Morning Cup of Sunshine

This is episode no 81- Hurry up - the words that I am giving up. I have so much to say about this topic. This is such an inherent habit that I have acquired ever since I became a mom. I heard a quote somewhere a long time ago, Nature does not hurry, still seasons change, plants grow, birds chirp, everything falls into its place beautifully. Then, why rush? I understand as adults we have tons of responsibilities. I understand the rush , the panic that you  feel just getting your kids out of the door, into the car for school. Every mom who has done the school drop off duty can relate to this. So, let's talk about this in today's episode

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I created my vision board for the first time in 2021. I had a board full of dreams and hopes. Some of them came true, some of them are over their way to complete and some of them, well, to put it politely didn't even come close.
I am reviewing my last year's vision board with you. I am also going to spill some beans about the vision board for the year 2022, Did I even make one? Did I add the goals or part away with some? Let's catch up in this episode.
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You must have heard last week’s episode. If not, I would highly recommend that you listen to that episode as soon as you are done. I mentioned in that episode that the word for the year 2022 for me is going to be “simplify”. I am going to try my best to simplify my life and in turn help you to achieve the same. So this is going to be the theme of the year 2022. Today, I am going to talk about 22 simple things that I would love to do in the year 2022.
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First of all, wish you a very very happy new year. Hope this year brings you all the joy in the world, lots of love, laughter and good health.
I am talking about the word that I chose this year. This is the word that I will hold onto. This is the word that I am going to live by. Come, join me today to hear all about that special word!!

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I declared a short break at the end of October. Initially I thought I would be back in two weeks but I can’t even grasp the fact that the break of short two weeks turned into such a long break. I have a lot to share, there is so much that has happened during this time. You definitely deserve my explanation for being MIA for so long. So where have I been? 

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 Last week, I talked about Fear of Missing Out. While talking about that topic, I realized that we all are in a crunch of time. Most of the time, when someone asks you about your day, you reply saying how busy you are these days. I am no different. I have said so many times on this podcast that it was a busy week or a busy month, so on and so forth. I consider myself a very organized person but still most of the time I feel I am running out of energy and time to accomplish my daily tasks. Today, I want to talk about organizing our time in a better way so that we feel more accomplished and yet peaceful. This is no easy feat my friend.  Tackling all your to-do lists, being productive and still feeling calm is like an elusive combination. But, it won’t hurt to try, right? So, let’s start discussing some simple ways to organize your time in a better way. Shall we? 

Episode  5 - Declutter your mind
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I see this mad race around me so many times. People don’t even know what race they are running but everyone is running towards something. Everyone is in a rush to get somewhere. Everyone is busy, everyone is doing something, feeling their day with meaningless activities. Sometimes we get under peer pressure and start doing something that is not really our cup of tea. Sometimes we feel the need to be part of the group and hence we take on activities that we don’t really enjoy. Sometimes we are just too afraid to say no and the most tricky of all, sometimes we are just afraid of missing out and hence take on new responsibilities on top of our already full schedule. This fear of missing out is so severe that we do so many of our activities just to avoid this fear. Today, I want to talk about this fear of missing out more in depth. 

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Sometimes when you set a goal , work hard for it but somehow, you are getting setbacks along the way and that could be a disappointment. It hurts, I understand. Disappointment can be painful, sometimes a little, sometimes a lot but it hurts for sure. But if you start learning to deal with the disappointment, then there is a greater chance that you move on towards your goal with a positive attitude rather than sulking in negative thoughts for days. Everyone faces disappointment sometime or the other. Feeling disappointed because you worked hard for the exam but did not get the score you expected? Feeling disappointed because you burnt your night oil for the success of the project but someone else got the credit? Feeling disappointed because you gave your best but still you lost the game? Feeling disappointed because you tried your best to take care of everyone at your home but no one seemed  to care or notice? I know, we face countless situations where we feel disappointed. Sometimes the severity is so much that it hurts to even think about it. But don’t worry, I have got you covered today. Let’s discuss some ways to deal with the disappointment.

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We are almost to the end of the year. Here in the USA, the holiday season is about to begin in the next few weeks. Some of you must be thinking how the year went by, how the goals, new year resolutions you planned went for a toss in a couple of months into the year. Some of you might be beaming with glory of accomplishments but some of you are planning to restart what's left out. Some of you might not even be thinking of any goals at this point, because what’s the point? Better start in the next year? Right? No, you can have a fresh start any day. Everyday is a new beginning. Don’t wait for a new week, new month or new year to start fresh. You can restart your journey with a fresh mindset anytime and that is what I am going to tell you how, in this episode.

Episode 48 - Journaling
https://www.morningcupofsunshine.com/podcast/episode/4888fe89/episode-48-journaling-habit-that-changed-everything

Episode 39 - Challenge your comfort zone
https://www.morningcupofsunshine.com/podcast/episode/498e3961/episode-39-challenge-your-comfort-zone

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How to find inspiration when you need it the most? There are days when you find yourself just checking off all your checkboxes with ease. Workout? done. Meditation?  done. Schedule kid’s dentist appointments?  done, preparation for that crucial presentation? done, cooking ? done, that long pending phone call to a friend? Done. you are just cruising through your day like a champ. But, there are days when nothing seems to work on your side. Getting the smallest chore done seems like moving a mountain. Procrastination becomes your best friend. Getting into those workout clothes seems like the hardest task. You just don’t feel inspired enough to get anything done. Have you ever felt like this? Have you been to a place where you feel so uninspired that day just goes by without you accomplishing anything? Come, join me today to find ways to find inspiration when you need it the most.

Episode 33
https://www.morningcupofsunshine.com/podcast/episode/496aee00/episode-33-how-to-create-a-vision-board

Episode 48
https://www.morningcupofsunshine.com/podcast/episode/4888fe89/episode-48-journaling-habit-that-changed-everything

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Sometimes you feel overwhelmed with your chores, your decisions, your routines, your thoughts. Sometimes, you  feel there is no way  out of this constant nagging feeling that you won’t be able to find a way to a calm, slow pace day.  
Today, I want to help you find a way out of this constant overwhelming feeling. This is going to be an extremely useful and practical episode. Come, join me today in this episode to find ways to reduce the stress. 

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Change is the only constant and yet we always worry about change.  We are worried about sending our kids to in-person school because we are scared to accept that change. We are worried about the new routine once we start working from actual office. We are worried about being an empty nesters now that your kids are now in college. We always worry about change, be it a new job, moving to new city, Come and join me today to explore ways to deal with this change. 

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Episode 19 - Dealing with Change
https://www.morningcupofsunshine.com/podcast/episode/49292e83/episode-19-dealing-with-change

This episode is totally different from any other episode I have ever created. It is an open letter to the first working woman I saw up close and personal. It is an open letter to my inspiration. It is an open letter to my mom. Today, it’s been exactly 24 years since my mom passed away. They say time heals all wounds. Do I agree? No, not at all, with all my core, I disagree. Maybe wounds don’t show up, they get covered with scar tissues, maybe the pain lessens a bit but it is always there deep down, hidden somewhere. It’s been 24 years but there has not been a single day that passes without me remembering my mom. 
This episode is dedicated to my dear Aai

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Answering the question by a listener. “Even though my hobby brings me immense joy, pursuing it takes a lot of work, should I still put in work or just quit it?”

Listen to stories that I have never shared about my podcast.

Episode 17 - Be Real, Be Authentic, Be you
https://www.morningcupofsunshine.com/podcast/episode/4caa0852/episode-17-be-real-be-authentic-be-you

Episode 15 - Start a new habit
https://www.morningcupofsunshine.com/podcast/episode/49e52c7b/episode-15-start-a-new-habit


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Imagine you have been working on something, maybe a project at work or cooking some delicious meal. You are engrossed in your activity and suddenly, a notification sound chimes on your phone. It is hard to ignore right? You pick up your phone, you check that message and maybe in a few minutes you start working again. After a few minutes, again your phone chimes, giving you a notification that someone commented on your photo that you uploaded on Facebook. Hard to ignore right? You open the app, check the comment, reply to the comment and then you see your friend’s post so you now go and comment on her post, then one more post seems interesting and the wormhole of Facebook sucks you in for the next 15-20 minutes. You lose those precious 15 minutes of your day. 
Come, join me today to know a lot of useful tips to reduce your social media usage?

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We all have been there. We felt judged. We were afraid of other's opinion. We felt being criticized at every step. We judged ourselves, we were judged by others. We lived in the fear of judgment. Is there a way to deal with it? Let's find out in today's episode.

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Do you need a hobby? Yes, absolutely. Why ? Listen to this episode to know  the reasons.  It helps you reduce the stress, make you more patient and boosts your confidence.
But what if you don't have a hobby? Is there a way to find that hidden talent? Yes, there is, let's find that out in this episode. What if you are too busy to pursue a hobby? no worries, I have got you covered there. 
Lots of tips to find, start and pursue your hobby. 

In this episode, I am talking about some quick tips to build a routine during the summer break. It is hard to manage work and kids especially when they are home full time in the summer break. This episode will give you some practical tips to enjoy fun summer.

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Today, I am talking about ME time.  What is the “Me time”? And what all this hype about “Me time”? To be very honest, it could be totally different to every person. But I think it is a little time squeezed every day to work on something that you absolutely love, the little time kept aside every single day to refresh and recharge your mind, body and soul.

It is important for every single person, be it a working mom, stay at home mom. It is the most hyped word of 21st century. But it is the most elusive thing to achieve. 

Do you struggle to find "Me Time" from busy schedule? Then, come, join me today to find the practical ways to make room for some "Me Time"

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This week, I am having a conversation with Manasi Kakade. I know her since we both were in school. She was an inspiration then and she is an inspiration now.

Manasi Kakade is a Practical Spirituality Mentor, and Speaker for Bridgewalker visionaries.

A Bridgewalker is an analytical, critical thinker fascinated by spirituality. They operate at the intersection of spirituality, systemic change, and practical actions.  

Manasi teaches Bridgewalker coaches, healers, artists and authors how to master their 7 Chakra through practical business actions, and create an unshakable internal foundation that leaders need to deliver their visionary message and mission through their business.  

Her unique ways of teaching are deeply rooted in ancient Indian wisdom, and free from the dogma of colonization, wounded patriarchy, organized religion and castism. 

That's why her business is a safe, healthy and welcoming place for even the people who hold the most marginalized identities. 

Her clients often describe her work as the “Liberation of the soul”.

Gifts from Manasi for the listeners of Morning Cup of Sunshine: 

• Beginner’s Guide for Bridgewalkers: https://www.manasikakade.com/beginners-guide-for-bridgewalkers-2/
• 7 Chakra and Business Free Mini-course: https://resources.manasikakade.com/7cbc-videos

Apply to work with Manasi 1:1: https://www.manasikakade.com/bvi/


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