Blooming Hopes

'The Diary of a Young Girl' is a captivating account of journal entries recorded by the famous teen diarist and holocaust victim Annelies Marie Frank, popularly known as Anne Frank. The diary dates from 1942-44 which covers her 25 months in hiding with her family in a shelter which they named as the 'Secret Annex'. The secret diary was retrieved and kept by Miep Gies, a confidante of the Franks after their arrest. Later, she revest it to Anne's father Mr. Otto Frank, the sole survivor of the family who published it in 1947. The translation of the original Dutch book into English elevated Ann to the position of a cultural icon. Anne Frank received the red checkered diary on her 13th birthday in 1942. It was a gift from her parents which she herself had picked out from a bookshop. But she started actual writing only two days after her birthday, hoping she would be able to confide everything to the diary. She counted the diary as her best friend and called it 'Kitt...

        Positivity by definition is a positive frame of mind which enables one to view life through the light of optimism. It is a foundational soft skill we should practice to bring constructive and perpetual changes to our behaviour.  Alas! Not even a single hour was dedicated to the lessons of positivity in our academia. But no worries! This article will help you to inculcate the metamorphic way of life through five simple steps. 1. Listen to your inner consciousness and understand the language of your body The initial step to positivity is to know yourself: what you are and what you want. Pay attention to what your mind says and your body demands. Take adequate breaks and relax. Nourish yourself by eating nutritious food and stay hydrated. Rejuvenate your body with 8 hours of deep slumber every night. Remember, a healthy mind comes from a healthy body. 2. Increase self care and exercise Put yourself first and have some "me time". Take a long shower, smell g...