Check out 16 Return-To-Work Programs In India For Ambitious Women Like You!
These self-care techniques are truly simple but can make a difference to how you feel at a difficult time. Hang in there!
Between sinking at that one look at the sink and waiting for that one day when the maid will walk in, it is a battle for sanity. Don’t pay attention to those who post about a new skill they learned and the unpronounceable dishes they prepared; it’s just a trap to drive you into more exhaustion.
Do not fall for it, instead, take care of yourself. Here’s how you can hang in there, without having to find any extra time, and make life a teeny bit more bearable.
Modular kitchens are a scam. It could work well for the salad making western world, but for our cooking, it is nothing less than torture. Our ancestors sat and formulated elaborate cuisines which we are now expected to achieve from a standing position.
Until we find an alternate kitchen design, which is only a distant possibility, please pull a chair. Try to sit and do the vegetable cutting, roti rolling, etc. Pull a chair near the gas stove, sit and make your dosas.
You might find that heading laughable, but it is true. Most of us do not stand on two legs. We put pressure on one and tend to lean on to one side. We unconsciously make one leg work more than the other. This can distort your posture in the long term.
So, start paying attention to how you stand and ensure that you distribute your weight and use both the legs.
The tendency to collapse and slouch on a couch is justifiable after so much of work. But the trouble is, it’s going to worsen your already strained back.
Try to sit straight, without leaning, without using back support. The best way to do this is to sit cross-legged. This will ensure that you don’t put pressure on your tail bone as well.
Trying not to lose your temper, losing it, then regretting it for the rest of the day? Don’t worry, it’s universal. All you need is a bit of silence. Block a time every day when you will not talk to anyone, on WhatsApp also. Just do whatever you want, but no interaction with humans.
If you are unable to pull this off, do some coconut oil pulling. Pour two teaspoons of coconut oil into your mouth and swish it around for 15 minutes – that’s some self-imposed silence time and some great health benefits according to traditional wisdom.
For all the hard work that your legs did, they deserve this one favour. Lie down close to the wall or the headrest of the bed, bum against them and let the legs go up on the wall. Stay that way for 15 minutes, allow the blood to flow in the opposite direction and relax.
Image via Unsplash
Freelance writer, storyteller read more...
Women's Web is an open platform that publishes a diversity of views, individual posts do not necessarily represent the platform's views and opinions at all times.
Stay updated with our Weekly Newsletter or Daily Summary - or both!
People say that women are the greatest enemies of women. I vehemently disagree. It is the patriarchal mindset that makes women believe in the wrong ideology.
The entire world celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024. It should be a joyful day, but unfortunately, not all women are entitled to this privilege, as violence against women is at its peak. The experience of oppression pushes many women to choose freedom. As far as patriotism is concerned, feminism is not a cup of tea in this society.
What happens when a woman decides to stand up for herself? Does this world easily accept the decisions of women in this society? What inspires them to be free of the clutches of the oppression that women have faced for ages? Most of the time, women do not get the chance to decide for themselves. Their lives are always at the mercy of someone, which can be their parents, siblings, husband, or children.
In some cases, women do not feel the need to make any decisions. They are taught to obey the patriarchal system, which makes them believe that they are right. In my family, I was never taught to make decisions on my own. It was always my parents who bought dresses and all that I needed.
14 years after her last feature film Dhobi Ghat, storyteller extraordinaire comes up with her new film, Laapataa Ladies, a must watch.
*Some spoilers alert*
Every religion around the world dictates terms to women. The onus is always on women to be ‘modest’ and cover their faces and bodies so men can’t be “tempted”, rather than on men to keep their eyes where they belong and behave like civilized beings. So much so that even rape has been excused on the grounds of women eating chowmein or ‘men will be men’. I think the best Hindi movie retort to this unwanted advice on ‘akeli ladki khuli tijori ki tarah hoti hai’ (an alone woman is like an open jewellery box) came from Geet in Jab We Met – Kya aap gyan dene ke paise lete hain kyonki chillar nahin hain mere paas.
The premise of Laapataa Ladies is beautifully simple – two brides clad in the ghunghat that covers their identity get mixed up on a train. Within this Russian Doll, you get a comedy of errors, a story of getting lost, a commentary on patriarchy’s attitude towards women, a mystery, and a tale of finding oneself, all in one. Done with a mostly light touch that has you laughing and nodding along.
Please enter your email address