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The Possession of a Preoccupied Mind

Hey, how you doin'?  No, I am not rewatching Friends for the zillionth time.  It's just that I hate to start traditionally.  I'm in a conflicting situation: some of my readers like my conversational tone, but apparently it isn't quite acceptable to the publication agencies. Two of my best-appreciated stories were rejected because of their tone. The rejection felt like a jolt that I could practically feel in my head, especially the second one.  Since that day, I've been caught up in a vicious loop of boredom because I stopped writing anything new.   I also called off a new transcription gig that promised me some good money, but the client was a tad bit of a scoundrel in his behaviour.  So here I am, having voluntarily stepped away from both writing and work, and somehow managing to be bored out of my mind. Pretty efficient, ain't I? I'm in that peculiar state where I don't want to do anything to kill time, yet somehow want the time to pass joyfully. I ...

Understanding Intermittent Fasting

  In the world of health and wellness, intermittent fasting has emerged as a popular and effective strategy for improving various aspects of our well-being. Some do it as a quick and effective way to lose weight but its benefits are not exclusive to losing only weight. But it has an all-round impact on our body and brain as well.  So, what exactly is intermittent fasting, and how can it benefit you?  Without further ado let's dive into the details. What is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting (IF) is not a diet but rather an eating style with cycles of fasting and eating periods. In other words, it is an eating style in which the 24 hours of the day are divided into two cycles, one in which a person gets to eat and the other in which he fasts.  Unlike traditional diets that focus on what to eat, intermittent fasting dictates when to eat. It doesn't restrict specific food groups but instead emphasizes the timing of your meals. Different Types of Intermittent Fas...