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30/03/2024

Whatever you face, there is always a choice that you get to make!

31/12/2023

This mama is just 30, but she got her priorities straight😎

28/12/2023

& the year 2023 comes to an end. This time, last year I was busy getting my project together and at the same time waiting for my oh-so pregnant self to have the rest. And I did deliver my baby on Jan 5. 5 days into the new year last year and my life changed. My priorities changed. My 2 kids became my biggest work of my life. And there was my professional work constantly in my mind. It was a task to learn new ways to strike a work-life balance. At the same time I had all my focus on giving my self all that I need to heal mentally and physically. Food and emotional well-being became my allies. It was a tough, tough year, but I was prepared for it all. My body had given up, but my head wasn’t done yet. Motherhood is a game of resilience. But more than anything, the willingness to get back to your best self and do things that you dream of all the time, is all you need!

Here’s to a year that went by which was full of doctor visits, diapers, lots of travelling, having no time to click pictures (for there was so much to do), nap times used for client meetings and of the night times used for the dreams that don’t let me sleep!

Moral of the story: Take a leap of faith, do it all with a big dollop of positive outlook. Move ahead and don’t think too much actually.

2024 resolution: Don’t just think. Do it!

#2023 #2024

04/12/2023

The key is to keep doing it.

11/11/2023

In the end, the bigger picture is what matters. You can be grinding everyday, but if it takes you a step closer to the goal that you envision for yourself, then take that leap of faith and give your best each day. Sometimes going through the rough roads first is what gets you to the smoother sails! ⛵️
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29/10/2023

A small habit goes a long way. Live to enjoy the time, and not to run behind time!
in

20/08/2023

You, an author? maybe!
can help you then.

09/08/2023

https://www.mid-day.com/brand-media/article/reshaping-the-publishing-industry-payal-sagars-resilience-in-laying-23302514

Payal Sagar, acclaimed author of the Amazon bestseller 'Paper Planes and Hopes,' wields literary prowess forged from rare skill and unwavering passion.

12/07/2023

Do you agree?

Oh Btw, is something you must keep an eye on.
All the ‘Why?’ questions will be answered shortly🤞🏻☺️

11/07/2023

My treasure 🧿
Welcoming a new chapter of my life while looking back at the small habits that matter the most!
in

03/07/2023

Simple. Truth.
Patience. Progress.
Dream. Work. Persist.
in

27/06/2023

With a baby, after a point, going out is basically all the same as before, but you want to pick places based on the pretty baby changing station they have and not how pretty the food menu looks!

26/04/2023

Envision it. Execute it.

21/04/2023

Books & my relationship with them:
“As a child, I was a very curious soul. Good at studies. I believe I was a know it all with a tinge of bully, elder sister to my 2 younger brothers. I would prefer watching animal safari shows on discovery & nat geo channels rather than anything on cartoon network. I loved shows on nick that helped me with my drawing skills & lifestyle & history shows which made me think about all things big & small. I was very much inclined towards non fiction shows, stories, realities of life etc. There was a curiosity to know what is happening in the real life rightnow at places away from where I lived. I knew that reading books was a very important aspect of growing up. But did I read enough back then? Answer- no, not at all. I loved writing, and without anyone knowing, I used to write a lot all through my teenage years. Our language classes back then were amazing. Our teachers were amazing who lit such a great spark in me at that time. I surely did moderate reading. And then came a time when studying felt like a lot of work, and that drive to push myself to get into reading more faded with time. I still remember some of my bestest friends loved reading. They seemed so inspiring. But you know, school, board exams and all that, so I focused more on the task at hand- get good grades & make parents happy. And I did that. I was a good student. So after schooling, I took up reading again. And when I jumped into the reading pool after school years, there was no looking back. As I read more, I wrote more & I realised that why did I take so many years to fully dive into reading? And in no time I was back in the writing game. Reading was a fuel I needed to write more.
I regret the few years that I spent staying aloof from books. My daughter today makes me so proud. She has a natural pull towards knowing more. She loves reading & digging deep into the topics that find her fancy! Whatever that is going to be her life calling, I hope she finds her best self in all that she does 💫”
- .whatilove

28/02/2023

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01/02/2023

Handling the ‘Mom of 2’ stress levels. Postpartum Day-27.

My morning so far.. and its only been 9.30am!

Was Awake multiple times the entire night for the baby. Got the toddler up and ready for school. The baby was asleep, so had a 15 minute window. Went to drop my elder one off to school. While coming back got reminded of the old days when I straight went home for my writing sessions or hit the gym after the school drop off. Thought of treating myself with a morning cup of coffee.

It was 7.00am. & on my way home I Took a quick pit stop at Starbucks. Stupid Starbucks opens at 8.00am. (Why do they have to open so late? There are moms who were awake the entire night and want just one cup of sanity! )

Anyway came back home to my very wide awake newborn baby. After 1 hour of baby situation, I took a mini nap. Then got up just to see that my toddler had left her project home which took us 2 hours to finish last night. Soon the baby was awake again, I still hadn’t had my morning coffee.

…And it’s just been 9.30am so far!
- Payal Sagar • Writer | Artist]

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15/01/2023

On Motherhood:
I have got a new life recently. Giving birth to my baby has changed myself! I see things differently. I function differently. There is a new wave of emotions running through me! Ordinary daily things seem quite unknown! Things I never knew before, are now seamlessly set in my lifestyle. The journey seems so difficult, but my heart bursting with love overcomes all the hardships!
Motherhood is an incredible blessing. I shall be forever grateful! 💫

Cheers to all the rocking mothers all over the World💖

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26/11/2022

Hi! A quick intro for anyone new here:
I’m a millennial mother who wants to do it all! I’m a fine artist, interior designer and an author. I’m a trained Kathak dancer and an art enthusiast.
After completing a Specialization in Poetry Writing from Oxford University, I worked on my debut book Paper Planes and Hopes and released it in October 2020. I wanted to redefine how people perceive poetry. My book is an amalgamation of various thoughts and feelings and aims to inspire people in the most crucial stages of their lives.

I was fortunate to take up Poetry Writing from Oxford. It was an incredible experience as I was the only student from India out of the twenty-five students. It opened my eyes to a newer level of creativity with my words. Since then, my voice as a writer has changed!

Most of my day is spent trying to fine-tune my work and my daughter’s schedule. Black coffee fuels my sudden bursts of energies. I love dressing up and going out. I cannot sit idly.
For the past couple of years, I’ve inclined more towards self-care. And that eventually turned me into a vegan. I use a strict fitness regime for my own mental and physical care. Using IG to share my journey and helping you stay motivated and grow on a personal level🙂

18/08/2022

Hey there, Long time!👋

Xoxo, .whatilove

23/07/2022

I hope this finds you.
I hope you find the beauty in the present.

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22/04/2022

Have faith. Work hard. Find the focus, and stay there. Things will happen. Big things will happen.

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10/04/2022

Here’s a selfie feeling happy, content and grateful for all that I have and all that I’m working on to make a beautiful future🧿💫

Life is all about finding ways to keep ourselves running and moving forward in a positive direction. I try to find ways to keep myself persistently motivated. Discipline is a very important element for progress. And I believe that trying to be fairly good at multiple aspects of our lives is the secret to being successful in one or two major aspects of our lives.

I love to keep myself upbeat. And along with a progressive mindset career-wise or in family life, I take extra efforts to keep myself in tune with my spiritual side and physical well being. I keep negativity at bay and focus on having a positive outlook and perception.
All of this together gives me a good confidence boost as well. You can say that natural confidence is a by-product of the above mentioned lifestyle!

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22/03/2022

This is what Poetry is to me.



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16/03/2022

Be careful for how you define Freedom. At times, what looks great on the face may be more harmful than otherwise.
Work on your life vision. Your Vision matters the most when it comes to defining moments in your life!
- Payal Sagar Payal Sagar • Writer | Artist]

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08/03/2022

Join us for a WRITING WORKSHOP for:
• All age groups
• Language- English
• Exercises will help writing
poems, prose, stories, novels.

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Repost from - FREE WORKSHOP ALERT!!

Authors Gully presents to you, Online Poetry Writing Workshop by the author, Payal Sagar ( Payal Sagar • Writer | Artist] ).
Join the workshop on March 13, 2022 to learn those basics which can convert a simple poem into a captivating one.

Register before slots fill up! Link in our Instagram bio.

28/02/2022

All that you are doing right now is totally yours. Much Often we come across people/ situations that make us feel that they are taking away a part of us and labelling as theirs.
Every time you feel this, just remind yourself that what makes all that you do or create so special is that it is coming from you.

Keep your eyes on growing yourself. The Mona Lisa has be recreated a million times, yet the original is the only master piece we value the most💙

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09/02/2022

Your Growth (Personal & Professional ) won’t happen if you just talk about ‘growth’ or think about it all the time. Real growth happens when you work for it. Real growth has steps. Sometimes the steps look like they have no use for the big thing you want to achieve. But every small step forward is a step closer to your goal. Just be there to learn and practice all that you learn. Only then with consistency you will have accomplished the big thing that you always wanted to!”
-Payal Sagar Payal Sagar • Author | Artist]

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