Mental Wellness/ Positivity Series
Tips by Ash Vinod (Dot Mandala Artist & Recipe Blogger).
“She did a lot of things but most importantly she continued to choose what was best for her each day. She stopped stressing over small stuff and learned how to grow into her full potential, she finally gave her heart away to herself.” – Zachry K Douglas.
For me being mentally fit is as important if not more than physical fitness. According to me both physical & mental fitness are ongoing journeys/processes and there is no magical pill or one time fix which could keep one happy or mentally strong forever.
My day begins with gratitude and a small meditation. I try & do yoga at least 3-4 days a week which helps with my physical agility and mental clarity. For me keeping myself aligned inside out is primarily important. I keep my thoughts, words, energies & actions in synchrony and my journey for the last 7 years has been towards the same. “I say/act what I think, or I don’t think in mind something which I cannot voice”. This harmonious equation has helped me immensely to keep up with my mental wellness. I am also a firm believer of karma; the word karma simply means ‘one’s actions’. I always give what I would like to be given maintaining mindfulness through my day.
I spend quality time with my family but also give myself time out/catch ups with my girl gangs having some time off my regular chores and schedule. I feel as a woman most of us have innate needs such as dressing up, chit chatting, sharing some laughs etc and I make sure I get my quota of the same.
I am also a strong believer of giving back/paying forward. I am a volunteer of special religious education for many years now, teaching my religion at the local public school. Being a recipe blogger & a culinary writer for the last 10 years, I have also conducted voluntary cooking workshops for kids & seniors.
Last but not the least comes my dot mandalas, another addition to my holistic journey. I started my dot mandala journey a year ago as a hobby and it has become part of me now. I do my dot mandala work with mediation music which makes it very therapeutic. I love immersing myself into the dot mandala world to get my quality me time which greatly aids my mental happiness.
I always keep my cup brimming to the top by doing things which fill my soul, for I cannot pour if my cup is empty. I am the best person to look after myself, for if I do not who will.
Spreading love & happiness
Ash
Media links:
Dot mandala Page: www.instagram.com/krivi.creations_dotmandala/
Recipe blog:
Webpage: www.sowpernica-samayal.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sowpernicas.kitchen
YouTube: youtube.com/c/SowpernicasKitchen
Thanks Ash for participating in our Mental Wellness/ Positivity series. You too can participate using the hashtag #positivitywithempowerednsakhi
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