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My mission is to empower women like you, to inspire, educate about various aspects of self-care, whether it's about taking time out for yourself and your self care on a consistent basis.You have the time, you have to just know how to manage it.And that's what I'm focusing on in my upcoming master class. If you haven't signed up for my free masterclass "Scheduling made simple for busy women" yet make sure that you do so. It's happening on the 13th of July at 4:00 PM ISD or 11:30 AM UK time.https://aninditarungta.lpages.co/masterclass/I know that when women start taking care of themselves, they can be there for them, you know, for their family as well as for their children. Not only can they share their unique gifts with the world you know, but the way they show up also makes all the difference.You see, the world needs a lot more kindness, creativity compassion, and empathy.In this episode, I share with youone effective strategy to stay on track where any healthy habit is concernedwhy you need to think of your life as a garden"what gets scheduled gets done"- why you need to schedule your prioritiesListen to this episode for the entire message ❤Never miss out on a podcast episode again!Sign up to receive an email about the latest podcast episode by clicking on the link belowhttps://aninditarungta.lpages.co/podcast

When I ask what stops women from taking care of themselves emotionally, physically and spiritually on a consistent basis, I often hear this answer first“I dont have enough time!”The second reason that I hear is the I am too “Lazy” or “I tend to procrastinate”It is this second aspect that I am going to focus on in today's episode.As a way of teaching women how to take better care of their health, I have come to realise that this is a major issue for many women. And for the vast majority of women, it stems from a place of not being very equipped to deal with emotions.You see, when you are trying out something new or moving towards the goals that you have set for yourself or simply desire something, there is often discomfort. And since most of us have never been taught how to deal with this emotional discomfort, we tend to put off doing those things that would allow us to lead a life where we could fulfill our dreams. Infact, there are so many productivity apps available to us today, one would think that procrastination should not be an issue at all for most people. However, this could not be further from the truth.In this episode, I share with you-why procrastination is an emotional regulation problem rather than a time management one-a softer and more compassionate approach is more effective than criticism or judgment-how perfectionism can hold you back from achieving what you set out to do- 3 effective ways that you can overcome procrastinationI'm counting down the days until my brand new course launch and I can hardly WAIT!"Boost your emotional health: Build your radical self care practice".Announcing my upcoming new course for women.All these topics will be taught in details inside this brand new upcoming course!Inside this course, you have an opportunity to embark on this journey of healing and transformation towards feeling more empowered, motivated, and peaceful without having to figure it out and do it all by yourself!Sign up for the VIP waitlist today so that you have first access to the course and a special VIP BONUS once the course is launched!Sign up here- https://aninditarungta.lpages.co/vipwaitlist/This VIP bonus is a free mini course called "You have more time than you think- Scheduling made simple for busy women"  

Latest research shows that stress is not all bad or harmful for you. The right kind of stress can make you grow smarter, stronger, and learn and grow. It can also inspire you to find meaning in your life and build social connections. This is in sharp contrast to what we usually read or hear about stress. This is a topic I cover in details in Week 2 of my course on emotional self care for women called  "Boost your emotional health: Build your radical self care practice"Click on the link below to sign up for the VIP waitlist today (launching mid July 2021)-https://aninditarungta.lpages.co/vipwaitlist/In this session, I share with you1:13 All stress is not bad or harmful1:41 A new definition of "stress" which will help you to see the good in it3:54 Stress is more harmful in some scenarios than others5:35 Stress can help you rise to a challenge in your life6:26 Stress can help you expand your social network7:14 Stress helps you to learn and grow7:45 3 reasons why stress is good for you8:31 It is helpful to acknowledge when you are feeling stressed9:20 Why you should welcome "stress" and notice the underlying motivation11:00 Embracing the "good" in stress does not mean ignoring what is harmfulMy brand new course on emotional self care "Boost your emotional health: Build your radical self care practice " is launching in mid July! Make sure that you sign up for the VIP waitlist for the 6 weeks coaching programme cum course and get first access to the course PLUS an amazing free VIP bonus once the course is launched!https://aninditarungta.lpages.co/vipwaitlist/And as a special VIP Bonus, you get access to the mini course "You have more time than you think" absolutely free once the course launches!In this mini course you will-move towards having "enough" time-get clarity about what is important to you and how to prioritise it-learn ways to schedule your priorities-AND learn 5 simple ways to be more productive and feel less overwhelmedSign up for the VIP waitlist today!https://aninditarungta.lpages.co/vipwaitlist/

"Extraordinary" mothering is a powerful act of self care... Here's whyWomen are natural caregivers and are usually the primary caregivers in their families. However, often without realising we end up overgiving and run on empty without giving ourselves some respite. We then start feeling resentful of our responsibilities and feel demotivated and stressed. Let me start by asking you a question-“What do you feel deprived of right now in your life?”In what ways are you starving yourself from living a fulfilling and meaningful life?Do you feel deprived of Good company?More me time?More quality sleep?A creative outlet or a hobby?Only when you are able to pin point this, will you be able to take some action.- courage to face this truth.In this session, I share with you 3 reasons why self care is a courageous and radical act of love for most women2:55 Women's conditioning to be a giver can lead to "overgiving"5:08 Why prioritising your own needs is your responsibility6:03 What do you feel deprived of right now?8:18 We are not taught how to respect and appreciate ourselves8:55 Why many women lose their sense of "self" and "identity"11:06 Why we have to go against conventional norms to be healthy12:39 Why good health is NOT about "diet" and "exercise"15:15 Self care is an act of extraordinary motheringI'm counting down the days until my brand new course launch and I can hardly WAIT!"Boost your emotional health: Build your radical self care practice".Announcing my upcoming new course for women.All these topics will be taught in details inside this brand new upcoming course!Inside this course, you have an opportunity to embark on this journey of healing and transformation towards feeling more empowered, motivated, and peaceful without having to figure it out and do it all by yourself!Sign up for the VIP waitlist today so that you have first access to the course and a special VIP BONUS once the course is launched!This VIP bonus is a free mini course called "You have more time than you think- Scheduling made simple for busy women"  https://aninditarungta.lpages.co/vipwaitlist/ 

A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life. — CHRISTOPHER K. GERMERI recently did a survey to find out where women needed the most support in terms of emotional self care and one response came up again and again- feeling demotivated. There can be many different reasons why we feel demotivated in terms of emotional, spiritual, or physical origins.But before I go any further I want to dispel one myth that many of us have about motivating ourselves - that by criticizing ourselves and pushing harder we can motivate ourselves when we feel like giving up or when we are lagging behind.Self criticism is not an effective motivator, self compassion is! Our self criticism tends to make us less confident and become afraid of failure. On the other hand, if we are compassionate towards ourselves, we are able to keep moving forward even when we stumble, not because we are any less capable but because we care about ourselves and give ourselves grace.1:08 Why self criticism as a motivation tool is a myth3:16 Your inner critic is not your friend!4:13 I SHOULD....how often do you "should" yourself?6:34 Why we need to redefine "perfection"!8:11 We are beautiful, flawed and "whole" all at the same time9:51 How embracing our imperfect ourselves helps motivate usAccepting imperfection and practicing self compassionOnce you start accepting your “imperfect” self, you are more likely to see yourself as a “whole” human being rather than a sum of all the discrete parts. Mistakes and failures, challenges are an inevitable part of our lives and once we are able to accept this as a fact, we are motivated to take charge of our lives. We are then able to assess what went wrong, focus on a solution and get on with our lives.In other words, we are free to operate from a place of “We are all trying to do the best that we can” and are able to appreciate and celebrate every tiny bit of progress that we make. Also, by learning how to be kind to ourselves we are able to stop criticizing ourselves for our flaws and mistakes and become comfortable with being “good enough”. This is an area that we will be exploring in detail so that you can feel more motivated, empowered, and calm in my upcoming course “Boost your emotions health: Build your radical self care practice”.The VIP waitlist is now open! Make sure that you join the VIP waitlist and get first access to the course PLUS an amazing free VIP bonus once the course is launched!https://aninditarungta.lpages.co/vipwaitlist/

Why it doesn't really matter whether you feel stressed due to a real or imaginary threat...Sign up for the VIP waitlist for my new upcoming course "Boost your emotional health: Build your radical self-care practice" by clicking on the link belowhttps://aninditarungta.lpages.co/vipwaitlist/In this session, I share with you1:48  Self criticism and shame is often how we respond 3:05 How we move from "I am feeling bad" to "I am bad" 4:48  "Fight or flight" mode as a stress response6:03 Awareness and compassion for difficult emotions is important7:30 "May I give myself all the compassion that I need" 8:45 Intentional breathing to help you manage your stress response11:55 Box breathing to calm yourself 14:40 Caring deeply without burning out16:28 Caring for others without losing ourselves17:40 3 steps to cultivate a more compassionate response to stress18:57 Sign up for my brand new course "Boost your emotional health: Build your radical self care practice"19:40 Why self care is a radical act for most womenIf you would like support and guidance in creating your own self care practice and feel more motivated, empowered, and calm so that you can show up for yourself and your family by building and sustaining a self care practice during stressful times and beyond- then sign up for this course. Mark your calendar and sign up for the VIP WAITLIST.Make sure that you join the VIP waitlist and get first access to the course PLUS an amazing free VIP bonus once the course is launched!https://aninditarungta.lpages.co/vipwaitlist/

Compassion, not criticism is the key to building resilience to deal with difficult times. In today's session, I will take you through three self compassion practices that will help you to overcome stress, to deal with stress, dealing with the uncertainty that we are living with today and help you build resilience in the long run. If you like what I have to say, make sure that you sign up for my podcast "Nourish Heal Connect" where I share with you some nuggets about self care about nourishment, about connecting with yourself on various topics related to physical and emotional health. Click on the link and sign up to be notified of the new podcast episodes.https://aninditarungta.lpages.co/podcastIn this session, I share with you1:07 How self compassion practices to help deal with your inner critic3:20 How you should deal with circumstances beyond your control3:36 Give yourself a self compassion break5:50 How journaling can help you to take control of your emotions7:18 I am not the only one feeling like this!8:04 Why treating yourself as a friend is so powerful9:10 How would treat a friend who is in pain?10:30 Write a compassionate letter to yourself todayI’m counting down the days until my brand new course launch and I can hardly WAIT! "Boost your emotional health: Build your radical self care practice".This course will take you on a guided journey towards feeling more motivated, empowered, and calm so that you can show up for yourself and your family by building and sustaining a self care practice during stressful times and beyond.I can’t wait to share it with you!!Make sure that you join the VIP waitlist and get first access to the course PLUS an amazing free VIP bonus once the course is launched!https://aninditarungta.lpages.co/vipwaitlist/

Before you know kindness as the deepest thing inside,You must know sorrow as the other deepest thing.—Naomi Shihab Nye, poetCompassion is acknowledging, becoming aware of suffering and that of the shared human condition that spares no one. Everyone deserves compassion and is worthy of it, including your own self. Many people however think that compassion for the self is another form of self indulgence or self pity. The truth is that by giving yourself the gift of compassion that you can take care of yourself in a loving and caring manner especially in challenging circumstances.  In this episode I discuss-How your emotions work as your inner guidance system-Self kindness is the opposite of self judgement-Compassion helps us to connect with our pain and losses-You are as much worthy of your own compassion as anyone else!-Compassion helps us to feel less alone due to our common humanity-How mindfulness can be found in self compassionI’m counting down the days until my brand new course launch and I can hardly WAIT! "Boost your emotional health: Build your radical self care practice".This course will take you on a guided journey towards feeling more motivated, empowered, and calm so that you can show up for yourself and your family by building and sustaining a self care practice during stressful times and beyond.I can’t wait to share it with you!!Make sure that you join the VIP waitlist and get first access to the course PLUS an amazing free VIP bonus once the course is launched!https://aninditarungta.lpages.co/vipwaitlist/

It seems like many people are on a “diet” these days or on some new form of “exercise”. But there are so many different forms of diet and exercise and many times these diets and exercises just don’t work! But embracing your imperfect body does since it frees you up from the tyranny of diet and exercise.  In this episode, I share with you - why we usually end up on a “diet” or a new “exercise” regime which may or may not be suitable for you- why compassion is the antidote to “body dissatisfaction”. It’s about moving from “uggh” when we face our imperfect body to going “awwe”-how selfcare is that aspect of our health that is within our control while many  other things are not- why embracing “today’s body” is important and how you can free yourself from the constant cycle of “diet” or “exercise”I’m counting down the days until my brand new course launch and I can hardly WAIT! "Boost your emotional health: Build your radical self care practice".This course will take you on a guided journey towards feeling more motivated, empowered, and calm so that you can show up for yourself and your family by building and sustaining a self care practice during stressful times and beyond.I can’t wait to share it with you!!Make sure that you join the VIP waitlist and get first access to the course PLUS an amazing free VIP bonus once the course is launched!https://aninditarungta.lpages.co/vipwaitlist/

Have you made your body your friend yet?Do you take the time to PAUSE and tune into your body?Do you love and care for your body by attending to it’s needs? Your body sends out messages and even SOS signals when required so that you stop what you are doing and pay attention and give your body what it needs. Many women today are living in survival mode with their bodies constantly stuck in a “fight or flight response”. They are chronically stressed, overwhelmed with a never ending list of things to do and responsibilities, and unable to take out any time for self care.  Is it any wonder then that so many women are dealing with various health issues like low energy, fatigue, hair loss, weight gain or weight loss resistance, and even more serious health conditions?The good news is that with self compassion you can embrace your body for what it does for you rather than just how it looks and appreciate the amazing gift that it is and make it your friend. When you value your body and actually honour it by listening to whatever messages it shares with you, you live a life that is fulfilling and even life saving. In this podcast episode, I share with you 5 ways you can start showing your body the compassion that it deserves.BONUS- I have added a 6 minute audio coaching exercise called "Befriend your body" to help coach you with how you can treat your body as a friend.I’m counting down the days until my brand new course launch and I can hardly WAIT! "Boost your emotional health: Build your radical self care practice".This course will take you on a guided journey towards feeling more motivated, empowered, and calm so that you can show up for yourself and your family by building and sustaining a self care practice during stressful times and beyond.I can’t wait to share it with you!!Make sure that you join the VIP waitlist and get first access to the course PLUS an amazing free VIP bonus once the course is launched!https://aninditarungta.lpages.co/vipwaitlist/

In this podcast episode, I share with you three ways in which you can plan for stillness. (This is taken from the book Stillness is the key by Ryan Holiday) I also share with you a guided visualisation using a pebble to help you access the inner stillness within yourself any time that you want.Stillness is available to all of us, at any time. Sadly, in today’s world of clatter and chatter, many of us end up feeling overwhelmed, stressed out and live with a chronic low level of anxiety. Having a practice of stillness is the solution to the stress of being connected via social media, internet 24X7. As social beings, we all need to be connected to other fellow human beings and to the rest of the world to feel that we are safe and to thrive. At the same time, we also need to find ways to spend some time in quiet calm, and balance, in order to reconnect with ourselves and feel replenished.The good news is that you can make stillness a part of your life by carving out time and space for it. A LIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP CUM GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME"Creating a long term self care plan which fits into your daily routine" I am planning a couple of workshops on this topic on the 10th and 17th of April both of which are Saturdays (limited to 10 participants per session). This workshop is designed to help you to develop your own self care tool kit to make it easier and effortless to take care of yourself. Also, you will be creating a plan taking into account your unique situation so that you feel less overwhelmed and more empowered about creating the life that you want with intention and on purpose  Would you be interested in learning more and signing up for this? If yes, do click on the link below to learn more and sign up!CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP NOW!

Your morning is an important part of your self care routine and what you focus on can set the tone for the rest of your day. This means that if you focus only on what needs to get done or your busy schedule, you will start the day feeling stressed out even before you get up from bed!As the psychologist, Rick Hanson had said, “The brain is like Velcro for negative experiences and like Teflon for positive ones. ” This means that we are primed to look for bad news and makes it easy for us to become easily stressed by our emphasis on “what’s wrong” in our life.You need to practice training your mind towards the positive in order to overcome this negativity bias by actively looking for and seeing the good in your life- all the small and big moments in your life which bring joy, connection, and peace. Over time this will become a habit and help you to live a life that is more peaceful, content, and joyful.In this episode, I share with you 3 morning practices that will help you to practice gratitude and set a tone for the day, and help you to become more resilient and deal with whatever challenges come in your way.Gratitude for small wonders- GRATITUDE JOURNALLINGBody scan with gratitudeMorning cup of tea/coffee- a guided meditation"Creating a long term self care plan which fits into your daily routine"- an upcoming online workshop  I am planning a couple of workshops on this topic on the 10th and 17th of April both of which are Saturdays (limited to 10 participants per session). This workshop is designed to help you to develop your own self care tool kit to make it easier and effortless to take care of yourself. Also, you will be creating a plan taking into account your unique situation so that you feel less overwhelmed and more empowered about creating the life that you want with intention and on purpose  Take THE ESSENTIAL SELF CARE QUIZ to find out where you are currently in terms of your self care practice.TAKE THE QUIZ NOW

Your morning is an important part of your self care routine. How you start your day will determine whether you will feel centred, intentional, and focussed or whether you feel stressed, on high alert, and oblivious of the things that are important to you.You can end up missing out on noticing and enjoyingYour child’s smileThe smell of tea/coffeeGiving or receiving a hug from a loved oneThe smell of flowers on your morning runBy incorporating mindful practices in the morning we can avoid this shift to autopilot mode and find ways to ground ourselves, pay attention to the moment and find ways to savour moments of joy that are already present in your morning. Remember, your mornings are a blank slate and it is up to you to fill it in with what works for you!In this episode, I share with you 5 simple morning self care practices which you can use to make your morning work for you.Setting an intentionSelf reflectionReadingSpending time with your familyExercise and/or mindful movementTake THE ESSENTIAL SELF CARE QUIZ to find out where you are currently in terms of your self care practice.TAKE THE QUIZ NOW

In the last 2 episodes/sessions, I have shared with you the importance of having a consistent self care practice and why you need to create your very own self care plan. In this episode, I discuss with you how taking mini breaks in your day is an integral part of your self care practice and 5 easy ways to do it. In other words, this session is about giving yourself permission to PAUSE.If you have not done so already, make sure to tkae the quiz and find out where you are in terms of your self care practice by taking THE ESSENTIAL SELF CARE QUIZ by clicking on the link belowTAKE THE QUIZAs women, we are natural care givers, and often, rather than asking for help and giving ourselves time to breathe, we fall into a pattern of self neglect. As a result, we start feeling deprived- of companionship, time, peace, love, attention, energy and much more. This serves neither ourselves nor those whom we love in the long run and we often end up paying a heavy price in terms of our own health.By asking yourself the question “How do I want to feel?” , you can get started by giving yourself permission.Permission to lovelive enjoyhave funPAUSE when you feel tired, deprived or overwhelmed Listen to this episode to learn more about 5 ways that you can PAUSE during your day.Take THE ESSENTIAL SELF CARE QUIZ to find out where you are currently in terms of your self care practice.TAKE THE QUIZ

In this episode, I discuss with you why you need to have a SELF CARE plan and it starts with assessing which of the FOUR areas of your life need the most care and attention. If you have not done so already, make sure to check out the previous episode HERE where I take you through WHY self care is such an important aspect of your health.Click here to take the quiz "THE ESSENTIAL SELF CARE QUIZ" and get started on creating your very own self care planOne of the most common reasons for many women not engaging in regular self-care is that they “don’t have time.”But as you will see, there are many different kinds of self care practices that are not very time-consuming or require a lot of planning. Once self care becomes a part of your everyday life like it has for me, you will wonder how you ever managed without it. Like me, you will also become more and more protective of your time and find ways to stick to your self care routine no matter how busy you are.I share with you some practical ideas for self care practices that will help you to cover different areas of your life including physical, emotional, and spiritual welbleing. Take the quiz by using the link shared below and assess which areas of your life need more care and attention right now. Click HERE to take the quiz "THE ESSENTIAL SELF CARE QUIZ"

What is self care really?How is self care tied to self-compassion and wellbeing?Most importantly, how do you find a version that works best for you so that you are most likely to continue with the routine especially when you are incredibly busy?There are many different ways that you can design your own self care routine. However, it all starts with the realisation that “YOU are the most important and worthwhile investment that you will make in your life”Once you assimilate this truth deep inside, you will find the will and the time to do what is needed. It all starts with this realisation as no one, not even your loved ones can do this part for you. In order to lead a productive and meaningful life you will need to put in some time to figure out the “self-investments” that will eventually pay off in the long run. Listen to this podcast episode for some ways to find a self care routine that works for YOU.SIGN UP FOR A FREE 7 DAY SELF CARE CHALLENGE!The 7 day SELF CARE challenge is starting on the 22nd of February 2021. You will need to sign up for this challenge using the linkhttps://aninditarungta.lpages.co/selfcareSelfcare is not an indulgence but a necessity. it all starts with the realisation that YOU are the most important and worthwhile investment that you will make in your life.By taking out as little as 15 minutes each day, for the next 7 days you will take ONE small step each day and start enjoying the benefits of learning to take care of yourselfOnce you have signed up for this free challenge, you will receive a mail from me every day at 6 am. This mail will provide you with ONE actionable task that you need to focus on and carry out that day.SIGN UP BY CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOWhttps://aninditarungta.lpages.co/selfcare

Intentions set the stage for positive growth and change, because we’re making a choice to pay attention to something we deem worthy,” - Kristin WilsonAn intention exists behind every thought and action even if you are not aware of it. Intentions are like roadmaps that can guide you as you move through life if you choose to become aware of it. This is especially true if you are looking to make positive changes in your life and see the outcomes that you truly want. Whereas goals help you to understand where you want to go, setting intentions you become clear and focused on how you want to show up in your life. Both goals and intentions are important but play different roles in your life. To be more intentional in your daily life, ask yourself How can I show up today that is in line with what I want to achieve today?What do I want to see more of today? (good news, wonder, acts of kindness, joy)What routines do I want to establish?How do I want to feel?However, simply by setting an intention does not MAKE this happen, it simply ALLOWS you to be more present when circumstances and opportunities present themselves. Over time, you may find that it soon becomes a way of living.First thing in the morning is one of the best times to set an intention for that day or even for the entire week. Doing this practice first thing in the morning allows you to set a tone for the day. SIGN UP FOR A FREE 7 DAY SELF CARE CHALLENGE!The 7 day SELF CARE challenge is starting on the 22nd of February 2021. You will need to sign up for this challenge using the linkhttps://aninditarungta.lpages.co/selfcareSelfcare is not an indulgence but a necessity. it all starts with the realisation that YOU are the most important and worthwhile investment that you will make in your life.By taking out as little as 15 minutes each day, for the next 7 days you will take ONE small step each day and start enjoying the benefits of learning to take care of yourselfOnce you have signed up for this free challenge, you will receive a mail from me every day at 6 am. This mail will provide you with ONE actionable task that you need to focus on and carry out that day.SIGN UP BY CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOWhttps://aninditarungta.lpages.co/selfcare

Goals play an important role in transforming your vision into reality. The act of setting a goal is often the very first step in achieving the things that you want in the future.Infact, the number ONE regret that many have at the end of their lives is that they did not live a life that was true to them, on their own terms. Isn't that a shame?In this podcast episode, I share with you the SMART goal framework. and how you can use it while setting your own goals (both personal and professional). Take the first step towards the rest of your life by setting goals the SMART way. What are you waiting for my friend? It's time for you to start showing up for your dreams!SIGN UP FOR A FREE 7 DAY SELF CARE CHALLENGE!The 7 day SELF CARE challenge is starting on the 22nd of February 2021. You will need to sign up for this challenge using the linkhttps://aninditarungta.lpages.co/selfcareSelfcare is not an indulgence but a necessity. it all starts with the realisation that YOU are the most important and worthwhile investment that you will make in your life.By taking out as little as 15 minutes each day, for the next 7 days you will take ONE small step each day and start enjoying the benefits of learning to take care of yourselfOnce you have signed up for this free challenge, you will receive a mail from me every day at 6 am. This mail will provide you with ONE actionable task that you need to focus on and carry out that day.SIGN UP BY CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOWhttps://aninditarungta.lpages.co/selfcareResources mentioned in this episode:Book- The top 5 regrets of the dying by Bronnie Ware

My focus as a Functional Medicine Health Coach for my clients AND for my own family is to support our immune system and build our immune resilience from the inside out. This has always been important in the winter season, but it's even more important to focus on your immune health at a time like this. Food is the most important leverage that you have in supporting your immune health. This means primarily consuming a whole foods diet (unprocessed, fresh and mostly homecooked), focusing on improving your gut health and getting enough rest and good quality sleep. In this podcast episode, I share with you 7 tips for building your immune resilience. Since getting proper rest and adequate sleep is an important but overlooked factor, I decided to create a free guide for you. Grab the FREE DOWNLOAD by clicking on the link below-"5 ways of getting a good night's sleep"This guide will help you put in place proper sleep hygiene to support and build your immune resilience.

Do you get a good night's sleep? Or do you struggle to fall or even stay asleep?There is a strong connection between the quality of your sleep and your immune health. If you don’t have good sleep hygiene and you consistently sleep less than 8 hours a night, you are missing out on supporting and strengthening your immune system.In this podcast episode, I share with you 5 signs that can tell if you have a weak immune system. (this is not medical advice though, kindly consult your doctor if necessary)You can also grab a FREE DOWNLOAD by clicking on the link below-"5 ways of getting a good night's sleep" This guide will help you put in place a proper sleep hygiene to support and strengthen your immune system

Are you struggling to ensure that your skin is well moisturised in this dry weather?Do you moisturise your skin regularly and yet still struggle to keep it moist and supple?In some people dry skin symptoms are associated with various skin disorders. Mineral imbalances, toxin overload, oxidative stress and underlying chronic inflammation all contribute to these various skin disorders. There may be other potential causes for dry skin like low estrogen, nutritional deficiencies, lack of adequate hydration and bathing too much. However, most people benefit quite a bit by focusing on foods which address nutrient deficiencies and keeping our bodies well hydrated.In this podcast episode I share with you 6 ways that you can nourish your skin from the inside out.DOWNLOAD MY RECIPE FOR MAKING BODY BUTTER AT HOME USING ONLY 4 INGREDIENTS BY CLICKING HERE

Do you....Wake up in the morning and not feel refreshed?Need coffee, tea or sugary beverages to keep you going through the day?Lack the motivation to accomplish even the smallest tasks?Struggle to lose weight in spite of a healthy diet and regular exercise?Feel your mind racing even though you are physically tired?When we live under chronic stress, live sedentary lives and eat a bizarre combination of processed foods that are alien to our bodies, we are completely removed from what evolution has prepared our bodies and our minds to deal with over millions of years. Each of us must find our rhythm, it allows us to thrive. Listen to this podcast episode to learn ways about how you can incorporate RHYTHM into your life. I end this episode with a guided meditation which will help you to reconnect with the rhythm of your BREATH.I cover this and much more inside my online membership coaching programme for women called "Peaceful mind, Healthy body" and you can learn more about it and join the WAITLIST for it's next opening in 2021 by clicking on the link below-https://aninditarungta.com/membership/

If you can’t change it, change your attitude -Maya AngelouIn this podcast episode, I share with youhow change is an inevitable part of lifeno matter what our circumstances are, the stress created due to change is a big part of our lifeBy learning to explore what presents itself rather than shutting down, we can ride the waves of change rather than getting carried away by its undercurrentsWhy do we resist change? It boils down to one thing- FEAR What are you losing out on simply because you are afraid to take that step towards the unknown?What are you giving up on in your life- your own dreams, hopes and goals?This is a topic I cover in MODULE 1 of my online membership programme for women called "Peaceful mind, Healthy body"If this is something that you find that is useful for you then register for "Peaceful Mind, Healthy Body". You can get all the details AND download a free EBOOK that will take you on a journey and give you clarity on the kind of transformation that you will see in this membership programme.This membership will be open for subscription only from the 28th to 30th of September this year!https://aninditarungta.com/membership/

In this podcast episode, I share with youwhy all the good that you have in your life is actually a "gift" which cannot be taken for grantedliving with an attitude of gratitude matters, not only for your moment to moment well being but also in the long runthere are many ways of expressing gratitude and no matter how you express it, it rewires your brain to look for the goodyou can train yourself to feel the joy in receiving these "gifts" and savour them without taking them for granted5 ways to train your brain to practice more gratitudea guided meditation"Savour the moment" by using all your senses

“To make a deep physical path, we must walk again and again. To make a deep mental path, we must think over and over the kind of thoughts we wish to dominate our lives”- Henry David ThoreauOur brains act like Velcro for bad news and like Teflon for good ones. This explains our “negativity bias” and why we are so inclined to look for and remember negative experiences over positive ones. In the previous lesson, you learned that you have the power to make different choices, to change what your future looks like. The conditions for happiness is already present inside of you. As the Zen master and teacher Thich Nhat Hanh says, you will have to find a way to “water the good seeds of positivity”. But creating more positivity in your life is not simply a matter of wishful thinking or good intentions. You will need to learn to prime your mind and alter the patterns by choosing activities that help to keep reinforcing it. In this episode I share with you a story about two wolves. If this is something that you find that is useful for you and you need to work on to see more of POSITIVITY in your life then register for the upcoming membership programme called "Peaceful Mind, Healthy Body". You can get all the details AND download a free EBOOK that will take you on a journey and give you clarity on the kind of transformation that you will see in this membership programme.https://aninditarungta.com/membership/

In this podcast episode, I share with youwhy changing the way you think about TIME is your importanthow your mind, focus and productivity has been hijacked by the "Distraction Economy"reasons WHY you are struggling with the conventional form of "Time Management"4 subtle shifts that you can make today that can help you to make time work for youa poem "Gift of time" which beautifully captures the essence of this episodeIf you liked this podcast episode, then you can sign up for my free 5 day FB challenge coming up on the 21st of September called “Making TIME for what matters most” where I teach you to implement what I have shared in this episode so that you can see the results in your life immediately.Use this link to sign up-aninditarungta.com/challenge

And I said to my body softly, ‘I want to be your friend.’ It took a long breath and replied, ‘I’ve been waiting my whole life for this.’” ~Nayyirah WaheedThis beautiful quote by the port Nayyirah Waheen encapsulates what I am trying to say in this episode. In this episode, share with you how true healing begins when you start listening to your bodyI also discuss the following-When you value your body and actually honour it by listening to whatever messages it shares with us, you live a life that is fulfilling and even life saving-By trusting your feelings you get access to the inner guidance that is there to support you-Express your feelings and connect to those parts of yourself that are crying out for help-Comfort yourself with the healing power of touch (listen to my earlier episode number 7 where I take you through a guided meditation called "Hand on your heart")Three things that you can do today by tuning in to yourselfRespect your bodyUse your breath to connect body and mindAsk what your body needs NOW and what it needs in the FUTUREI will be taking on a journey in the next several weeks to show you how you can find more PEACE, CALM and POSITIVITY in your life no matter what the circumstances are. I will also be sharing with you the details for my new and upcoming membership programme for busy moms dealing with stress, overwhelm and a lack of TIME called "PEACEFUL MIND, HEALTHY BODY" that I am looking to launch in September 2020. I will be sharing more details about that!This membership programme will teach you how to use character strengths, mindfulness and increase self awareness, self-compassion, gratitude and more to help you live a life that YOU want. You can also join the WAITLIST for the same using the link below so that you can be notified of the details in the futurehttps://aninditarungta.com/membership/

Despite our best intentions, things go wrong- relationships fail, our loved ones die, we develop health problems, financial issues crop up. No matter how much we try to avoid it, pain follows us everywhere."This isn't what I wanted, but this is what I got"While pain is not optional, suffering usually is. And struggling with anything to make it other than what it actually is, creates this suffering. This means that we need to understand and accept that what we do matters, but we are not really in charge. This is key to dealing with our struggles in a new and healthier way. Suffering results from struggling with what is beyond our control.In the last part of this podcast episode, I take you through a journaling exercise to help you get to know yourself better and understand your own value and worth as a person. As you do so you will find that you no longer depend on external approvals, circumstances and accomplishments to determine your own sense of self worth. This is the starting point of your journey towards dealing with your struggles in a healthier and more effective manner.This journey is exactly what I have in mind for mothers like you inside of my membership "PEACEFUL MIND, HEALTHY BODY" that I am looking to launch in September 2020. I will be sharing more details about that!If you liked this podcast episode, please leave a REVIEW iTunes. This podcast is available on all leading platforms including iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and Podcast Addict. So make sure that you sign up to receive the weekly episodes at aninditarungta.com/podcast

This podcast episode is slightly different. This episode is about changing the world one person at a time. In this episode I share with you my VISION- creating a community for moms like you where you and I can show up simply be ourselves. In this community, I am creating a space where we can all support, encourage and motivate each other not because we are broken and need to be fixed, but because sometimes we need a reminder of our wholeness. The beautiful part is that a community like this creates a ripple effect in your family, your social circle and radiates outward to the rest of the world in a positive manner. I am forming this community in the form of a membership called "PEACEFUL MIND, HEALTHY BODY". This community will provide a step-by-step guide and a pathway to a better way of living- one in which you feel empowered, motivated and in tune with yourself so that you start living the life that YOU want, on your own terms! The Founding Member launch closed recently and the formal launch will take place in September (will be sharing more on that in the coming weeks). Before the launch of this membership, I had also hosted a 5 day FB Challenge cum training last week called "Making time for what matters most". I have shared with you some amazing transformation that these women noticed in just 5 days! It was truly a beautiful experience for me as I got to interact with these amazing women and play a role in changing their lives.My next 5 day FB Challenge cum training "Making time for what matters most" begins on the 21st of September, so keep a lookout for that.In the meantime, you can check out my new QUIZ- "How do you and value and manage your TIME" to get you started! There is also a BONUS mini training along with the quiz, check it out HERE

“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to.”- Alice in WonderlandKnowing where you want to go is the first and most important step in getting there. However for too many of us, we are so “busy”, we often do not stop to question whether we are travelling in the right direction.Our TO-DO lists get filled with never ending tasks which tend to overwhelm us and make us feel like failures for not getting them done. If you are doing more of what is “urgent” rather than what is “important”, then you may need to rethink how you are choosing to spend your time. Too often we need some sort of a crisis to show us what we should have paid attention to when we had the chance. I share with you a story "Rocks, pebbles and sand" in this episode which is a lesson about scheduling our priorities.Once you have decided what you need to focus on and scheduled it in your calendar. you need to honour the commitment you made to yourself. Because often when we do not see the results in our lives, it is not that we are not capable, we are too busy, do not have the right kind of support or do not have what it takes to turn our dreams into reality. It may simply be that we are not honouring the commitments that we made to ourself and this depends on the kind of relationship that we have with ourselves. If you find yourself struggling to do this, you need to ask yourself this questionAre you willing to keep your word to yourself? If you liked this particular episode, please leave a review or a comment on iTunes or you can drop me a comment on my FB page at “Nourish Heal Connect” or even DM me at @aninditarungtaI wanted to let you know that I have a 5 day LIVE FB challenge coming up next week. THIS FREE 5 DAY CHALLENGE CUM TRAINING IS FOR BUSY MOMS LIKE YOU WHO WANT TO CREATE MORE TIME IN THEIR LIFE, INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND REDUCE STRESS27th of July, Monday till 31st of July, Friday at 230 pm live every dayWhere: FB page "Nourish Heal Connect"After this training, you will have more TIME, clarity, feel more relaxed, motivated and confident so that you can achieve MORE by doing LESSIn this training, I will be covering the following- the type of mindset that you need to develop to change your relationship with TIME- the key areas that you need to focus on to create productivity-how to focus on results and not "hours"- learning to prioritise your tasks based on "importance" rather than "urgent"how to set daily and weekly goals-planning and scheduling your way out of overwhelm- actionable steps that you can take every day of the challenge with the help of a FREE WORKBOOK (available on the 27th of July)CLICK ON THIS LINK TO REGISTER FOR THE WORKBOOK- https://aninditarungta.lpages.co/makingtime

This podcast is all about TIME. It is about realising that TIME is the greatest gift that you can give yourself. What is your relationship with time?Have you ever thought about why it matters that you have a healthy relationship that is based on abundance rather than scarcity?If you do not have a very good relationship with time, you may feel some or all of this-Feeling rushed and out of control at timesFeeling distracted when you are working on somethingFeeling time pressure building up during the dayMultitasking to get things doneHaving a never ending TO- DO listBut you can retrain yourself to CHOOSE how you want to spend your time so that you do not live life on autopilot. But you need to first realise that your resources of time and energy are finite. I’m putting together a FREE GUIDE that would help moms like you get clear on your priorities and learn how to put a system in place so that you have more CLARITY, LESS STRESS and more BALANCE in your life that will help you to get things done and free up more TIME for yourself and your family. This guide will be in the form of an online quiz and a mini video training that I will be sharing with you on the 17th, Friday. Infact, you will be the first to know!Click here to be notified when it's released- https://aninditarungta.com/time/Also, if you liked this episode, please leave a review on iTunes and sign up to receive the new episodes every week at aninditarungta.com/podcast

Connection is WHY we are here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives- Brene BrownIn this podcast episode about CONNECTION, I share with youa story about a blank sheet of paper and it's message of interconnectedness of all beingshow we are hardwired for human connectionhow our “negative emotions” like sadness, fear and anger often stem from a need for connection deep underneath themDisconnection hurts and needs to be taken care ofConnecting with others starts with connecting with ourselves first Some tips to stay connectedA guided meditation to help you transform your loneliness by reaching out to someone and reflecting on the “web of life”If you liked this episode, please leave a review on iTunes and sign up to receive the new episodes every week at aninditarungta.com/podcast

In this episode, I discuss why accepting your emotions and regulating them is the key to optimal health and wellbeingwhy learning to ride the waves of difficult emotions is the key to loosening their hold over ushow emotions express themselves in our body and it becomes easier to notice them if we use our body as an anchor a guided meditation to help you become mindful of emotions in your body and label difficult emotions to increase emotional self regulation"The guesthouse" by RumiIf you liked this episode, please leave a review and sign up to receive the new episodes every week at aninditarungta.com/podcast

In this episode, I share with you- the story of the two monks- why I learned to forgive myself during my daughter's illness- the close association between self forgiveness and self compassion - forgiveness is an active, NOT passive gesture of releasing feelings which keep us stuck- a guided meditation to help you release the past and forgive yourselfIf you liked this episode, please leave a review and sign up to receive the new episodes every week at aninditarungta.com/podcast

Do you...let yourself enjoy the good moments in your life? have friends who know how to enjoy themselves and do you spend time with them often?let yourself laugh out loud when you are happy?take the time to truly slow down and relish a good meal regularly?let yourself enjoy a compliment?Our brain is hardwired due to evolution to look for danger and typically we tend to focus much more on what’s wrong than on what’s right in our lives. The psychological term for this is negativity bias. Savouring is a way of increasing our resiliency to cope with the challenges in our lives. Savouring refers to ”the capacity to attend to, appreciate and enhance the positive experiences in one’s life”. Listen to the full episode to learn how you can use can practice a 15 minutes "Sense and savour walk" to increase positivity using your senses by training your mind to look for the good around you. If you liked this episode, please leave a review and sign up to receive the new episodes every week at aninditarungta.com/podcast

What if you could alter our way of looking at your life? What if you realised that life owes you nothing?Most importantly, what if you realised that what you have is a actually a GIFT and cannot be taken for granted? Changing the way you look at life can go a long way in increasing joy and happiness in your life. There are many different ways of doing this and in this week’s podcast episode, I am going to share with 3 ways of changing the way you look at life by training your mind to look for the good. After all, a GRATEFUL HEART IS A JOYFUL HEART. I am going to end this episode with a guided meditation that you can use to notice and appreciate the little things in your life.-The FIRST way that you can awaken gratitude in your life is by changing ONE word - The SECOND way is with the help of a "GRATITUDE ROCK OR PEBBLE"- The THIRD and one of the most effective ways is by keeping a GRATITUDE JOURNAL If you liked this episode, you can sign up to receive the new episodes every week at aninditarungta.com/podcast

Many of us spend the majority of our lives trying to control our external circumstances, other people like the neighbours, family members and friends, the government and even the universe. What they fail to realise that it is a colossal waste of energy and time in the best of times. In a time like this where there are so many things that are out of control, it can really be an extremely challenging time for such people.However, you can learn to retrain your mind so that YOU get to choose where to spend your energy and effort on. You get to decide what is important to you and what is not. That way you do not expend your energy and your time on which you have no control over anyway! You can learn to focus on the things that you can and should control in a way that serves you. These are your thoughts, feelings, action and behaviour.What I find is that many people struggle to let go of this need to control what they cannot. Letting go does not mean losing the knowledge we have gained from the past. The knowledge of the past stays with us. You simply choose to let go of what does not serve you so that you can focus on what really matters. This particular episode will guide you to use your imagination as you visualise clouds floating in the sky as a way of letting go. You use your breath to set it free...there is no resistance, just a sense of peace. If you liked this episode, you can sign up to receive the new episodes every week at aninditarungta.com/podcast

As we all prepare to resume some kind of "normalcy" post these two months of lockdown, our future is fuzzier than ever. All we really know for sure is that many things will have changed when we reopen, some forever. As a Health Coach, my interest lies in helping my clients to navigate through health challenges and this becomes even more important during times of crisis. And I want to help you too!As you would have noticed, I have been creating a series of podcast episodes that can help you build emotional resilience in these difficult times. Whether it is showing compassion, facing your fear, accessing your inner calm or setting intentions, I have covered various aspects that can help support your emotional health. This particular episode will guide you to use your breath to help you focus on different aspects (breath, body, release, love, craving, letting go, alive beauty) of your life that you can choose to pay attention to. As you do so you will find that you are able to find more peace, calm and build resiliency even in the midst of all your suffering.If you liked this episode, you can sign up to receive the new episodes every week at aninditarungta.com/podcast

If you are struggling to focus on what is right for your body in these challenging times in terms of food or exercise, focus on your work or even be more present with your family, then practice setting an intention.First thing in the morning is one of the best times to set an intention for that day or even for the entire week. Doing this practice first thing in the morning allows you to set a tone for the day.Find out what your intention is.The questions below can help you bring some clarity as you think about your activities for the day-How can I show up today that is in line with what I want to achieve today?What do I want to see more of today? (good news, wonder, acts of kindness, joy)What is my heart's desire at this moment?How do I want to feel?Setting an intention is a conscious practice which needs to be repeated regularly so that you can start seeing the fruits of your efforts. In that sense, it is very much like a sapling that you have to tend to every single day so that it can start blooming one day. You cannot rush the process or simply will it to happen. This episode will show you how.If you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe at aninditarungta.com/podcast

The healing power of touchIn moments of stress (like we are going through right now) we can use the wisdom of our bodies to return us to a state of ease and calm. Whether it is news about the spread of COVID19 in your area, economic recession, work related stress or worrying about your family's health, you can build resilience by tuning into your body. Infact, returning to your body can become the foundation for your practice of resilience. This kind of practice can help you weather any kind of storm in your life.In this podcast episode, I share with you a guided meditation which can help to bring calm and peace in your life during stressful and challenging times. Click on this link to be notified of new episodes every week- https://aninditarungta.com/podcast/

What are you really hungry for?We often reach for food when we are trying to fill some sort of a gap within our selves. Whether it is to alleviate our boredom of being stuck at home, to comfort ourselves as we grapple with stress and worry or as a way of rewarding ourselves, we use food in many different ways. Unfortunately, not all of these are good for us. The question you need to ask yourself when you find yourself reaching for a snack in between meals or craving for a certain kind of food is thisWHAT DO I NEED RIGHT NOW? FOOD? WATER? ANYTHING ELSE?HOW AM I FEELING AT THIS MOMENT? UPSET? FRUSTRATED? DISAPPOINTED?ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10, HOW HUNGRY AM I?You can use this episode to build a better relationship with food and become more aware of how you feel after eating so that you can start making better choices. You will need a single piece of raisin (or any dried berry or a small piece of chocolate) for this guided meditation. Click on this link to be notified of new episodes every week- https://aninditarungta.com/podcast/

It becomes easier to weather the storms in our life if we are able to accept that the changing weather conditions are an inevitable part of life. We need to learn to accept the fact that what we are facing right now in terms of our struggles, worry, anxiety due to a situation that is beyond our control is a function of our being alive and is in fact quite normal. If we can do this, we will find that we are able access our inner reserves and calm that is needed to deal with this situation. Click on this link to be notified of new episodes every week- https://aninditarungta.com/podcast/

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