We all aspire for eternal happiness, constant well-being and forever kind of joy. But that's not always going to happen. Life will be full of ups and downs, successes and challenges, and the best way to cruise through that, is to rely on the little joys, gathered from our everyday lives, and held close. These... Continue Reading →
Want to see a transformation? Appreciate someone just as they are. It's crazy tough but so, so worth it! When you start appreciating/ supporting/ complimenting someone, they begin to transform, they begin to flourish, and that too in a matter of days! I witnessed this again and again, and in all age groups. In fact,... Continue Reading →
Purpose. What a beautiful word that is! Purpose is why you do what you do. It is the reason behind your actions. Purpose gives meaning to everything and makes life more fulfilling. Just this definition should be enough to realise that purpose is a fundamental part of life and a must-have. However, people spend years... Continue Reading →
Self Talk impacts how we feel about ourselves, how we feel about our capabilities and how we interact with the world. It impacts our self esteem, self confidence and self image. Photo by bruce mars on Pexels.com What is Self Talk? We often talk to ourselves. Self Talk is this internal dialogue and it is influenced... Continue Reading →
Have you ever tried changing someone's behaviour with threats or warnings? Chances are, it did not work and that's because warnings have limited impact on behaviour. Research shows that we have a natural tendency to discount bad news and we are more likely to change our habits and beliefs when we hear something positive. This... Continue Reading →
According to Trewatha & Newport, “Decision-making involves the selection of a course of action from among two or more possible alternatives in order to arrive at a solution for a given problem”. Decision making has always been a difficult task but in the current day and age of multiple choices, the task has become even... Continue Reading →
Identity, in Psychology relates to self-image, self-esteem, and individuality. Identity encompasses the memories, experiences, values, relationships, and beliefs that create the sense of self. In short, it’s an understanding of who we are and who we can become. Identity, the topic that I love speaking about and a pet project for years. The more I... Continue Reading →
From things, tangible and intangible, I gather what I need. And then I walk under the blue sky, lighter in steps, unhindered and free. I am done paying my dues, and I am done fighting the battles. But I am done now, and as I lay down my arms, my mask, and my armour, I let the runners pass me by. They run past with their shiny badges, picking up speed. But then their road is not mine to take. Their lofty promises are not mine to make. Their goals, they weigh me down. Their shiny baubles, they blind my eyes. So, I shy away. But a few noble ones extend their hands magnanimously. I feel awed by their presence. I am dwarfed by their stature. I am grateful of this gesture, I say.
But I am done treading paths not mine, so, thanks, but I will stay. Then…
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