do harm. Toxic people are dangerous. They not only cause an extreme stress to slow down your progress, but also can be a massive drain on your time and happiness.  Many of us might have experienced having that one fake friend who always point out your flaws, no matter what you do and how you look. Or you might have a partner or family member who makes you feel guilty and play the victim card while the mistake is theirs. The reason behind their behavior is less important than the damage they cause.  Although completely cutting off all communications with them is the simplest solution to avoid the negative effects to toxic people's behavior, it is not al...

Our biggest obstacles in life can often be found inside of our own minds. Overthinking is not in itself a medical term, but research shows this habit can have real impacts on our well-being. Oftentimes, overthinking involves focusing on the negative-- rehashing the past, dwelling on bad experiences or worrying about the future. When you overthink, thoughts run circles around your head and find yourself stuck in reverse unable to move forward.  Overthinking is exhausting. Some of us think a lot. We think more than we should. We think not only for ourselves but for others as well. It's almost like we have taken over the job of thinking for everyone in the entire world. Our hair is turning grey, our anxiety levels are shooting up the sky, but we cannot help over analysing and over thinking everything around us. We get stressed out and paranoid about the littlest things in our lives. It has affected all of us at some point or the other and to be honest, it effing sucks. Once you get st...

  Have you ever had one of those days when it felt like nothing is going right and all you want to do is just wrap up a blanket and ignore the rest of the world? Chill...It's normal. The good thing about those days is that they don't last; nothing lasts forever. Feeling low and questioning everything usually comes at times when we feel stuck. This could be with our career, our relationship, friendship or may be even our location. I mean the kind of day that feels like it's going to be creepy because you've been dealing with some difficult stuff that doesn't seem like it's getting better anytime soon. When I'm having a bad day, I tend to question everything. What am I doing with my life? Am I where I should be? Could I be doing something better? As much as I know these thoughts are normal, it sometimes take a duvet day and a little cry to make myself a little better. I went on a mission today to find best motivational thoughts to keep in mind when I'm nex...

  Every person gets hurt. Let's be honest, it's part of human life experience. All of us have been abused, abandoned, betrayed at some time in our lives. Generally people have a habit of dwelling on things that hurt or made them feel sad. It doesn't help you at all you know! It makes your life no better, but makes it so worse than it already. If you're reading this, I know you have a story, I know you have something in your life that has caused you some kind of mental and emotional distress- that part is inevitable. Sometimes it's easy to shake those feelings off, while other times we just cannot seem to let them go. What we do beyond that pain is really what you should talk about because believe it or not that's where our choice comes in. So before we dive into the tips on how to get a little bit tougher with that emotional side and find our happiness, Let us first know about what is pain and suffering.  There's an old quote which says, "Pain is inevit...

Lack of sleep? Many of us want to sleep early but you end up sleeping late. Following a good night routine might help you sleep quick. Definitely you will fall asleep eventually without a night routine, But how long will it take? Is that a good sleep? Having a good sleep is essential, it secretly effects your health.  Sure, you have come across that morning routines are very important for a healthy life. But have you heard about night routines? Though night routines are not popular they are as important as morning routines. Generally we don't consider them, especially after having a long day. Let's be honest, all we'd really like to do after a long day is relax. Routines? Not so much! I understand your feelings about this issue as I used to think this way too. But after reading this article, I'm confident that you'll definitely change your mind- as you'll learn about the fantastic and amazing benefits of a night routine. You must have a night routine- to sleep w...

  Everyday many of us wake up with a feeling to make our day better. But Do we really feel that from within? If YES then here are some efficient methods which are amazingly effective. They worked for me, they might also work for you because we all want the same thing- TO LIVE A BETTER AND HAPPY LIFE. So one way to improve your quality of life is to  make yourself better.   The art of following the right methods is the secret of constant growth and development. The great thing about these methods is you can totally take control over them and make them as your daily habits, so develop these habits that appear to have a positive impact on your personal growth. Here are few methods that may help you to make yourself better each day: Live in reality. First and foremost, forget about social media and fantasy world.  You will instantly notice, on what else you can spend that time and make it worth. This will literally help you focus on what you really need in your life and ...