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 →
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 →
This year I have travelled far & wide. It was travel for the soul. I have travelled to connect, I have travelled to lend a hand and I have travelled to find myself. Somewhere along the way, I soaked in different ways of life, accepted polarised ideas, and climbed down multiple jaunty ego towers. I... Continue Reading →
It began 15 years ago. At that time, I was teaching Speech & Drama at Julia Gabriel and writing for magazines. That’s when I realised how powerful language was and how asking the right questions made all the difference. I gradually found myself understanding thoughts and emotions more. Later, I moved to Hong Kong,... Continue Reading →
I believed in the power of conversations. I believed in the power of personal narrative and I also believed that people flourish in a supportive and positive environment. What I didn't know was how much. We started the Story of Me programme 8 months ago because we felt there is a need to provide a... Continue Reading →
