Daily Mental fit bit with Aditi Surana

165. The Paradox of Creativity

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A French psychologist submitted a scientific paper on The Creativity Paradox in November 2020. It talks about how the obnoxious & over the top beh...

164. A profound lesson From Saint Kabir's couplet

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This couplet by Sant Kabir will get you thinking about your own behaviour,  your relationships and what causes that feeling of anxiety.  Kabir'...

163. Story of gratitude - Beyond the dark past!

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

162. Guest insight - Where there's a will. Ft. Arpita Mehta

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 pla...

161. Guided meditation - Stop self judgement

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

160. How does journaling help with self-expression?

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

159. The most difficult word to translate - Ilunga

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 me...

158. Ellen DeGeneres tells you how to be your authentic self

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the last episode of her last season, Ellen shares an important message on relationships & compassion,  which will help you on your journey of ...

157. Deal with your self-doubt

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

156: Story of gratitude - The pharmacy man

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

154. Guest insight. How to thrive ! Ft. Tarun Sharma

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 peopl...

154. Guided meditation - Embrace your pain

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

153. Thank God I Failed - Journaling question

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 prob...

152. What restating my life at 26 taught me

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

151. Read between the lines

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ability to make people feel completely heard and accepted is something most people strive to achieve.  Aditi shares her secret which is her abil...

150. Screen savers can be life savers

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

149. Story of gratitude - A hot bowl of Jamaican rice

29 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 of...

148. Guest insight - Boldness has magic Ft. Akshaara Lalwani

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

147. Guided meditation - Dealing with rejection

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

146. 5 hacks to help you make journaling a daily routine

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 jour...

145. Meraki - Putting your heart & love into something

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Greek word Meraki  has a beautiful meaning. It means to do something with passion, from the heart, with absolute devotion, with undivided atte...

144. Stop trying to be the best

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 simpl...

143. Overcome self-criticism with this effective 4T model

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

142. Story of gratitude - There are no wrong turns

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

141. Guest insight - Getting back on track. Ft. Harjeet Khanduja

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 mor...

140. Guided meditation - Performance anxiety

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you experienced performance anxiety? It could be just before your presentation or while walking into an uncomfortable situation. It mainly happen...

139. Create a Special Journaling Space

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 & hack...

138. Change your perspective on disagreements

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Think about a recent conflict; Any fight or disagreement. Disagreements usually happen because of different perspectives or ways of looking at the sam...

137. What we can learn from relationships full of risk & thrill

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

136. Do you feel stuck & trapped in your own past?

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

135. Gratitude story - The need of the hour

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Sunday Story of Gratitude is sent by our regular listener, Shweta Ganeriwal.  Shweta shares an adventure she experienced while she was in...

134. Guest insight - Life without mental fitness. Ft. Preeti Vyas

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

133. Guided meditation - Sleep better

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

132. How to stop overthinking with this simple technique of journaling?

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

131. How the words Hakuna Matata can change your life

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 S...

130. How to build intimacy in every relationship

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The generation we belong to is the most connected through apps, social media, and the internet but is also the loneliest generation.  Tune into toda...

129. Do you struggle to ask for help?

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

128. Gratitude story - My new laptop

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

127. Guest insight - Performing well under pressure Ft. Neha Aggarwal Sharma

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

126. Guided meditation - The power of failure

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 guide...

125. How the Bullet Journal can make you more productive

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 jo...

124. Add this to live your life to the fullest

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

123. Is your emotional bank account in deficit or overflowing?

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

122. What would you like to repair about your life?

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We unconsciously repeat what we don't consciously repair! Do you find yourself repeating patterns even though you know they don't serve you? ...

121. Story of gratitude - The first train ride

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

120. Taking everyday action.Ft. Harsh Shah

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

119. Guided meditation - Do you know your why!

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

118. If you feel journaling does not work for you

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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?  I...

117. Sisu: The Finnish concept of extraordinary perseverance

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

116. The biggest mistake that destroys relationships

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

115. Find joy in everyday life

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

114. Story of gratitude - A German bowl of Sambar

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

113. Guest insight - Give your 100 percent. Ft. Vinit Thakkar

23 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

112. Guided Meditation for Burnout

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Being mentally overworked and emotionally overwhelmed can lead to burnout. Most people can't detect burnout until they feel completely burnt out. ...

111. Simple prompts to begin your journey with journaling

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 pro...

110. Beyond right and wrong

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 abou...

109. The best way to avoid disagreements

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 relation...

108 - The Power of silence

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

107. Story of gratitude - I have your back

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

106. Guest insight - Lie by saying the truth. Ft. Deepali Nair

16 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

105. Guided meditation - Take a deep breath

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 cal...

104. Are you too inconsistent to journal consistently?

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

103. To understand all is to forgive all

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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&#...

102. Every relationship is a mirror

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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-rel...

101. What story are you telling yourself?

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 auth...

100. Story of gratitude - Thank you for listening

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 u...

99. Guest insight - Do you check in with yourself? Ft. Chef Mohit Savargaonkar

09 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's fascinating to know how high performers keep their mental & emotional fitness in check. Chef Mohit Savargaonkar shares his simple and pra...

98. Guided meditation - Let it go!

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 medita...

97: Keep your journal messy & uncomfortable

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you believe it's essential to have your thoughts clear and complete clarity while journaling?  What if that wasn't necessary? Tune into t...

96. How can you find joy in doing nothing!

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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?  ...

95. How to fight healthy with the people you love?

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

94. Can you truly be failure-proof?

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 pac...

93. Story of gratitude - The DDLJ Bag

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Dail...

92. Guest insight - Is your brain creative or logical? Ft. Shreya Sachdev

02 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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? Ad...

91. Guided meditation - There's no problem without solution

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 & confusi...

90. The best time to journal

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ther...

89. When was the last time you slowed down?

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

88. Is fear of rejection paralyzing you?

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 y...

87: Are you being a dung beetle?

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's an uncanny similarity between the way a dung beetle and you think.  Tune in to know more.

86: Story of gratitude - Naulakha Palace

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 to...

85: Guest insight - Authenticity is the new cool. Ft. Nathan SV

26 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know if you're genuinely being authentic? How do you decide the difference between being authentic and being formal or professional?  ...

84: Guided meditation on you're stronger than you think

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

83: Self reflect through journaling

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Different strokes for different folks. Everyone has a different style of journaling. Which one is yours? If you haven't started the practice of h...

82: Put on your oxygen mask first

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 wo...

81: Lean on others but count on yourself

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

80: The true meaning of freedom

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Viktor Frankl who was a Holocaust survivor & world renowned author wrote about freedom when we was arrested for being a Jew. His thoughts on free...

79: Story of gratitude - My class teacher Miss Sharma

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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'...

78: Guest insight - How to be Inclusive. Ft. Tripti Lochan

19 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are all just walking each other home. This line by Ram Dass applied to your leadership, relationships & every day situations is today's Dai...

77: Guided meditation on calmness as a superpower

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 medita...

76: Write a letter to your fear

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 te...

75: Keep your heart warm & head cool

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know the Korean word for keeping your head cool & heart warm? This Korean word is a complete life lesson in itself.   Tune in to today&#...

74: Forgiveness is confusing

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

73: You are just a character in your story

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

72: Story of gratitude - The conquest of Tiger's Nest

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Bhut...

71: Guest insight - What keeps you going? Ft Arzan Khambatta

12 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 'F...

70: Guided meditation on taking charge of your emotions

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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? ...

69: How to journal to build mental fitness

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

68: Growth starts with self-awareness

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

67: The empathy cycle

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 l...

66: Procrastination versus laziness

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you just being lazy or are there other reasons why you procrastinate? Tune into today's Daily mental fit bit to find out!