Minimalism: In Pursuit of Less
These are truly complex and tough times for us, as a species. On the face of it, COVID-19 is a health crisis, but it brings with it other forms of challenges, or shall we say, opportunities for growth. The first few days of lockdown initiated us into a phase of restricted access to what I […]
Building Resilience: Re-storying Loss and Pain
Kintsukuroi, literally translating to “golden repair”, is the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with lacquer that is laced with gold. The beauty of the concept lies in the repaired object, which evokes greater meaning and appreciation than before it was broken – the proof of its fragility and resilience, now amplified. Fascinated, I wondered […]
3 Ways to Meaningful Internal Dialogue
As someone who loves solitude, I have spent a significant amount of time in my own company. I am my best friend and worst enemy. In the recent past, in fact, I have had some of the most meaningful conversations with myself. And been able to pause when I catch myself overthinking, a point from […]
Journaling: A Mindfulness Tool
Research suggests that we have between 60,000 to 70,000 thoughts per day. Yet, examining even 1/100th of them seems overwhelming, if not impossible. Our noisy, busy lives do not help either; they present ample opportunities to get distracted and disconnect from what really matters. We often operate on autopilot rather than making conscious choices – […]
Redefining Career Success, as a Woman
“Dreams are lovely, but they are just dreams. Fleeting, ephemeral, pretty. But dreams do not come true just because you dream them. It’s hard work that makes things happen. It’s hard work that creates change.” – Shonda RhimesWhat does it take for a woman to be successful in her career? This is a question that […]
Mindful Communication: Key Principles that Influence Communication
Communication is a key aspect of our existence right from the moment we come into this world, till the last breath we take. As babies, we begin with two very simple and basic, yet powerful ways of communicating our needs and emotions – crying and smiling. As we grow up, we get access to the […]
Nurturing Generous and Authentic Relationships
Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.” – Jane Howard If we were to look back at all our achievements objectively, we are likely to notice that a significant part of those achievements, in some form, […]
Habits maketh a woman: The 10 Habits that served me in 2020
This year has been many things – good, bad, and all things in between – but it’s definitely not a year any of us will ever forget. What added to the anxiety or frustration is how uncertain things felt and how little we could control. Each day, I woke up knowing I can’t fully control […]
Article: The Indian Express
Article: Femina
