Vandana Sehgal

27/11/2025

These are the common reactions I get when someone picks up Stand up for Yourself

1. The printing quality is amazing
2. The illustrations are fabulous

They keep flipping through the pages and when they reach close to the end…they hold their breath.

That’s when I hear expressions like:

Oh my God!
I wasn’t expecting that.
I need to try this with my child.
What a pleasant surprise!
I couldn’t have imagined this ending!

Do you want to know what the story is about and how it ends?

Get a copy.

Link in the bio (Currently available in India and Sweden)

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24/11/2025

I am not into beauty pageants, but I am into standing up for the right reasons.
 
Fatima Bosch, Ms. Universe 2025, initially walked out of the pageant because one of the co-owners bullied her and later, she walked away with the title. She said in one of the interviews that if she had not faced bullying, she wouldn’t have learned to move forward and believe in herself.
 
Such confidence and clarity are achieved when children are taught to listen to their feelings and respect them. They show courage to voice their feelings when they believe in themselves.
 
This requires an early intervention by providing an open environment where they can express their thoughts and feelings, helping them develop empathy.
 
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said, “We women look more beautiful when we raise our voice and participate, because that has to do with the recognition of our rights,” she said, adding that she wanted to give “recognition” to Bosch for voicing her disagreement in a “dignified” way.”
 
Let’s teach our children to become emotionally strong by opening frank discussions about complex topics like bullying.
 
Every child deserves the confidence to stand tall and speak their truth.
 
Be the guide who empowers them. Get a copy of Stand Up for Yourself for your child.

https://stand-up-for-yoursel-73pt.bolt.host/
(Currently available in India and Sweden)

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19/11/2025

What-If Generator to build your creativity.

18/11/2025

Try this exercise to unleash your creativity. Write with confidence and trust your instincts.

18/11/2025

Bullying is one of the most overlooked reasons to childhood anxiety and depression.


Indian Idol 16 contestant Tanisk Shukla is a recent example. His father shared that Tanisk faced severe anxiety and depression in his younger years due to persistent teasing at school.
Tanisk’s experience reflects a broader issue. Bullying often happens in everyday environments in schools, neighbourhoods, and mostly by children. Many young people don’t fully understand that seemingly harmless “jokes or statements” can have long-lasting emotional and psychological effects.
Research shows that children who speak up early about bullying with their parent, teacher, or trusted adult experience significantly fewer long-term impacts.
As it is always said, early intervention matters.
This is why open communication at home is essential. Regular updates about school life help parents identify concerns early.
One effective way to start these conversations is through age-appropriate books that explain bullying in simple, relatable ways. A book can make it easier for a child to understand what’s happening, how they feel and how they must stand up for themselves.

Start meaningful conversations about safety, emotions, and boundaries.


Get the book to support your child’s learning and wellbeing.

https://www.anewyou.se/books-by-vandana/

17/11/2025

Writing Exercise to Enhance Your Creativity

12/11/2025

Increase your productivity and creativity by using this strategy. Writers struggling to achieve their goal must hear this.

11/11/2025

Hidden lessons to become an author.


If you’re writing your first book and feeling both excited and overwhelmed, you’re not alone. You’ve read the advice, joined the writing groups, and watched countless “how to publish your book” videos—but there’s one truth almost no one tells new writers:
Your first book will NOT be perfect—and it’s not supposed to be.
 
Watch this video in the bio to find the hidden lesson in being an author.

10/11/2025

The big truth every author need to hear. If you’re writing your first book and feeling both excited and overwhelmed, you’re not alone. You’ve read the advice, joined the writing groups, and watched countless “how to publish your book” videos—but there’s one truth almost no one tells new writers:
Your first book will NOT be perfect—and it’s not supposed to be.
 
Watch this video in the bio to find the hidden lesson in being an author.

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08/11/2025

Heal your pain through writing and storytelling.

Turn your pain into power.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

05/11/2025

If you are an author you will relate to this. Authors feel exhausted when they have put in lot of work and results don’t appear. Like any other profession, being an author is not easy. It takes days, months or years to write something and then maybe one or two people will either read or leave their feedback. And that’s heartbreaking. Authors put lots of effort to write and to earn their living. Sometimes they do a day job and do their writing either early morning or late night. The physical and mental tiredness can lead to burnout.

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02/11/2025

From messy first drafts to a proud “book launch” — here’s how to help your child write, illustrate, and celebrate their very own book! 🖊️🎉

It’s not just about writing — it’s about confidence, creativity, and connection. ❤️

Welcome back!In Part 1, we explored how to spark your child’s imagination and create a plan for their story.Now it’s time to bring that story to life! ✨In th...