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The diminishing mind effect

Oh no! This is not related to your present state. O! mothers. You hard working, ever on your toes , eyes like a hawk, nose like a dog, ambidextrous, conversation filterer, multi-tasker and what not.  Oh! what would the world do without you? But hey, just when you thought that men were no longer important to procreate courtesy sperm banks, the boffins have now come up with 'artificial womb' and they have already produced sheep/ lamb  from those. Weird! Anyways coming to the point, I was aware of the world. A single dimensional unit, where everybody had roles defined and rewards set up . Now I have two kids + one man-kid and that world which I knew, doesn't matter anymore. I am not concerned with Excel sheets, or anything that might take longer than a minute to be ready. Apps, smartphones, Wi-Fi kettle all fail when the kids cry. I have resorted to pen and paper, use the broom as its quieter than the hoover, no extractor fan in the bath as it drowns sound from out...

How to be happy?

Six steps to rid boredom/sadness/restlessness 1. Start by cleaning up and clearing your surroundings (As boring as it may sound it is very therapeutic)  2. Talk to your near and dear ones (Nothing beats the feeling that someone cares for you, and if no one is there, talk loudly to yourself. Your Mind always listens) 3. Go for a walk outside (Listen to any upbeat music; it always lifts the mood. I also listen to music from different parts of the world... its refreshing and catchy) 4. Indulge in serious self–pamper (Scrub-Rub-Massage your face, skin, hands, feet, hair-care) 5. Shopping (Well, I don't prefer spending money during this mindset as the decisions behind the items purchased are mostly made in spite) 6. Cook a meal from scratch (‘Made by me’ is a great feeling) These are few of my many tricks or tips that have worked every time I was at my wits end. Hope they help you too. xx