Vidya Sury, Collecting SmilesinRefresh The Soul·Mar 14I Choose to Replace Worry with AcceptanceTuesday Motivation — 47 — I Choose to Replace Worry with Acceptance Oh, for a life where we can control every single minute! And yet, that isn’t even the Holy Grail. While some situations can be changed, some cannot. They are out of our control. One thing is for certain though: worrying about them allows…Mental Health2 min readMental Health2 min read
Vidya Sury, Collecting SmilesinRefresh The Soul·Feb 28I Interrupt Anxiety With GratitudeTuesday Motivation — 45 — I Interrupt Anxiety With Gratitude If you tend to experience anxiety or panic when you are approaching something new, this is a wonderful mindfulness affirmation. It makes you aware of anxious thoughts as they appear. By declaring your intention, your affirmation, you will help your mind to automatically switch from…Mental Health1 min readMental Health1 min read
Vidya Sury, Collecting SmilesinRefresh The Soul·Mar 7I am Thankful For These Things TodayTuesday Motivation — 46 — I am Thankful For These Things Today Being grateful is a great state of mind to be in. It makes everything in life seem more positive, more bearable. Whether you decide to repeat this affirmation as soon as you wake up or before you go to bed, or any time…Creativity1 min readCreativity1 min read
Vidya Sury, Collecting SmilesinRefresh The Soul·Feb 14I Will Be Accepting and Not JudgmentalTuesday Motivation — 43 — I Will Be Accepting and Not Judgmental Sounds good. But in practice, not so easy eh? As humans, we are wired to judge everything we come across. We just can’t help it. Even though being judgmental is second nature, and often unintentional, it can also prove destructive. Repeat this mindfulness…Inspiration2 min readInspiration2 min read
Vidya Sury, Collecting SmilesinRefresh The Soul·Feb 21I Am Thankful For the Abundance Flowing Into My LifeTuesday Motivation — 44 — I Am Thankful For the Abundance Flowing Into My Life So maybe right now you don’t really feel as if abundance is flowing into your life. I get it. But here’s the thing. When you state your affirmation as if it is already happening, you will strengthen them. Maybe you…Creativity2 min readCreativity2 min read
Vidya Sury, Collecting SmilesinRefresh The Soul·Feb 7I am Blessed With the Body I HaveTuesday Motivation — 42 — I am Blessed With the Body I Have Now — ever whined about some aspect of your body? I wish I was taller. I wish I was slimmer. I wish I was . . . I wish I had . . . Yup. Almost everyone gets hung up on something…Inspiration2 min readInspiration2 min read
Vidya Sury, Collecting SmilesinRefresh The Soul·Jan 31I Live Every Day In AwarenessTuesday Motivation — 41 — I live every day in awareness This affirmation is ideal for practicing mindfulness. When you repeat it, it will bring your mind to the present. We often hear the words living in the present moment; living in awareness does not imply being on high nervous alert every waking minute —…Art2 min readArt2 min read
Vidya Sury, Collecting SmilesinRefresh The Soul·Jan 17I Only Attract Positive EnergyTuesday Motivation — 39 — I only attract positive energy The Law of Attraction states that like attracts like. And of course, I cannot imagine anyone wanting to attract negativity. If you said “pfft!” to the Law of Attraction, here’s a simple example. You write on Medium. You want claps, comments, and followers. So, you…Inspiration1 min readInspiration1 min read
Vidya Sury, Collecting SmilesinRefresh The Soul·Jan 10I am So Grateful To Be HereTuesday Motivation — 38 — I am so grateful to be here When I say “here” I mean “alive”. Why be grateful for being alive? Waking up each morning is a blessing we must celebrate every single day. It is a gift not everyone is blessed with. …Inspiration1 min readInspiration1 min read
Vidya Sury, Collecting SmilesinRefresh The Soul·Jan 3I am Worthy to ReceiveTuesday Motivation — 37 — I am worthy to receive If you want more of something in your life, you must believe that you are worthy of it to receive it. If you believe you don’t deserve it, even when the opportunity comes along, you are likely to let it pass you by. How tragic! …Inspiration2 min readInspiration2 min read
Vidya Sury, Collecting SmilesinRefresh The Soul·Dec 20, 2022I Have The Power To ChangeTuesday Motivation — 35 — The power to change things which no longer serve me lies with me Yes, take ownership of your life and future! If there are things you don’t like about your life, change them! Be conscious of your situations and allow yourself to take action to make things better. Be happy! Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles ❤ Did you smile today? Website | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest | FacebookInspiration1 min readInspiration1 min read
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles·Dec 27, 2022Take a Momentfor gratitude, for appreciation and watch your spirits soar. — Take a moment today to cherish the little gifts of joy, beauty and friendship in your life. Whom do you appreciate today? What are you grateful for? Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles ❤ Did you smile today? Website | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook Help me support underprivileged children via Ko-Fi. Thank you! Subscribe to my one-minute motivational tip posts on SubstackInspiration1 min readInspiration1 min read
Vidya Sury, Collecting SmilesinRefresh The Soul·Dec 27, 2022I am Here, Right NowTuesday Motivation — 36 — I am Here, Right Now Yes, of course you are. But what this affirmation means is — you are being mindful of the present moment. It is one thing we can be sure of — this moment. Have you noticed how we rush from task to task on autopilot, living…Inspiration2 min readInspiration2 min read
Vidya Sury, Collecting SmilesinRefresh The Soul·Dec 13, 2022I am Open To Receiving AbundanceTuesday Motivation —34 — My grandmother convinced me to believe that when we tell the Universe our intentions, she conspires to make it happen. How wonderful is that! I have enjoyed proof of this several times over! I am Open To Receiving Abundance Why open yourself to receiving abundance? You let the universe know…Inspriation1 min readInspriation1 min read
Vidya Sury, Collecting SmilesinRefresh The Soul·Dec 6, 2022Something To Be Grateful For Every Single DayTuesday Motivation — 33 — We’ve heard the saying that there’s always, always, always something to be grateful for. And if you don’t believe it, all you have to do is feel your pulse beating at your wrist. Yes! Gratitude to be alive. …Creativity1 min readCreativity1 min read
Vidya Sury, Collecting SmilesinRefresh The Soul·Nov 29, 2022I am GratefulTuesday Motivation —32 — Gratitude is an attitude that can change our lives. We are accustomed to thanking those who give us something or do something nice for us. And of course, everywhere we look we are showered with advice about how writing a gratitude list can transform our lives. But the practice of…Inspiration2 min readInspiration2 min read
Vidya Sury, Collecting SmilesinRefresh The Soul·Nov 22, 2022It Is Okay To Focus On OurselvesTuesday Motivation — 31 — It is not our job to be everything to everyone. Anonymous We often assume we must live up to the expectations of others — starting from our parents, to our teachers, our peers, and our family. We carry the weight of the world on our shoulders as a result and…Inspiration1 min readInspiration1 min read
Vidya Sury, Collecting SmilesinRefresh The Soul·Nov 15, 2022Realize Deeply That The Present Moment is All You Ever HaveTuesday Motivation — 30 — I read a beautiful quote by Eckhart Tolle. Please read it. Then, read it again! All negativity is caused by an accumulation of psychological time and denial of the present. Unease, anxiety, tension, stress, worry — all forms of fear — are caused by too much future, and not enough…Inspiration2 min readInspiration2 min read
Vidya Sury, Collecting SmilesinRefresh The Soul·Nov 8, 2022No More LiesTuesday Motivation — 29 — As humans, we have the unfortunate habit to put limitations on our abilities. And the more aware we become of ourselves, the more we tend to focus on our weaknesses. This limits our ambitions. Of course, we convince ourselves that the things we aim for are beyond our reach. Why…Inspiration1 min readInspiration1 min read
Vidya Sury, Collecting SmilesinRefresh The Soul·Nov 1, 2022Life Is Too Short To Be Anything But HappyTuesday Motivation — 28 — There comes a time in your life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh. Forget the bad and focus on the good. Love the people who treat you right, pray for the ones who do…Creativity2 min readCreativity2 min read