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Chloe Ting Challenge review: what I wish everyone knew about

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Chloe Ting Challenge

So you have heard about Chloe Ting Workout Challenges, and you want to try it but unsure if it’s worth your time and energy. Just like you, I have a busy schedule, and investing in […]

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A step-by-step guide to completing Chloe Ting challenge

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Chloe Ting Challenge

I took four different 14-day Chloe Ting challenge and continued the workouts for a month from thereon. For those of you who don’t know, Chloe Ting is an Australian YouTuber who has influenced people across […]

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7 reasons for trying Chloe Ting challenge that may change your views

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Chloe Ting Challenge

Doing the Chloe Ting challenge was neither a coincidence nor a high chance incidence of me coming across a viral trend. Up until summer 2020, I have never heard about her. Chloe Ting is an […]

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Shilpi Sneha

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HAPPY INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY! For more than a ye HAPPY INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY! For more than a year now, I have mainly been doing HIIT. Practicing and incorporating yoga into my daily routine has been on my mind for a long while, and I’m determined to prioritize it this year (did I hear “ditto”?) 🙌🏽 I’m so happy to share that I have been practicing yoga for 21 days now. It feels amazing! My focus area, to begin with, is flexibility because I believe that’s the area where I need the most improvement. For context, on a scale of 1 to 10, where 10 is the flexibility level of an advanced yoga practitioner, I would give myself a score of 2. With improved flexibility, I should be able to get more out of my HIIT workouts. (I will explain in upcoming posts what exactly I mean by that!) My goal is to be consistent with yoga practice and advance from beginner to intermediate level. I will be sharing my journey, learnings, challenges, and progression over here. 🧘🏻‍♀️ Follow @shilpisneha.official to see the yoga journey and progression of a beginner yogi. Top @gap Shorts @amazonfashion Shoes @nikewomen Workout mat @lululemon Props @Amazon #yoga #yogalove #yogalife #yogapose #yogaeveryday #yogapractice #yogajourney #fitness #fitnessjourney #internationalyogaday #internationalyogaday2021 #shotoniphone12 #shotoniphone12pro
Garage to home workout studio DIY makeover. Just l Garage to home workout studio DIY makeover. Just like me, if you have never fixed and painted a wall before, the garage could be a great place to experiment. This makeover project saved us tons of dollars and hassles of finding a contractor. Plus, we now have a new skill. A great DIY over the weekend project to team up on with your partner! I have to say it’s not a breeze. It’s hard work for sure. But it’s not as intimidating as you might think. And it’s fun when you do it as a team. Not to mention, the result is rewarding. I’m going to be using half of the garage for my workouts. It will free up a lot of space inside our house and give me more open space to do HIIT with ease and try new things. I have also started to learn and practice yoga. That’s why I chose a yellow and blue color palette to get my high-intensity pumping and calmness at the same time. So, how do you like this makeover? If you have any feedback, questions, or decor ideas, please let me know in the comments below. I will soon upload a detailed video to share this DIY garage makeover for under $500 on my YouTube channel (link in bio). And for behind the scenes, check out my Reels!! DIY tools: @amazon and @homedepot Paint: @sherwinwilliams #SWColorLove #diygarage #diyproject #diyfun #garagemakeover #garagestudio #yogastudio #garageworkout #wallpainted #beforeafter #beforeafterlook #weekendproject #trynewthings
“Your present circumstances don’t determine wh “Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” —Nido Qubein A reminder that I came across while watching @familymanamazon yesterday. These past few months have been testing times for me, and I’m #gratefuleveryday to my family and friends. And those of you who DMed me to check on me to ask, “how are you doing?” I want to say it means a lot. It makes me feel this page is not just another space to share when I wish to but that I’m not alone and you care. ❤️ The encouragement I received from you all on my fitness videos gives me the strength to start where I left off! While I never completely stopped working out all these months, it wasn’t as disciplined and intense as it was at the beginning of this year. Naturally, my fitness level was affected. BUT picking back up is a journey I’m excited to take on, and I will continue to share my learnings along the way. 🙌🏽 New fitness videos (and more), starting this week. 💪🏽 #hardtimes #hardlife #grateful #motivation #motivationalquotes #motivationforfitness #lifelessons #fitnessfirst #fitnessjourney #fitnesslover #lifeisbeautiful
🦸🏻‍♀️ I have been MIA for a month now 🦸🏻‍♀️ I have been MIA for a month now because of a bunch of things. 🤗 Let’s call it a perfect storm for now and move on to the things I’m excited to share today and in the coming days. 💡 If you know me closely or have been following my feeds, you know how much I love investing in myself. Last week I joined a 6 weeks leadership workshop hosted by the founder of Ascend (weascend.co) @shivanisberry. While there are so many things I could talk about the experience of this workshop itself, today I’m going to focus on ONE specific realization that came to mind out of nowhere. 💻 Mid-sized and large companies most often offer a lot of professional growth options through training and workshops, etc. 🙇🏻‍♀️ In a startup, I remember I worked heads down for endless hours. Professional growth through these mediums is rarely on the company’s radar. And if you have worked for a startup before you know the job negotiation script from most of the employers “We cannot match that pay but you will get to build and drive everything from scratch which you would never get to do at a big firm”. Um, not even sponsoring for my professional growth? Do I have to learn everything the hard way? A balance between these two types of learning (hands-on + coaching) could be more efficient? Wouldn’t this benefit both you and me? 🤜🏽 So next time you’re negotiating with a startup, make sure you have some $$$ reserved for investment in your professional growth! 👉🏽 Follow for more on job offer negotiations and related topics #newjobnewlife #careergoals #careercoach #careeradvice #careerdevelopment #startup #negotiation #growth #womeninproduct #investinyourself #investinyou #brownblogger #desiblogger #californiablogger #southasianblogger
<<< In three easy steps >>> I love working on a c <<< In three easy steps >>> I love working on a cable-free desk! And who doesn’t? So I thought of sharing the hack that I use for my home office desk. 💻 It’s just a one-time effort. In three easy steps, your desk will stay cable-free for as long as you want it to be! ⏳ Check out the complete step-by-step walkthrough of the desk set up in the new video on my YouTube channel. Link in bio. I have noticed the clutter-free vibe bumps up my productivity. (See my previous post on how to avoid burnout with key remote work productivity tips) 🤗 I hope you find the video useful. If you try it for yourself, let me know how it goes in the comments below or over YouTube. 💁‍♀️ Subscribe to my channel (link in bio) and follow here for more such life hacks. #cablefree #desk #homeoffice #cablemanagement #hack #remote #work #productivity #shotoniphone12pro #homeofficegoals #homeofficeorganization #deskorganization #cableorganizer #desiblogger #indiangirlblogger #problemsolver #ideas #bloggersofinstagram
“You’re not working for your manager. Both of “You’re not working for your manager. Both of you are working for your organization. You and your manager are in a 50/50 relationship”, one of my mentors pointed out early in my career. 🙇🏻‍♀️At first, it sounded too obvious. But as intuitive as it sounds, it’s easy to slip into a mindset that you’re working for your manager without even realizing it. Unknowingly, I had fallen for it several times. Ever since my mentor called it out loud, the realization has changed my work-life for good. 🥅 Both you and your manager share two common goals. And that’s where the sweet spot lies. #1 Help your organization succeed #2 Help you succeed Here’s the action I took from the realization about the 50/50 relationship (and so can you): 1️⃣ Reaffirm this in your mind 2️⃣ Remember this when framing any conversation with the manager or even when just providing project updates. 3️⃣ Frame the conversation in a way that advances either or both the goals. 4️⃣ Employ this regularly to get habituated with this process How do you feel about this? Let me know in the comments below. 👇🏽 👩🏻‍💻 Follow for more on my work life and lessons I learned, growing a career in tech and product marketing. 📸 Shot on @iphone__.12 @apple Outfit @andotherstories and @calvinklein shoppable link in bio #levelup #growth #managing #managers #mentor #affirmations #career #workplace #change #mindsetmatters #womeninproduct #indian #women #iphone #shotoniphone12pro #indianblogger
Burned out working remotely? Ten months ago, I re Burned out working remotely? Ten months ago, I remember getting the commute time back. I thought I could do more things and be more efficient every day. I fancied doing something extra for my career and personal growth. But in the initial months, all I did was put in extra time and effort on what I usually do as part of my job. I basically did more of the same things, but in extended hours. ⏱ Where did all that extra time go? Of course, it’s so much easier to just continue doing things that we are used to doing than to rock the boat. Accepting all the meeting invites coming through my calendar from global time zones, I would log in early and log off late. I was drained. 👩🏻‍💻 After being intentional about how I spend my day, I’m in a much better place now. Summing up a mix of things I do on a typical day to break the burnout loop when working remote. 👩🏻‍💻 🗓 These are seemingly obvious things, and yet it wasn’t easy to get it all in place. Even acknowledging what I have been ignoring was a good start. And then I took up one thing at a time. In my blog, I share examples on how I went about doing it. (link in my bio). What do you do to avoid burnout? In the spirit of #4 and #5 above -> “Break up your day” and “invest in yourself”, I’m taking on #read21in21 challenge introduced by @gretchenrubin together with #write21in21 challenge by @shailajav Every day, I’m going to block out 21 minutes for each on my calendar throughout 2021 to read/listen and write intentionally. I don’t have to stop at 21 minutes, but this would help me to not break the chain! Comment below if you’re joining me. 🤜🏽 #remotework #workingfromhome #reading #writing #motivation #wfh #challenges #virtual #remote #mindfulness #work #indian #women #womenintech #wocintech #personaldevelopment #productivity #womeninproduct
<<First work week 2021>> We took a break in the h <<First work week 2021>> We took a break in the holidays, getting away to a small beach town, where we mostly hung out in the balcony treating ourselves to the views and waves. I wrote, worked out, and feasted on home-delivered tacos. You can find the details in my staycation post from last week to know more about how and why choosing the social-distancing friendly vacation rental of a local business made sense to me. Last week this time around, I was sipping my ginger apple drink and soaking in the sun. Disconnecting from work and relaxing over the break, I came back all upbeat about embracing the first week. But, it was hard! 🤷🏻‍♀️ @slackhq downtime in the early hours of Monday was a welcome surprise for sure, giving me some time to warm up. As I took up my professional goals, I panicked a bit around midweek, about not being on track, but then I decided to go a bit easy on myself to let my body and mind come to terms with getting back to the routine. 🙈 Nevertheless, there are two things that shaped my work week: 1️⃣ Discomfort zone and self-doubt A month ago, I had signed up for a new project which required learning a new technological concept, and now I need to brush up, build on it, summarize, and start delivering on it in a couple of weeks. While I have been schooling myself on it since then, how would I, in such a short time, be able to pull it off, I thought. It feels like I have just started climbing and the peak far away is clouded. For now, I shall continue hiking, for that’s the only way to go. If you’re self-doubting, know you’re not alone! 🤜🏽 2️⃣ A small win One of the aspects of my work is narrating a story that builds a perception about a product or a feature. I crafted the content for an exciting solution that would solve some problems of today’s remote workers. How was your first week? #journal #motivation #challenges #learning #womenintech #wocintech #nature #levelup #wfh #remote #perseverance #strongertogether #workplace #shotoniphone #shotoniphone12pro #reflection #indian #women #indiansinusa #desigirl #journey #work #bloggersofinstagram #oceanside #travel #andotherstories #foundonamazon #fashionfriday
I hope 2021 brings good health and joy to you and I hope 2021 brings good health and joy to you and your loved ones. 🙏🏽 THANK YOU to all of you! I’m grateful for the community we have on here as we start this new year. 🙌🏽 I started vlogging during COVID to share my fitness journey with this community. And I’m thankful for the support and encouragement I have received from you. ❤️ While I’m excited to continue sharing my fitness journey and resources with you, in 2021, I will also be posting on: ⁠ 👩🏻‍💻Career transition tips on how I got into product marketing from engineering 👩🏻‍💼Lessons learned interviewing and switching jobs for career growth 🏢Navigating career, relationships, and challenges at the workplace ⏱Daily motivation on personal productivity Tag someone who might find this content valuable in 2021 💙🤜🏽 Outfit @marinelayer Location @pacificvillasandbungalow #oceanside CA #womeninproduct #womenwithaplan #FutureForUs #hersuccess #empowerHER #girlswhohustle #boldbraveyou #womenintech #BWCbabe #womeninstem #Fitnessjourney#fitnessmotivation #personaldevelopment #careergoals #careercoach #careeradvice #careerdevelopment #interviews #caliblogger #californiablogger #southasianblogger #southasianbloggers #brownblogger #brownbloggers #browngirls #browngirlswhoblog #indianwomeninusa
Five things that I am proud of this year: 1️⃣ Five things that I am proud of this year: 1️⃣Fitness: Working out consistently for ten months straight throughout the COVID is a decision and commitment that makes me feel quite proud. The best part was learning new skills—boxing, Chloe Ting challenges, and HIIT variations. Consistency is hard. It takes work. But when you put in those minutes for days and months, it adds up in ways that you would never imagine. 2️⃣Professional Growth: I made new connections, coached grad students on career transition, authored my first guest post for a product marketing community, learned new technologies, and led a South Asian cultural affinity group. Remember, the overall professional growth goes beyond the career development path associated with your day job. It would comprise things that compliment your career. 3️⃣Voice: Extremely happy to have joined the communities and engage with people via various mediums to express, share, and contribute. Launching my website, YT channel, IGTV, and LiketoKnowIT profile was a lot of work altogether, but it was very fulfilling. When things that bring you joy meets commitment, magic happens. Try it! 4️⃣Cooking: From being a person who can find 100 excuses for not cooking, I went on to becoming a home-chef, first-time baker, and first-time confectioner. Honestly, I still can't believe it. Sometimes you need to find ways to do things differently to turn them around. 5️⃣DIY Haircut: With the help of YouTubers, seemingly unattainable things start to feel achievable. Not only did I trim my hair, but I also did a layered haircut all by myself. I would have never imagined doing that. Thanks to the YouTube community and the forcing circumstances of 2020! Any other DIY favorites y’all tried this year? Outfit link in bio or https://www.liketoknow.it/shilpi @thrive @andotherstories @wearecampcoffee @Rayban #learning #learningeveryday #learninganddevelopment #alwayslearning #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #growthmindset #productivelife #CATALYZECOURAGE #FutureForUs #hersuccess #empowerHER #girlswhohustle #caliblogger #californiablogger #southasianblogger #southasianbloggers #brownblogger #brownbloggers#browngirls #browngirlswhoblog
Five things that did not work out as planned and f Five things that did not work out as planned and five other things that I am proud of this year (in the next post). 1️⃣Personal finance I’m guilty of putting off my financial management for quite a while. And, I’m going to prioritize it this new year. Atleast that’s the plan. 🙈If you’re in the same boat, more power to both of us. 🙏🏽 2️⃣Yoga Never have I ever taken this heritage seriously. 🧘🏻‍♀️And I have no idea why! Even the beginner-level asanas turned out to be a kicker. It felt so good, though. I wonder how the yogis must feel. Anyhow, good start. Let’s see if I can take it to the next level next year. 3️⃣DIY install and repairs Yes, I aspire to become a handywoman one day. 👩🏻‍🔧This one didn't see the light of day, but I hope to pick it up in 2021. 4️⃣Skincare Eventually, I have come to terms with the fact that I'm no longer in my twenties and that my skin needs attention and extra care. 🧴That's why I tried. I did my research and bought all the good stuff. But, getting motivated enough to put on a face pack is so unlike me. 🤦🏻‍♀️ 5️⃣Gardening Alright, not everything is for everyone. I get it. But I want to do this. 🤷🏻‍♀️Maybe one last try next year. Any pros out there? What are your new hopes for the new year? Share in comments below 🙌🏽 Outfit link in bio or https://www.liketoknow.it/shilpi #learning #learningeveryday #learninganddevelopment #alwayslearning #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #growthmindset #productivelife #CATALYZECOURAGE #FutureForUs #hersuccess #empowerHER #girlswhohustle #caliblogger #californiablogger #southasianblogger #southasianbloggers #brownblogger #brownbloggers#browngirls #browngirlswhoblog
7 things I learned in 2020: 1️⃣DO IT ANYWAY: 7 things I learned in 2020: 1️⃣DO IT ANYWAY: Don’t hold yourself back from trying something new. I procrastinated trying boxing, and it took me seven years to give it a go. Until this year, I missed out on having fun with all the drills. It’s always easier to bury what you fancy than it is to water it. 2️⃣PAT YOURSELF, OFTEN: If you think of it, we all get a lot of things done every week. Always acknowledge your little accomplishments, build on them, and reward yourself. Be your best cheerleader. While encouragement from others is motivating, I start first. 3️⃣EXPRESS: Expressing how you feel is so undervalued. Let people know how much they mean to you even when you think they already know it! Recently, I shared with my mother a habit she inspired me to develop that is pivotal to my everyday life. I felt so good. I’m sure she did too. 4️⃣HONOR YOUR BODY: Remember, it is working hard for you. Staying active and getting the seating posture right is especially important if you are on your laptop for more than 8 hours a day. You're in it for the long run. Investing time, research, and money into setting up my ergonomic home office is already paying off. 5️⃣BE EXCITED: Find ways to make mundane things enjoyable. For instance, cooking has never been my cup of tea. Who knew trying new cuisines and under 15 minutes recipes would change my attitude. 6️⃣ SQUEEZE THE LEMON: We have many things to be grateful for, even in this crazy year. I made a list of things I could do given the circumstances. Not everything worked as planned, but I’m certainly better off than I would be not trying. 7️⃣KEEP’EM CLOSE: Our virtual engagements are not just for COVID times. I hope to continue staying connected and celebrate with family and friends who are physically far but close to my heart. What are your favorite learnings in 2020? Would love to hear in the comments below. #learning #learningeveryday #learninganddevelopment #alwayslearning #personaldevelopment #growthmindset #productivelife #CATALYZECOURAGE #FutureForUs #hersuccess #empowerHER #girlswhohustle #caliblogger #californiablogger #southasianblogger #southasianbloggers #brownblogger #brownbloggers
After roughly 20 grocery outings, one beach day ou After roughly 20 grocery outings, one beach day out, one hike, and one outdoor dining in the last ten months, here I am. Longing for a vacation, I wasn’t sure in my gut whether I should make this choice. I took the plunge. In case you are looking for options in the coming months, here’s why I picked this stay @pacificvillasandbungalow : No-contact entry and checkout with automated doors Independent unit on the 2nd floor with assigned parking spot right outside the first floor (garage) Outdoor entry via dedicated staircase Beachfront: I can chill on the balcony if the beach/pier is crowded and not safe to go Self-sufficient unit with kitchenware and cleaning supplies Lots of delivery options closeby It is right at the strand, and you hear sound of crashing waves all day long The location is an hour drive from San Diego city. It’s a small beach town. #oceanview #oceanviews #soundofwaves #soundofwavescrashing #oceanfront #oceanfrontrental #beachfrontvilla #staycation2020 #staycation #staycations #Travelgram #Travelbook #Travel_Captures #Instatravel #SeeTheWorld #TravelTheWorld #TravelAddict #Travellingram
I think I did pretty well 🤷🏻‍♀️⁉️ I think I did pretty well 🤷🏻‍♀️⁉️ #progress #progressnotperfection #progressisprogress #transformation #beforeandafter #lifejourney #selflove #loveyourself #happiness #gratitude #mindset #selfgrowth #weightlossjourney #positivity #believe #bodytransformation #bodytransformations #sidebyside #sidebysides
Better sore than sorry! I remember how daunting it Better sore than sorry! I remember how daunting it felt to do HIIT for the first time. Not anymore. I started small with basic drills and built my way up. 🧗🏻‍♀️ No matter where you’re in your fitness journey, consistency is always as important as it was in the beginning. Choose workouts that you enjoy. And then keep going! Outfit link in the bio. Also here https://www.liketoknow.it/shilpi #finish2020strong #homegymgoals #Fitness #Instafit #Getfit #Fitnessgoals #Fitnessfun #Fitnessjourney #Fitnesslove #Fitnessforlife #Fitnesswear #Fitnessaddicted #Workout #Workouts #Workoutmotivation #Workhardplayhard #Workoutroutine #Workouttime #NoPainNoGain #GetStrong
Let’s shoot up this number? #stretch #stretchi Let’s shoot up this number? #stretch #stretching #homegymgoals #Fitness #Instafit #Getfit #Fitnessgoals #Fitnessforlife #Workout #Workouts #Workoutmotivation #Shredded #Workoutvideos #Workhardplayhard #Workoutroutine #Workouttime #NoPainNoGain #GetStrong
It's that time of the year, so I thought I should It's that time of the year, so I thought I should share this #giftidea for couples. Isn't this #swarovski owls adorable? My sister had given this to us, and I love it. #iphone #shotoniphone #shotoniphone12 #shotoniphone12pro #iphone12pro
The career management team of my #graduate #busine The career management team of my #graduate #businessschool @scubusiness sent out holiday greetings cards to the alumni. It brought a big smile to my face. I’m so grateful for being a part of this community! This team has played an important role in how my career shaped during and after my graduation. If you’re currently enrolled in a graduate school or know someone who is, encourage them to engage with career management or similar teams. Speaking through my personal experience, it makes a huge difference! Sharing the quote that came along with their lovely wishes!! #CATALYZECOURAGE #FutureForUs #hersuccess #empowerHER #girlswhohustle #bossbabelife #boldbraveyou #womenintech #BWCbabe #womeninstem #purpose #productivity #priority #alwayslearning #personaldevelopment #personaldevelopmentquotes #growthmindset #growthquotes
Yuppp, they are eagerly waiting to get back in act Yuppp, they are eagerly waiting to get back in action. Hang in there!! 👟🥿👠👢👡😆 #girlswhohustle #bossbabelife #womenwithaplan #boldbraveyou #societygal #girlsinbusiness #BWCbabe #heel #heels #shoes #feet #highheels #shoe #iloveheels #highheel
Sharing a quote from one of my favorite books in r Sharing a quote from one of my favorite books in recent years. If you haven’t already read it, check out the 📚 #BraveNotPerfect book by @reshmasaujani - the founder of @GirlsWhoCode Her real-life stories and examples would encourage you to think about a lot of things that go unnoticed but are integral to our lives. #CATALYZECOURAGE #FutureForUs #hersuccess #empowerHER #girlswhohustle #bossbabelife #boldbraveyou #womenintech #BWCbabe #womeninstem #purpose #productivity #priority #alwayslearning #personaldevelopment #personaldevelopmentquotes #growthmindset #growthquotes
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