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  • How to Meet New People While Travelling: Just Smile

    How to Meet New People While Travelling: Just Smile

    What’s the best way to meet new people while traveling?

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    What’s the best way to meet new people while travelling?

    I have a very simple theory.

    Smile.

    Yes, that’s my entire strategy. No networking skills, no carefully rehearsed conversation starters, no “How to make friends while travelling” Google search. 😄

    My Very Complicated Travel Strategy 😄

    Although, being an introvert, I do need a little courage before I actually use this strategy.

    Put me in a new place, surrounded by people I don’t know, and suddenly my mind becomes extremely busy.

    Should I say hello?

    Will they think I’m being too friendly?

    What if they don’t respond?

    And then my brain helpfully adds:

    Maybe just look at your phone. That’s socially acceptable.

    How I Meet New People While Travelling

    But I’ve noticed that a smile makes the first step much easier.

    I smile at the person sitting beside me, someone I meet at a café, another traveller looking at the same view, or even a stranger whose eyes happen to meet mine.

    And quite often, they smile back.

    That little exchange changes something.

    There is suddenly a tiny bit of familiarity between two people who knew absolutely nothing about each other five seconds ago.

    Sometimes it becomes a conversation.

    Sometimes it becomes a recommendation for a lovely little place.

    Sometimes it becomes a shared laugh.

    And sometimes… it remains just a smile.

    That’s okay too.

    You Never Know Where It Might Lead

    I don’t think travelling is about coming home with twenty new friends. I’m not running a friendship collection centre. 😂

    For me, it’s about those unexpected little connections that make a journey feel more human.

    A smile doesn’t ask questions. It doesn’t expect anything. It simply makes the other person feel a little more comfortable.

    And perhaps that matters when you’re somewhere unfamiliar.

    Because when everything around you is new, a little warmth feels strangely familiar.

    So, if you ask me how to meet new people while travelling, I’d say:

    Don’t try too hard to meet people.

    Look up from your phone.

    Make eye contact.

    Smile.

    Let the moment decide what happens next.

    Maybe nothing will happen.

    Maybe you’ll have a two-minute conversation.

    Maybe you’ll meet someone whose story stays with you long after the trip.

    That’s the fun of it.

    You never know what a tiny smile might start.

    And honestly, for an introvert, that’s about as adventurous as socialising gets. 😄❤️

    What about you?

    When you’re travelling, are you the one who happily starts a conversation with strangers, or do you also need a little courage—and perhaps a smile—to break the ice? 😄

    Tell me in the comments: what’s your favourite way to meet new people while travelling?

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    Until The Next Whisper,

    —Rajeshwari 🧿💕

    © NihshabdThe Silent Stories That Speak to the Soul. All Rights Reserved. 

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  • If Aliens Arrived Tomorrow: What Would I Ask Them? 👽🚀

    If Aliens Arrived Tomorrow: What Would I Ask Them? 👽🚀

    If aliens arrived tomorrow, what’s the first thing you’d ask them?

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    If Aliens Arrived Tomorrow…

    If aliens arrived tomorrow, I have a feeling I’d disappoint them.

    They might expect humans to ask about the universe, other planets, or the meaning of life.

    I’d probably look at them and say,

    “Okay… before we get philosophical, what kind of magic do you have?” 😂

    The Superpowers I’d Want From Aliens

    Not the ability to fly through walls or become invisible.

    I want the useful ones.

    The power to make my life easier, my worries smaller and my good days more frequent.

    The power to finish everything on my to-do list with one thought.

    The power to make anything I need appear exactly when I need it.

    The power to find anything I’ve misplaced without turning the whole house upside down.

    And yes…

    the magical ability to make my bank balance quietly increase while I’m busy living my life. 😁

    No drama. No lottery. No complicated investment strategy.

    Just ka-ching! every now and then.

    If you have that kind of magic, dear aliens, I want it. All of it. 😂

    A Time Machine to Revisit the Past

    Not to change my life.

    Just to visit a few moments I didn’t realise were precious while I was living them.

    One afternoon from childhood.

    One familiar voice.

    One ordinary day that I’d happily experience again.

    Sometimes, I think we don’t really miss places.

    We miss the version of ourselves that existed there. ❤️

    Could You Give Earth a Little Magic Too?

    And if your magic really is as powerful as I imagine…

    Could you give Earth a little of it too? 🌍✨

    Make the oceans blue again.
    Make the rivers clean again.

    Make the air fresh enough to breathe without thinking about it.

    Make the forests grow, the wildlife thrive, and the mountains free of our garbage.

    And perhaps give every human on Earth one tiny magical realisation:

    This planet isn’t something we own. It’s something we get to live on.

    If you could do that…

    Maybe humans would realise that saving Earth isn’t magic at all. It’s our responsibility. 🌍❤️

    If Aliens Gave Me Their Spaceship

    I have a tiny favour.

    That beautiful spaceship you arrived in?

    Would you pretty please consider leaving it behind for me? 🥹🚀

    Think of it as a donation to a very enthusiastic human.

    I promise I’ll give it a good home.

    And just imagine the possibilities—

    No traffic.

    No packing for holidays.

    No airport queues.

    Just me saying, “I need a break,” pressing a button, and disappearing into the galaxy for the weekend. 😂

    I might even send you a postcard.

    If I remember.

    So… are you coming tomorrow? 👽🦋✨

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    Until The Next Whisper,

    —Rajeshwari 🧿💕

    © NihshabdThe Silent Stories That Speak to the Soul. All Rights Reserved. 

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  • The Most Underrated Life Skill: The Ability to Notice

    The Most Underrated Life Skill: The Ability to Notice

    What’s the most underrated life skill?

    What’s the Most Underrated Life Skill?

    The most underrated life skill may simply be the ability to notice.

    Noticing when someone who is usually talkative suddenly becomes quiet.

    Noticing the first flower on a tree you have walked past a hundred times.

    Noticing that your mother is getting tired, even though she says, “I’m fine.”

    Noticing that your child has stopped asking for help—not because they don’t need you anymore, but because they have started figuring things out on their own.

    Why Noticing Is an Underrated Life Skill

    And sometimes, noticing yourself.

    That you haven’t laughed properly in weeks.

    That your favourite song doesn’t sound the same anymore.

    That you keep saying, “I’m just tired,” when perhaps you need a little more than sleep.

    We spend so much of life looking.

    At our phones.
    At the clock.
    At the road.
    At other people’s lives.

    But looking and noticing are not the same thing.

    The Quiet Things People Don’t Say

    You can look at someone every day and still miss what they are trying to tell you without saying a word.

    You can sit in the same garden for years and never notice when the first flower appears.

    You can have a conversation with someone and remember every word they said, yet completely miss the pause between those words.

    That little pause sometimes says more than the entire conversation.

    Sometimes, Notice Yourself

    And perhaps that is why the ability to notice is such an underrated life skill.

    It doesn’t require a degree.

    There is no course for it.

    No certificate at the end.

    It simply asks you to slow down enough to actually see.

    Notice the friend who always checks on everyone but rarely talks about herself.

    Notice the person who says, “It’s okay,” a little too quickly.

    Notice when someone needs company but is too proud to ask.

    Notice when someone needs advice…

    and when they simply need you to sit beside them and have tea. ☕️

    Most importantly, notice the little things that make your own life feel like yours.

    The quiet morning.

    The familiar voice.

    The dog waiting at the door.

    The smell of coffee.

    A silly joke that makes you laugh for no reason.

    Because one day, we may realise that the big moments were never the whole story.

    Life was happening quietly in all those little things we almost missed.

    So, if you ask me what the most underrated life skill is, I wouldn’t say communication, productivity, or time management.

    I’d say—

    notice.

    Look a little longer.

    Listen a little closer.

    And pay attention.

    Because sometimes, the most important things in life don’t announce themselves.

    You have to notice them.

    What is something small you noticed recently that made you pause?

    Tell me in the comments. ❤️

    And if this made you look at your everyday life a little differently, share it with someone who notices the little things too.

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    Until The Next Whisper,

    —Rajeshwari 🧿💕

    © NihshabdThe Silent Stories That Speak to the Soul. All Rights Reserved. 

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    A Smile Woven Through Silent Pain | Nihshabd

  • Personal Mantra: Four Little Rules That Keep Me Sane 😂

    Personal Mantra: Four Little Rules That Keep Me Sane 😂

    What’s a personal mantra or philosophy you live by?

    If you ask me about my personal mantra or philosophy, I don’t have one big, impressive answer.

    Over the years, I’ve simply collected a few little rules that make life easier—and me a little less likely to lose my mind. 😂

    1. Stay busy, mind my own business.

    This one has brought me a surprising amount of peace.

    I like being busy with my own things—writing, creating, learning, trying something new, going somewhere, or simply enjoying my day.

    The busier I am with my own life, the less interested I become in what everyone else is doing.

    And honestly, that works beautifully for me.

    I don’t need to know who said what, who is upset with whom, or why someone suddenly stopped talking to someone.

    My own life already has enough plot twists. I don’t need to audition for somebody else’s. 😂

    I’ve learned that not everything needs my opinion, my reaction, or my involvement.

    Sometimes, minding your own business is simply choosing peace.

    I don’t think we’re ever too old to learn something new.

    2. My Personal Mantra: Keep Learning, Keep Creating, Keep Moving

    There is always another skill to pick up, another idea to explore, something to write, something to create—or something that makes me say, “Okay, I clearly have no idea what I’m doing.” 😂

    But that’s part of the fun.

    I’d rather be curious than convinced that I already know everything.

    I’d rather try something and get it slightly wrong than never try it at all.

    Keep learning. Keep creating. Keep moving.

    Not necessarily fast.

    Just don’t let yourself become a permanent resident of the comfort zone.

    3. Don’t compare your behind-the-scenes with someone else’s highlight reel.

    This one took me some time to learn.

    We see people travelling, achieving things, looking fabulous, building businesses, celebrating milestones—and sometimes it feels like everyone else is doing wonderfully while we are still trying to remember where we kept our phone. 😂

    But I remind myself:

    I know my whole story. I only see a tiny part of theirs.

    I know my difficult days, my unfinished plans, my mistakes and my doubts.

    Someone else’s social media post doesn’t show me all of that.

    So I can admire someone’s life without feeling behind in mine.

    I can be happy for someone without turning their success into a measurement of my own.

    Everyone’s timeline is different. And thankfully, there is no universal deadline for having your life figured out.

    4. Never forget a small kindness.

    This one is close to my heart.

    Sometimes someone does something very small for us—a phone call, a little help, a few encouraging words, or simply being there when we needed someone.

    Maybe it took them five minutes.

    Maybe they didn’t even think twice about it.

    But perhaps those five minutes meant much more to us.

    I believe those things should be remembered.

    Big things are easy to remember.

    But the little kindnesses people show us when they have no reason to—and expect nothing in return—deserve a special place in our memory.

    Never forget the person who made your difficult day a little easier.

    And whenever you get the chance, pass that kindness forward.

    My Personal Mantra: And a Little Bonus Rule… 😉

    Don’t trust anyone blindly.

    Be kind. Be warm. Be there for people.

    But keep your eyes open too.

    Trust is beautiful, but it doesn’t mean handing someone the keys to your life and hoping they remember where the brakes are. 😂

    Trust people—but let time, consistency and their actions earn the deeper levels of it.

    So, these are my little rules.

    Stay busy, mind my own business.
Keep learning, keep creating, keep moving.
Don’t compare your behind-the-scenes with someone else’s highlight reel.
And never forget a small kindness.

    And as a bonus:

    Be kind, but don’t be blindly trusting.

    I don’t follow all of these perfectly. I’m still human. 😂

    But these are the little reminders I come back to whenever life gets noisy.

    What about you? What’s one personal mantra or life philosophy you’ve learned from your own experience?

    Tell me yours—I promise I’ll read it while minding my own business. 😂

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    Until The Next Whisper,

    —Rajeshwari 🧿💕

    © NihshabdThe Silent Stories That Speak to the Soul. All Rights Reserved. 

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    A Little Bit of Magic Called Life

  • How to Explore a New City Without Following a Map

    How to Explore a New City Without Following a Map

    What’s the best way to explore a new city?

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    How to Explore a New City Without Following a Map

    What’s the best way to explore a new city?

    My answer is simple: make a plan, and then be prepared to completely ignore it. 😂

    I have noticed that exploring a new city rarely goes according to the itinerary. You may have saved ten places, marked five cafés and decided exactly where you’ll be at 11:30. And then you see a beautiful little street and suddenly your carefully planned schedule becomes completely irrelevant.

    That, to me, is the fun.

    Walk around. Take a wrong turn. Stop somewhere because the smell of coffee is stronger than your common sense. ☕ Sit down, watch people, and let the city introduce itself.

    If you really want to explore a city like a local, don’t just chase famous landmarks. Visit a neighbourhood market, sit in a small café, notice the old buildings, listen to the sounds around you and observe how people live their everyday lives.

    The best things to do in a new city are sometimes the ones nobody recommended.

    Eat the local food, even if you cannot pronounce its name. In fact, especially then. 😂

    Because local food and culture can tell you more about a place than a dozen glossy travel brochures.

    I also believe in travel without an itinerary once in a while. Not completely, of course. I still need to know where my hotel is. Getting lost is romantic only until your phone battery reaches 3%.

    But there is something beautiful about discovering a new city slowly—one street, one conversation, one cup of coffee and one unexpected detour at a time.

    Take photographs, but don’t spend the entire trip looking at the city through your phone.

    Look around.

    Sometimes the best memories are waiting in the place you never planned to visit.

    So, explore a new city with curiosity, comfortable shoes and a little sense of humour.

    And if you get lost?

    Congratulations.

    You’ve probably found the adventure. 😄

    What about you?

    Do you prefer exploring a new city with a carefully planned itinerary, or do you enjoy getting a little lost along the way?

    Tell me in the comments—I’d love to know how you discover a new place.

    If you enjoyed this post, have a look around Nihshabd for more stories, thoughts, and little observations about life.

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    Until The Next Whisper,

    —Rajeshwari 🧿💕

    © NihshabdThe Silent Stories That Speak to the Soul. All Rights Reserved. 

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    Budget Travel Tips: My Advice (That I Don’t Follow) 😂

  • Truly Alive & Slightly Chaotic 😂 😄

    Truly Alive & Slightly Chaotic 😂 😄

    What’s a moment in your life that made you feel truly alive?

    The Day I Felt Truly Alive

    “What’s a moment in your life that made you feel truly alive?”

    Oh, this sounds like one of those questions where I am supposed to say something profound.

    Like…

    “The moment I watched the sunrise over the mountains, I felt one with the universe.” 🌄✨

    Very beautiful.

    Very spiritual.

    Very Instagram.

    Unfortunately, my life has other plans. 😂

    If you ask me when I felt truly alive, I can think of several possibilities.

    That moment when I finally found something I had been searching for at home for three days.

    The moment when I checked my bank account after receiving some unexpected money. Suddenly, life had meaning. 😌

    The moment when I finished a task I had been postponing for weeks and felt like I deserved a national award for it.

    Or that magical moment when I got into bed, pulled the blanket over myself and realised—

    Nobody needs anything from me right now.

    Ah.

    Nirvana. 😂

    But jokes apart, there have been a few moments that made me feel genuinely alive.

    Not because they were dramatic or movie-worthy, but because they caught me completely unprepared.

    A ridiculous conversation that made me laugh until my stomach hurt.

    A spontaneous plan that wasn’t on my calendar.

    A song that suddenly transported me to another version of myself.

    A beautiful place that made me stop talking for a few seconds—which, honestly, is an achievement.

    And sometimes, it has simply been that feeling of doing something I love and suddenly thinking,

    “Oh… this is me.”

    No audience.
    No applause.
    No checking whether anyone liked it.

    Just me, enjoying something for the sheer pleasure of it.

    I think that’s what “feeling alive” really means to me.

    It isn’t always about doing something extraordinary.

    Sometimes it’s laughing at something completely stupid.

    Sometimes it’s dancing alone in the kitchen, singing along to a favourite song, and completely forgetting that the rest of the world exists. 🎶💃

    Sometimes it’s making something with your own hands and feeling ridiculously proud of it.

    Sometimes it’s sitting quietly with a cup of coffee and thinking, “Okay… life isn’t so bad after all.” ☕

    And sometimes it’s surviving a particularly chaotic day and reaching bedtime with your dignity still somewhere in the house.

    That counts too. 😂

    Maybe we don’t need a breathtaking adventure to feel alive.

    Maybe we just need a few moments when we forget to perform, forget to impress, forget to worry—and simply enjoy being ourselves.

    Because life is already serious enough.

    If feeling alive occasionally involves coffee, laughter, bad decisions and absolutely no productivity… I think I’m doing just fine. 😄☕

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    So, what’s your truly alive moment?

    The silly one. The unexpected one. The one that made you forget the clock for a while.

    Tell me in the comments—I promise, no profound answers required. 😂☕

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    Until The Next Whisper,

    —Rajeshwari 🧿💕

    © NihshabdThe Silent Stories That Speak to the Soul. All Rights Reserved. 

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  • मुस्कुराना भी एक हुनर है | A Smile Is an Art | Nihshabd

    मुस्कुराना भी एक हुनर है | A Smile Is an Art | Nihshabd

    मुस्कुराना भी एक हुनर है। हर मुस्कान सिर्फ़ खुशी की निशानी नहीं होती। कुछ मुस्कानें दर्द छुपाती हैं, कुछ अनकहे जवाब अपने भीतर रखती हैं और कुछ अपने पीछे एक पूरी कहानी छोड़ जाती हैं।

    This poem explores the quiet emotions hidden behind a smile—the feelings we don’t always say aloud, but sometimes reveal without even realizing it.

    मुस्कुराना भी एक हुनर है,
    हर कोई इसे समझ नहीं पाता,
    होंठों पर ठहरी एक मुस्कान
    दिल का हाल कहाँ कह पाता।

    कभी ये खुशी बनकर आती है,
    कभी दर्द छुपा ले जाती है,
    कभी आँखों की नमी को
    बड़ी ख़ूबसूरती से ढक जाती है।

    कुछ मुस्कानें सवाल होती हैं,
    कुछ में अनकहे जवाब,
    और कुछ बस इसलिए खिलती हैं
    कि कोई पढ़ न सके दिल की किताब।

    इसलिए जब भी कोई मुस्कुराए,
    उसे बस खुश मत समझ लेना,
    कभी-कभी एक मुस्कान के पीछे
    पूरी एक कहानी होती है।

    Smiling, too, is an art,
    not everyone knows how to understand it.
    A smile resting upon the lips
    can never tell what the heart is hiding.

    Sometimes, it arrives as happiness,
    sometimes, it quietly hides the pain.
    Sometimes, it gently covers
    the tears shining in the eyes.

    Some smiles are questions,
    some carry unspoken answers,
    and some simply bloom
    so no one can read the heart’s story.

    So, whenever you see someone smile,
    don’t simply assume they are happy.
    Sometimes, behind a single smile
    lies an entire story.

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    Until The Next Whisper,

    —Rajeshwari 🧿💕

    © NihshabdThe Silent Stories That Speak to the Soul. All Rights Reserved. 

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    Read this poem on Instagram too → “A Smile Is an Art” 🦋

    https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dd9Of59ycJ1/?stkn=MTBsMnJjMDlwZjRwMA==

  • Side Hustle Ideas I’d Actually Enjoy Doing 😂

    Side Hustle Ideas I’d Actually Enjoy Doing 😂

    What are your favorite side-hustle ideas?

    What Are Your Favorite Side-Hustle Ideas? Mine Come With a Proudly Mum Clause! 😂

    When someone asks about my favourite side-hustle ideas, you won’t hear me say, “Wake up at 5 a.m. and become a millionaire before breakfast.” 😂

    I prefer realistic side hustles—things I enjoy, skills I already have, and work I can do from home.

    But my most important full-time designation?

    Proudly Mum. ❤️

    No fixed hours, no annual appraisal, and definitely no work-life balance! 😂

    1. Writing — One of My Favourite Side Hustle Ideas! ✍️

    Writing is one of my favourite side hustles for women because it can begin with nothing more than a laptop, an internet connection and a head full of thoughts.

    Blogging, freelance writing, captions, personal essays and newsletters can all become ways to make extra income.

    My office can be wherever I find a reasonably comfortable chair and a cup of coffee. ☕😂

    A little piece of my heart, written into a beautiful evening. 🌅❤️

    2. Digital Illustration — A Creative Side Hustle Idea 🎨

    If you love drawing, digital illustration can become one of those flexible creative side hustles that actually feels like fun.

    Custom portraits, fashion illustrations, wedding illustrations, social media artwork and personalised designs are all possibilities.

    Of course, there is one tiny problem.

    You start drawing for “just 30 minutes”…

    Three hours later, you’re still adjusting one eyebrow. 😂

    Client work — bringing a wedding vision to life through digital illustration. ❤️✨
    Client work — creating a personalised Save the Date with a little creative touch. 💍✨

    3. Creating Books — Because One Idea Is Never Just One Idea 📚

    I especially love the idea of creating illustrated children’s books, where writing and art come together. 📚🦋

    And if you’re anything like me, the difficult part isn’t getting an idea.

    It’s deciding which of the 47 ideas currently living in your head deserves attention first. 😂

    Side hustle ideas for creating a children's book featuring Daisy the Little Deer
    Creating an illustrated children’s book is one of my favourite side hustle ideas.

    4. Handmade Crafts — Crochet, Art & Everything In Between 🧶

    Crochet, embroidery, handmade décor and personalised art can also become great work from home ideas.

    The beauty of handmade work is that people aren’t just buying an object.

    They’re buying your time, creativity and patience.

    Although sometimes, after spending six hours making something, you look at it and think:

    “Maybe I should have just bought it.” 😂

    But then you make another one anyway.

    That’s creativity for you.

    Handmade with a little patience, a little creativity, and lots of love. 🌼💛

    5. Content Creation — Sharing What You Already Love 📱

    Blogging and social media can also become part of your best side hustles if you genuinely enjoy creating content.

    You can share your writing, artwork, recipes, life experiences, humour, tutorials or things you’ve learned along the way.

    You don’t necessarily have to become an overnight influencer.

    Sometimes, just showing up consistently and being yourself is enough.

    And yes, I said consistent.

    I’m still working on that one. 😂

    Side hustle ideas through content creation
    Creating content can turn your ideas and creativity into a side hustle.

    What Makes a Good Side Hustle?

    For me, it’s simple: something you enjoy, something that fits into your life, and something that uses a skill you already have.

    Your writing, art, craft or knowledge could become a side hustle—or simply remain something you love doing.

    Because honestly, not every hobby needs to become a business. Sometimes, happiness is enough. ❤️

    Over to You 💬

    What’s your favourite side hustle—or a hobby you’d love to turn into one?

    Tell me in the comments. I might just discover my next little obsession! 😂❤️

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    Until The Next Whisper,

    —Rajeshwari 🧿💕

    © NihshabdThe Silent Stories That Speak to the Soul. All Rights Reserved. 

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    Work-Life Balance, Homemaker Edition

  • Simple Exercises to Do at Home: A Mom’s Honest Version 😂

    Simple Exercises to Do at Home: A Mom’s Honest Version 😂

    What are five simple exercises to do at home?

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    What Are Five Simple Exercises to Do at Home?

    A Mom’s Honest Version! 😂

    If you ask me what the simple exercises to do at home are, especially when you’re a busy mom, my list would look something like this.

    You don’t need a fancy gym or expensive equipment for these easy exercises at home. Sometimes, all you need is a little space—and whatever time you can steal from your children! 😂

    1. Simple Exercises to Do at Home: Wall Push-ups

    Simple, easy and no equipment. Just look at the wall and think—
    “Today, I’m definitely going to do it!” 😄

    They help strengthen your chest, shoulders and arms without putting too much pressure on your joints.

    2. Simple Exercises to Do at Home: Glute Bridges

    A little exercise, a little stretching… and a little thinking about what to pack for the kids’ school tomorrow. 😂

    As a result, they help strengthen your glutes, hips and lower back while improving overall lower-body strength.

    And as a bonus, you might even solve the next day’s tiffin problem while doing them! 😂

    3. Simple Exercises to Do at Home: Squats

    Moms already do squats so many times a day—

    “Pick this up from the floor… pick that up too… who threw this here?”

    Now we’re just giving it the official name of exercise. 😁

    Besides strengthening your legs and glutes, squats can also make everyday movements easier.

    4. Simple Exercises to Do at Home: Jumping Jacks

    And if you have two boys, believe me, you don’t need any explanation about the importance of cardio.

    Running after them is enough! 😂

    Only a mother of two boys will understand this. He he he!

    At the same time, they’re a simple way to get your heart rate up and your whole body moving.

    5. Yoga & Breathing Exercises for Busy Moms 🧘‍♀️

    Especially breathing exercises.

    Because sometimes, a mom needs deep breathing more than exercise. 😂

    “One… two… three… breathe in… and breathe out all the nonsense the kids just did!” 😁

    Yoga and breathing exercises can help with flexibility, relaxation and stress management.

    For women looking for simple home exercises, yoga and mindful breathing can also be a gentle way to add movement and relaxation to a busy day.

    Five simple exercises for a stronger, happier mom. ❤️

    And one little piece of advice for every mom… ❤️

    Give yourself a few quiet minutes for meditation.

    Meditation may not technically be an exercise, but it can be a beautiful form of mental rest.

    Even 5–10 minutes of sitting quietly, focusing on your breath and allowing your thoughts to settle can help you pause, relax and become more mindful of how you’re feeling.

    For busy moms, those few quiet minutes can feel like a tiny vacation without actually leaving the house. ❤️

    And honestly, mothers spend so much of their day taking care of everyone else.

    Sometimes, you need to sit with yourself too. ❤️

    No cooking.
    No cleaning.
    No “Mumma, where is my…?” 😂
    No repeating the same instruction for the 101st time.

    Just you, your breath and a few quiet minutes.

    Think of it as putting your mind on silent mode for a little while. 😌🧘‍♀️

    Because honestly, as a mom, finding time for exercise feels no less than going on an expedition.

    Running after the kids,
    repeating the same thing 100 times,
    and putting back all the things they have thrown around…

    We get tired too, guys! 😂

    And please don’t think we haven’t trained them to put things back in their place.

    We absolutely have.

    Properly. 😌

    It’s just that whatever they think is actually important somehow finds its way back to its place on its own.

    The rest?

    Apparently, that’s not their headache. 😂😂

    So, for a homemaker, expecting ourselves to find time for exercise can sometimes feel like preparing to go to war.

    Still…

    For our own satisfaction,
    for ourselves,
    and to stay fit…

    we do manage to squeeze in some exercise. ❤️

    Because staying active isn’t just about looking fit.

    It is important for your body, your mind and your overall well-being.

    A Simple 10-Minute Mom Workout 🌸

    If you’re wondering how to actually fit these simple exercises to do at home into a busy day, don’t overcomplicate it.

    Try this beginner-friendly routine:

    • Wall Push-ups: 8–10 reps
    • Glute Bridges: 10–12 reps
    • Squats: 8–10 reps
    • Jumping Jacks: 20–30 seconds
    • Yoga or Breathing Exercises: 2–3 minutes
    • Meditation: 5 minutes, if you have the time

    You don’t have to do everything perfectly, and you don’t have to finish the whole routine every single day.

    Even 10 minutes of movement is better than waiting for that mythical “free time” that somehow never arrives when you’re a mom. 😂

    Start small. Stay consistent. Listen to your body.

    A gentle reminder ❤️

    You don’t have to exercise until you’re exhausted for it to count. Start at a comfortable level and gradually increase the intensity as you feel able.

    If you have an injury, ongoing pain, dizziness, or a health condition, speak with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.

    Consistency matters more than perfection. 🌸

    So, dear moms—

    Even if you get just 10 minutes, don’t consider it a waste.

    Sometimes, those 10 minutes can change the mood of your entire day. 🌸

    And if you have two boys…

    God bless you. 😂❤️

    What does your “mom workout” look like on a busy day?

    Tell me in the comments—I’m sure I’m not the only one counting chasing children as cardio! 😂

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    Until The Next Whisper,

    —Rajeshwari 🧿💕

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    Self Discovery Through Relationships: Life Lessons I’ve Learned

    Which relationship has taught you the most about yourself?

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    Self Discovery Through Relationships: Life Lessons I’ve Learned

    If you ask me which relationship has taught me the most about myself, I honestly wouldn’t know where to begin. For me, self discovery has happened slowly, through the people I have met and the relationships I have shared with them. Everyone I have met in my life has taught me something.

    Every person has left a little piece of themselves with me. Some taught me patience, some confidence, some boundaries, some kindness, and some showed me what I should never repeat. And some simply taught me that not every little thing deserves my time and energy.

    I have kept all these little lessons with me—not because I want to live in the past, but because if life ever takes me back to the same situation, I want them to remind me, “Wait… haven’t we been here before?” 😂

    Life Lessons and Self Discovery Through Relationships  🦋

    Life is short, and honestly, there are already enough real problems to deal with. So I have learned to appreciate the small things and let the little things go.

    A cup of coffee made for me, a thoughtful message, a good conversation, a silly joke, or simply a peaceful evening—these little moments matter.

    I have also learned to celebrate small moments. Not everything needs to be a big achievement to deserve a little happiness.

    And kindness matters too. You never really know what someone else is going through, so if a little patience or a kind word can make someone’s day easier, why not?

    Everyone I meet teaches me something. Some stay for years, some for a season, and some leave behind just one lesson.

    And perhaps that is what makes relationships such an important part of self discovery.

    What My Children Taught Me About Self Discovery 🦋

    But if I have to choose one relationship that has taught me the most about myself, it would be my relationship with my children.

    They gave me my childhood back.

    They taught me patience, confidence, how to be more tech-savvy, and even turned me into a gamer. 😂 They have corrected my pronunciation more times than I care to admit. 😅

    But one of the biggest things they taught me was to laugh loudly.

    You know how girls are often told, “Don’t laugh so loudly. You’re a girl.”

    Well… I don’t listen anymore.

    I laugh properly. Loudly. Without checking who is watching.

    And the funniest part?

    My mother has also entered the same zone now. 😅

    So between my children and my mother, I think the “girls should behave properly” department has officially lost the battle in our family. 😂

    Finding Yourself Again Through Motherhood 🦋

    After becoming a mother, somewhere along the way, I forgot that I was also a person outside of being a mother.

    I had choices too. Dreams, likes, dislikes, silly little wishes and a life of my own.

    When you’re busy taking care of everyone else, you sometimes forget to ask yourself, “What do I want?”

    My children somehow helped me find that answer again.

    They taught me to stand up for myself, live for myself, take time for myself and, most importantly, meet myself again.

    They reminded me that being a mother doesn’t mean losing the woman you were before motherhood.

    And that has been one of the most beautiful parts of my self discovery journey.

    Self Love, Laughter and a Little Princess Treatment 🦋

    And let’s not forget—there are three boys in my house, and one of them is my husband. 😂

    So technically, I am the only girl in the house.

    Which obviously means I get my share of princess treatment. 👑😂

    And honestly, I am not complaining.

    They tolerate my moods, listen to my nonsense, put up with my nakhre and somehow make everyday life a little more fun.

    They have also taught me that self love doesn’t always have to be serious.

    Sometimes it is taking an hour for yourself. Sometimes it is learning something new, laughing until your stomach hurts, enjoying your favourite things, or simply appreciating the little moments.

    The Biggest Lesson in My Self Discovery Journey 🦋

    When I look back, I realise that every relationship has added something to who I am today.

    I have learned from the people who stayed, the people who left, the relationships that worked and the ones that didn’t.

    But my children taught me something different.

    They didn’t just teach me how to be a better mother.

    They reminded me how to be me.

    I can still be silly.
    I can still have choices.
    I can still laugh loudly.
    I can still learn.
    I can still make time for myself.

    And perhaps that’s what makes relationships so special.

    They don’t just teach you something about life. Sometimes, they quietly bring you back to yourself.

    What About You?

    Which relationship has taught you the most about yourself?

    Was there someone who helped you discover a part of yourself you had forgotten? I’d love to hear your story. 🤍

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    Until The Next Whisper,

    —Rajeshwari 🧿💕

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