Journal 01 - Of Restless Minds, Sacred Rituals & Redefining Wellness - One slow day at a time.

Hi… I’m Nidhi. And this… is NUR.

Not just a brand, not just a studio — but a space I created when I was tired of

performing life and just wanted to feel it again.

NUR stands for Nidhi’s Untamed Roots — but more than a name, it’s a way of living

I’m slowly growing into.

I Didn’t Know It Was ADHD

For most of my life, I thought something was off. I was creative, yes — wildly so — but

also forgetful, scattered, overwhelmed.

As a child, I’d try to study but forget what I just read. I’d zone out mid-conversation. I

could spend hours painting in flow… and then not remember where I kept my keys.

I thought I was just “too sensitive,” “too lazy,” “too moody."

It wasn’t until I turned 34 that the pieces finally fit — I was living with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

No, not just the hyper, bouncing-off-the-walls kind.

ADHD can feel like a browser with 100 tabs open. All. The. Time.

It’s being emotionally intense, forgetting names, talking too fast, feeling stuck in the

smallest tasks — but also bursting with ideas, empathy, and energy.

It helped me make art. It also made me burn out.

For years, I didn’t know how to hold both.The Wellness That Didn’t Work for Me

I tried everything.

Strict morning routines. Productivity hacks.

No sugar. No screens. Manifestation.

Journaling. You name it.

But I’d always fall behind.

And every time I did, I blamed myself.

Why can’t I just stick to things like everyone else?

Now I know — I wasn’t broken. I just needed a different kind of wellness.

Wellness, Reimagined — My Way

Wellness isn’t a 5 AM club or a 10-step routine.

It’s a feeling of safety in your body.

And for me, it began with returning to the smallest rituals that felt like home.

You see, I was born into the gentle rhythms of Gujarat — Where we wake up

with Jai Shree Krishna on our lips, Where meals are cooked before noon with care

and calm, Where a diya isn’t decoration — it’s devotion. Where khichdi is healing.

Where resting is not lazy — it’s wise.

So I went back to those roots. And I let them hold me.

What Grounds Me Now Judo: I’ve recently returned to practicing judo — not for medals, but for focus and fitness. For an ADHD mind, judo is magic. It demands presence, sharpens

attention, and strengthens my connection with my body.

Meditation: Not the perfect, cross-legged kind. Just deep breaths, a quiet chant,

a soft light in the corner. I light a diya and sit. That’s enough.

Painting: Art has always been my escape and my therapy. No pressure to sell or

post. Just me, my colours, and silence.

Food: I stopped dieting and started nourishing.

1.Warm khichdi on heavy days.

2.Millets.

3.Fruits with salt and lemon.

4.Chocolate when I want joy.

Sleep: I stopped glorifying hustle. I glorify good sleep now. It keeps my nervous

system sane.

Microgreens: Every morning, I tend to tiny trays of life — kale, sunflower, mustard.

Watching them grow reminds me that slow is still growth.

So, What Is NUR Wellness?

Wellness to me now is:

Moving with joy, not pressure

Eating with love, not rules

Resting without guilt

Creating without apology

Unlearning the noise and remembering the calm

NUR is where my untamed mind meets ancient rituals. Where ADHD chaos meets

Gujarati simplicity. Where I grow microgreens and also sit with my mess. Where I

light a diya, paint a lotus, and call that therapy.

Why I’m Sharing This

Because maybe you’ve been called “too much” too. Maybe you’ve tried every

routine and still felt tired. Maybe your version of wellness looks nothing like

Instagram — and that’s okay.

Every Thursday, I’ll be writing you a little journal — soft, slow, real.

Not to fix you, but to sit with you.

This is NUR.

A living archive of everything my roots taught me, and everything I’m still learning to unlearn.

Welcome to the circle.

Let’s grow gently, together.

With softness,

-Nidhi Doshi