Nov 28, 2022If I don’t hustle & grind, how do I pay my bills?The conversation around workplace burnout is gathering momentum. Self-care, resting and not allowing your productivity to define your worth is taking centre stage. Social media is full of anti-hustle and grind work culture messages. You’re encouraged to rest and relax. This is well-meaning advice and offered in good spirit. But…Hustle8 min readHustle8 min read
Sep 2, 2022Are you a working class hero?As the week unwinds and the weekend comes close, listening to Working Class Hero by John Lennon on loop. It’s a sharp and poignant commentary on capitalism. Love how he takes an anti-capitalist stance without actually taking it — protest poetry at its best! My interpretation is that he’s asking…Songs2 min readSongs2 min read
Jul 14, 2022The Art of Extreme Self-care: Cosy, Comforting & WarmCheryl Richardson’s weekly emails are something I’ve looked forward to for decades now. Her book The Art of Extreme Self-Care is as cosy, comforting and warm as her Monday morning emails. It brings you back to the importance of nurturing and taking care of ourselves, in a culture that demands…Self Care2 min readSelf Care2 min read
Jul 9, 2022The Great Resignation: Time to Make Our Workplaces NourishingSince 2021 the business world has been rife with conversations around The Great Resignation. With a record number of people moving out of their jobs, the discussion around toxic work cultures gained centre stage. I recently chanced upon an article about Chinese youth in a bid to stand up against…Great Resignation6 min readGreat Resignation6 min read
Jul 9, 2022Indistractable: A practical guide to tame your distractionsIndistractable makes a fascinating, insightful and helpful read. Nir Eyal’s deep and detailed understanding of why we’re distracted makes it easy to address distraction. It helps normalise it as a human tendency v/s a flaw that we need to work on. He explains with patience, dexterity and research how distraction…Time Management2 min readTime Management2 min read
Jul 9, 2022The extraordinary adventures of an introvert at workAs a preschooler, I was a quiet and shy kid. I enjoyed being by myself. I loved to sit in a corner and make shapes with play dough. Or stare out of the window and watch the world go by. I found group activities uninspiring. …Introvert7 min readIntrovert7 min read
May 22, 2022My Top 3 Reasons To Start Journaling TodayMost likely you’ve heard of journaling. Maybe a few friends practice it. Or your colleague in the office loves journaling. Chances are you’ve tried your hand at it, but never stuck to it. You’ve wondered whether journaling even works. So while you’re tempted to try it, you’re not sure how…Journaling8 min readJournaling8 min read
Nov 6, 2021A Ground-breaking Approach To Time ManagementAs a multi-passionate person, I’ve always struggled with managing my time. No doubt, I’ve accomplished much in work and life, but I’ve also battled with productivity. I’ve felt disheartened about not being able to do as much as I aspired. Over the years, I’ve read a ton of books and…Book Review3 min readBook Review3 min read
Feb 11, 2021It’s time to rewrite our definition of successWe live in a culture that believes if we put in more hours of work, we’ll get more done. So we hustle, grind and work without breaks. We sacrifice our lunch or night’s sleep to meet an important deadline. We clock 10 hours+ workdays, even when our body is screaming…Success4 min readSuccess4 min read
Apr 13, 20174 Easy Steps To Infuse Power & Charm Into Your LinkedIn HeadlineLinkedIn – if you’ve got a business (or a job), you’re there. So are your prospective clients, employees, business connections and who’s who. They’re likely to be searching for you. But they either don’t find you, or you’ve been sneaking away. Think about it. How many connection requests have you…Social Media6 min readSocial Media6 min read
