6 Ways to increase positive energy in your home

Paint the house: Believe it or not, the color of the paint of your house affects the psychological aspects. Every color has certain characteristics like yellow is associated with brightness and happiness, blue is more of a cool and calm color, white is peaceful, but ensure that not every wall of your home is painted with white color as it will give a feeling of emptiness and loneliness. In the same way, black also creates a negative impact on psychology. So, be careful in what paint you choose for your walls.

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Keep plants: Always keep plants in your home as plants are a symbol of growth and prosperity, so they bring positive energy to your place plus they also act as an air purifier. You can get any kind of plant but mainly people keep money plant and basil (tulsi) in their homes as money plant is always associated with prosperity and basil is considered as a holy plant, specifically in India.

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Clean the house: If you live in India, then you must have heard that cleanliness brings prosperity in your house. This is the reason that people start cleaning their homes as Diwali approaches. It’s a believe that God lives in a clean and organised home which always brings positivity.

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Aroma: Now, this is the most important factor for attracting positive vibes to your place. According to the psychology, good aroma helps the mind to concentrate and focus easily and it also generates positive thoughts. That is why therapy and meditation centres have scented candles, because that aroma helps people in the process of relaxation. You can use room-fresheners or scented candles in your place.

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Decorate your place: Who doesn’t adore a beautiful place? After cleaning and organizing your home, always remember to put some beautiful paintings, antiques and other decorative items like dream-catcher and wind-chimes. They’ll always make your place look elegant plus help in bringing positive vibes in your home.

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Have some music: ‘Music is the language of our soul’, it has the ability to cheer up anyone’s mood just in seconds and who doesn’t likes music? So, why not use it to cheer the mood of your whole family. Play some soothing music in morning and evening just for few hours and then see it’s impact on your loved ones. It’ll help to relax and ease the negative feelings.

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Try these at your home and tell me if you notice any difference in the vibes of your place.

5 easy ideas to decorate your room

Since, Diwali is gone… now it’s time to remove all the decorations from our homes. But there are some people (like me) who love Diwali decorations and want our place to look same throughout the year. But unfortunately, this can’t happen because “Mummy nahi maanengi” (parents will not allow this).

But what if you can use these Diwali decorations to light up your room and enjoy the #diwaliFeels throughout the year? Let’s look at some of the easiest and impressive ideas to sparkle your room.

Fairy lights: Who doesn’t decorate their house with fairy lights? So, it’s sorted….just take the fairy lights and make different things with it. whether it’s the famous photo string or simply making the boundaries of doors and windows of your room, you can experiment with it and find the best way to glorify your comfortable space and Guess what? they will always look beautiful.

Photo strings (via-amazon.in)

Artificial flower garlands: Anyone who loves nature and is fond of nature specific decorative items? If yes, then you must put artificial flower garlands in your room, there are various types of flower garlands available in market during diwali times and their specialty is that they look real and gives your place a beautiful garden like feeling.

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Bottle lights: Bottle lights are our favourite. You can hang them, place them in your showcase or simply put on your study table, they will always increase the visual appearance of your room. The plus point is you can show your photography skills with them, they will compliment both the model and the photographer.

Bottle lights (via-Amazon.in)

Hanging lamps: They add grace to your place. These Simple and elegant lamps provides soft lights and a soothing glow. These are the must haves in your place.

Cotton ball string lights: The string lights can be bent skillfully to decorate and achieve a nice effect. Hang up these funky led cotton ball lights to add a pretty pop of light to your indoors. Whether you want to spice up your bedroom, living room decor, are hosting a party or require simple yet fancy lighting for an inside event, these string lights will provide the soft decorative light.

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So, these were some of the ideas to decorate your room and create a beautiful festive effect. So, get some funky and enjoy.

4 amazing things you can gift to your spouse

We all know how much effort we have to put in when it comes to surprising our loved ones on a special occasion with a thoughtful present. If you have to buy a gift for your girl then it’s a little easy, from accessories to clothes their are lots of options available for you (though girls are really choosy). But the game gets next level stronger when you have to think of a present for your man specially when he’s not much into fashion.

So, here I am….making your task easier (at least trying to) with variety of presents which you can gift to your spouse and surprise them.

Smart Bands: Smart bands are like evergreen gift with so much features. There are so many smart bands of different brands like Mi, Honor, Fitbit and many more with a variety of range available in the market . You can gift it on any occasion whether it’s his/her birthday, your anniversary or any other special event…just go for it. They are suitable for both man and women, so no gender biasness. Plus most of the smart bands have activity and fitness tracker which can also measure blood pressure, calorie intake, monitor heart rate and analyse sleep….so what’s better way than this to show your concern for your loves one?

Y5 smart wristband (via DHgate.com)

Gift Box: There are many gift boxes available on shopping sites like amazon which contain wallet, belt, pen and a diary packed in an elegant box. They are also available for both men and women so again…no issue in this case. If your spouse has a need of just one or two products from the box then you can also find those type of gift boxes which only contain a wallet and a belt, a wallet with a belt and a pen or simply a wallet in a beautiful gift box. There are many brands providing these type of gift boxes.

Urban forest gift box (via- amazon India)

Cute Flower Pot: If it’s your 3 months or 6 months anniversary then you can think of gifting a small and cute flower pot with a beautiful plant which shows the growth of your relationship. Don’t worry, it’s not as lame as it sounds, there are various kinds of flower pots available in both online and offline market. If your spouse is a Marvel fan then don’t think twice before purchasing Groot flower pot because we all know it’s aww…dorable.

Groot flower pot (via-Snapdeal)

Personalized gifts: What’s better than gifting a hand made present to your loved ones? but the problem is that everybody is not a master of arts and crafts, some of us are really bad at it, so making a hand-made gift is equal to impossible for us and at these times websites like ‘Ferns N Petals’ comes to our rescue. From personalized cakes to small cards and miniatures it has everything to make your spouse fall in love with you again. you can also try various other websites with thousands of cute little gifts suiting your pocket.

Personalized card (via- Ferns N Petals)

So, these are my suggestions. Don’t hesitate to tell me yours…I also want to extend my list.

Basic things to keep in mind while doing branding

Branding is the process of developing a company’s brand, including name, identity system and messaging platform. These aspects will lead to the development of a “brand message”, applied to marketing campaigns. A brand represents a promise to the customer, reflecting the expectations they can have from the products and services offered, as well as the offering difference amongst the competitors.

Now, what are the things that should always be considered while branding:

Target Audience: It’s the most crucial step in any kind of marketing as well as branding. You should always keep in mind that what your company has to offer, what are the types of customers who will get benefited by the product or services provided by your company. Then conduct a research on the types of customers by doing segmentation on the basis of Demographic data (age, gender, income, educations etc), Online user type data (influencers, bloggers ) and by creating buyers persona and then select your target audience.

Mission : A Mission Statement defines the company’s business, its objectives and its approach to reach those objectives. So a company’s objective must be clear and visible in every aspect of it’s branding.

For example: if your company’s mission is to provide cost-effective grooming products for middle class women (target audience) the it should be reflected in your branding elements.

Competitor Analysis: Doing research about the competitors present in the market is also crucial as it gives you an idea of your current position, how unique you have to be to stand out in the market, what are the threats and difficulties in the process, what is trending and what not, and the most significant thing- how your competitors are doing their branding.

Company Logo: Now after doing the sufficient research in various fields it’s time to kick-start your branding by designing a logo which reflects company’s mission, values and benefits it offers. A logo helps the customers to set a recall value and differentiate your brand from the others. Make sure to get a logo according to your brand personality.

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Company Tagline: A tagline is one or many phrases  that provides clarity, entertainment, or emphasis to help highlight a brand’s mission, purpose, or culture. So we can say that a tagline is the one line summary of the whole company. So, it better be something catchy and relatable which can easily grab your customer’s attention.

Netflix logo and tagline (via- giphy.com)

Hope this will help you in the branding.

6 Restaurants to visit in North West Delhi

It’s always a delight to visit restaurants with family. Sharing some quality time together, chatting, giggling are the things that we all should do whenever we are free. But the major problem is, we waste hours in deciding the best place to visit and in the end many of us just leave the idea of going out. So, let me make this easier for all the North West Delhiites (since I know this area better) .

Here’s a list of all the restaurant you should visit when you are in North West Delhi:

Lotus Leaf- Lotus Leaf, a multi cuisines fine dining restaurant and bar lounge is one of North Delhi’s most stylish family fine dining place, designed by internationally award winning architect Sumeet Nath- Lotus Leaf reinvents itself seamlessly from fine dining experience to a relaxing cabana lounge and a private dining space available to celebrate a special occasion.

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Metro Grill- Metro Grill is a pure vegetarian restaurant located at City Centre mall, Rohini , A familiar Indian menu is served with a selection of Chinese dishes at this modern restaurant. One must order Murgh Lababdar, Butter Chicken, Tomato Soup, Honey Chilli Potatoes, Dal Makhani here.

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Pikwik- A Family Restaurant located in Pitampura. Their main Cuisines – Chinese, Mughlai, Continental and North Indian. Butter Chicken, Shahi Paneer, Biryani, Dal Makhani Pikwik, Dum Aloo Bhojpuri must be tried here.

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Mosaic- Mosaic is a Fine Dining restaurant located in Crowne Plaza. Mosaic offers various Continental, Italian, North Indian and Chinese cuisines. Every dish in their menu is of the finest taste and is served to diners after an all-day hard work that chefs put in. Mosaic also has a well-stocked bar and offers an elaborate breakfast buffet which is perfect for large groups. It is located in Rohini, North Delhi. They have huge number of best selling items like Bhuna Gosht, Tawa Masala Prawn, Griddle Tossed Prawns With Onion Tomato And Spices, Stir Fried Broccoli, Asparagus, Snow Peas With Black Bean Sauce and many more.

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Runway- Runway 1 has been specially designed to give a unique experience to all its customers. Runway 1 is a multi-cuisine restaurant set up inside an airplane to give you an experience of a lifetime. It can be a special date with your loved one or your anniversary, you just have to rush to Runway1 and have an unforgettable experience of dining on the wings of a real airplane. You can order from a wide variety of cuisine and food.

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Chaska Restaurant and Banquets- A restaurant for pure vegetarians, located in Pitampura since 1997, they serve best quality food with a special aroma of Indian Flavors. You will definitely get mesmerized by their ambience which has a capacity of around 250 people. They serve different food items of Indian, South Indian and Chinese Cuisine. The Specialties are Spring Roll, Butter Naan, Dal Makhani, Paneer Tikka, Noodle Soup, Masala Chaap Roll.

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I think the major problem is solved now. So, what are you thinking, plan a visit to these restaurants and satisfy your taste buds in a classy way.

10 things only hostel life can teach you

The value of home food: All of us know that….In case we miss our meal, maggi acts as the ultimate savior. The claimed 2 minutes noodles is satisfying both our hunger and taste buds since years. But still there are times when we really miss home cooked food or should I say ‘Ma ke haath ka khana’. That is why the intensity of our tantrums decreases as soon as we join hostel.

Time Management: *Not literally* Sandwich in one hand ….running towards the class and then finishing half of the sandwich in a monster bite because obviously we are getting late for the lecture *professor might throw us out of the class* is the ultimate level of time management we learn while living a hostel life.

Accepting solitude: Remember those tough times?..when everyone was busy in their rooms and you were just sitting locked in your own room thinking how depressing life is and slowly you start accepting it and boom *maturity hits*.

How Important you are to your family: Ahh…that’s like the reward from your family for living in a hostel. You visit your home after so long and everyone is treats you like the king/queen of the house. ‘You want something, you get it on your ease without moving’…but sadly just for two days..after that you again become the adopted child of the family (giggles).

You get to know the tricks of cooking: Right from Boiling eggs in an electric kettle to making omelette on an iron machine (yeah, it really happens) we master in all the tricks (jugad).

Sneak peak in your own hostel: Got late from a party…now what to do?… just sneak in your own hostel..simple and easy for all the hoteliers

Sharing is caring: It is the type of sharing where you really don’t have any idea that when did you share your Belongings and don’t bother to give much of a damn because you know who took that. Roaming in the corridor, entering in someone’s room and finishing their snack is another type of sharing done only in the hostel.

Money management: Getting broke before the month end is just so common that everyone learns how to manage the last 100 bucks they are left with.

Looking after each other: Ever fell sick in hostel? if yes then you know the feeling of true friendship, when your friends take care of you as families. that’s why there’s a saying that hostel life gives you another family.

Having Fun: It may be possible that hostel life doesn’t teach you anything mentioned above…but this one..for sure. From leg pulling to night outs, you know how to enjoy life in every aspect.

Got Nostalgia? Then do tell me your hostel moments by commenting below.

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Top Reasons to join Branding/Advertising Agency

Comfortable Environment: The Moment you walk in the office, you will realize this fact. There’s a flow of positivism that you will notice. Everyone is so friendly….no fuss at all.

Indeed.

A Whole Arena of creativity: Idea development, innovation, creativity…everything is cherished here on an individual level. You got an idea? save it, as every point can be utilized any time. you get a whole new arena of creativity…so always be ready to expand your horizon.

No Pressure: As major work depends on the creative ideas and strategies so no one forces anyone to work in a very short span of time…because there’s no limitation or bounding on one’s thinking. So you get sufficient time to think, work and execute your plans.

yeah..you heard it right

Fun place of work: No need to ask the question…will the workplace be fun..because it is definitely going to be fun. You can take numbers of break if you aren’t getting any ideas…just ensure that you complete the assigned work before the deadline.

fun..fun..fun…

A day dedicated to game: You want entertainment at the place of work? well guess what…you get it. There’s a day dedicated to game in most of the branding/advertising agency. Some also have a policy of ‘half day work and half day fun’.

yayyy….

So, got in a mood to join Branding or an Advertising Agency?…go for it because you are not going to regret it.

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5 biggest lies they told us about college life

We all have been in a place where we were told to study well in our school time because “School k baad to aish hi aish hai”. All of us have fantasized about our college life as being the protagonist of all the mighty-righty happening around us, “Akhir hum sab apni life k hero hain”.

But how many of those sugar coated talks have came true after we finally got ready for our COLLEGE LIFE. Let’s do some “Doodh ka doodh and paani ka paani” (because we know the pain when Chan SE JO Toote Koi Sapna)

1. The topper in the series “Bas 12th pass krle, fir to aish hi aish hai”: We are still searching for that ‘AISH’, while looking at the piles of assignment and projects still left. “Ek hota nahi dusra ajaata hai”.

kahan ho tum AISH…

2. And that “Arey, Attendance ka to koi panga hi nahi hai” is still hitting us hard. I had a major time problem in swallowing the fact that I need to maintain at least 60% attendance in my college (next to impossible for me). but what can we do now ‘Aakhir sach to kadwa hi hota hai’.

The voice of my heart….

3. Yeah like ” You’ll make your #friendsforlife in college” is true for everyone, well if it is then I guess I am not one of the lucky people. Found my college BUDDIES but still searching for my ‘VEERU’.

sigh…

4. And how can we forget that statement from some scholars in our life “Bas likhdo, pass to ho hi jaoge”, god knows how many students got back in their exams, just because they wrote songs in their exam copies (probably took the advise literally).

and the reaction after getting the marks (#trustIssues)

5. Last but not the least, the famous “You’ll find your #soulmate in College” *HaHaHA*, admit that, we all have imagined this scene in our mind, where we meet our ‘soulmate’, our eyes shined, lips smiled and boom #loveforever…well certainly NOT THE CASE.

*crying in the corner*

So, from the next time if anybody tells you that college life is nothing besides fun like all those glittery and romantic bollywood movies…*you know what to do*….

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