The Everyday Guide with Shailja Saraswati
Mindfulness Trainer | Motivational Speaker | Content Expert | Lyricist | Writer Shailja Saraswati is a certified mindfulness trainer and has trained over 450 people in 3 countries and as a consultant, organized and assisted Leadership training and empowerment workshops for over 500 people at corporations like Discovery Networks, WHO, LG, Airtel, Wipro. As a psychology student, she always had a deep interest in the mind and human behavior. She has studies fields like meditation, breathing techniques, yoga, ayurvedic diet and alternative healing. Professionally, she has been part of the jury at Cannes Entertainment Festival 2016, been part of the advisory board member for Content Marketing Summit APAC 2017, jury member of Womennovator 2020 and jury member, Womanhood 2021 contest - Imwoman.Network NGO. She has over 18 years of senior leadership experience in Digital, Media & Television industries across India, Singapore and London. Her podcast brings her learnings and experiences to help you understand and cope better with all that’s going on around you. You can also watch her videos on her YouTube channel.
Episodes
We have grownup in society where mental health and mindfulness are not given much importance. But in this pandemic time the most important thing to do is protect our health mentally & physically, doing meditation techniques to keep our thoughts in sanity and to rejuvenate our energy.
Remember to prioritize these things:
1) Focus on setting healthy boundaries
2) Make healthier decisions: emotionally & mentally.
3) Improv...
If I will get a chance to speak with my younger self- I would say "Take chances, speak your heart out, validate and acknowledge your feelings. Because you deserve to be seen and heard."
Always remember light comes only after a dark night. Don't lose hope because every morning comes with a new chance. Cherish the rainbows which comes after the storms and celebrate all the moments.
Have you ever heard of Boat of life? Our life is very unpredictable and sometimes when circumstances kick us to the curb, we have the power to get up and charge at life again. For me - Practising mindfulness has been my life boat.
I hope you're all taking deep breaths, taking care of yourself, tending your plants, getting outside and doing mindful practices. Keep going and get better each and everyday. And think about ...
Mindfulness is about being in the present moment and we are grown up with this thought from our school time. But do you remember how?
This episode will surely take you back to your childhood and remind you to be lively in present moment. Because it's only the present moment that has power to be compelling & vibrant as if that moment were your first or as if were your last.
Sometimes by not doing anything you can find calm and peace. In this constant hustle bustle of everyday. We all have forgotten to take a pause and rest.
We start feeling restless even if we are just lying down or watching movie. The constant feeling of "I could have done more during the day". In other words, we all have forget " Art of doing nothing ".
In today's world, where everyone is motivated to do new things every...
We all have experienced the moment when Sunday stops feeling like a Sunday and the anxiety of Monday kicks in. Well, we all should embrace Monday's- the start of the week as a new opportunity.
In this episode, I share 5 tips to overcome anxiety of Monday blues. And how to start your Monday with more productivity and energize your week.
When you start living in the moment, is when you are living your life spontaneously. The more and regularly you meditate, the sooner you will find yourself acting always from a center of peace. The mind takes the shape of what one focuses on. Take a second, close your eyes, beathe in and out.
Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness are some techniques which helps us to connect with ourselves. Practice these techniques, take break...
Our mind always keeps running in the past and future rather than living in the present. Though life is all about being in the present moments. But how do we distract our mind from these disturbances?
Sometimes silence is that tool which helps you learn, explore & express. Utilize it for self improvement. When words fail...silence speaks a lot.
You are the creator of your own life. It depends on you which colou...
Sometimes in our life there comes a point where our ego gets depleted, we are stuck at a point & our energy for mental activity is low. But do you know how to overcome situation like this?
Well, In this episode, I am sharing some tips & techniques to overcome your ego depletion and how to keep a positive ego that keeps us moving forward and helps to stay motivated. The most essential thing is to energize and rejuvenate our...
It is said "We become what we think". Our mindset is very powerful! But our mind constantly keeps running the thoughts and we are never in present situation. However, mindfulness and meditation techniques can help you in the process of staying away from thoughts and practising it regularly, you get to see the results and progress you make. It will guide you to feel grounded and good about yourself.
Listen to this episode, an...
How we spend our morning can most likely tell us what our day is going to be like. Our morning impacts the whole day, so to be fully energized and have a balanced day. We should focus on our morning energy.
In this episode, I'll be sharing some points which we should not do when we wake up and how to start our day. Because your morning should always start with a positive note to make sure your day goes well.
Motherhood is a rollercoaster of emotions. It brings the joy and happiness in mother's life but also brings the challenges and questions along "Am I doing it right?". But I guess there is no perfect way of parenting, no step by step guide to follow. It's more of a journey with love and mistakes. Motherhood is heroism because no one knows how to love unselfishly as a mother.
To all the mothers out there; you are not alone, It is ok...
Where Mind goes Energy Flows!
This quote is as powerful as our mind. Our mindset leads our lifestyle and the way we treat & balance our body. If our mind is focusing on the energies and techniques to live a healthy life there's no going back.
Panchkarma is one of the healing procedure for complete detoxification and purification of the body. It involves the process of Strengthening the immunity, restoring the ...
The 21st century has seen technology infiltrate every aspect of human lives. From communication, to business, travel and entertainment.
In this time of technology and fast paced world, we get easily distracted & disconnected from our own inner being. But what helps us to reconnect with our own self is meditation and being mindful. A calm mind can bring a lot of peace and energy. And peace comes from within.
Rememb...
Sometimes we feel so anxious and caught up while others are living their mindful life. If you're feeling this way use this chaotic energy to help you to reconnect with yourself. Allow this to inspire you and transform the energy into gratitude and conscious living.
Mindfulness and meditation allow us to move through unexpected changes with grace and ease. So take a step back, deep breaths & and pause. Don't be in a rush to fig...
Sometimes starting all over again can be overwhelming, especially when you have come so far. It becomes so hard to stay positive and motivated. However, it is very important to give yourself time to heal.
In this episode, I share top 10 tips on "What not to do when unwell". I hope these tips help you to come back stronger from any illness.
Remember to give your body the nourishment it needs, give your nervous system the calm it c...
For all the grown ups who desire to keep the child within alive. Childhood is a happy place to be in, so enjoy your childhood days and make good memories! You will cherish them when you grow up.
Happy Children's Day. A day to remind us to let go of our concepts and labels and just be, may all us of today embrace the children around us and the inner child in us, with tenderness and compassion and without blame or judgem...
What does it mean to agree with your soul? To revitalize your resources and re-engage yourself into your deep values. It is through the different practices of yoga, likes asanas, meditation, pranayama, connecting with nature and many more such things that will guide you towards the awakening of the Self.
A deep breath and a pause can make a lot of difference. Signs are everywhere, the only way to know if it's a sign is to use your...
Why do we limit our celebration to only special days. Why don't we celebrate every moment everyday? Festivals bring joy and happiness everywhere, but why do we reserve our celebration only for festive days.
So whenever you feel low, remember the celebrations that made you happy. Recreate that moment, light up those scented candles, and switch on those fairy lights like you did during Diwali.
Celebrate every moment, be...
Wishing a very Happy Diwali to Everyone.
These festivals are a reminder for us that the good times will always be in our path. The last two years have been tough for all of us with the new normal. But aren't we grateful that we survived the virus and realized the importance of family and health.
This diwali let's celebrate the sheer positivity and solidarity in these difficult times. Wishing more peace for this world ...
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