MINDMILLS by Rutika
By Rutika Bodas
Everything we do in life, is fueled by the 'mills of our mind'; so here I am, with my podcast - MINDMILLS!
My purpose is to ignite spark through the episodes in this podcast and somewhere on the way, inspire you to find YOUR Genius!
Let us run the mills of our minds, with MINDMILLS!
Write to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta at mindmillsbyrutika
MINDMILLS by RutikaSep 05, 2021
Power of People to solve world's toughest problems - in conversation with Mr. Hemang Desai
Listen on to know what inspires him to be a catalyst of change for a better world and how each of us can make a difference in the world around us..
It's that easy-peasy to do your own- 'Year in review'!
Hello you fabulous MINDMILLS listener! This year-end episode is about three really easy ways to help you reflect on your year gone by, to create new possibilities and look forward to the many chances coming your way in 2023! Which idea are you gonna try?
The episodes referenced are - Be Chancy and How to hack that you stay on track!
Send me your feedback, comments or tell me your idea for an episode by writing at - runmindmills@gmail.com
#2023 #itsgonnabeawesome #bechancy
The Rwandan Way of Things- 4 weeks of fulfilling my life's purpose in Africa
5 ways to create visual triggers as reminders for achieving your best life possible!
How a man observed what the Indian cinema needed and reinvented the game by reinventing himself!
In this episode, we find inspiration from a man who found what the Indian film producers needed and how he reinvented the game by providing ways to cater to those needs. Oh also btw, this brought him the opportunity to travel to 130+ countries worldwide! Listen on to know who is this man and what really is the biggest magic from his journey..
Write to us at runmindmills@gmail.com and Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
Start a chain-reaction of nicety and courteousness; 'cause doing good begets doing good
It feels so good to have someone hold that elevator door for us or to see someone smile at you and greet you from across the street or when somebody texts you to check-in how you were doing that day! These really simple acts of nicety and kindness which we often label as general courtesy, are perhaps the way to craft a better world. Find out, how you can initiate such a chain-reaction of nicety from your side and what results it could have, by large! Brought to you by the MINDMILLS PODCAST with love, from Germany! ❤️
Write to us at runmindmills@gmail.com | Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
What brought you to here? The journey of your successes, triumphs and everything in between
Every win big or small, every turn we take and every decision we make, all new starts and beginnings are a result of many people, situations, events that came together to bring us where we are! So this episode of the MINDMILLS podcast is about those people, situations and events. The incredible journey of your successes & triumphs. Listen in..
Write to us at runmindmills@gmail.com | Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
Unload, Unburden, Unsubscribe- One simple technique to having a productive, sunny day & a lifetime!
This MINDMILLS episode talks about why and how to create and reserve space in our hearts & minds only for things that are meaningful, relevant and lead us to a fruitful, productive, sunny day, week and perhaps a lifetime! Unload, Unburden, Unsubscribe- from what and how, listen in to find out!
Write to us at runmindmills@gmail.com | Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
Be Chancy!
This MINDMILLS episode is inspired by a children's illustrated book called 'What Do You Do With A Chance' which was gifted to me few years ago and it has had a tremendous impact on me. So here's me sharing with you how amazing it is to be chancy. Because what do you do with a chance? YOU TAKE IT!!
Write to us at runmindmills@gmail.com | Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
How to set the tone right for a difficult conversation
It's easy to get worked up before a confrontation or a difficult conversation. But as goes with most things in life, there are ways to keep it simple. Listen in to know, how to set the tone right for difficult conversations. Oh and also, a little bit about the Happy Baby phenomenon too!
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
Time flies and you're the Pilot!
In this MINDMILLS Podcast episode, we talk about how much of our time on a day to day basis is engulfed by our cellphones and a small experiment to utilise our time wisely.. on activities that are not cellphone-bound. Because if Time flies, then we must be it's Pilot!
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
Words you choose influence the way you live
In this episode, we've brought to you 7 real life examples of how you can choose words for a bigger impact and a better outcome, for yourself and others. Also, learn a cool, fun fact about how the human brain works, with the help of a pink elephant!
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
How do You receive Kindness?!
We all know it feels great to be kind to others, we all have been there done that. But this episode of MINDMILLS Podcast challenges you to be on the other side and reflect upon- how do you 'receive' kindness. Listen on!
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
Goodbyes are Endearing!
Goodbyes however difficult, they do symbolise new beginnings, start of a new dream, new hopes and new pathways to walk on. Listen in to know more about why, Goodbyes are Endearing!
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
Snap out of Self-Pity and dive into the pool of Self-Worth!
2022 is here and MINDMILLS is super-ready to make your year fabulous! Have you ever noticed that many times, we sit and marinate in the puddle of self-pity and then use it as a fallback or excuse for not improving?! Self-Pity is a bottomless pit that delays your plans of Self-improvement or changing things for the better. In this episode, let's learn a 3-step process to snap out of self-pity and dive into the pool of Self-worth.
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
Create your Growth Story for the new year and how to hack that you stay on track!
Standing at the doorstep of a new year, this episode of the MINDMILLS Podcasts brings to you 3 Mantras to help you continue your growth story and live a life of learning, love, exuberance and self-discovery into the new year. As a bonus we also curated for you simple, very simple ways to keep your plans on-track all through the year. It worked wonders for us at MINDMILLS, hope it does for you too!! To learn how to send post dated emails in gmail, see this link.
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
Being in-tune with ourselves by connecting with Nature
In this third and final part of the chat with Nico, he sparks a few thoughts around how we are all a part of Nature and how can we all be in tune with and inspired from the many many presents that surround us. Join us and listen in. I invite you all to also checkout Episode 1&2 which are the previous parts of our inspired conversation with the awesome Nicholas Policarpio.
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
Looking Inwards - into the Universe within!
In episode 2, we continue our conversation with my dear friend Nico, @Nicholas Policarpio who talks about looking inwards into the Universe we all have within us for all the fulfilment, growth, expansion & love that we long for, and how we all need to start the process of inner education which we have seldom been given. He also tells us about the work which he is doing to bring our inner awesomeness to this world, with the Human Transformation Club.
This is Part 2 of the three part conversation with Nico; you can find Part 1 here- Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor
As always, we would love to hear from you at runmindmills@gmail.com your suggestions, feedback or just about anything else :)
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
NEW SEASON! Who are you without your Job Titles & Social Masks?!
We live a life with masks. Not the pandemic one, the one which we all wear in the form of our degrees, job titles, social status and such. In the first of this 3 part series, Nicholas Policarpio shares some awesome insights- "Who are you without your Job Titles & Social Masks?". Let's find!
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
Where to, from here?
Dreams, Vision, Purpose. There are many milestones that we need to achieve to make those Dreams come true, Vision to actualize and Purpose to live! This last episode of Season 1 is like a cherry on the cake or a bow on the gift-box that has been, the 'Season 1' of the MINDMILLS podcast. Listen on.. 'Where to, from here?'
Stay in touch with us at runmindmills@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you- what you liked in this season, which were some of your favorite episodes or just about anything else! See you very very soon in Season 2!
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
Binge Big on Small Wins
There's a reason why we experience a rewarding feeling on completion of tasks & pending To-dos. That feeling of accomplishment is due to the production of the Reward Chemical in our brains, the Dopamine! Listen in to this episode on MINDMILLS to find out a simple hack to increase your Dopamine levels and binge big on Happiness from small wins! 😊
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
A Taste of Life - In Wooden Pencils & City Buses
When was the last time you asked another person for directions on the road or took a bus ride or handpicked the best fruit off the cart?! Let's get a taste of the Old-School Life and simpler times. Listen in to find joy in little things..
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
3 Simple Ways to find your Mindfulness-Mojo!
How do you operate through your daily routine- on 'Auto-pilot' mode or on 'Intentional' mode?
In this episode of MINDMILLS, we bring to you the amazing practice of Mindfulness which could be the secret sauce to your Life's meal that has the power to make everything taste better.
Listen-in to know how the simple Mindfulness practice can bring a better Balance in your Life along with increased Productivity, Contentment, Joy & Inner Happiness.
Mindfulness is Marvelous. Listen in to find out why.
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
Life in the Mountains - Countless Smiles amidst Boundless Nature!
Mindmills is back after the short break and all our batteries are fully recharged! In today's episode, we bring to you the stories from the land far far away, and all that we saw & experienced, past few days. What do such simplicities of Life and amazement of Nature teach us? Let's find out.
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
We're on a break, soaking in liquid sunshine
Mindmills Podcast is on a break for next 3 weeks, hitting all the Refresh buttons and soaking in liquid sunshine, somewhere far far away. We promise to be back with some amazing stories and fulfilling life experiences! Meanwhile, keep spreading the love and share the podcast with more awesome people! Connect with us at- runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
Build Resilience like a Bop-Bag
Resilience is advancing forward despite the adversities and rising above them to spring-back to your natural best. Down, but not Out! In this episode, let's talk about 2 ways to start building the inner Resilience, like that of a Bop-Bag. Resilience of Body And Mind 💪🏻😇 .
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
Progress, not Perfection & the Song you're meant to sing
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step" is a famous quote by Lao Tzu. To take that One Step, it is quite amusing how we procrastinate, delay and sometimes just wait it out, endlessly. In this episode, the emphasis is on making Progress, not Perfection. And you get a cool (and funny) story about how 'Mindmills' episodes are crafted, as a Bonus! Take a listen 😀
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
About Life giving Lemons, & other things
In this episode of MINDMILLS, we bring back the emphasis on simple little things in our lives that have the super-power to recharge us, especially when we are feeling low & lost. What are these boosters that can help us make a mean tasty lemonade, when life gives us lemons? Let's find out..
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
Until we have a Planet-B..
In this episode, we get conversing over a very different subject than what we've had so far on MINDMILLS - it's about Climate Change on our planet Earth. Many simple yet significant changes that You & I can make in our routine activities and contribute Our bit in the global effort, could give ourselves and our planet a new Life. Let's find out more on that.
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
Where does YOUR Inspiration come from?
Inspiration is a game-changer. Everything we do in our lives, everything we achieve, started as a tiny ray of Inspiration. World's coolest inventions happened because of some truly inspired people. Epic movie plots, literary classics, record-breaking athletic events… all of these occurred because of people finding Inspiration! So in this episode, let us talk about exactly that - Finding Inspiration, amidst the day to day hustle!
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
4 Simple ways to learn The Art of Working with People
It's always about People. Wherever you come from or whatever you work on - at the last node of the chain, there's always People. So let's converse about that today and go over 4 basic practices that can help you learn the art of working with People. Let's circle back and become less of a Machine and more Humane!
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
When there's a Heart full of Gratitude.. ❤️
Gratitude, Appreciation, Thankfulness, Gratefulness.. Thanks, Merci, Gracias, Obrigado, Danke, Vinaka, Dhanyavaad! What can, these humble words DO?! - They have the power to make someone's day a little better, bring a smile on someone's face, fill-up a heart with warmth and so much more. Let's look at simple little things in Life and grow an Attitude of Gratitude! Onward..
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
Restraint - Let's start to Stop
For so many of us, it is a natural habit to always do 'more'; more than what's required, needed or even wanted! Let's talk about Restraint today and when to exercise it. By end of the episode, you'd have atleast one relatable event where you can start to stop. Listen on..
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
Investing in yourself, one little penny at a time!
Some of the world's busiest people and top entrepreneurs, endorse the habit of investing in Personal Growth and even amidst their super busy schedules, find small chunks of time for it. If they can, then you can too! Let's talk about how can YOU ensure that you are Investing in Yourself, one little penny at a time!
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
It's All Invented!
In today's episode on our podcast, we talk about the notion of Limits & Bounds. Take a listen. Find YOUR spark to go Bigger, Better, Faster, Higher, Stronger..
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
Discover the Influencer in You!
Social media is filled with Influencers from all over the world and about all sorts of different things. So why not take inspiration from that and find ways to become an Influencer in life and at work?! Let's find out how.
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
Why Work-Relations matter & how to build them
This is the second part of our conversation around Relationships. After a brief understanding of why relationships matter to us in the last episode, today we focus particularly on Relationships at Workplace and talk about a few simple little practices that can help you build them. Let's get going..
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
The NeuroScience behind Relationships- Why do Relationships matter to us?
In this first part of the two-part conversation on Relationships, we get down to the basics - What's with us needing Relationships and wanting to feel connected as human beings? We talk about the neuroscience behind Relationships in this episode! (In the next episode, we focus specifically on Relationships at Workplace, why do they matter & how to build them). Stay on..
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika
Power of Self-Introspection or Self-Reflection
Discover the power of Self-Introspection or Self-Reflection and learn 2 simple ways to start Your journey of discovering your Inner Voice.
Tell us how did you like this episode by writing to us at runmindmills@gmail.com
Follow us on Insta - mindmillsbyrutika