Outperform your 2023 self

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Bhanu Misra Marya

I have a few priorities and activities in the next few weeks so I’m not yet cramming in trying to create a vision board or create a word of the year. (And hey if you are, that’s cool too – read more about My Vision Board process here) But true to myself and my interest of the art of leisure and mental fitness, I wanted to share a few ways we can all out perform our 2023 selves!

Of course these techniques are not reserved for Jan 1, you can do them any time so I wanted to share as they are very useful.

Develop these Mindsets:

If 1000 people win, I AM ONE OF THEM.
If 100 people WIN, I AM ONE OF THEM.
If 10 people WIN, I AM ONE OF THEM.
If 1 person WINS, I AM THAT ONE.
If NOBODY wins, I DIED TRYING.

Develop New Healthy Habits:

It’s very important to have productive habits because they will turn into routines. Motivation can fade, and that is when discipline prevails.

Here are example of healthy habits:

write specific goals down for the following day before bed.
Journal & evaluate your day before bed.
Sleep early or get a good night’s sleep.
You are aware of your bad habits, change to the opposite.

Get 1% Better Daily:

This is MY FAV technique! Prioritize incremental progress over perfection. Don’t get lured into the fantasy or “fast result”

Knowing this will keep you consistent.

Some high valued 1% skills include:

Read for 10 pages daily
Learn for skill a least 10 min a day
Meditate for 5 minutes
Exercise for 1 hour
Create art daily (photography, doodling counts)
Reflect on your day
Practice gratitude

Prioritize Physical & Mental Health:

Add activities that makes you feel good physically and mentally to your routine.

Get some outdoor time daily
Journal everyday
Eat clean & drink 2-3L of water
Go on solo & friendship dates
Hang out with family/loved ones.
Read a self-dev article
Use diffusers or scented candles in your home
Clean your space (do a quick tidy)

Diversify your income streams:

Making money and more specifically women making more money is good for society and thr planet. In 2024 consider upskilling, changing jobs, seeking high-paying clients or even a side project that your are passionate about. Start small but stay consistent. Not only will there be a dollar amount change but also you’ll be developing your always learning attitude.

Get a new certificate your career field
Digital Marketing
Content Creation
Sell your art on Etsy
Influencer marketing
Audience building
UI/UX Design
Data Analysis Skills
Master No-Code

All images c/o Pinterest

6 ways to maintain your sanity while achieving your goals

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Bhanu Misra Marya

The internet has been a buzz for several years with words like #BossBabe and #She-EO – all of which sound incredibly hazardous because as of recently they are also followed by themes of burnout and mental wellness.

I love being ambitious and setting goals that I work towards. But I also strive for balance and grace. And I think being both a mom (at home) and a mentor (in my corporate career) I feel compelled to underline the truth: give yourself grace because you can have it all…but not at the same time! Sharing my suggestions below, with a mini recap of some outfits I wore on vacation recently (you know me, all about the inspiration & motivation!)

Plan ahead and prioritize: Whether it’s on a Sunday for the week ahead, in the morning before things get going or a Friday afternoon brain dump. Take time to think about what you need to focus on and figure out what needs to get done when. You plan to fail when you fail to plan – check out my digital planner page on Etsy if you are looking for a great planning tool.
Time Block your schedule: whether its timeblocking your day or your week, figure out what you want to work on when instead of trying to multi task. Even better, try and fully complete the work you planned on before starting something new. You’ll get a natural dopamine kick and you also won’t feel scattered from having too many unfinished tasks on your to-do list at the end of the day.
Let the Pomodoro timer be your best friend: I’ve said it before & I’ll say it again. When you feel stressed or anxious about doing something – set a time for 20 minutes and do as much of that task in time alotted.
Take breaks (both physical and mental): This is something I learned from running but it applies to everything! Literally schedule it into your gCal or planner. I always block my workouts and my lunch, but now I need to add a morning and afternoon walk.
Give yourself grace: Sometimes we all need a reminder. Ambitious people tend to be perfectionists, but it’s okay because you can’t overwhelm yourself and do your best work – it just doesn’t work that way.
Release limiting beliefs: Sometimes we feel guilty for doing less, not doing things fast enough or not doing it right the first time. It’s important to work through that (everyone’s journey is different) – but it all cases, those ideals need to be demolished! Knowledge is power, and these book recommendations can help :)

Chichen Itza, Mayan Ruins, Mexico travel, Tulum Travel, Outfit ideas, Ambitious woman, successful, life is rigged in my favour

Review, Refocus & Readjust – Mid year goal review

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Bhanu Misra Marya

As we round out the first half of the year and slide into the second half, I thought it would be a great idea to provide some inspiration to reset, readjust, restart and refocus.

Review your goals and determine priority
Before blindly continuing to do something that may no longer be serving you, take some time to review your goals. Maybe you’ve plateaued in some areas, or maybe you haven’t given enough time to one area of your life. Even better, maybe you’ve accomplished a goal and it no longer requires your attention. Creating self awareness is really important and it’s also a good idea to get organized in a way that makes sense to you. Maybe writing the goals that you will continue to work on on a sticky or using a Moleskin to help refocus an area where you’ve been lacking.
Disrupt and edit your routine
Once you’ve figure out what you want to focus on, redesign your daily habits to meet those goals. It’s true what they say…success is a series of small wins. Use your day planner, Gcal or Notion to structure your day and include activities that help you work towards ticking off those goals by end of year
Level up, track your progress & give yourself grace
As you continue your goal achievement journey, do you best to stay accountable (whether that is through a private IG account, blog or good ol’ pen & paper). I’m a big believer in documenting your life and it’s always nice to see how far you’ve come. But what’s even more important is giving yourself grace. Working towards your personal and professional goals are not meant to be invigorating and inspiring so remember to take breaks/rest, celebrate your wins and smile!

July Goals

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Bhanu Misra Marya

Hey there, it’s been a few weeks, a beach vacation and a potential change in the Earth’s Schumann Resonance – but I’m here to share my July goals ;)

The best way to build confidence is to set goals. Setting goals gives us a way to set promises to ourselves. When we keep those promises (aka accomplish the goals) we create self trust within ourselves. That self trust turns into self awareness and an understanding that “if I can do this, I can do so much more!”

You don’t need perfection to inspire

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Bhanu Misra Marya

Happy Thursday! Lately I’ve noticed a shift in my confidence. In my desire to get out of my comfort zone, meet people, wear all the jewelry, be extra and bold in my style choices & courage in my work and personal goals. So today I’m sharing some words that really resonated with me recently. Along with some fit shots from a few days ago… Enjoy!

Inspire others, progress over perfection, OOTD, Have fun, that girl, Motivate

Imperfection is a form of freedom

Let your process, your struggle and your progress inspire others.

You don’t need perfection to encourage those who are watching you

20 ways to get out of a funk

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Bhanu Misra Marya

Today’s post is a quick one! I’ve been feeling a little off alignment. So in my research to get back on track and out of this funk – I researched some inspiration and knew I had to share here :)

One thing I do want to say is that, our journey is full of ebbs and flows. There are highs and lows and sometimes how we operate will be effected by that. What I’ve learned that it’s completely okay to lean into the slow, quiet, idle restful time just as much as the fast paced productivity.

Having an off day, week or month is completely okay & we all go through it. And when you are ready…read on to learn ways to get back on your path…

Exercise daily
Sleep early
Eat more veggies
Park further away from the entrance
Use the stairs
Reapply your sunscreen
Drink less alcohol
Journal
Watch less TV
Prioritize and plan your day
Visualize your goals
Find ways to give back your time
Review and reflect
Practice gratitude
Be consistent with AM/PM routines
Write down your goals
Don’t listen to the news
Track you progress
Meditate
Stretch & foam roll multiple times a week