I have interviewed many interesting people for my writing assignments and some of these stories have stayed in my heart long after my writing has been done. Budi's was one such story. I had interviewed him once for the IndoConnect magazine, and was so inspired by this friendly and humble man that I stayed in... Continue Reading →
Get Positive to Get Smarter
Get optimistic So, here's the good news, the happier you are, the smarter you will become. Now, before you get indignant and feel this is unfair on those whose life is not a bed of roses, let me explain further. You don't have to be thrilled and happy at all times, but being positive and... Continue Reading →
Exam Strategies: Ways to Remember Better
Parents and teens have often asked me for exam strategies, so here it is. If your exam is round the corner and you are not able to remember what you have studied, then this post is for you. (This post is also for you if you have no exams but you generally find it... Continue Reading →
Cherish the Little Joys of Everyday Life
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 →
How to Find your Purpose?
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 →
The Importance of Self Talk
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 →
What Motivates people to Change Their Behaviour?
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 →
Easier Decision Making
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 →
Finding Your True Self
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 →
