Sanjana's Expressions

Let us pause for a moment and reflect on our tendencies towards perfectionism. Most of us  carry traits of perfectionism. We often pressurize ourselves with stratospheric standards and in  an attempt to be correct always. Of course in working environments, especially if our work  involves dealing with numbers, we do need precision and diligence. Being in the shoes of  perfectionist all the time could be too much leading to build of chronic stress, anxiety and even  depression when our standards are not confirmed to. Take a moment of pause and: • Breathe slowly and deeply. Observe the movement of your breath. • Let go of the need to judge the movement of your mind. Be gentle with your mind and  bring back the focus on your breath. • Bring your hand on your heart and feel you are doing good enough. • It is acceptable to err. • Allow yourself to be a human with mistakes. • We shall improvise ourselves with patience. Rome was not built in a day! To gain  m...

In the fast paced world where we are busier than the bee, let’s take a pause and connect with ourselves. Let us fill our heart with love for our own self. We often seek comfort and love from outside. Our seeking may or may not be fulfilled. So let’s give our self a hug, a comforting moment of tenderness. A moment of inner comfort can go a long way in the journey of inner healing. We can express self-love in many different ways:     • Treat yourself with your favorite food.     • Listen to your preferred music.     • Take a warm shower with essential oils.     • Thank yourself for coming so far in life.     • Pause, reflect and love yourself! Wish my dear readers a moment of love and comfort.  Feel the love within your heart. Read the previous articles on this blog: Embracing the transitions in life with faith Boundaries: An act of self-love, Part 2 Boundaries, an act of self-love