Depression-How to face it?

Depression

We've all been through a phase of life where one essentially feels low or depressed over a considerable period of time. Globally, more than 350 million people of all ages suffer from depression annually. Also, one out of every four people will suffer from some kind of mental health problem during a year. So you see, you are not the only one. Trust me on this, the key to better mental health is to keep yourself  active. Engage in any activity that interests you, whether its a fitness class,  a dance class, or learning a new language. An idle mind is a devil's workshop, which means an idle mind is more likely to develop negative thoughts. I know, in certain cases depression does take a toll on you, but you have to help yourself come out of it.

I've recently been through such a phase. I mostly experienced a feeling of emptiness or
worthlessness accompanied by a lack of concentration in work.I had stopped interacting with people around me and did not feel happy doing things that previously made me happy . My grades at school began to fall considerably. I began to search for solutions on Google, but they did not seem to help. 

Things started getting better after my aunt suggested that I visit a  psychotherapist. He advised me to involve in some sort of physical activity that will help keep me mentally and physically active. From the next week, I began going to a fitness class in my locality. And over the past two months, my mood has improved drastically .He also prescribed a herbal supplement Himalaya Ashvagandha(Winter Cherry/Withania somnifer) which is available in any Himalaya store, or any online drug store. It helps fight the symptoms of stress, depression, anxiety, etc. The best part about it is, it shows no contradictions whatsoever.

I hope all those of you who are suffering from depression, anxiety, or stress recover real soon. Stay positive, eat healthy. Time is the best healer, give the time some time. 

I would love to know your thoughts about this article. Feel free to share your opinion in the comment section below.

New Year, New Beginnings

Dear Beautiful Readers,

I know it's a bit too late to make a new year resolution, but as they say, better late than never. So 2015, a brand new year and time for new beginnings. Till now,  writing blogs had been one of my hobbies. And if you go through some of my previous articles, you may find them vague and childish. And I'm completely okay with that .I'm proud of all those articles I wrote as a 12 or 13 year old kid, English not being my mother tongue. Now I've decided to take up writing more seriously and will try to be regular on my blog. My biggest thanks goes to my wonderful sister who acquainted me with blogging, and to my beautiful readers who've supported me all the way, and helped me grow, not only as a writer, but as an individual.

Cheers!
Winnie

Happy Reading!

Ellen DeGeneres Book Cover

Look what I found while I was browsing the web today! Being a bibliophile myself, this really made me happy. It reinforced my faith in the goodness of the world. This wonderful lady does miracles. Long live, Ellen DeGeneres!

Live life the real way

Nowadays you find people everywhere busy looking down at their phones. In a generation of selfies and free messengers like Whatsapp, Hyke,etc., we often forget to enjoy the moment as we're busy clicking a picture in order to show the world how much better off we are than them! At the end of the day, whose validation are we seeking ? You don't need to get a thousand likes on your profile picture in order to reassure yourself how beautiful you are. That's not living life the real way. Nothing is as powerful as an eye contact. Interact with the people around you. Look a person in the eye when you say how much you love them or when you apologize. Life is too short to waste its precious moments preoccupied in a virtual world. Love passionately, laugh wholeheartedly, live fully!
One of my friends shared a beautiful video which seemed to say it all ! It put a smile on my face. So I'm glad to share it with my beautiful readers here! Have a great day !

You Are Being Duped

Hello beautiful people! Guess what, there's a new pill in the market called C-108 that completely revitalizes your skin ,fixing all blemishes,age marks, and makes you look up to five to seven years younger. Its better than botox or any chemical treatments, and moreover, its a completely scientific product synthesized in a science lab!And it's coming with a free trial pack. I'm sure you'll be checking it out on Google right now.

But wait, hold on ! What if I tell you I've been deceiving you by a cheap gimmick! That's all what it took to convince you that there really is such a pill. And that's how millions of cosmetic brands have been deceiving the ignorant public over the years. There's a thousand of brands selling fairness creams, fat burning pills, weight gaining pills, most of which are created to dupe the public. Believe it or not, more than 85-90% of the people in the world are unsatisfied with their looks and physique, which makes it such an easy job for these moneymaking bast***s to fool us!

I believe, if each one of us start take pride in whoever we are and whatever physique we've been blessed with, in no time these fraud businesses will come to a standstill. You may be different from others, but, it your differences solely that make us unique and beautiful ! Imagine a world where everybody resembled Calvin Klein models!!

The Story of The Pencil~Paulo Coelho

Hello my beautiful readers ! I have not been regular on my blog of late. Probably because I had been too lazy to write about anything. Meanwhile I had been reading a lot, contemporaries and classics.
I'm currently reading " Like the Flowing River" by Paulo Coelho. I never knew I had a latent penchant for philosophy. The book is mostly about the author's thoughts and reflections on life. I must admit that his profound knowledge in philosophy and spirituality has left me astounded. I don't think I could relate to a book any better.
Here's a small chapter I would like to share.It's called "The Story of the Pencil ". I still remember the day when our English teacher had read out the chapter to us at school and I had goosebumps because it had touched me so deeply.Here it goes.
The Story of The Pencil~Paulo Coelho
A child was watching how grandmother writing a letter. At some point, he asked her:
-Are you writing a story about us? Is it a story about me?
His grandmother stopped writing, smiled and said to her grandson:
-I am writing a story about you. However, what is more important than the word i am using, is the pencil i am writing it with. Someday, when you grow up, i really hope you become like it.
The intrigued boy looked at the pencil but saw nothing special about it.
-It is just like any other pencil i have ever seen, said to his grandmother.
-Well, it all depends on how you see things. The pencil has five qualities, which if you manage to obtain, will make you a person always at peace with the world.
First quality: you are capable of achieving great things, but you must never forget that there is a hand guiding your steps. We call that hand «God», and He always guides you according to His will.
Second quality: every now and then, i have to stop writing and use a sharpener. That makes the pencil suffer a little, but afterwards, it s much sharper. So you too, must learn to bear some pains and sorrows, because they will make you a better person.
Third quality: the pencil always allows us to use an eraser to rub out any mistakes we make. You should realize that correcting something you did wrong is not necessarily a bad thing. It s important for keeping you on the road to justice.
Fourth quality: what really matters in a pencil is not its wooden exterior, but the graphite on the inside. So you should always pay attention to what is happening inside you.
Finally, the pencil s fifth quality: it always leaves a mark. In the same way, you should know that everything you do in your life, will leave a mark. So try to be conscious of that in your every action.
 

I guess we all need these simple reminders every now and then in order to be able to jive to the rhythm of life. And Paulo Coelho does it very well indeed!

How To Make A Banana Smoothie

Banana-papaya smoothie

Hello everyone ! Today I'm sharing the recipe to make a perfect banana smoothie in some really simple steps.

Ingredients:

2 Cups of Milk
3 Cubes of Ice
2 Bananas (sliced into thin pieces)
9-10 small dices of papaya (optional)
Half a cup of plain natural yogurt
1 Tablespoon of honey
2 Scoops of vanilla ice cream
1 Teaspoon of cinnamon podwer
10 Drops of yellow/orange food colouring/ or four to five pinches of turmeric powder(optional)

Get your ingredients ready in a blender. Blend it in two rounds for a smooth texture. That's it! Your banana smoothie's ready! You can serve it along with some fresh diced papaya.