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8 Ideas to Be Happy: Your Happiness Guide

July 1, 2020
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Happiness is subjective, it is a state of mind that differs from person to person. Isn’t it? The things that make John happy, may not be the same for Robert! So, how do you define happiness and the ideas to be happy?

Do feelings have a definition? No, they don’t! A feeling is a state of emotional reactions to certain stimuli, well without going too much into ‘psychology lingo’, let us stick to the topic of Happiness. For me, happiness is watching my favorite childhood cartoon series on Netflix. Or wearing my old jeans that fit again very nicely (without any squeezing or tummy tucker).

“You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren’t happy in one place, chances are you won’t be happy anyplace.”

—Ernie Banks

We all make our choices, some follow their heart, and a few trust our grey cells over the heart. Happiness is a right mix of our emotional and mental well being. More to do with subconscious calling, I would say 🙂

8 Best Ideas to be Happy –

1. Stay Positive – Practice smiling more and Positive Affirmations:

I have had my share of emotional turmoils, nervous breakdowns, and mild depression in one life. Being a sensitive person, other’s reactions to my actions, effected directly, and brutally in the past. I suffered alone, as no one would understand the emotional dilemmas in my head. Logically speaking, I was a mess but then reality struck, and self-realization taught me to be in control of my emotions and feelings.

Positive Affirmations as one of the best ideas to be happy – We are what we think, words have the power to change our attitude towards life. Positive affirmations and strong ‘positive’ words that make us believe in them by repeating them over and over again.

‘It’s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.’

– Muhammad Ali
  • I am responsible for my own happiness.
  • I am happy.
  • All my dreams come true.
  • This is given to me for a greater good.
  • I CHOOSE to be happy.
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2. Skill Sufficient; give yourself an upgrade –

During my placement days, I often wondered; why every job resume questions about ‘hobby’? What has my leisure time got to do with my work-life?

With life and time, I learned the real reason to have a hobby/skill for yourself. I love reading, books were my only solace (were – as life and kid took over as task numero uno) reading books eventually developed my writing skills. Words flow easily and sequences form in the head without much effort, thanks to piles of books I read all those years ago.

Develop a skill set to invite happiness in life, when you do something only for yourself; happiness follows. *tried and tested ideas to be happy.

3. Communicate positively and kindly –

Be KIND to others is a way of being GOOD to yourself.

– Harold S Kushner

Be kind and empathetic to others. Sorry. Please. Thank You and called ‘golden words’ for a reason. When you bring kindness in your tone and acts with others, the gesture creates a ripple effects making you happy in return. Treat others the same way, you wish to be treated.

4. Walk –

I remember reading an article not so long ago on the New York Times about ‘Get up and Move. It May Make You Happier.’ Since this lockdown has been announced, most of us are confined to your homes and daily chores. Stress has longer tentacles than we can ever imagine, negative mood, sadness, a feeling of vastness, these are symptoms of an anxious mind. Walking helps relax those muscles and nerves.

Walk at least for 15 to 20 minutes a day, you will see a change in your mood, and health. There are lot of researches conducted on how exercise and physical activities contain depression and anxiety. So, next time when you feel low or sad, just wear your running shows and go for a walk.

5. Social Media Detox –

Time to time detox from social media helps in happy living. Social media is an integral part of our lives today, the urge of checking notifications every time the phone beeps is an anxious habit.

Counting on the number of likes, shares, and other regular features have left us vulnerable. But, deleting social media isn’t a solution. I am sure you wouldn’t like to be back-in-stone-age trans, but the usage of social media can be curtailed by time-management and digital detox days.

6. Choose your inner circle wisely –

A cliche! but holds the secret of joy and happiness in life. Your inner circle is the close-knit relations that have the strength to make and break you as a person.

While all our friends are dear, but we have to consciously pick only those who are true to – ‘friend in need is a friend indeed‘ saying. It may sound cynical, but the truth is – this is a thumb rule of being happy.

7. Meditation – mantra of calm body and mind –

We all have heard or read about the benefits of meditation, it is essential for happy body and mind. Start with 10 minutes of meditation slowly building up-to 30 minutes and more. Meditation relaxes anxious nerves and helps us connect with the body, mind and spirit.

Listen to light music, think positive thoughts, and add gratitude to your meditation routine.

Video Source – Dalai Lama’s Guide to Happiness YouTube

8. Celebrate your life and happiness –

Every happy moment in the life is worth celebrating, be thankful and grateful of what life has given us. Congratulate yourself for every achievement no matter how small and big. Most importantly be kind to yourself.

Final Verdict – Happiness is a choice, you will find many reasons to be unhappy or find faults in your stars, but being happy is worth living for.

This post is written for SpeakEasy Blogging Challenge which I am co-hosting with my lovely friend Ruchi Verma (wigglingpen).

The idea of this blogging challenge is to spread happiness and cheer among the community and also to boost up our blog. We have 27 SpeakEasy challengers onboard, and we will spread various shades of happiness and positivity for the next 15days in your life.

If you wish to be part of this challenge (honorary), please read, comment, and share the posts with #SpeakEasyWithRuchiNDips on your social networking. Remember, happiness doubles with sharing!

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Being safe or keeping the loved one’s safe is our utmost priority. But do you really feel safe? Inside your own Home?

Keeping the Home Safe – #HowSafeAreYou

Undoubtedly what comes on top priority for each one of us is – Keep family safe. The measures we undertake –  a safe & habitable vicinity, secured surroundings and a good LOCK. But are you sure the Locks you so much trust on will keep you safe? Have you ever wondered what goes inside ‘mind of a robber/burglar?

On the 15th November, 2017 Godrej Locking Solutions and Systems launched an ingenious digital campaign at it’s Hubble office, Mumbai. The idea was to bring together bloggers, media persons, experts and company representatives for discussion on Home Safety, aptly named as #HowSafeAreYou

About #HowSafeAreYou Digital Campaign

Godrej urged to observe 15th November as #HomeSafetyDay to emphasis on self safety for everyone. Demonstrated the reason on why it is crucial to emphasis on home security solutions. With an adept panel of experts from various disciplines of life – Mr. Vivek Agrawal – Senior Crime Journalist & Author. Dr. Kaminidevi Bhoir – Psychiatric Counsellor – Mumbai Police. Mr. Prakash N. Borgaonkar, Western Region Head of HelpAge India. Mr. Supreeth Sudhakaran, victim of burglary. Mr. Shyam Motwani, EVP and Head of Business – Godrej Locking Solutions and Systems. 

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The campaign dealt in details about the mindset of robbers/burglars, releasing videos of real life robbers targeting on few key features. This video is compilation of real interviews of rehabilitated burglars to understand – what’s the psych of robbers.

    • What they think before breaking in to any house?
    • Burglary an intention; evading prison – Mission.
    • Modus operandi behind majority of generic thefts take place.
    • Not following the basic procedures of ‘self-safety’ major boon to robbers.

Key features from the #HowSafeAreYou campaign

During the event expert panelists have shared their knowledge on how and why some people choose to rob/harm others. Dr. Kaminidevi Bhoir, explained on how ‘robbing is an addiction’ for many. Regardless of the economical background or society, it is a disease, an urge called – Kleptomania.

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Mr. Vivek Agrawal shared his experience of the criminal mindsets he encountered in his long course of crime journalism. How some criminals, get adrenaline rush out of a heist and killing is never a ‘taboo’ for them.

 

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Mr. Prakash N. Borgaonkar emphasized on the need of ‘self-safety’ first. Sharing few anecdotes with audience he referred the safety and security of senior citizens. Specially those who are living alone in cities, inadvertently sharing personal details can cause much harm too. Mr. Shyam Motwani shared the ethos behind making our homes a safer place. In his own words –

“While the police and government have been trying their best to curtail crimes, it is equally the responsibility of the citizens to help police curb crime as well as take appropriate measures to prevent them. With this digital video, we are creating awareness in the minds of the citizens and helping them stay safe.”

Author’s Note

When we think of locks – the first generic brand comes to an Indian customer’s mind is ‘Godrej‘. The heavy duty locks from Godrej have helped us in thick-n-thin. During train travels, or hostel stays. P.G. accommodations or out of home trips. We trust the heavy and thick locks from our most trusted – security solutions company. As the time has changed, so is the approach of burglars. They evolved in their approach to break-in and developed latest tech to aid heist. So the security solutions also need to be latest and more robust.

Godrej Locking Solutions & Systems is bringing best security solutions to our home. But at the same time, we as responsible citizens have to complete our duty.

  • Keep your locks and security measure updated.
  • Never share extra set of key or pin with any third person.
  • Always register house helps, domestic helps with nearest Police Station.
  • Keep your monetary details to yourself.
  • Never indulge your holiday plans with strangers or on Social Media.

Together with Godrej Locks & our self-secured measures let’s make our Home a Safe Place. No event is complete without some fun & clicks with friends. Here are few glimpse of post event entertainment.

With fellow bloggers and friends

with dear friends Ayesha, Utpal along with Sujit Patil

© Dipika Singh

Make Up Essentials

7 Basic Makeup items you must Include in your Kit

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The basic makeup kit essentials for you – The makeup industry is quite a vast industry and there are thousands of products and brands to choose from. It can get quite overwhelming to select a few products from a gamut of cosmetic products. This is the reason we have compiled a list of 7 basic makeup essentials that you must have in your kit. This will even become your go-to makeup kit, as all the products in this kit have been carefully thought through.

1. Moisturizer for healthy skin

The very foundation of good makeup is good skin, which you can get by using the right moisturizer. You can start with washing your face with a gentle cleanser, toning for deep cleansing and pores, and then using a moisturizer. CTM skincare routine is a very basic requirement of healthy skin, cleansing, toning, and moisturizing.

Based on your skin type (dry, acne-prone, or oily), you need to pick up the right moisturizer. You can finish it up with a dash of SPF on your face. If you want to compliment your moisturized skin with more hydration, then you can also use facial mist. 

2. Concealer and Foundation are the most basic makeup items in your Vanity

What do you do to hide your dark circles under the eye and to get rid of the blemishes? You use a concealer, according to the skin tone. You can use high coverage concealer or even a creamy liquid one will do the trick. It gives a natural look to your face.

A foundation also provides even skin tone and cover-up pretty well. You can use a foundation to get that flawless skin tone and to provide a subtle base for the everyday makeup look. A foundation also provides the base to your face for much complex makeup, so it is advised that you check out several tones of foundation and select the one that compliments the natural color of your skin. 

3. Lip Gloss and Lip Balms are the makeup essentials for every woman

There are times when you do not wish to use a lip color, but just want to add some volume and shine to your lips. A hydrating lip gloss or a lip balm comes in handy at such times. Apart from that, when you want to go bold with your lip color, then a lip gloss provides a base for it.

There are several well-known brands available in the market that offers a wide range of lip balms and tints. Mac, Lakme, Maybelline, Chanel, etc are some of the known brands which are particularly famous with the youth and also are not harmful for daily use. You can even try out the vegan versions of these makeup products if wish to. 

4. Eyeliner and Mascara 

You can never go wrong with the combo of eyeliner and mascara. Even if you do not use makeup extensively, you can still apply basic (black color) eyeliner to provide that depth to your eyes; and who says no to voluminous eyelashes!

While selecting the perfect mascara for yourself, choose the one that is the most consistent. As far as eyeliner is concerned, you can either go for a pencil one or a liquid one, whichever suits your needs. Go for waterproof and smudge-proof eye makeup cosmetics so that you do not need a touch-up for the whole day. 

5. Blush and Bronzer 

Blush and bronzer add a sheen to your face. You can wear all kinds of concealer, foundation, and primer on your skin, your makeup is not complete until you apply some blush to your face, especially in the cheekbones region. To simplify the look, you can even use the trio of blush, bronzer, and highlighter on, on-the-go. 

If you have gone for more opaque coverage with your foundation, then you should definitely use a blush, otherwise, your whole look will fall a bit flat. You can choose from a variety of formulations (gel, powder & liquid) of a blush. Use Sephora coupons and offers for the best deals and special offers on cosmetics.

6. Eyeshadow Palette

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If you are collecting the basic makeup set for yourself then you should definitely have a neutral palette for yourself. Some of the neutral shades are bronze, off-white, skin color, etc. Once you have this palette, you can go for bold shades of eyeshadow.

One Tip, if you are using an eyeshadow, then you should first go for an eyeshadow primer potion. It is important to use this primer because this will keep your eyeshadow in place (you will not suffer from eyeshadow creases).

Also, read Best Skincare regime when you are in your 30s, here.

7. Makeup Remover

Makeup remover solves two purposes: first, if you have had a bad makeup day, then the makeup remover comes in handy to rub off unwanted makeup from your face. Second, once you are done for the day, you definitely need to remove makeup, before going to bed.

A good makeup remover will help you in cleaning your face, that too effortlessly. While you are at it, do not forget to get some pointed Q-Tips, to remove makeup from your eyes’ region & from outside the lip-line. Before buying a makeup remover, check the ingredients and also, learn how it works. The ingredients should complement your skin type.

These are some of the key must-haves in your makeup kit, also, prioritize skin health by having a makeup-free day once a week. Hydrate your skin by eating well-balanced food, live an active life for an overall healthy and beautiful life. Choosing the right makeup cosmetics based on your skin type is also very essential. A wrong pick may give adverse effects too.

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