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  • The subtle art of making (& keeping) friendships

    Is it even an art? Did making friends not come naturally to us as kids? When did friendship become (almost) as complicated as dating?

    In today’s hyperconnected world with shrinking attention spans, making connections that last has truly become a task. And we are talking about adult friendships here when you can’t spend evenings after evenings at the local bar, weekends at the fav discotheque cos you have a family to get back to (maybe even a kid or two looking for your attention). It gets even harder isn’t it, trying to spend time is more strategic than a game of chess in that phase of life!

    Table for two

    So be the Wing (wo)man when you can – thankfully  even IMs, chats and ‘liking’  SM posts are considered legit form of communication these days. So bless you, don’t have to be the 3am agony aunt but just hang around when your schedule allows you to.

    & then there are those friends who like to get challenged. They engage with you to get a different PoV, so go ahead and get your intellectual fill as well!

    And the last kinds just want you to be a good listener,an empathiser they can count on, someone who is their safe space.

    So find your frequency, pick the phone and dial/chat up with that friend. Maybe they too have been meaning to reach out but have been lost adulting.  🫰

  • Why gamification matters

    It matters as not everyone likes to work hard. Not everyone likes to slog themselves for long hours. Not everyone loves the idea of being a disciplined, routine driven person.

    Learning via Games

    Bringing in gamification breaks the monotony of the daily timetable, allows flexibility with fun, lets break free from them vs us and brings people to do things together. It helps build a team, at work, at home, as a family, as a couple too.

    Gamification allows you to stay in the moment, be focused and try to learn. It ensures that you may still enjoy the process as much as the outcome. Try to use it in your next task and let the fun begin!

  • The art of staying forever

    Who doesn’t want to be remembered forever? Who wouldn’t like that his/her interactions be the fondest memory of as many people as could be? In short how you make people feel would make you last for an eternity, in their memories, as part of their lives.

    Fill others with kindness, warmth and compassion. Fill yourself with moments to decompress from daily stressors. Stay light hearted. Be in love; with a purpose, with yourself.

    Eating wisely, eat clean and listen to your body. It’s the best inner compass for your health and morality. Stay nimble and keep moving.

    Belong; find your tribe, your community. A healthy social circle which keeps you going and which you keep going to. Invest time in family by creating rituals which create lasting bonds.

  • The power of letting go

    Just as a snake sheds old skin and a tree shes  leaves to welcome a new season, there is tremendous power in letting go for us humans too. It is a powerful tool, something that comes into action solely out of one’s own willingness and is the best motivator for change. And it works not just on our body and our mind but also our soul.

    As you let go of laziness, you eat better, you move better. Your immunity comes around and so does restful sleep. In a nutshell you are caring for your body.

    Breathe

    As you let go of older habits, you exercise your will power more often and just like flexing muscles make them stronger so does your will power. Your mind grows to make better, more meaningful choices.

    And as you let go of the old you, your find purpose, community and connectedness in life. A higher meaning that reflects your zen and nurtures your soul, your existence. 🫶

  • Complementary Better Half

    Most people would like to settle for a life partner who is exactly like them. Like a siamese twin! But think of it if both partners think alike a 100%, there would be no diversity of thoughts and inclusivity of opinions. In short no room for growth 🤔

    Flourish don’t flounder

    How about someone who complements you? Not like showering praises but supplements your persona. They cover those bases that you don’t, their strength lies in areas where you struggle and they view life a little differently than you!

    Yes there would be friction, debates and different points of view; but then isn’t growth a tad bit uncomfortable. 😇

  • Make space for YOU

    Can we ever pour into others if we don’t pour into ourselves? Ofcourse not. You have been paving the way, breaking barriers, leading with impact and creating space for your loved ones. Seen or unseen your contributions are your strength.

    Don’t let the noise steal your thunder

    To continue on this path of nurturing, care and creativity, prioritizing self care is a necessity. Whether it’s stealing a quiet moment, leaning on your community or saying no to guard your well being : we can’t progress until we are strong. And to be strong lift yourself from the shackles of being a ‘yes woman’.

    Remember you deserve the same care and grace that you give to others! ❤️

  • Hypercapitalism

    It’s the newest economic buzz word in town these days. After all not once but twice the strongest democracy has come to be helped by a capitalist, a businessman, an entrepreneur. 

    So are we to get accustomed to normalisation of greed? Are we to accept it’s correct to do resource accrual for its own sake? Or should we be woke and start leaning in towards a socialist mindset?

    Left, right, center is all relative. As long as growth and innovation gets fuelled by global trade and exchange of information, goods and services, I say these are exciting times. The opportunities that come with capitalism help balance out the supply demand equation of talent in lesser developed nations.

    The only watch out is to not let greed overtake harmony. It would be wonderful to see world problems of poverty, education and malnourishment being solved the ‘enterprise way’ as long as we don’t end up making irreversible damages to our ecosystem, our earth. 🌎

  • Thought partners

    Some friends stay, some leave. I say enjoy the moments you make with them today, don’t worry whether the connection would last. They are your thoughts partners, your goss buddies, your agony aunt.

    Turn to them for discussing work – where would your growth come from, should you go turn left or right in the career junction now. Check with them all things domestic – drapes, recipes, laundry hacks. Share your parenting worries, childcare options and kids ailments. Dial them at odd hours with your stash of goss about relatives, in-laws and pesky neighbours.

    It takes a village, even for an adult. So surround yourself with the right people. Your next growth is going to depend on the circle you keep. 💜

  • Plague of ‘Othering’

    The loss of life of a Nepalese student studying in an Indian University has triggered a lot of discussion around casual discrimination. Labeling a North-East Indian ‘Chinki’, a south Indian ‘Madrasi’ or a Nepalese ‘Kancha’ may sound harmless but can have a deeper intrinsic meaning to outcast someone.

    Othering not only leads to bias and discrimination but also doesn’t help society as a whole to unbreak the chain of ancient thinking.

    One globe, one citizen

    Can we not be kind and look beyond a person’s features and accent? How about labeling people as kind, hardworking, honest and knowledgeable instead?

  • Perspective : Half full or half empty ?

    It’s all about perspective isn’t it? And mine can be different from yours. As long as we each own it!

    Our happiness doesn’t depend on what happens but is based on how we interpret what happened. Our interpretation of what happened is filled with assumptions, experiences and conditioning – and all of these are internal to us; far moved from the reality of what happened now. So your reality is not what happened but how you chose to see it.

    A sweetmeat from the Himalayas

    Start seeing failures as feedback, setbacks as stepping stones and challenges as opportunities. If you see the glass full you would be grateful while if you see it half empty you may always complain. So choose to control your perspective and you shall choose happiness.