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If the last week of December is the euphoric (but momentary) high of drinking too much too quickly, the first week of January is like waking up with the headache, fatigue and lightheadedness of an apocalyptic hangover. Buried deep under a blanket seems like the only correct way to recover, but alas, work beckons. So you’ve dragged yourself out of bed, drowned your unwillingness to get back to the grind in cups of coffee and shown up. But how do you plan on surviving the seemingly endless workday? Here are 7 tips to help you out:  Complain To Your Heart’s Content You may not be able to get out of going to work but you sure can ease your stress by venting about it. So go ahead and get that frustration out—complain about the tortuous commute, your overflowing email inbox, how one hour feels like ten—you’ll be surprised how quickly this might turn into a bonding experience with your coworkers. Keep The Holiday Spirit Going Who said anything about giving up the holiday spirit alt...

A s we get ready to enter a new year and set some new intentions, we’d like to invite you to indulge in a release session— this would allow you to get rid of any heavy emotions that are holding you back and make space for all the good, happy things coming your way! Here’s a simple and effective intention-setting ritual along with zodiac sign-specific   release rituals that you can try: Here’s what you’ll need: 1. Bay leaves 2. Red pen 3. Candle 4. Smudging sage 5. A ny crystals of your choice Process: Begin by sitting in a place where you will not be disturbed. Take the smudging sage to cleanse the space. Ensure that the doors and windows are open in order to let any   stagnant energy leave the space. Now, begin with lighting a candle and setting the intention for a peaceful & powerful intention-setting session.   Take 4 deep breaths to calm and centre your mind–this is also the time to bring in your   crystals & place them on top of the bay l...

Believe it or not, a good night’s sleep is the third pillar of good health along with a balanced diet and exercise. Yet so many of us are sleep-deprived. I’ve found that using lightly-scented lavender products at bedtime really help calm and centre myself, so I went about researching how lavender really works to help relax the mind and body.  To start off, it is believed that lavender has its origins in the Mediterranean region Middle East & India, and later spread to Europe. It was cultivated extensively in the 13th and 14th centuries for both, its visually attractive appearance as well as medicinal properties. Today it’s grown all over the world, and is spotted in everything from skincare products, perfumes, and cosmetics to desserts & food.  What makes this attractive purple herb, known as ‘Blue Gold’ and the ‘Queen of Sleep’, really special is that it has both a stimulating as well as soothing effect on your emotions. So, it can be the instant pick-me-up you nee...

2022 was the year I started pouring actual thought into my fragrance choices. Before that, I just picked the prettiest bottle on the shelf, quite amateur, I know! But lately, I’ve been taking out the time to do my research and dive a little deeper into fragrance families, the variety of notes and layering fragrances. This means discovering a variety of perfumes that mesmerised me with every whiff I took. But let’s be honest with ourselves, purchasing a perfume bottle on every whim or to suit every mood can be heavy on the pocket. And so, I found an easy alternative, luxury candles! Lucky for you, and for me too, luxury candles don’t just save you a few hard-earned bucks, but also let you experience a spa-like ambience if you are into mood-setting. Thanks to the brands finally realising the market for candles in India, some of the most iconic scents of all time are now bottled up into a candle for us to enjoy. The best part about these candles is that they also make for aesthetic cent...

Ask anyone what their plan for New Year’s Eve is and they’re bound to say one word, “Goa!” Visiting Goa during New Year’s has become an unsaid ritual. After all, it is the party hub in India and at the moment, Goa’s culinary scene is buzzing. Call it the post-pandemic rush or revenge travel, the sunny state is seeing a surge of tourists this holiday season. If you’re spending NYE with your friends and loved ones in Goa, you have multiple options of new restaurants and bars to choose from. From Spanish tapas to Japanese cuisine and beer taprooms, Goa’s new restaurants and bars are big on food, cocktails and ambience! 1. Te Quiero, Vagator   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Te QUIERO (@tequiero_goa) From taking you on a trip to Peru with Peruvian Ceviche, to Mexico with Baja style tacos, Te Quiero celebrates the spirit of Latin American cuisine through its tantalising menu. Enjoy scrumptious bites with zingy and zesty coc...