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"Oh Monday!!": From Knowing Secrets of Monday Across the World to Making a Great Start

Oh! Monday!!  Monday comes with a plethora of emotions ranging from unbound energy to big dread, and everything in between! Every once in a while, we all have looked at the start of the week and exclaimed,  Oh! Monday!!  While Monday signals a range of emotions to the mind, have we paused to think,; 'Why Monday?' Read along below to embark on a journey with me to uncover the secrets of Monday from around the world and to learn how to transform this day into a powerhouse for Rest of the week. How did Monday become Monday: Brief Story of its origin from India and the world Monday also called a 'Somwar' in Sanskrit and adopted in Hindi literally translate to Soma, which is moon and Var, which is day. Beyond dwelling into Indian mythology where Monday is revered as a day for Lord Shiva. The concept of seven day week with Monday as being one of the days has a fascinating history, which is based on astronomy, religion, cultural exchanges that took place over centuries and mil...

From "Not Okay" to Okay: Accepting Struggles, Taking Help, and Bouncing Back

From "Not Okay" to Okay: Accepting Struggles, Taking Help, and Bouncing Back Positivity is often misunderstood . Many of us have been taught that it’s about being happy all the time, keeping up appearances, and pushing through no matter how we feel. I used to think that too. But over time, I learned that real positivity isn’t about denying your struggles or pretending to be okay when you’re not . It’s about confronting challenges, accepting your emotions, and finding the strength to heal. Redefining Positivity: Beyond Pseudo-Optimism At first, I thought positivity was all about thinking positive and sharing good vibes, no matter what. There was a time when I believed that  positivity meant thinking positive, spreading good vibes, and never letting negativity in .  But life has a way of teaching us that it’s not that simple. Over time, I learned that this was just  pseudo-optimism , a way to avoid the real, difficult parts of life. True positivity is about embracing those ...