Daily Mental fit bit with Aditi Surana: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to ‘Daily mental fit bit’. A podcast for a smart professional like you to find simple, practical, effective tools to be mentally fit.
Do you wonder if it is possible to be highly successful without being mentally burnt out? Spend just three minutes a day to build your own toolbox of mental hacks. Like a workout and diet plan for your body, you will learn a mental workout and emotional diet for your mind.
Host Aditi Surana is a high-performance coach & the founder of India’s only mental gym called APT. After working with more than 20000 people in the last 18 years, she has mastered a knack to make you pause, reflect and change the way you look at your challenges.
Discover a step by step method to deal with your lingering stress, high functioning anxiety & overactive active restless mind. Subscribe to ‘Daily mental fit bit’ now so you never miss a new episode! Visit www.APTmentalgym.com
We can't believe it has been a year and this is our last episode. Aditi is joined by a special guest - The producer of this podcast and her best friend for over 9 years, Rasshi Ganeriwal. Tune in to witness their banter and laughs, as they disclose some never heard before facts and secrets on how the podcast was conceived, how it got its name and a whole lot more. Don't miss the rapid fire questions where Aditi talks about her favourites.
For the last time, tune in to this episode on the Daily mental fit bit podcast.
Anytime you start something new like a new project or a new resolution, you are making a promise to yourself. On today's Daily mental fit bit episode, this guided meditation will help you keep up to that promise.
Breathe in!
If Aditi was asked what was the one journaling tool she could use in any situation or circumstance, she would talk about the journaling tool mentioned in the last journaling special episode of the year.
Tune in!
The last untranslatable foreign word in the last week of the Daily mental fit bit podcast is Aditi's favourite word, namaste! The word Namaste has a deeper meaning than what we commonly know it for.
Tune in to know more.
Negotiations in relationships is the topic for this month on APT mental gym. Most people do not work on what is broken in their relationship. They think it's okay to not address their conflict and that it will get okay on its own, automatically. But that's not the case.
Tune into today's episode to know more.
This is the last week of the Daily mental fit bit podcast and this episode talks about how we started the podcast. Aditi shares a quote by famous author Anne Lamott in today's episode. Tune in!
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is a dedication to one of the bravest people we know. She is an APT mental gym member and she recently shared her story with us.
Tune in to listen to this week's inspiring story of bravery.
In today's guest insight episode, Sonali Gupta - clinical psychologist and author shares her favourite hack to stay mentally fit. This hack is an absolute must try!
We all have to experience some form of judgment in our personal or professional space. Most people when judged feel lost, restricted and triggered by these judgments. What if there was a way to deal with these judgments in a better manner?
Breathe in!
If you feel like you have the same challenge for a long period of time and consistency isn't your strongest suit, then today's journaling special episode is for you. Tune in!
While working with most high performers and some amazing people, Aditi has realised that - To be able to enjoy life, it's not what comes your way. It's rather HOW you deal with whatever comes your way!
Today's foreign untranslatable word of the week talks more about this. Tune in!
If you know the famous TV series - FRIENDS, today's episode is going to be extra special for you. An interesting analogy can be drawn between that question and who you are as a person. Tune in!
In the APT mental fitness Bootcamp, a participant asked Aditi a question - 'Why should I do something I do not enjoy'? If you've had this question or think it is relatable for you or someone you know, tune into today's episode.
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by our listener, Riddhi Sharma.
Riddhi shares a very special childhood memory and expresses her gratitude for a very special stranger. Tune in to listen!
In today's guest insight episode, Varun Duggirala - An acclaimed podcaster, author & slow-life advocate shares his favourite hack to stay mentally fit. This hack is a must try!
In theory, we know that we shouldn't make any decisions when we're emotional. But we still land up rushing into making decisions when we're angry, upset, annoyed or resentful. This week's guided meditation will help you to deal with your emotions better, when you're triggered.
Today's journaling special episode is about a very complex feeling of knowing when to stop. Our mixed bag of emotions can make it really difficult to sometimes look at things objectively and make the right decision, today's journaling question will help with that.
Tune in!
Improving a solution at the last minute or at the most critical point is a trait that Aditi is popularly known for in the team. However, this same trait has its own repercussions.
Tune into this episode to know more.
What's the true difference between Accountability and Responsibility?
Tune into today's episode to find out!
Emotions are not only mental. They are also physical! If you understand this one line, it could change a lot for you. This works best in the case of our anger as well.
Know more in today's episode.
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by our listener, Palak Goenka Kedia.
Palak shares her gratitude for a very special person in her life. Tune in to listen! If today's story makes you think of someone special, call them!
In today's guest insight episode, SlowCheeta A.K.A Chaitnya Sharma, a popular rapper & actor shares his favourite hack to stay mentally fit. This hack is one of our favourites! Tune in.
Do you struggle with the feeling of entitlement? When we're entitled, most of the time we don't even realise that we are operating from our ego.
Today's guided meditation is for everyone who has ever felt a sense of entitlement.
Breathe in!
Have you heard of mind maps? This is a great technique to get clarity or plan an event or your priorities. What if we can use this technique of mind mapping to sort our emotions?
Tune in!
Most people don't like the feeling of embarrassment at all. They do everything in their capacity to not embarrass themselves or the people they care about. This Mexican word talks about embarrassment in another light, tune in!
People often get confused between them or think they are both the same thing. But that's far from true. To know the difference, tune in to today's episode.
Hard work or talent! Which one wins? Do you sometimes question if you're talented enough to deserve any success? If yes, tune into today's episode.
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by Neha Kedia - VP at Complykaro services & ICC external member for POSH.
Neha shares a very special experience she had on top of the mountain. Tune in to listen!
In today's guest insight episode, Ritam Bhatnagar - founder of IFP, shares his favourite hack to stay mentally fit. This hack is a must-try!
You may have felt powerless or helpless in moments when you felt overwhelmed or lost. In a situation like that, tune into today's guided meditation to find your own power.
Breathe in!
The one thing that can make people feel uneasy and uncomfortable in one minute, but also confident and in control with power in another moment is MONEY.
In this week's journaling episode, let's dive deep into your relationship with money. Tune in!
Have you ever wondered why most people start panicking as they turn 30 or grow older? A legitimate word in German describes this feeling and panic of growing older.
Tune in!
Today's relationship special question is - How much should you truly push the people you love? The people you care for? The one you're in a relationship with?
Pushing yourself is still acceptable. You know your boundaries. How about the people you love? Where do you draw the line?
Tune in!
Aditi has a throat infection and is sounding a little different, but as she always says - It's way more important to show up than chase perfection. This episode is all heart.
Tune in!
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by Zubiya Athavani, Video producer at Yuvaa.
Zubiya expresses her gratitude to possibly the most important person in her life. Someone who helped her become the person she is today. Tune in to listen!
In today's guest insight episode, Advait Gupt, Co-founder & CEO of a coming-of-age content network - Kulfi Collective, shares his favourite hack to stay mentally fit. If you like to go for a run in the morning or evening, this is a must-try!
Sometimes people can manage their anger, but not their hunger. Oxford dictionary has officially added this work - Hangry to the dictionary.
To know how to overcome your hangry monster, tune into today's guided meditation. Breathe in!
Have you noticed some people in your life or even strangers, who do things just to bring a smile to your face? We get so caught up in questioning ourselves and our lives that we sometimes forget to acknowledge that.
Tune into today's journaling special episode!
Today's foreign word of the week is a beautiful Korean word about understanding other people's unspoken feelings.
Tune into today's episode to listen to Aditi's experience with this word.
Are you fed up or concerned with all the conflicts you're having in your relationships?
Tune into today's episode to know how conflicts can save your relationships and make them last longer.
Think of your favourite failure. That one time when you felt super embarrassed or rejected or just didn't want to face the world, didn't you learn one of your biggest life lessons from that experience?
Tune into today's episode to know how failure is the best tool.
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by Suyash Agarwal, assistant creative Producer at Yuvaa.
Suyash expresses his gratitude to some special people from his college who helped him become the person he is today. Tune in to listen!
In today's guest insight episode, Pawan Sarda - Group CMO & Head of D2C at Wingreens World, shares his favourite hack to stay mentally fit. If you like to go for a walk or a run in the morning, this is a must try!
How do I express my emotions freely, especially around people who are closest to me?
If this question has crossed your mind, today's short guided meditation with Aditi will help you.
Breathe in!
What if there was a journaling question that could help you step into your state of calm? Is that a place you'd like to visit often?
Tune into today's episode for your journaling tool for this week.
Today's foreign word, Mokita comes from a small little Island near Australia. To know what it means and how it has a direct correlation to our behaviour and personality, tune in to today's episode.
There is so much discussion on red flags in relationships.
Tune into this episode to understand a different perspective on the so-called Red Flags in any relationship.
Most people can't differentiate between a cow & buffalo. Did you know that besides their physical attributes, these 2 animals also have a clear distinction in a certain type of behavioural trait?
That trait can also talk a lot about who you are as a person. Tune in to know more.
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by Aditi's favourite dentist in Bombay, Dr Anushka Agarwal.
Dr Anushka expresses her gratitude & kindness to some people who helped her become the doctor she is today. Tune in to listen!
In today's guest insight episode, famous poetess Megha Rao shares her favourite tools & hacks to stay mentally fit.
Tune in!
Triggers are challenging as they feel like an automatic response that you have no control over. But in reality, they can also help you in some ways. To know more tune into today's guided meditation.
Today's journaling special episode will help you prepare for and become the leader, orator, artist or even the person you want to become.
Don't miss it. Tune in!
When was the last time you felt your heart skip a beat when you saw something spectacular? When was the last time you felt a certain emotion as described in the Spanish language as the heightened sense of emotion created by a moving piece of Art?
Aditi shares her Florence experience in today's episode.
When other people can't control things in their social or professional life, do they come and bring all their anger onto you for things you're not even responsible for or accuse you of things, not in your control or get upset with you for things you have not done?
Tune into today's episode!
Today's Daily mental fit bit episode is a famous line by Dr Wayne Dyer that could help you change how you look at things and alter your perspective. Tune in!
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is towards someone who helped Aditi transform her life. Aditi shares her story of gratitude towards a very special people. Tune in to listen to her beautiful story.
In today's guest insight episode, Nikhil Taneja, CEO & Co-founder - Yuvaa shares his favourite hack to stay mentally fit.
Tune in!
How many minutes in a day do you think you are calm? What do you think the answer to this question is?
If you would like to use calm as your superpower to have more control in any stressful or difficult situation, today's guided meditation is for you.
Breathe in!
In the last 18 years, there has been one thing in common with most of the high performers that I have worked with. The love for learning in advance.
Today's journaling special episode has 2 questions that will truly help.
Tune in!
Forgiveness! Have you thought about how it's sometimes unfair that the onus of forgiveness comes on the person who needs to forgive and not the person who has committed the mistake? We suffer because we were the recipient of it.
Two words in Hebrew with different meanings of forgiveness are the foreign words of this week on the Daily mental fit bit podcast. Tune in!
Have you met couples who fight unendingly on the smaller day-to-day matters? They can fight with the world on bigger matters and fully have each other's backs, but sometimes when they are alone, they can fight and bicker about the smallest things.
Tune into this episode to know more.
Is anger good or bad? If it is bad then why do we usually feel good to let go of all our bottled-up emotions? If it is good, then why are we made to feel bad about expressing it?
If you have questions about anger or being angry, then tune into today's episode.
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by a podcasting expert, Nikhil Dintakurthi.
Nikhil shares a very special experience in Mumbai city in this episode. Tune in to listen!
In today's guest insight episode, Bharat Sethi, serial entrepreneur and founder of Rage Coffee, shares his favourite hack to stay mentally fit.
Tune in!
When things don't go your way or you feel stuck in a situation, we often tell ourselves that is natural for us to complain about it. We give ourselves levy to complain. If you would like to get out of this complaining loop, tune into today's guided meditation.
Breathe in!
In Greek & Roman mythology they believe there are 9 Goddesses who help you come up with your creative inspirations. In today's journaling special episode, let's talk about creativity.
Tune in!
How often have you wanted to change something about yourself or discover a part you didn't know existed?
Today's foreign word of the week has a very interesting meaning related to our need to discover and travel.
Tune in to know more.
When is it a good time to give up on people? Being a coach, I always give people the benefit of the doubt but that doesn't mean that they're truly wiling to change. At this time, how long do you hold on for?
Tune into today's episode to know more
So many times people use the excuse of not being talented enough or being too talented as a reason to be entitled or as an excuse to not show up. They use talent as an excuse!
Tune in the today's episode to know more.
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by Rishi, a member of Touch-a-life.org
Rishi shares a very special story of gratitude in this episode. Tune in to listen!
In today's guest insight episode we have Veeshwajeet Kashid, who is the most frequent platelets donor and the fourth most frequent AB-ve blood donor in the world. So far, he has donated platelets 183 times which means he has saved more than 183 lives. He has gone through 14 life-threatening Granulocyte transfusions, knowing the risk of getting Cancer in each transfusion. Veeshwajeet shares his favourite tool to stay mentally & emotionally fit.
Tune into today's episode!
Many people struggle with the thought that they are not good enough. Not because they lack the talent or resources, but only because they do not believe in their own abilities.
Tune into today's guided meditation to step out of the self-doubting trap.
We often find something very sweet and innocent about our childhood memories. Have you ever thought what exactly do you remember the most? Is it something expensive and lavish or something small yet meaningful that you remember more?
Let's use this week's journaling tool to dig deeper and understand how do we create our memories.
When was the last time you felt the feeling of heart-pounding adventure? Butterflies in your stomach? There's an untranslatable Swedish word that describes this feeling in today's episode.
Do you struggle to be taken seriously or feel valued? Do you feel you need to constantly over explain yourself?
If yes, then this episode is for you.
How often do you give yourself and others the oldest & easiest excuse in the book that - I don't have time to do this or run that errand or call that person or do something which you know you should be doing.
If you feel you don't have time but you know you do, (You know what we mean), then this episode is for you.
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by Geetha, a member of Touch-a-life.org
Geetha shares a very special story of gratitude in this episode. Tune in to listen!
In today's guest insight episode, photographer & film maker, Vikram Bawa shares his favourite tools to stay mentally & emotionally fit.
Tune into today's episode!
Most people feel embarrased about their sulking. They consider mulling over their rage, anger or upset wrong.
Our guided meditation for this week will help you sort your sulking thoughts and come to terms with it..
Breathe in!
Last month, A journaling assignment given to APT mental gym members showed some phenomenal results. That little experiment is this week's journaling tool of the weel
Our emotions are not what happens to us. Our emotions are about what we tell ourselves about what happened to us. A part of us is always czech-ing on that. Tune into today's episode to learn more about our foreign word of the week.
Is social media good or bad? Do you also find yourself mindlessly scrolling through reels and other social media content?
While endlessly browsing one day, Aditi saw someone's profile and she instantly fell in love with it. To know more, tune into today's episode.
Today is World Mental Health day.
The logo of our podcast has a semi colon which is a symbol of mental health recovery. Instead of giving up and stopping completely, you chose to keep going and turned it into a semi colon.
If you have chosen to go beyond your mental health issue by embracing it or doing something about it, then this episode is for you. Share this with someone who has been brave enough to go beyond their mental health trigger.
We have all heard that the radio or any form of media is a powerful tool that can influence people.
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is dedicated to a special radio jockey from Mumbai, RJ Jeeturaaj.
Aditi shares a very special story of kindness done on radio in this episode. Tune in to listen!
In today's guest insight episode, l eadership & peak performance coach and EQ practitioner, Zarina Poonawalla shares her secret hack to stay mentally & emotionally fit.
Tune into today's episode!
Most people struggle to ask for help. Asking for help could make them feel inadequate, not prepared or not intelligent enough. They spend more time avoiding asking for help than moving forward.
If you struggle to ask for help, then tune into today's guided meditation which may help you feel more comfortable in asking for help.
Have you heard this phrase - A known devil is better than the unknown one.
But, what about growth mindset? You have a choice to get out of your comfort zone and explore life for what it is.
To learn a journaling technique that would help you identify where your fear lies, is today's Daily mental fit bit.
Are you a book lover? Do you love to walk through books stores and spend hours amongst them?
There's a term in Japanese that would describe this effect.
Tune in to know more in today's special foreign word of the week episode.
We often have this desire to be accepted and liked by the people we hang with or work with. We want them to like us and enjoy our company. But, no matter how hard we try some people may still not like us or parts of us. Tune into today's episode to know how to deal with that.
Have you ever felt dejected or unmotivated to try something because you know someone else can do it better? Do you let them get to you?
If you've ever struggled or felt dejected or let the competition get to you, then today's episode is for you.
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by our regular listener & APT mental gym member from London, UK, Mamta Kalwani.
Mamta shares a very special story of gratitudein this episode. Tune in to listen!
In today's guest insight episode, film maker, author & agent of Ishq, Paromita Vohra, shares what he does to stay mentally & emotionally fit.
Tune into today's episode!
Do you often stuggle even when you're giving something your best shot but you're still uncomfortabl? If so, then on today's guided meditation, Aditi will walk us through a guided meditation that will help you.
If you feel restricted and trapped, then today's journaling special episode on the Daily mental fit bit podcast might help you get some clarity.
I'm so proud of you! Have you felt tremendous amount of joy by witnessing someone else's success & achievements?
A foreign untranslatable word in Hebrew explains this feeling. Tune in!
Do you feel like you've been taken for granted or you feel unheard or unloved? If that is the case, then tune into today's relationship special episode inspired by famous poet, Rudy Fransisco.
Have you met people who are smart and ambitious but haven't achieved success because they are possibly too lazy to take action? Tune in to today's episode.
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by our regular listener & APT mental gym member, Sudarshana Kar.
Sudarshana shares a very special story of gratitude towards her former colleague in this episode. Tune in to listen!
In today's guest insight episode, Elton J Fernandez Internationally acclaimed makeup, hair expert & LGBTQ+ advocate shares what he does to stay mentally & emotionally fit.
Tune into today's episode!
We all go through bouts of feeling some sort of self-doubt. Reacting or engaging with these thoughts is a choice. On this guided meditation episode, learn how to break the patterns of self doubt.
Breathe in!
Do you struggle with concentration? Do you struggle with soo many things and people out there who are fighting for only one thing - your attention?
Today's journaling episode will help with that. Tune in!
Have you experinced this special feeling while eating a meal? There's a word in Spanish that describes a feeling especially when it comes to food and that is the foreign word of the week.
Do you start justifying your actions because someone has called you mean? That person could be a child, stranger, spouse or colleague - that doesn't matter. When someone calls you mean, your instinctive reaction is to deny it, resist it or react to it. If you have done that, then today's episode is for you.
Does it happen to you that if you want to buy a certain car or outfit, you start spotting that car or that outfit where ever you go. Do you suddenly start seeing things after you think about them? How is that even possible?
Tune in to today's episode to know more.
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by our regular listener from Dubai, Abeer Hakim.
Abeer shares a very special story of gratitude towards someone in this episode. Tune in to listen!
In today's guest insight episode, Ashutosh Kumar, CEO - Jagriti Yatra shares what he does to stay mentally & emotionally fit. Ashutosh is an entrepreneur at heart with 10+ years of experience of building communities and brands focused on the next billion.
Tune into today's episode!
On a day when you don't feel like doing anything, or taking any action or feeling lost & exhausted or unhappy, tune into today's guided meditation.
Breathe in!
Sometimes, even though you have all the moving pieces, all the particles and the ingredients in place, you feel stuck as something still feels off. This journaling tool will help you get more clarity in those spaces of feeling stuck.
Tune in to know about this week's journaling tool.
What is the opposite of being grateful? The word comes from a Portugese word and something worth thinking about. Tune in!
The closest people in your life have the power to push your buttons in ways, strangers cannot. Even though they love you, they seem to know how to press your buttons. If you have experienced this, then today's episode is for you!
Do you think you're an overthinker? Overthinking often involves ruminating about the past and worrying about the future. If overthinking is one of your problems, then today's episode is for you.
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by our regular listener, Gwyneth Pereira.
Gwyneth shares a very special story of gratitude. Tune in to listen!
In today's guest insight episode, Pratik Gauri, founder & CEO of 5ire.org shares what he does to stay mentally & emotionally fit.
Tune into today's episode to learn his favourite hack to be mentally & emotionally fit.
Every time we feel confused, our natural instinct is to run away from it, shut it down or avoid it as much as possible. Today's guided meditation will help you clear your mind in the moments of confusion.
Handwriting journaling is proven to be more effective than the other forms of journaling as it has a deeper effect at a mental, physical & physiological level.
To know how it can really help us, tune into today's journaling special episode of this week.
One of the things that have gotten lost because of this digital revolution is the ability for us to pause and observe little minute mundane things which are extremely beautiful.
A untranslatable word in Swedish talks about how we can look at beautiful imperfect things every single day is this week's foreign word. Tune in!
Imagine a Genie appears in front of you and grants you 3 wishes to change any aspects of your relationship. What would you choose for? What if you had the power to change things for yourself instead of waiting for a genie?
Tune in to today's episode to know more.
Have you heard of this term - TGIM? Thank God it's Monday! If that's not how you feel about your Monday and you suffer from Monday blues, then this episode is for you. Tune in!
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by our regular listener, Mriduta Sambyal. Mriduta shares a very special story of gratitude towards a very special doctor. Tune in to listen to her beautiful story.
In today's guest insight episode, Arun Cavale, the multiple award winning Chief marketing officer at IBM Asia Pacific & professional badminton player shares what he does to stay mentally & emotionally fit.
Tune into today's episode to learn his favourite hack to be mentally & emotionally fit.
Pause & breathe are the simplest things you can do when you're feeling stressed, triggered, upset or anxious.
Tune in to today's guided meditation to learn how to pause & breathe more.
Working hard, being a workaholic or loving your work so much that you don't wish to stop. What is our choice here?
This week's journaling special episode will help you address this important question - Do you love your work or do you hate it?
A word used by eskimos to state their anticipation and it's meaning is this week's foreign word.
Tune into the know about this difficult to pronounce word which talks about anticipation and emotion!
Has it happened to you? Even after years of being separated or away from your ex-partners or ex-spouses, there are days when you wake up with things to tell them. You know it's not the best thing for you, but you still think of them. If this rings a bell, tune into today's episode.
Sometimes just surrounding yourself with the right kind of people who you find inspiring can be a game changer.
Tune in to know how by just hanging with certain people, you can turn those moments into gold.
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by a special guest - Manjiri Pupala who is an actor, writer and Aditi's younger sister. Manjiri shares her story of gratitude towards some very special people who helped her become the brilliant actor she is today. Tune in to listen to her wonderful story.
In today's guest insight episode, Rishabh Sharma who leads the Global Twitter Next team in India, and is managing South-East Asia, and Australia operations shares what he does on a daily basis to stay mentally & emotionally fit.
Tune into today's episode to learn his favourite tool to be mentally & emotionally fit.
What if you could look at every challenging situation in a way, that would help you grow? Tune in to today's guided meditation to learn more.
What's the one thing you're really really good at?
Does this thought seem confusing or are you totally absolutely clear about your answer.
Either way, tune into today's episode.
Too many options or choices isn't always the best thing. Sometimes the more you consume or watch, the more confusing it can get.
A word in German talks about this concept which is a great life & road lesson.
Tune in!
Closure!
This is a very powerful word. Some people wait for years until they get that one moment of closure clarity.
If you or someone you know struggles woth this concept of closure, tune in to today's Daily mental fit bit episode.
We all would like things to happen in the way we think they must. When things don't happen in that manner, we sometimes lose our motivation to take any action. If you feel like you lose trust in things because they didn't happen in the way you thought they should, tune into today's episode.
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by our regular listener, Rashmi Mittal who owns a boutique travel company. Rashmi shares her story of gratitude towards some very special people. Tune in to listen to her beautiful story.
In today's guest insight episode, popular podcaster Bijay Goutaum shares what he does on a daily basis to stay mentally & emotionally fit.
Tune into today's episode to learn his favourite tool to be mentally & emotionally fit.
In the face of fear, when we feel trapped & stuck, we all wish to have the courage to face the challenges and struggles. But the fear feels so paralysing that it makes it difficult in that moment.
Today's guided meditation will help you take steps to finding your courage. Breathe in.
Rudy Fransisico is a Canadian poet and his riveting question on what progress is progress is today's journaling episode.
Tune in!
Wednesday episodes are all about finding words from foreign languages with a beautiful meaning. As per Guinness World Records, today's word is truly unstranslatable but has a beautiful meaning.
Have you been lucky enough to witness or experience the meaning of this word? Tune in!
Have you thought about what being jealous truly means? What makes you truly feel jealous in a situation? This episode will help you understand the emotion of jealousy and what causes it.
Tune in!
Most people only like little part of their work. They detest or feel anxious about a large part and that's why the concept of Monday blues is getting more popular. If you have experienced this or know someone who experiences this, then today's episode is a must listen. Tune in!
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by our regular listener, Aarti Kalro. Aarti shares a story of gratitude not towards one person, but for an entire community of people. Tune in to listen to her beautiful story.
In today's guest insight episode, Sujata Biswas, co-founder of a popular Indian brand, Suta shares what she does at the end of the day to stay mentally & emotionally fit.
Tune into today's episode to learn her favourite hacks to be mentally & emotionally fit.
Not everyone can close their eyes to meditate. What if you can take a simple activity like walking and turn that into your meditation. Curious to know more?
Tune into today's guided meditation special edisode
Last month we taught this 1 simple journaling technique to our APT mental gym members. They couldn't believe how simple it was to reboot their emotions & get out of feeling overwhelmed. You need 12 uniterrupted mins to try this home.
Words are magical and every Wednesday we try to find a foreight untranslatable world and co-relate that as a mental fitness tool. Today's foreign word is a Swedish word that has a beautiful meaning.
Tune in!
People change and evolve over time. But when they get really comfortable with their partners or get used to having them around, they sometimes stop growing and evolving as people. A quote by Yuval Noah Harari on the evolution of your relationship is today's Daily mental fit bit episode.
Ever wondered what were your highlights of the week? Personally or professionally? What were some key wow moments that you can acknowledge and look at?
If you'd like to learn more about this wonderful tool, tune into today's Daily mental fit bit podcast.
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by our regular listener, Neha Suvarna, an entrepreneur & member of APT mental gym. Neha shares an incident that helped her make one of the most important decisions. Tune in to listen to her beautiful story.
In today's guest insight episode, Vineet Singh, VP - Brand & creative strategy, BYJUs shares the importance of figuring your most productive work time.
Tune into today's episode to learn his favourite tools to be mentally & emotionally fit.
Overthinking can feel like an automatic endless loop. No matter how hard you try to stop this loop, it still keeps going on and on.
Anytime you feel you're overthinking, instead of criticising yourself in anyway, practice this guided meditation to bring your attention to your 5 senses.
Ready to try this? Breathe in.
How many times have you decided to change something really big in your life and tried that for a while, but it didn't work and you just gave up eventually.
If you have experienced this, today's journaling episode on the Daily mental fit bit podcast is for you. Tune in!
There's no word that can translate or explain this powerful feeling of love. A word in Arabic which means - You bury me is a word that comes close to this feeling.
If you have ever been in love or ever longed to be with someone you love, tune into today's Daily mental fit bit episode.
Relationships are complicated to begin with. They are constantly evolving and changing.
A line shared by the famous Indian actor Anupam Kher throws light on this topic of relationships. Tune in!
How many times do we believe that instead of working on things that are not working in our lives, we should focus on our pursuit of happiness?
But what if that same pursuit of happiness is the cause of our unhappiness.
Tune in to today's Daily mental fit bit episode to know more.
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by our regular listener, Sachin Gupta, an entrepreneur from Delhi. Sachin shares his story from his school days and how a sports accident changed the way he looked at things. Tune in to listen to his story.
In today's guest insight episode, Naina Hiranandani, Co-founder of Sirf Coffee - A dating service for global Indians shares her tool when you feel aggravated by someone.
Tune into today's episode to learn her 3 favourite hacks to be mentally & emotionally fit.
Not every stress is harmful or unnecessary. A little bit of discomfort & stress is essential for growth. If you are avoiding stress because you don't know how to deal with it, today's guided meditation will help.
Tune in. Breathe in.
Today's episode is on perfectionism and being perfect is not about improving or learning or trying something new. If you're ever called a perfectionist by anyone, then journaling your way out of it can be an effective tool. Tune in!
We don't get a lot of time to ponder over things in our busy, stressful days. Rarely do we pause to observe the little things around us. Especially things like dust.
Dust? Yes, dust. There's a word in old english that talks about a beautiful life lesson.
Tune in to today's daily mental fit bit episode to know more about this almost untranslatable word.
Do you struggle to say sorry?
Would you rather hold on to your ego and your so called belief system over acknowledging your mistakes and apologising?
If you struggle or you know someone who struggles to say sorry, today's Daily mental fit bit episode is for you.
A BKS Iyengar line shared by Aditi's Ashtanga yoga teacher, when Aditi was struggling with a certain pose is a beautiful life lesson and also today's Daily mental fit bit episode.
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by Anjali Devidayal, an art advisor & jewellery historian. Anjali shares her story of how an almost stranger helped her out, 15 years ago. Tune in to listen to her story.
In today's guest insight episode, Rishi Gaurav Bhatnagar - Innovator & storyteller shares 3 of his favourite hacks to be mentally & emotionally fit.
Rishi is a technologist who likes to work at the intersection of design and technology and can help you take your ideas to tangible outcomes. He is Forbes 30 under 30 Asia, Intel Software Innovator, Author, Habit Hacker & 25 under 25 Science & Tech.
Most recently he is trying to exercise emapthy in his personal life through a variety of projects and in his role at Atlan, where he leads Product Discovery and all things human insight.
Tune in!
In days that are filled with preoccupying thoughts or moments that are making you feel stressed, adding 1 spoonful of calmness can prove to be a great practice.
Tune in to today's guided meditation on calmness.
Did someone's feedback or criticism make you feel really irritated with them because it felt like a personal attack on you. It felt like they were defining who you are and how you are and what is your worth!
If this rings a bell, then tune into today's journaling episode.
In the pursuit of doing things that you are passionate about, are you really living life to the fullest?
Enjoying the simplest of things, observing the fleeting moments of happiness, pausing all the hustle to simply live and do things that connect you to the world around.
When was the last time you stopped to notice the birds around or distinguish the taste of a freshly brewed coffee?
The Serbian word Merak, is a beautiful reminder that refers to a sense of happiness and fulfilment, a mental shift to stop and reflect.
Tune in to know more!
Have you ever reconsidered a decision?
Whether a decision is made impulsively or influenced by others, whom did you hold accountable?
Most high-performers I have worked with or known closely have chosen a path unusual to many, they challenged their boundaries, embraced their journey and achieved their goals while also being continuously monitored and critiqued.
So, what did they do differently?
Tune in to today’s episode to know more!
Also, we have successfully completed 200 episodes of our Daily Mental fit bit Podcast. A small victory for us! Grateful to everyone for their support!
Can challenging situations lead to constructive solutions?
We all wish to avoid uncomfortable conversations with our peers and loved ones that put us in a spot. Whether it is expressing disapproval or giving unfavourable feedback.
How do you come up with a solution and address the challenge?
A beautiful line I recently stumbled upon will help you stay calm and embrace the situation. Tune in to know more!
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by Billa Sandhu. Billa shares her travel story of her lost phone, while she was in Thailand. Tune in to listen to his story.
Have you ever wondered what keeps a high-performer consistently thriving?
High-performers are known for their ability to maintain a routine that keeps them consistent and thrive mentally. On today’s episode, Abhinav Agarwal, CEO & Co-Founder of Fluid AI, who is actively innovating technologies with the help of AI to make life better shares his top 2 mantras that keep him emotionally and mentally fit.
Tune in to know more and subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Having a hard time staying inspired?
For a few minutes take a breather and ground yourself amidst the noise.
In today’s episode, I will guide you along a path towards being more inspired every day.
Tune in and enter into a space of calmness.
Today’s episode summarizes a beautiful lesson about imagination that I learned from my trip to the Harry Potter museum.
A line written by Mary Oliver can challenge and help you in your journaling practice.
Tune in to know more!
Has it ever happened, that in the process of fixing a problem, or refining it to perfection, you completely lose grip over your thoughts and end up with an undesirable result? If yes, then there is a word in German that accurately describes this feeling.“verschlimmbessern” Yup, we struggled to pronounce it too!
Tune in to today’s episode to know more!
What do you think kills a good relationship?
Is it the lack of love or is it indifference?
Elie Wiesel, an American writer, Nobel laureate, and Holocaust survivor, talks about ”Opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference…”
Tune in to today’s episode of Daily Mental Fit bit to know more!
Abhinav Bindra - A 5 time Olympian wrote about how motivation is overrated. If motivation has failed you and you're wondering what you can do about that, tune into today's Daily mental fit bit.
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by Jayesh Bhayia. Jayesh shares a beautiful perspective on his. relationship with his dad, Tune in to listen to his story.
In today's guest insight episode, Savio D'souza, Director at Adidas shares 3 of his favourite hacks to be mentally & emotionally fit.
Tune in!
Regret is a powerful emotion that stops you in your tracks but also helps you move forward, as it helps you understand what matters to you. Most people look at regret as something they need to get rid of, but what if we can look at it as our best teacher.
Tune into today's meditation to let go off the feeling of regret.
In either of the two different situations - Whether you have cracked the code & achieved what you wanted or if you're feeling broken, lost or out of control, one thing will help you in both these situations. Taking 10 mins to Journal on that thing is today's daily mental fit bit. Tune in!
We all know what it feels like to have butterflies in our stomach. That feeling of nervousness, excitement, exhilaration - Everything happening together. There is a word in the Tagalog language that explains this in today's episode. Tune in!
In closed relationships, as people spend more time and grow together, they feel like they completely know the other person. They assume the other person is going to behave in a certain manner and start making comments in the passing. A quote by Oscar Wilde & the concept of Johari window will help you understand this concept better. Tune in!
You can stay calm and be in control of your thoughts & emotions when you're by yourself. But that changes when the people around you are mean, rude or they don't value you.
What do you do then? Have you ever faced this? Do you find yourself getting irritated with people often?
Tune in to today's episode to know why that happens.
This week’s Sunday Story of Gratitude is about the time when I was offered a blank cheque.
Until then, I had only watched such things in movies and shows. But when my Vice Principal, Shailaja Ravindranath handed me over that blank cheque I was shocked by her act of kindness.
It was the most magical moment of my life.
Tune in to today’s podcast to listen to the entire story!
If you have a story of gratitude that you would love to share, write to me at write@aditisurana.com
In today's guest insight episode, Harish Uthayakumar who is a famous YouTuber and the co-founder of BlueLearn - India's largest student community shares his favourite hacks to be mentally & emotionally fit. He was recently featured in Forbes 30 under 30.
Tune in!
Feeling grateful for the things you have around you is a choice. It's not subjected to what is happening at the moment, it's more about what we choose to focus on. However, some people use gratitude as a way to forcefully try and appreciate things, people or situations they truly do not value. Does that truly work? Tune into today's meditation special episode.
In today's journaling episode, Aditi talks about one of the things we often say to other people - Trust the process.
But, the idea of trusting the process blindly too is risky, It has created more blunders & chaos. Tune in to know more!
Have you met people who look at a tough situation and believe that this shouldn't have happened to them? Or those people who almost give their resignation when they look at a tough situation. This term is Japanese talks about the inevitably in any situation. Tune in to know what it means.
Has it happened to you that while you're in the middle of an argument, you reach a point where you are about to be proven right? But deep in your heart & mind, you know that YOU were completely wrong! What would you do in that situation?
Tune in!
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by Sanjana Chakraborty. Sanjana shares a beautiful heart-melting incident that altered her and our perspective on life. Tune in to listen to her story.
Who is the one person you're grateful for? Share your stories to write@aditisurana.com
In today's guest insight episode, Daisy Tanwani - founder & CEO of a successful bootstrapped company, Pinklay India shares her favourite hack to be mentally & emotionally fit. If you or someone you know owns a pet, you will definitely agree with Daisy.
Tune in.
When we feel stressed, overwhelmed or worked up through the day, all we want is to relax our body & mind. Today's guided meditation on the Daily mental fit bit podcast will allow you to relax your mind & body.
Breathe in!
How many times have you avoided making that 1 important decision, taking that 1 big risk only because you're afraid of being criticised by somebody? Have you ever thought if every criticism you receive is truly wrong?
Today's Daily mental fir bit episode will help you deal with your criticism better by using a technique of journaling. Tune in!
Have you tried being disciplined but for some reason that did not work out? Tried to be disciplined about waking up early or going for your workout or saving money?
A word in YogaSutra written by Patanjali talks about discipline and that is your word of the week in today's Daily mental fit bit.
Is loneliness a matter of people or connections?
A lot of adults think they don't need one but everyone needs a partner, a buddy to work more efficiently. To know how that can help you, tune in!
We missed posting this episode at 7 am. Aditi's health took a toll with her non-stop travel & long shoot days and we couldn't release today's episode on time. A lesson that we learnt from today's experience is our today's Daily mental fit bit episode. Tune in!
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by a dear friend, Aarti Samant. Aarti shares a significant incident that altered her professional life and was instrumental in winning pitches at work. Tune in to know more.
Who is the one person you're grateful for? Share your stories to write@aditisurana.com
Creating social reform by fighting a stigma or changing the way people think is not easy in any way. Tune into this episode to find out what independent filmmaker Priya Thuvassery does to stay mentally & emotionally fit.
Don't miss the poem she reads in this episode.
If you are in a conflict with someone, you know the feeling of arguing, conflicted, or even cornered. These feelings often make you feel helpless, irritated, angry and even resentful. If this rings a bell, tune into this meditation episode on the Daily mental fit bit podcast with Aditi Surana. Tune in!
Today's journaling special episode is inspired by a Doha written by Sant Kabir.
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In the hustle of living life, we forget to pause and breathe.
Aditi shares the Bulgarian word Ailyak which is the art of doing everything slowly with no rush while enjoying the process and life in general.
When was the last time you practised Ailyak? Tune in to know more.
A French psychologist submitted a scientific paper on The Creativity Paradox in November 2020. It talks about how the obnoxious & over the top behaviour of the same creative mavericks is actually helping society.
Understanding the creativity paradox concept and connecting it with relationships and the acceptance you have towards the weird behaviour of your loved ones is today's daily mental fit bit.
Tune in!
This couplet by Sant Kabir will get you thinking about your own behaviour, your relationships and what causes that feeling of anxiety.
Kabir's ancient Doha applied to our current life situation is today's daily mental fit bit episode. Tune in!
Kavita was left speechless as she didn't know what to say to her brother & mother who had blindly trusted her. The man she loved used her and she didn't know where to go or how to face her family.
Until she met him. He changed her life.
Tune into today's episode to know more about Kavita's story of gratitude.
Who is the one person you're grateful for? Share your stories to write@aditisurana.com
Designer Arpita Mehta shares what she does to stay mentally fit. She talks about her favourite quote, a thing she learnt from her favourite Tennis player and what keeps her going. Tune in to our guest insight episode on the Daily mental fit bit podcast.
You judge yourself every single day with or without your knowledge. You judge who you are, the kind of body or social status you have.
Today's weekly guided meditation will help you stop your self-judgment. Tune in!
Julia Cameron, the author of a bestseller book - The Artist way is an authority when it comes to journaling. In most cases, people use journaling to dump their thoughts or an emotionally triggering situation.
Julia Cameron talks about how journaling can be used to find your self-expression. Tune in!
The word of the week - Ilunga is considered to be the most difficult word in the world to translate. Tune into this episode to know why and what it means.
In the last episode of her last season, Ellen shares an important message on relationships & compassion, which will help you on your journey of self-growth.
Tune in!
A few lines from Emily Dickinson's poem that would genuinely help you deal with your self-doubt or self-depreciation is today's Daily mental fit bit. Tune in!
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by our listener, Sanjana Hegde. Sanjana shares an incident she experienced when she was visiting her family in Mangalore, India. A stranger helped her with a generous deed of kindness. Tune in to know more. Who is the one person you're grateful for? Share your stories to write@aditisurana.com
I'm sure like everybody else you would have learned something life-transforming from this pandemic. It was tough (for most of us). But the people who looked at it as a high performers challenge, thrived. Tune into today's episode for some tools shared by one of the co-founders of MCaffeine.
In the pursuit of happiness, we forget that the path can sometimes go through the precarious way which is filled with pain. If you resist, ignore or deny it, it just becomes stronger.
If you're struggling to embrace your pain, tune into today's guided meditation.
What's the 1 thing you hated but it eventually turned out to be quite useful?
Digesting failure and doing something different about the same problem has been helpful for most people. Aditi talks about the TGIF journaling question. Tune in!
At the age of 26, Aditi did something that would be pretty unfathomable for most people.
Her remarkable learnings from that are part of today's Daily mental fit bit.
The ability to make people feel completely heard and accepted is something most people strive to achieve.
Aditi shares her secret which is her ability, gift & pursuit of being able to do this over and over again in today's episode.
Tune in!
On average we look at our phones, a few hundred times a day. What if we use every interaction with our phone as a programming tool to train our minds to be more productive.
Tune in to know more.
Transformations need not be huge. They happen at a very small level & pace. If you find moments to be happy and accept the kindness that people offer, you can achieve a lot!
This was proven by an incident that happened when Shweta Shah was a student in the UK. Tune in to know what it truly means to be generous.
Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.
To know more tune in to today's guest insight episode with Akshaara Lalwani, Founder of Communicate India.
We do not like to be rejected. Any form of rejection is extremely difficult to deal with. In some way, we feel rejection states that we are not good enough.
If you have been dealing with this feeling, today's guided meditation will help you deal with your moments of rejection. Tune in!
Do you really want to start journaling but your busy schedule doesn't allow you to do so. Aditi shares 5 quick hacks that would help you make journaling a part of your routine. Want to know how, tune in to today's episode.
The Greek word Meraki has a beautiful meaning. It means to do something with passion, from the heart, with absolute devotion, with undivided attention, It is the soul, creativity or love that you put into something.
To know how you can adapt Meraki into your life, tune into today's episode.
Many people try to do and give their best in a relationship especially when it's new. But they soon find themselves feeling exhausted.
This simple tool shared in today's episode can be a game-changer. Tune in!
The next time you make a mistake, get something wrong or feel embarrassed by something, do not become self-critical.
Learn this super effective 4-T model that will protect you from all your self-criticism. Tune in!
A life lesson learnt by Dalai Lama's quote!
This week's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by our listener, Satvinder Kaur Tyagi. Satvinder shares an incident she experienced when she was walking late in the night in Mcleodganj.
Tune in to know more.
Who is the one person you're grateful for? Share your stories to write@aditisurana.com
With great power comes great responsibility.
For people like you and me, we may not get great powers like spiderman. But, we also know that with more work comes more stress, with more relationships, come more conflicts. How do we get back on track? Harjeet Khanduja - Sr. VP of Hr, Reliance Jio shares 2 key takeaways for us to keep in mind to get back on track. Tune in to today's episode of Daily mental fit bit
Have you experienced performance anxiety?
It could be just before your presentation or while walking into an uncomfortable situation. It mainly happens because you feel overwhelmed in the situation. Listen to today's 3-step guided meditation to be able to take control of the situation at the moment.
When you journal should you sit in the same space every day or can you sit anywhere you feel like?
Tune in to know more journaling tools & hacks
Think about a recent conflict; Any fight or disagreement. Disagreements usually happen because of different perspectives or ways of looking at the same thing. Today's episode is on a word in Arabic that can help you change the way you look at disagreements. Tune in!
On my last road trip, I thought of how driving in an unknown terrain could feel like being in an intimate relationship.
Do you wonder what it would be like to risk it all just to feel the thrill?
Tune in!
Do you often say this - I am what I am because of the way people behaved with me or because of that one problem I had at some point. If you would like to go beyond the trap of staying stuck in that one moment, today's episode is for you!
Today's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by our regular listener, Shweta Ganeriwal. Shweta shares an adventure she experienced while she was in on a holiday in Italy.
Tune in to know more.
Who is the one person you're grateful for? Share your stories to write@aditisurana.com
Preeti Vyas, the CEO & President at Amar Chitra Katha shares a beautiful analogy of what her life was before she started paying attention to her mental fitness. She also shares some hacks to be mentally fit.
Tune in!
Today’s daily mental fit bit episode is a sleep meditation. It is a method to help you to let go of overthinking thoughts and relax your body before bed.
Tune into today’s sleep meditation and share it with people who struggle to sleep well.
If you want to know what's common between the Bombay local trains and your overthinking brain and how journaling can help you deal with it, tune into today's journaling special episode.
If you find yourself saying things like - Damn! I missed the deadline again or Oh no! I forgot to book tickets or How could I be so stupid? Then the Swahili word - Hakuna Matata is what you need. Calm down! Relax, take a deep breath, and repeat Hakuna Matata thrice a day! Tune into today's episode to know how to imbibe this no-worries philosophy.
The generation we belong to is the most connected through apps, social media, and the internet but is also the loneliest generation.
Tune into today's episode to know how understanding intimacy in relationships can help get rid of loneliness.
Why does the same act of asking for help feel different? It feels easy to ask for help from a stranger when we're lost but the same act of asking for help when we're struggling feels difficult when we need to ask our friends and family. Tune into today's episode to know more.
Today's Sunday story of Gratitude is sent by a young talented writer, Raghav Dutt. He shares a particular incident in his struggling days when he experienced something magical.
Tune in to know more.
Who is the one person you're grateful for? Share your stories to write@aditisurana.com
How to perform at our best under pressure? Who better to learn this from than an Olympian. Neha Aggarwal Sharma is an Indian table tennis player who participated in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and she shares an inspiring thought in today's Daily mental fit bit.
Failure is an important stepping stone to success. But, we have always been taught to avoid failure instead of learning to grow through it.
A guided meditation to help you overcome your fear of failure or making mistakes is today's Daily mental fit bit.
Tons of information is thrown at us every single day. Most of it gets lost as we don't have a proper tool to document and act on it. The bullet journal system, or “bujo” for short, is a planning and productivity method to help you organize your thoughts and tasks, plan your busy schedule and manage your systems.
Tune in to learn a tool that will help you stay organised and productive.
Have you met people who even with hardships have an incessant desire to thrive and live their life to the fullest?
A word in Sanskrit talks about that desire to live your life to the fullest. Tune in!
What is the status of your relationship? Is it overflowing or in deficit?
Whatever the status of your relationship is, it will tell you what the truth truly is. To know more, tune into today's episode
We unconsciously repeat what we don't consciously repair! Do you find yourself repeating patterns even though you know they don't serve you? Would you like to change that? Tune into today's episode.
Do you remember your first train journey? Did you experience something eventful?
Some people go out of their way to help us without expecting any in return. Listen to Sona's story of gratitude for a stranger in today's Daily mental fit bit.
Has this happened to you? Have you met people who were this kind to you? Share your story of gratitude to write@aditisurana.com
When was the last time you felt teleported when you heard someone sing? The performance could've been for a few minutes or maybe longer, but you will remember it for a very long time. What we sometimes forget are the massive hours people have put in to create that skillset and make that impact. Harsh Shah, Co-founder of India's largest omnichannel platform, FYND shares his thoughts on this topic.
Your why creates the fire in your belly, the spark in your eyes. It connects you with what brings the utmost joy in your life. What would it be like if you could wake up every morning feeling connected with your why!
A guided meditation dedicated to knowing our WHY is today's Daily mental fit bit.
Do you only use journaling as a way to deal with your trauma and drama? Do you only write things that are going wrong or aren’t working for you? It’s time to change that.
Aditi shares some solution oriented journaling prompts in this episode of Daily mental fit bit
Have you felt like you've reached your limit and are about give up, but a sudden burst of energy propels you forward? Sisu is a Finnish concept of extraordinary perseverance. Listen to today's episode to know how it can take you to another level.
What is your idea of a perfect relationship? We are mostly inspired by the romantic part of relationships that we see in the movies or read in books, no one really talks about how to deal with conflicts.
To learn how to fight with your loved one better, tune in to today's episode.
How to find small joys that we often overlook in our busy lives!
Ross Gay's thoughts in his book - The book of delights about finding small joys in your everyday life is today's Daily mental fit bit.
Finding Sambar - A sweet story of finding a treasure in Germany.
Some people go out of their way to help us without expecting any in return. Listen to Kani's story of gratitude for a stranger who became a dear friend in today's Daily mental fit bit. Has this happened to you? Have you met people who were this kind to you? Share your story of gratitude to write@aditisurana.com
If you're not committed to something don't do it. Do something else. But if you're committed to doing something you cannot bring anything less than 100% to yourself.
Vinit Thakkar, the Chief Operating Officer for Universal Music India & South Asia shares an inspiring thought in today's Daily mental fit bit.
Being mentally overworked and emotionally overwhelmed can lead to burnout. Most people can't detect burnout until they feel completely burnt out. If you have experienced it or are currently experiencing burnout, this guided meditation is for you.
People say looking at a blank canvas or a blank page can be the toughest thing, which is also applicable for journaling.
Learn some easy question prompts to begin your journaling experience in today's episode.
We live in a world full of opposites. Right-wrong, good-bad and man-woman. This is where the problem probably lies.
A Sanskrit word that talks about non-duality is today's daily mental fit bit.
Do you know the best way to not have any disagreements or fights or any conflict in a relationship? To not have a relationship! If there is a relationship, there are going to be conflicts. Tune in to learn one simple thing we can keep in mind while fighting with the people we love!
In a world where most of us are rewarded for our independent voices and our unique thought processes, being silent can actually help you as a recharge mechanism.
Tune into today's Daily mental fit bit.
Trigger warning.
Some people go out of their way to help us without expecting any in return. Listen to Shalini's story of gratitude for her friend, Minal in today's Daily mental fit bit. Has this happened to you? Have you met people who were this kind to you? Share your story of gratitude to write@aditisurana.com
What do you do or say in a situation where you don't want to be offensive, but the truth to be shared is not palatable nor pleasant. What do you do?
Deepali Nair, the chief marketing officer for IBM India & South Asia shares her practical and straightforward hack in today's Daily mental fit bit.
Has anyone ever asked you to calm down or take a deep breath, when you're feeling aggravated, angry or triggered? Has that actually helped you calm down or feel even more triggered?
A guided meditation dedicated to our deeper breath is today's Daily mental fit bit.
A lot of people assume that journaling would only work and be effective if it's practised every day. What if that wasn't entirely true? Find out more in today's Daily mental fit bit episode.
Emotions are tricky enough to begin with. But the emotion of forgiveness can be the trickiest and the most difficult of them all.
Tune into today's episode to learn about a French line written by a Russian author that talks about forgiveness. Tune in!
The process of writing can be really daunting. Tune into today's episode to know how we write and how we do relationships are connected and co-related.
Stories like music are powerful. They connect us together but are they that powerful that they can connect us from one generation to another? The author of the bestselling book Sapiens - Yuval Noah Harari has an interesting take on this and that is your today's daily mental fit bit.
We are celebrating our special 100th episode and in today's Sunday story of gratitude, we would like to thank the person who was instrumental in us starting this daily podcast. Listen to this story that started in the pandemic and led to Daily mental fit bit. We would also like to thank you, our fabulous listener. Thank you for your love, reviews and all the shares. We are truly grateful for all your support!
Which has been your favourite episode so far? Was there anything that created a shift or made an impact?
Write to us at write@aditisurana.com
It's fascinating to know how high performers keep their mental & emotional fitness in check. Chef Mohit Savargaonkar shares his simple and practical hack to stay mentally fit in today's Daily mental fit bit.
People ask you to let go of your anger and forget things. But we all know, it's easier said than done.
Tune in to today’s short guided meditation with Aditi to know how one can truly let it go!
Do you believe it's essential to have your thoughts clear and complete clarity while journaling?
What if that wasn't necessary? Tune into today's episode.
In the world focussed on activity, productivity and results, we forget to pause and do nothing. When was the ast time you paused and did nothing?
If you haven't tried Dolce far niente - The art of doing nothing, tune in!
How many times do you fight with your spouse, parents, siblings, friends? How many times you fight with them isnt important. What matters is how you fight when you fight with them.
Tune in!
Do you have a favourite failure? We think about our success with a lot of celebration but how about our failure? We couldn't have grown at the pace that we did, without failing or falling along the way.
Tune in to today's episode.
Some strangers go out of their way to help us without expecting any in return. Listen to Nikhil's Bollywood story of gratitude in today's Daily mental fit bit.
Has this happened to you? Have you met people who were this kind to you? Share your story of gratitude to write@aditisurana.com
Do you use your left brain or the right side? Are you logical or creative? Can you be both? Is the brain designed differently for different people?
Aditi discusses this with the head of marketing at Puma India, Shreya Sachdev. Tune in!
Unknowingly we create certain bondage with people. What would it be like if you could change the narrative and let go of all the stories & confusion? Tune in to today’s short guided meditation with Aditi to know that there's no problem without a solution.
Is it better to journal in the morning or at night? What if I feel overwhelmed when I journal as the first thing or the last thing in the day? Is there any perfect time to journal?
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Do you get super occupied throughout the day? Do you feel your office work has merged into your household work and that has merged into your parenting and into your social life? If yes, today's word of the week will help you understand this better. Tune in!
If you fear rejection in all forms or don't take risks because you may fail or people may think you're a failure, today's episode is for you.
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There's an uncanny similarity between the way a dung beetle and you think.
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Some strangers go out of their way to help us without expecting any in return. Listen to Bhumika's story of gratitude for a very kind porter in today's Daily mental fit bit.
Has this happened to you? Have you met people who were this kind to you? Share your story of gratitude to write@aditisurana.com
How do you know if you're genuinely being authentic? How do you decide the difference between being authentic and being formal or professional?
Aditi asked this question to the people expert, Nathan SV - Chief talent officer and partner at Deloitte India. Tune in!
Whenever you're going through some mental or emotional challenges, life may feel like a full stop. What if you could turn that permanent full stop into a more fluid semi colon? Tune in to today’s short guided meditation with Aditi to acknowledge you're stronger than you think
Different strokes for different folks. Everyone has a different style of journaling. Which one is yours?
If you haven't started the practice of handwritten journaling yet, this episode will help you begin. Tune in!
Did you know of the deep connection between a phrase you hear often in flights - Put on your oxygen mask first before helping others and a Sanskrit word that means compassion?
Tune into today's Daily mental fit bit to know more.
What do you think works in all relationships that you consider good or great?
What if that thing were to get compromised?
What would you do? Tune into today's daily mental fit bit.
Viktor Frankl who was a Holocaust survivor & world renowned author wrote about freedom when we was arrested for being a Jew.
His thoughts on freedom and how it can help you look at your life differently is today's Daily mental fit bit.
Some people go out of their way to help us without expecting any in return. Listen to Rushikesh's story of gratitude for his teacher in today's Daily mental fit bit.
Has this happened to you? Have you met people who were this kind to you? Share your story of gratitude to write@aditisurana.com
We are all just walking each other home.
This line by Ram Dass applied to your leadership, relationships & every day situations is today's Daily mental fit bit. Aditi is in conversation with an inspiring leader, Tripti Lochan, Co-CEO VMLY&R Asia.
Are you aware of the things that make you feel anxious? Would you like to know how you can calm your anxiety?
Tune in to today’s short guided meditation with Aditi to know how calmness is a superpower.
Do you have a friend who helps you see the truth or something you need to hear?
What if you could be that friend for yourself? Try this journaling technique shared by Best-selling author, Elizabeth Gilbert in today's episode.
Do you know the Korean word for keeping your head cool & heart warm? This Korean word is a complete life lesson in itself.
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Do you feel that if you forgive someone easily, they may not understand their mistake or they may repeat their behaviour and hurt you again?
Tune in to today's Daily mental fit bit to know about 'Apology accepted. Access denied!'
What if you have been living your entire life as a character which may not be the truth, but just a story you've been telling yourself about you.
Tune into today's Daily mental fit bit!
Some strangers go out of their way to help us without expecting any in return. Listen to Jyoti's story of gratitude while she was trekking in Bhutan in today's Daily mental fit bit. Has this happened to you? Have you met people who were this kind to you? Share your story of gratitude to write@aditisurana.com
Have you wondered what drives some people to keep going? To show up and keep going every single day.
One of Aditi's favourite concept of 'FLOW' combined with sculptor & artist, Arzan Khamabatta's idea of being passionate is today's Daily mental fit bit.
Have you felt that someone else's behaviour and actions are causing you anxiety & stress? And you wish that they change the way they behave?
Tune in to today’s short guided meditation with Aditi to know how we can take charge of our emotions.
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Do you feel overwhelmed every time you start to journal? Do you wonder how journaling can truly help you?
Tune in to today's Daily mental fit bit to learn how this technique can make you mentally & emotionally stronger!
The journey to self-discovery and self-improvement is a journey of self-awareness as only you truly know if you're making progress.
Tune in to today's Daily mental fit bit to learn about this powerful Sanskrit word.
Aditi learnt a valuable lesson on empathy while cycling.
Tune in to today's Daily mental fit bit podcast to know what the empathy cycle feels like. Have you ever experienced this?
Are you just being lazy or are there other reasons why you procrastinate?
Tune into today's Daily mental fit bit to find out!
Some people go out of their way to help us without expecting any in return. Listen to our producer, Rasshi's story of gratitude in today's Daily mental fit bit. Has this happened to you? Have you met people who were this kind to you?
Share your story of gratitude to write@aditisurana.com
Do you wonder what athletes, leaders and high performers do to walk into spaces they have never explored before? How tough is it to start a business that is unprecedented? Aditi asked this question to Shubha all, COO & co-founder of a unique student housing called Your Space. To know what she said, tune into today's Daily mental fit bit.
Life doesn't come with a rule book nor with a manual. So we do not have the exact formula needed to achieve the success that we want.
Tune in to today’s short guided meditation with Aditi to know how we can deal with every challenge that comes our way by building a growth mindset.
When you're thinking " What is the use of all this?" are you feeling bored or scared at that moment?
Today's Daily mental fit bit will help you understand this at a deeper level. Tune in!
Do you struggle with completing tasks? Struggle with sticking to your to-do list?
Do you struggle with procrastination? 95% of people struggle with procrastination. If you feel like you are one of them, tune in to today's Daily mental fit bit episode.
Do you know the Ukrainian word for resilience? How do you deal with your mental and emotional wars?
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Did you know that when people irritate you, they actually help you get to know a little more about yourself?
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Some strangers go out of their way to help us without expecting any in return. Listen to Ashwini's story of gratitude in today's Daily mental fit bit.
Has this happened to you? Have you met strangers who were this kind to you?
Share your story of gratitude to write@aditisurana.com
Do you wonder what kind of difference can you make?
Sometimes all it takes is just 1 person to make the first step forward towards creating a big impact.
Nikhil Rastogi is the marketing director & E-commerce business head of Dyson India. He shares an important lesson on equality and motherhood in today's Daily mental fit bit.
Clutter is not about things. In most cases, our emotions, complicated relationships, resentment all lead to huge clutter and mess. Tune in to today’s short guided meditation with Aditi to know how you can process some of this clutter.
What is the opposite of multitasking? A simple act of journaling can give you a superpower.
Tune into today's Daily mental fit bit to know more.
What is the opposite feeling of jealousy? What can you cultivate as a high performer that would keep you mentally & emotionally fit?
Tune into today's Daily mental fit bit to learn a Yiddish word that will explain more about jealousy.
Just like a perfect crime, perfect relationships do not exist. If you're waiting for the perfect person to show up, tune into today's Daily mental fit bit.
It's a common fact that we inherit aspects of our physical bodies from our parents. How about our behaviour?
Tune into today's Daily mental fit bit to know more.
Some strangers go out of their way to help us without expecting any in return. Listen to Aditi's story of gratitude in today's Daily mental fit bit. Has this happened to you? Have you met a stranger who was this kind to you?
Share your story of gratitude to write@aditisurana.com
What is common between decluttering your room, sharing a meal with someone and letting go of your anger?
Tune into today's Daily mental fit bit episode to know more.
Do not let your past define your past or future.
Tune in to today’s short guided meditation with Aditi.
If you're struggling with your gratitude journal or feel bored or forced while writing in it, it's time to learn the right way to do your gratitude journaling.
Tune into today's Daily mental fit bit to know more.
Do you want to start something new but worry about how you would manage things when it gets tougher?
Cristina Zenato is a shark behavoourist & underwater cave explorer from the Bahamas. She shares an important lesson on how to stick with something when times get tough in today's Daily mental fit bit.
When you focus on dealing with things, situations and people in your life, ask this question - Does it spark joy in my life?
Tune into know more
Happy Valentine's day!
Relationship expert & couple therapist, Esther Perel's words on love, relationships and commitment is today's Daily mental fit bit.
Tune in to celebrate love all day, today.
Some strangers go out of their way to help us without expecting any in return. Listen to Rachana's story of gratitude in today's Daily mental fit bit.
Has this happened to you? Have you met a stranger who was this kind to you?
Share your story of gratitude to write@aditisurana.com
We think the things that are imperfect or broken shouldn’t exist. They are not good for us. If that is true, tune in to today’s short guided meditation with Aditi.
Do you have a monkey mind? Do you overthink uncontrollably? Would you like to solve this problem? Tune into today's Daily mental fit bit.
Ever wondered what are some ways to make relationships & marriages last longer? Radhika Bapat is a psychologist & relationship expert. She shares an important lesson on making relationships work in today's Daily mental fit bit.
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Even when you're fully engaged in a conversation and are paying attention to what the other person is saying, do people often complain saying that you're not listening to them?
Tune in to know more about the 'Art of listening.'
The nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar’s body of work included thousands of songs and her career lasted 80 years. What makes people like her go through the grind every single day.
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Some strangers go out of their way to help us without expecting any in return. Listen to Vrushali's story of gratitude in today's Daily mental fit bit. Has this happened to you? Have you met a stranger who was kind to you?
To share your story of gratitude, send an email to write@aditisurana.com
Have you heard of this Japanese word - Ikigai? There's another Japanese word that translates to 'setting your personal standard of excellence.'
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Have you waited for the right person, the right opportunity or the right resources to show up before you could start working on the things that truly matter to you?
Tune in to this short guided meditation with Aditi.
A multi-faceted artist & author, Julia Cameron's views on writing in her bestselling book 'The Artist way' are today's daily mental fit bit.
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How often do we not do something only because we are worried about making a mistake or getting it wrong?
Rohit Raj is the co-founder of 3 successful startups, a mentor & investor. He shares an important lesson on making mistakes in today's Daily mental fit bit.
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No matter how successful or flawed you think you are, you are still a 'work in progress!'
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Some strangers go out of their way to help us without expecting any in return.
Listen to Vijayalakshmi's story of gratitude in today's Daily mental fit bit.
To share your story of gratitude which Aditi will narrate every Sunday, send an email to write@aditisurana.com
We hope for our day and life to become simple & easy without any worries or stress.
The true meaning of simple & easy is explained by Patanjali in Yoga-sutra.
Tune in to know more.
Most people relate to the word 'calm' as a state of relaxing or chilling. But what if calmness is your superpower that allows you to do things you didn't even imagine?
Tune in to this short guided meditation with Aditi.
Tony 'Anthony' Robbins talks about an important topic of asking the right questions in today's Daily mental fit bit.
Most of the time we are only busy finding the right job, the right partner or the right solution. We forget the need to ask the right question.
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The legendary Oscar-winning actor, Heath Ledger & advertising guru, Anil Nair share an important lesson on being serious in today's Daily mental fit bit. Some people take their life and themselves too seriously all the time. If you are one of them, today's Daily mental fit bit is apt for you.
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Do you often wonder why people behave the way they do?
This line from Charles Bukowski's poem will help you understand people and their behaviour better.
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When we launched this podcast, our thought was simple - We wanted to create simple, practical everyday tools & hacks that you can implement to be mentally and emotionally fit. In this episode, Aditi talks about how best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert compares changing clothes with our thinking patterns.
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How often do you find strangers with such big hearts and so much kindness? Listen to Tejoo's story of gratitude in today's Daily mental fit bit.
To share your story of gratitude which Aditi will narrate every Sunday, send an email to write@aditisurana.com
Have you heard this Sanskrit term - 'Kupamanduka'? To know what it means and how it can impact your life, tune into today's Daily mental fit bit.
Sometimes wanting to change everything can become daunting and we may wonder where to begin. When we decide to make a 1-degree shift, things start changing.
Tune in to this short guided meditation with Aditi.
Do you suffer from high functioning anxiety, overthinking, stress or insomnia?
This Daily mental fit bit is a perfect listen for you. Tune in!
Harshvardhan Joshi is a mountain climber and Iron Man who climbed Mt Everest battling Covid & 2 cyclones. He shares an important lesson on motivation in today's Daily mental fit bit.
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Do you often find the need to criticize something from the past in order to change something, think forward or move forward?
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Some people wait for the right person, teacher or coach to show up so that they can change their life. But what if that isn't necessary.
Tune in to today's Daily mental fit bit to know more.
Do you often wonder why people are not cooperating or not being kind to you? Or wonder why nothing is going right for you?
Listen to Nimish's story of gratitude in today's Daily mental fit bit.
To share your story of gratitude which Aditi will narrate every Sunday, send an email to write@aditisurana.com
What can we learn from this Indian festival of kite flying? What does it teach us about control & letting go?
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If you struggle to deal with your emotions and keep putting things under the carpet, then this short guided meditation with Aditi is for you.
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Do you have a friend or family member who keeps making the same mistake over and over again? You can see their pattern of making the same mistake but they can't.
Tune in to know why!
Rohit Chadda is a renowned entrepreneur & business leader who is currently the Group Chief Strategy Officer for Network 18 Media. He shares an important lesson on failure in today's Daily mental fit bit.
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In the world that benefits from your self-doubt, is your self-doubt truly yours?
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Famous author Paulo Coelho shares an important lesson which is today's Daily mental fit bit.
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Has a conversation with a stranger stayed so deep in your heart that every time you revisited it, you only felt more and more gratitude?
Listen to Pramod's story of gratitude in today's Daily mental fit bit.
To share your story of gratitude which Aditi will narrate every Sunday, send an email to write@aditisurana.com
What distinguishes professionals from amateurs? What distinguishes good from great? Which one are you?
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If you have compared yourself with anybody, for anything, then this short guided meditation with Aditi is for you.
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What happens to your unprocessed or ignored emotions? Where do they go?
Do you try and push these emotions and uncontrollable feelings hoping that they would disappear on their own, one day?
However, it doesn't work like that. Tune in!
What makes some people super consistent? Why do some people find it difficult to work towards being consistent?
Our guest this week, Aparna Popat who is a double Olympian and Arjuna award winner for Badminton talks about what we can do to show up every day and still find joy in what we are doing.
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The next time you're angry, upset or excited and you want to say something out of love or out of hate. Just remember this! Tune in to know more.
So many times we believe, we are the way we are and that's how it's going to be. Because that is our personality. But, what if I tell you - Personality is NOT a fixed idea. It's a process. Tune in to know more.
Have you met any strangers who were extremely kind to you? Tune in to listen to this beautiful story of gratitude.
Who is that one person or that one stranger you are most grateful for?
Do you know what keeps you going? What inspires you to take action every day? To know more about your why and why it's important, tune in!
Welcome to ‘Daily mental fit bit’.
A podcast for a smart professional like you to find simple, practical, effective tools to be mentally fit.
Do you wonder if it is possible to be highly successful without being mentally burnt out? Spend just three minutes a day to build your own toolbox of mental hacks.
Like a workout and diet plan for your body, you will learn a mental workout and emotional diet for your mind.
Host Aditi Surana is a high-performance coach & the founder of India’s first mental gym called APT. After working with more than 20000 people in the last 18 years, she has mastered a knack to make you pause, reflect and change the way you look at your challenges.
Discover a step by step method to deal with your lingering stress, high functioning anxiety & overactive active restless mind.
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