The Power of Now: Mastering Mindfulness in a Chaotic World | Sugandha Vatrana | TEDxMAIT
Our minds constantly swing between past regrets and future worries, leaving us disconnected from the present. In this transformative talk, Sugandha Sharma explores the profound impact of mindfulness, breath awareness, and meditation in reclaiming control over our thoughts. She shares personal experiences and practical techniques to cultivate presence, reduce stress, and live with greater clarity. Discover how embracing the "eternal now" can help you turn time into an ally rather than a source of anxiety.
? Key Takeaways:
✅ Why the mind struggles to stay in the present
✅ Practical ways to cultivate mindfulness in daily life
✅ The power of breathwork and meditation for mental clarity
✅ How presence can transform productivity and relationships
✅ Learning to use time as a tool rather than a burden
Sugandha Vatrana is a Total Rewards leader with over 15 years of experience working with Indian and Global multinationals in the Performance, Rewards and HR analytics domain. She is currently working as Head of Rewards APAC & MEA at Signify (Philips Lighting).Sugandha is also a Yoga coach and exponent with a social media community of almost a million across platforms, and a mother of two boys.She has uplifted the lives of countless people with her unique insights into the ancient science of Yoga, combining it with modern physiology. She led International Day of Yoga 2024 with Hon’ble PM at Srinagar, and has her own show “Yoga for Self Love” running on Tata Play Fitness 110 watched by millions of Indians. She has achieved all this and more, while having a successful corporate life as well as the joy of motherhood. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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