self care
Surviving Dhaka’s summer: A guide to keeping you cool
Summer in Dhaka is not merely a “mean” sun; it can be characterised as part of a survival game. With the mercury at times rising to 43 degrees Celsius, the sun often appears to have taken our dear city for a giant tandoori oven. As an experienced veteran of Dhaka's ruthless summers, one can give you some cheeky yet highly effective advice for keeping your cool when the city decides to turn up the heat.
Beat the heatwave: Tips and tricks to stay safe in hot weather
From preventing dehydration to sun protection, here are a couple of ways you and your loved ones can stay safe and happy and beat the annoying heatwave!
#Perspective / Ever feel unsure of life? So does Amitabh Bachchan and here's his take on it
Amitabh Bachchan is not only a legendary actor but also an embodiment of resilience, success, and humility. He did not achieve success overnight and had to struggle in the initial days of his career. When feats came his way, there was no stopping him. There are life lessons one can learn by reading up on the Big B’s life.
Why practice self-care?
Let’s look into the importance of nurturing our mind, body and soul.
#Guides / Building resilience: Strategies for overcoming adversity
Our life as humans on planet Earth is filled with challenges and adversities. No matter how small or big, setbacks are part and parcel of life.
#Perspective / Signs of an elegant person: Are you one?
Looks are temporary, class is permanent. One might feel that looking good, being groomed, acting polite, and working on one’s posture are enough to be elegant, but it’s not as simple as that. For the few external signs of being an elegant person, there are plenty of internal ones that come through practice and perseverance.
#Perspective / How to know yourself
Self-analysis is the process of examining your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and make positive changes in your life. It can be a challenging and uncomfortable process, but it is also incredibly valuable in helping you achieve your goals and become the best version of yourself. Here are some steps to help you analyse yourself.
#Perspective / Note to a twenty-something, my younger self
As we navigate through our teenage years and into our twenties, we are faced with a multitude of experiences and lessons that shape who we are and who we will become. Looking back, there is always that one thing that we wish we had known earlier — something that would have made our journey a little bit easier. For me, that one thing is the power of self-care and self-love.
I went on a solo date and here’s what I learned
An occasional solitary date is a must for us to reconnect with ourselves.
Self-care to help with mum burnout
Mothers nowadays are trying to do it all — work and parenting — with a schedule that seems to get busier every day. With sleepless nights, an early work routine, pumping schedules, school events, work deadlines, and the need to provide quality time to children, mothers have their hands (and arms and legs) full. Mental and physical exhaustion, also known as mum burnout, can lead to dire consequences not just for them, but for children too
The Aftermath of Dyeing Your Hair
Her wallet screamed.
Self-care is not selfish
Self-care often takes a backseat in our lives. However, nurturing our own body, mind, and soul is imperative to living a more satisfied and successful life. Therefore, leave behind all feelings of guilt and take some time to focus on yourself and only yourself, if not every day, then at least a few times a week.