Book Review: 150 Brilliant Ideas To Keep YOUNG MINDS Fit & Fine by Neeraa Maini Srivastav

Book Review

150 Brilliant Ideas To Keep YOUNG MINDS Fit & Fine by Neeraa Maini Srivastav

150 Brilliant Ideas To Keep YOUNG MIDS Fit & Fine

Author: Neeraa Maini Srivastav

ISBN: 978-8122316094

Genre: Personal Development & Self-Help

Length: 128 Pages

Publisher:  Pustak Mahal (2017)

My Ratings: 3.5/5

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About the author:

Born and brought up in Mumbai, Neeraa Maini Srivastav is a writer and an advertising professional of Indian origin. The compelling need to express has made her contribute her sensibilities to India's largest movie production and media houses such as Mukta Arts and The Times of India. From building brands to penning mindful features for publications, she straddles both worlds with equal elan and is now making a foray into screenwriting for both television and cinema. Her unparalleled panache and grace in her narrative shines through her previous tomes.

Neeraa Maini Srivastav

With 3 works of acclaimed young adult fiction to her merit, 'The White Crow' (introduced as syllabus by a reputed school in Mumbai), 'The Adventures of the Bubblegum Boy' (successfully adapted to a theatre production) and '1 friend request sent from Hanuman', Neeraa seamlessly flows into her first work of non-fiction. Neeraa's avid interest and education in new age spirituality and metaphysics makes her reflect the more profound truths beneath  the obvious, egging her on in her own way to make a difference, however small to every life encountered.

Email: neerauthor@gmail.com

Website: neeratheauthor.com

Twitter: @Neera_M_S

REVIEW

150 Brilliant Ideas To Keep YOUNG MINDS Fit & Fine is a self-help book which contain 150 stimulating and motivational ideas to empower your personality, make you positive and enhance your intellect.

Structure

The book is divided into three sections based on the three levels of our human-existence─ body mind and spirit. Each section contains 50 ideas/advise/suggestions that would either motivate you or suggest you to do something that ensures your health and happiness and welfare of yours and of earth. Each idea is of average 120-130 words maybe (not accurate calculation) and are very brief, but are to the point. There are illustrations also at every second page and that is really cool and helpful remembering the particular point or idea.

Mind Your Body- There are tips to stay fit and healthy from hair to bones. There are some ‘ideas’ as they call it, for boys as well as for girls, separately if needed. I like how author talked about hygiene of genital areas and related content, stating that it is as important as anything else.

Mind Your Mind- It is filled with Be Positive, De-stress, Being Humble, Value Money (especially your parents’ hard earned money) and list goes on. How to contribute to your society and country. Meanwhile, be a good person, leave all your anxiety and speak to all different kind of people, be a learner and stand tall.

Mind Your Spirit- This section depicts how to and where to drive your energies and keep your spirit clean. It shows the importance of being humble, speaking truth and thinking of others and not just about your wellness. How power of faith and gratitude can help building positive attitude towards life. And keep close with Mother Nature.

My views

First I will discuss the negative points. There are plenty of ideas like 150 and most are like we all know about. We know that it should be done, so this book works as a reminder that have many ideas assembled at one place and made it accessible. Most of the titles for these ideas give away the image that what it would be about.

The descriptions are so brief, that mostly doesn’t seem to help, not more than title could have served. For example, there are simple things like, keep away from junk food and drive responsibly or be it taking advice/guidance from trustworthy elders, are not that easy and can be difficult. Author has mentioned the reasons and why to follow a particular idea but it would be helpful if provided with various ways and methods to apply them effectively.

Let’s discuss the positive. The book is filled with positive and motivational ideas that will just lift your energies. There are very small things addressed that we ignore and seek our attention which is simply best. Like, breathtaking matters, decluttering and maintaining screen time. Illustrations were so interesting and engaging. Thanks to them, that I could read the book with all interest I got.

Also, there are some life saving ideas. My favorite of them all was ‘Choose Mindstyle over Lifestyle’. The book also signifies the moral values. If taking in all the tips and applied in life, it really can empower one’s personality and make a wise person.

Thank you, TheBookGeniePR for this review copy!! Happy Reading!

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5 Things you need to do YOURSELF

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This time we're going to discuss 5 things that you should do yourself. In our early stages we learn to speak, walk, write and what not! But that all time we got our parents always by our sides. Now when we are at adolescence stage of our life we get to learn things on our own. When we are adult (SURPRISE!) then we have to manage our life ourselves. Isn't it?

Here is list of 5 things you necessarily should take in charge of.

1. Cook your food

Of course not every meal you gonna eat. Because we've got excuse that "I got a full day job" or "I got a business to run". You may be busy whole day but when you are hungry and not so "busy" do you cook for yourself or ask someone else to cook for you? Yes, some of you do and some doesn't. Who does not, Why don't you control your hunger and cook your food rather yelling "I AM FEELING HUNGRY". Or you don't know HOW TO. So, here's a tip there are lots of YouTube videos to get started. And Thanks to Maggi we don't fear of kitchen anymore. LOL!

While you can do it better for yourself then why to bother someone else. Do not panic because it's not so hard thing to do. Just dare to do. Cooking have it's own pros:

• It helps in Social Emotional Development.
• You get confidence in your skills and abilities.
• It develops pride.
• Encourages independence.

So, next time you're hungry don't yell. Just do it. Be self-dependent.

2. Make most of decisions of your life

Now if you know how to cook then take responsibility of your life. You have to make most of the choices in your life to control it yourself. If you give the remote of your life to someone else you will regret to make that choice. Either it is career or doing major in college. You may take advice from elders, mentors or even friends but final choice is yours. Don't make decisions in influence of others. 

Ask yourself what you want to do. What interests you. Listen to yourself and make decision. Choose your career carefully that you don't get bored of very soon. Do major in what interests you not because that got more or less scope. Even if it's marriage or relationships, Trust yourself. Be aware what you want from your life. Once, check if it fits in with your dreams and ambitions. You will do better.

Take your time. Because no one else gonna fix the mess in your life.

Make a right choie

3. Do your work

You must be thinking if it's your work then you only gonna do it. Exactly. Don't rely on others for your work. It can be anything like your projects, assignments, responding to your emails, making calls, evaluating answer sheets (LOL, that depends😜).

Well those were the tasks you always do yourself. But managing your finance, managing household expenses, even taking care of your child. Never rely on others for such matters. It's always good to take help of others but don't just throw it on others.

We all know that one proverb Jiska kaam usiko saaje. So, well also let others do their work. And don't hesitate to ask for help and do help as well.

4. Push yourself

Push yourself before someone else push you to the ground. Wake up! get off your bed and start your day. Plan your week. Plan your day. Plan for what you want to achieve in next two years. Plan according to your dreams. Aim high and get yourself to work towards it.

Make checklist for your convenience

It's great to maintain morning routine. Just do it. Get out yourself from the comfort zone. When you think you achieved the goal, take one more step forward, set a new goal. Push your limits. Hustle harder. Try and try and try when you still have time.

5. Love yourself

Yes, Be in love with yourself. When you achieve something great, applaud for yourself. When you get depressed hug yourself. Trust yourself over anyone in this world. Don't let yourself feel down. Keep yourself happy.

Apart from that all, you would not want to see your love unhealthy. So, maintain your health. Do yoga, exercise and meditation. Keep your body fit. Celebrate little happy moments. Reward yourself occasionally (Not for winning in PUBG).

Be in Love

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Wizard's Guide to Magical World

Hey There! Thanks for coming to my blog. This is my first ever post. So, Finally I'm here for you guys. I hope to help you through my posts. I'm not a writer but I'll assure to inspire you. Without further ado let's get into my #firstpost.

This post is consisting of 10 points. These 10 points are all important in our day-to-day life and also to be a successful personality. That will make your world even better and magical. This post is inspired by Miss World (Priyanka Chopra). First few points are so basic that you would think are not something to learn at this age. Yes, you're right and there's no age to learn. These are very essential magical words that you gonna always keep in mind.

1. Please

If you are in need of something ask for it with politeness. This word is so powerful that it can change people's mind. So, Next time if you need extra cheese in your pizza say please while you ask!

2. Sorry

We are human beings that tends to often mistakes. That can be small or can be much bigger to apologize. Say you made a little mistake that you don't even realize though say "sorry" whether you feel it or not. It always makes positive impact.

3. Thank You

Always show your gratitude towards everyone who spent even a second for you. Show that you are grateful for having them or having to help you.

Let's move to Gestures 

4. Stand up when someone else Stands

If you are working for an organization or any company, there would be so many meetings with clients or can be with your boss. Even in daily life we attempt lots of meetings, with our relatives, our mentors or it can be an interview with a celebrity! Stand up when they stand to show respect and to thank them for their presence and tell them that it meant something to have a word.

5. Shake Hands

I discovered the oldest reason of shaking hands. It goes like this: "This indicates that you meet in peace, not while holding weapon." Peace. Even now it assures peace. Shaking hands makes people feel comfortable. It'll show that you're friendly and also exchanges warmness.

6. Smile Always

Let's be real. Not me nor you likes angry or crying faces. Plus smiles have their own abilities to make things look better and actually making an impact. It elevates our mood and also the mood of people who see you smiling. Helps our health too. So, when someone's sad or angry try to smile and make them smile too.

7. Listen

Communication is precious. Any problems can be solved by having conversation. Listening is the important part of the conversation. So, Listen Carefully.

• Better not argue always. First listen carefully and then react.
• Always listen to people because you're not someone who knows everything.

There are two different perspectives I used for Listen 1. While conversation. 2. Actually agreeing and acting according to what you heard.

Now, Some Magical Mantras

8. Be yourself

Don't fake. Be yourself. That gonna help you build your unique personality and help you through making easy decisions. You will always find better YOU. Otherwise it'll be complicated for you and people around you. So, Don't try to impress one by faking yourself.

PS: But when it comes to your skills, Fake it till you make it.

9. Be nice to people

Always be nice cause NO one wants to be with an ASSHOLE. If you will be nice they gonna like you. Be nice to everyone because they can be on your way DOWN.

10. Avoid Haters/Hatred

It's a cliche phrase but anyways I'm gonna use it. HATERS GONNA HATE. Always surround yourself with peace and love. This gonna motivate you and fill you with positivity. Don't waste your time on haters they are just jealous of you.

Enough for today!

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Here's the reference to my inspiration!

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