LIFESTYLE
Travel Through the Glass
Something as simple as sipping a glass of wine, a wonderful piece of music to dance to, a cozy book to curl up with and a drive on a long and winding road, has allowed Anika to imagine, thrive and be grateful for.
The Power of Silence: A Date with Myself
What is silence? I learnt that reading a book, listening to music, humming to myself, binge watching Netflix is being alone with myself but is not really being in silence. Come, read my blog to go on a date with yourself – the way I did.
Sack Full of Breaths
Hi. My name is Anika and I hope through this weekly column I call ‘Anika’s Zen, the power of gratitude’, I can share what I have learnt through my journey and how the power of gratitude has helped me. And I hope you will share the same with me. Write, tweet, reach out and let the conversations continue! In deep gratitude.
Anika’s Zen and the Power of Gratitude
A new weekly column by Anika Sharma. Every Sunday, starting today. They call me 'happy' Hi. My name is Anika and one of the words that people use to describe me is, ‘happy.’ Except I was not always like this. Like all of us, I went through my own ups...
My Lectin-Free Journey
Plant Neurotoxins I usually start by telling people that plants have been around this earth a lot longer than any other living creatures that eat them. Their goal is to survive and to replicate their babies (seeds). Some plants want their babies to grow right...
Rambling On Vietnam Wandering – Part 1
Want to do some armchair traveling with me? This is not your run-of-the-mill travel guide, but musings about what I saw, sensed, and experienced during my travel to Vietnam. This is the first part of the 2-part blog.
Covid-19: How I Am Learning to Cope
Covid-19 has upended many dreams and plans for 2020. Harini reveals how she has taken the strength in her faith and spirituality to deal with this crisis.
7 Ways To Manage Your Emotions During Covid-19 And Beyond
As a life coach, I keep getting asked by my clients on how to manage one’s emotions during these stressful times. I find this to be an important step for managing yourself, so that you can manage your family and work demands. Your actions have a ripple effect. Read on how you can manage your emotions during Covid-19 and beyond.
A Healthy Veggies Parade
Books and cartoons that emphasize healthy eating, and fruits and vegetables is a great non-threatening tool that can introduce kids to unfamiliar food and allow for questions and learning without any fear they will be persuaded to “just try it.” My cousin Priya developed a series of cute veggie doodles that helped her persuade her little guy to try a wider variety of foods. Maybe these rhymes and recipes will help your picky little eater?
Finding My Inner Peace Through Drawing Mandalas
While there are various methods to keep one’s head cool and happy, here’s one that is being talked about right now: mental healing through art forms. Here is where Mandala Art, an ancient form, comes in, with mental-health experts saying it plays a therapeutic role in healing the mind.
