New Instax Square SQ40 brings ease of use to Instant Cameras @Instax_ZA #InstaxSQ40

Hi Guys,

Automatic Exposure and Selfie Mode make it easy for those who love to go Square.

Popular Instax Mini Evo also coming to SA in brown limited release.

Fujifilm South Africa has announced the Instax Square SQ40, the latest model in the range of Instax instant cameras and printers. The Square SQ40 is a retro-inspired analogue instant camera compatible with the popular Square format film.

The look of the SQ40 leans towards the vintage camera style also featured on the Instax Mini 40 and Instax Mini Evo. This incorporates a black base tone for the camera body, which is complemented with a touch of silver and premium-feel leather-look material. The surface is finished with a pleasant texture that fits comfortably in users’ hands, with a protective carry case available too.

Instax’s ability to make photography as easy as possible is reflected in the Square SQ40’s ease of use. With its Automatic Exposure function, users simply have to twist the lens barrel to turn on the camera, point the camera at the subject and press the shutter. This achieves optimum exposure for a given scene by automatically adjusting the shutter speed and flash output to suit each scene. This means the subject is perfectly exposed, whether in the sunny outdoors, poorly lit indoors, in close-ups or in selfies.

Furthermore, users can also switch to the Selfie Mode for taking selfies and close-ups by simply rotating the lens barrel to turn the camera on and rotating the barrel again in the same direction. Selfie Mode is best for distances between 30cm - 50cm, with a small mirror on the front of the lens providing a framing guide for the perfect shot.

Once your photo is taken, it will take approximately 90 seconds for the print to develop. All Instax prints can be captured by the Instax UP! app via smartphone to be stored or shared on social media.

The Instax Square SQ40 will be coming to South Africa, with the local release date and retail price still to be confirmed.

Instax Mini Evo is now in brown

Launched alongside the Instax Square SQ40 is a brown version of the Instax Mini Evo, a flagship model of the Instax range. Until now, the Mini Evo was only available in black, with a brown version now being brought to South Africa as a limited release. The Mini Evo is known for its ten lens effects and ten film effects which can be combined to create truly unique prints. The brown Mini Evo will now also come with a USB Type-C charging port for greater convenience.

The Instax Mini Evo Brown is set to retail for a suggested R2 499, with the precise arrival date yet to be determined.

I will definitely review the same once the units arrive in South Africa on my youtube channel as well, so keep looking forward to the same. If you want any other products to be reviewed on my channels from Instax range of products, please do let me know and I will arrange for a video to be done on the same as well. 

Aum Namah Shivay!

Till next time...Aashish 

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10 Years of www.TheLifesWay.com #TheLifesWay #BlogAnniversary #10YearsofTheLifesWay

Hi Friends, 

10 years is a mark that you think will change something but it's not like that as it's just your ego making mental challenges. I never thought that I will one day reach this point but I started The Life's Way only to carry on till the end of my life. I don't know if anyone will take it afterwards but it's a one-person effort, time, money and investment. I could never grow the same and it still is where it is as a one-person blog. 

In 2022, I changed my pivot to not waste time on brands that are not valuing me but rather than expectations in my mind and heart for them to recognise and send me their products or services. But this kind of mentality needs to be corrected so it's always better to set your expectations at the start of your services for the other brand. I think I have done enough in the last 10 years for hundreds of brands that made full use of me without any benefits in return. I don't blame them but it was me who never told me what I expect in return at the start of the partnership. It was rather a one-sided affair as I kept promoting them. 

During 2022, I deleted all the posts that don't serve my readers so the count has come down from 2500 posts that were for 9 years of The Life's Way to this one which is going to be 2050 or near that. I also spent more time reading and listening to books. I walked more than 1000 kilometres in 2022 instead of sitting in front of my laptop and the internet to post press releases for free or any trade exchanges or any kinds of benefits whatsoever. It's better to invest in your attitude, mental peace and learning. 

The Life's Way achieved 3.85 Million pageviews in 2022 despite spending very less time and reducing the number of posts and press releases. I am not so sure how much I will cross but based on the run rate I think I will be around 4.25 Million pageviews by 27-Dec-2023 the target that I have set for myself is around 5 Million. It's not going to be an easy task to get more than 1 Million pageviews in a single year and also I am thinking of migrating from Blogger to WordPress if possible. 

Coming back to the achievements during the course of the 10th year of The Life's Way - I did some of the paid assignments with theSalt influencer marketing company that really helped me earn some money along with some free products as well. I did a campaign for Webfluential as well along with one for the Vodacom Pay contest from YouTube Shorts and also for the Evetech Creator contest. The Salt ones fetched me some cash which really helped me buy all the stuff I bought in 2022. I spent much more than I earned in 2022 as I am thinking about it now. 

The best thing that happened in 2022 was the coming together of my brother's family and my parents all coming together to South Africa and we went to Kruger National Park for a 4 nights trip which was amazing. Then I went again to Hermanus to see the whales that were also on my wish list for many years. Then to end the year, I went to Mauritius which was my first international trip for more than 15 days on an island. All these trips were self-paid and not sponsored as some influencers thought and were jealous about. There is nothing to be jealous of as I paid for all these trips myself only the cameras to take pictures with were given for review and taken back after the completion of the trip. 

I focused mainly on YouTube channels creating long-form videos and Shorts and both took me in different directions. Long-form videos got me into the YouTube Partner programme after completing 1000 subscribers and 4000 hours of watch time in a single year. The YouTube Shorts took me into the Shorts Community by virtue of which I attended my first ever YouTube live events in person and virtually and received a lot of YouTube swag to enjoy as well. I also received my first YouTube payment too and which was USD 121 in the month of Nov-22. 

I did a lot of unboxing videos along with stationery videos and 100s of shorts. In total, I did around 159 long-form videos and 323 Shorts in 2022. My biggest dream came true was meeting Cycle Baba that I dreamed of in 2021 when I came to know that he is going to come to Africa. I met him on April 22 and shot a small interview video with him as well. 

I also completed 42 years of Hanuman Chalisa which was a dream work I wanted to do for many many years now and I could complete it before my birthday on July 22. I could finish the same in May or Jun-22 which was a month before the target time I allocated. It left me to focus on the walks and audiobooks. 

The products that were on my dream list that I shared were not fulfilled at all. I didn't get an Apple Macbook or DJI Gimbal or Canon EOSM 22mm lens. My father though gifted me Apple Earpods with wireless charging (2nd edition) that my brother gifted him. My brother also gave me his 7th generation Kindle Paperwhite I am enjoying it a lot and spent a lot of time reading books. I did buy certain products that I always wanted to own like RGB Headset stand, Monitor Arm. After buying them I felt good but not using them any longer as it hurts your eyes when you are sitting right on top of them. So all the RGB lighting that looks great on videos and images is just torture and stressful for your eyes for sure especially for me as I wear glasses so it gets a lot of reflections. 

This year I focused more on buying my own stuff rather than winning the same as I have been doing over the years. This is the year where my expenses rose more than my income from The Life's Way. I bought a lot of Pilot and Lamy Fountain Pens along with a lot of online courses from Skillshare, Udemy and other platforms like getAbstract. I did get some new kinds of opportunities this year where I went to a lot of conferences and in-person sessions. It did fetch me some special gifts that I never expected and showcased to you on my YouTube channel as well. 

I have not moved to another smartphone and still using the same ones (Note 20 and Z Flip3) as I was at the end of 2021 so nothing has changed much this time around. I did review some of the smartphones from Huawei, Honor, Nokia, Vivo, TCL and Samsung including some tablets as well. Those all were great phones but they went back as they came for a review period of 14 days or so. TCL phone people got really interested when I posted the unboxing video on my YouTube channel. 

The main focus remained on getting more and more Youtube videos and shorts and the blog took a little bit of beating due to the same. I kept making a lot of blog posts in my mind but the actual typing of those words never happened. It's still happening and I do think about all the posts in terms of storytelling but the words never get typed and directly go into videos if that happens. 

I am not sure what 2023 will bring for me but I hopefully want to change my mindset towards wealth and growth. I want to take risks in my job, career and money. I want to grow my channel to reach 100k subscribers on Youtube and the blog to cross 5 Million pageviews as told earlier. I will do my own thing and if I can align with some brands I will do it else just live my life on my own terms. 

Aum Namah Shivay!

Till next time...Aashish 

Thanks! Cheers!!! 

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New Year Resolutions - Week 10 Achievements & Failures in 2023 #TheLifesWay

Hi Guys,

Week 10 started with revising the old Prison Break series starting right from the first season and going till Season 4 till the end of the week. As you know once you start watching Prison Break you definitely can't stop thinking about what's going to happen next and the same happened to me even after watching the first season way back in 2009 for the first time. 

1. Entertainment - Prison Break Season 1/2/3/4 all I watched continuously on the streaming platform called Disney Plus. The only thing I missed was the speed of play still on the app is missing. It meant that I will sit through the whole episode for the full time it's streamed. But this series is still worth your time if you have never seen it before. 

2. Thank You - I only did around 14k count during this week. I felt amazingly great to be doing so and starting this habit once again. This habit has helped me in the law of attraction and The Secret movie ecosystem. I have got what I wanted using this practice if I have sincerely done it. 

3. Eating Trip - We went to Laudium to eat dosa at Vimalraj after a gap of around 2 months. Every time you go you definitely enjoy the long drive as well as the food at the end of the trip. The previous week also ended with a dinner at Taste of Punjab in Sunninghill. The taste so far in this restaurant is good but sometimes due to the amount of crowd that this place sees the taste goes down making me go and visit some other restaurants as well. 

Many times in my life I have seen that the time when my focus needs to be on a single thing to concentrate, I get digressed. Just like this week, I had a General Knowledge quiz competition that I wanted to win. Last few months I prepared for the same and this week when it was happening, I wasted my time in Prison Break. I did get the second prize but that was not meant to be I wanted to be the topper in the quiz and I could have become the winner easily as I knew most of the answers but somehow didn't take risks at the right moment. 

I have not learned from my previous mistakes as well and this has happened again and again in my life. I am surely dumb in terms of where to take risks and where not. It really hurt me and where I could answer and where I did wrong kept haunting me for the next coming weeks. There is a quote in hindi, Ab pachtaye hot kya jab chidiya chug gayi khet - In English it meant why to cry over the spilled milk? 

Aum Namah Shivay!

Till next time...Aashish 

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New Year Resolutions - Week 09 Achievements & Failures in 2023 #TheLifesWay

Hi Guys, 

Week 9 was all about watching movies and web series.

1. Entertainment - I started by watching the Selfiee movie starring Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi. It's a one-time watch but you can also avoid watching the same too. Shehzada movie staring Karthik Aryaan, Kriti Sanon and Sunny Hinduja. It's also a one-time watch but nothing great the only good point was the see the Caudan Waterfront in Mauritius featured in this movie's action sequence. I also watched The Whale movie which was very difficult to sit through as it was emotionally tense. Congratulations to Brendan Fraser for winning the Oscar for his acting in this movie. I totally loved the Physics Wallah web series on the life of Alakh Pandey. This one is really worth looking at one time for sure. I also attended the premiere show of Creed III this was the first one of the series of movies I watched. I am sure these kinds of movies are made for gym-going people who are fans of the Rocky series. 

2. Launch Events - I attended the introduction to the new audio setups for Bowers & Wilkins. The setup on those at Homemation is really great and you can own one if you want to spend some money on your audio around the house via smart setup. 

3. Thank You - I started it again and started it at the start of the week and reached from zero to 19000 mark. The overall now is 175500 for the year. 

I didn't do anything else more than that and posted some of the long-form videos on my Youtube channel. Do you want to know how much I have earned so far from Youtube and how less is the minimum or the maximum payment I get from my Youtube advertisements? 

Aum Namah Shivay!

Till next time...Aashish 

Thanks! Cheers!!! 

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Celebrate International Day of Yoga in Wanderers Stadium on 24-Jun-2023 #InternationalDayofYogaSA @IndiainJoburg

Hi Guys, 

Everyone can experience the profound holistic benefits of yoga as it enhances the body, mind, and spirit.

Anyone can practice yoga. You don't need to be flexible, you don't need expensive equipment, and you don't need a specific body type. All you need is an open mind and a commitment to live your best life possible. Yoga is non-prescriptive and non-judgemental and welcomes individuals from all walks of life.

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People have been enjoying the benefits of yoga for thousands of years, but it has become increasingly popular worldwide as devotees have discovered how yoga improves every aspect of their lives from improved flexibility and strength to stress reduction and inner peace. Yoga has the potential to improve you mentally, physically, and spiritually.

The United Nations recognises the positive benefits of yoga in promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle and has even added the International Day of Yoga to its calendar of annual events. International Yoga Day is a powerful reminder of yoga's numerous physical, mental, and spiritual benefits.

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International Yoga Day enjoys increased popularity around the world with millions of people organising public events to educate people about the benefits of yoga in improving one's well-being.

Mr Mahesh Kumar, Consul General, Consulate General of India, Johannesburg, is inviting South Africans to celebrate the International Day of Yoga and experience the benefits of yoga on Saturday, 24 June 2023 at Wanderers Stadium.

The event is expected to attract 5,000 participants and is aimed at fostering a multicultural environment that includes yoga sessions, workshops, demonstrations, and discussions. It is going to be the largest Yoga Day gathering in Africa. Other highlights include diverse food options, interactive health stalls, and cultural exhibitions. There are a variety of activities designed for families, including a dedicated play area for children. You can even learn a few Bollywood dance moves. Plus, there are exciting prizes that can be won on the day.

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"We are thrilled to bring the International Day of Yoga to South Africa on such a grand scale. This event serves as a platform for people from diverse backgrounds to come together and experience the transformative power of Yoga. Through this inaugural event, we aim to create an inclusive and culturally enriching environment that celebrates the essence of unity and well-being."

Mr Mahesh Kumar | Consul General, Consulate General of India, Johannesburg

International Yoga Day fosters a sense of unity within communities and interconnectedness worldwide. By joining this event you join a vibrant community of yoga enthusiasts, spreading positivity and well-being across the globe to create a powerful wave of harmony, peace, and serenity that transcends borders and cultures.

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Ten Benefits Of Yoga

• Physical Flexibility: Yoga enhances the flexibility of your joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Improved flexibility increases your mobility and reduces the risk of injury.
• Strength and Tone: Yoga helps to build strength and tone muscles by targeting different muscle groups. You will feel stronger and look better.
• Stress Reduction: Yoga incorporates breathing exercises, meditation, and relaxation techniques that help to calm the mind and reduce stress. It activates the parasympathetic nervous system and helps to lower cortisol levels.
• Mental Focus: The combination of physical movement and focused breathing in yoga helps clear the mind, improve concentration, and enhance mental clarity. Regular practice can increase mindfulness and the ability to stay present in the moment.
• Emotional Well-being: Yoga promotes emotional well-being by reducing anxiety, depression, and negative emotions. The mind-body connection established through yoga allows you to become more aware of your emotions, enabling you to manage and process them effectively.
• Improved Sleep: The relaxation techniques used in yoga, such as deep breathing and meditation, can help calm the nervous system and induce better sleep. Regular practice can alleviate insomnia, promote deeper rest, and improve overall sleep quality.
• Increased Energy: Certain yoga poses and breathing techniques help increase circulation, oxygenate the blood, and invigorate the body, leaving you feeling more energized and revitalized.
• Improved Balance and Coordination: The various standing and balancing poses in yoga help improve balance, coordination, and proprioception. Regular practice strengthens the muscles responsible for stability, reducing the risk of falls and enhancing overall physical performance.
• Inner Peace: Yoga helps to quieten the mind and disassociate from worrisome thoughts. It also helps you to avoid conflict and resolve mental issues constructively.
• Overall Well-being: The holistic nature of yoga, addressing the body, mind, and spirit, leads to improved overall well-being. Regular yoga practice can help you maintain a healthy weight, improve cardiovascular health, boost immune function, and promote a sense of overall vitality and contentment.

International Yoga Day fosters a sense of unity within communities and interconnectedness worldwide. By joining this event you join a vibrant community of yoga enthusiasts, spreading positivity and well-being across the globe to create a powerful wave of harmony, peace, and serenity that transcends borders and cultures.

International Day of Yoga (South Africa) Details

When: Saturday, 24 June 2023

Where: Wanderers Cricket Stadium, Corlett Dr, Illovo, Sandton

Time: 10:00 - 15:00

Cost: Entrance is free. Registration is essential.

Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHA2GBswSf5MXtlghbBtNSM6_i4DRnAL-omnk2EPK3IspkWA/viewform

Registration includes a free yoga t-shirt, mat and water bottle.

Discovery Health Vitality will award 100 points to their subscribers who attend International Yoga Day.

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Social Media Details:

Hashtag: #InternationalDayofYogaSA

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https://www.facebook.com/IndiaInSouthAfricaJohannesburg

Issued on behalf of the Consul General, Consulate General of India, Johannesburg.

Aum Namah Shivay!

See you there.....Aashish 

Thanks! Cheers!!! 

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