Section 1: The noise around us and the concept of internal solitude In today’s world life rarely gives us a pause. From the moment we wake up in the morning there’s constant chaos everywhere, phone ringing, children needing us, parents needing us, work deadlines, family conversations. There is an endless stream of external as well as internal noise. A noise which we cannot avoid. For most of us, especially if you are a parent, solitude feels like an impossible thing. When home is full of cries, conversations and responsibilities, there is no space for silence. But the truth is, solitude is not always about going to mountains or locking yourself…

Introduction – Why change is so hard? Why is change so hard? Honestly, I keep asking myself this question every single day. A month ago, I was proud of myself—I had finally started walking daily, eating clean, and breaking free from junk food. I had even lost 5 kilos. For a moment, I thought, this is it… this time I’ve really changed. But here I am today… back to the same old me. The junk food has come back, the overeating has come back, and with it, the weight has also come back. More than that, the same insecurities, the same anxiety, the same fear inside me have returned. And…

Introduction – Slipping Back Into Old Habits — And How to Catch Yourself Early You promise yourself this time it will be different. You feel powerful, focused, and ready to change. And for a few days—or even weeks—you actually do. You walk daily, eat clean, stay away from distractions, and feel like you’re finally becoming the version of yourself you always wanted to be. There’s clarity, momentum, and a deep sense of control. But then, something shifts. Not suddenly—slowly. Silently. One day, I noticed something strange. Not in my actions, but in my thoughts. Old thoughts crept in—the kind where I’d tell myself it’s okay to skip one walk or…