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  • Extra baggage

    “Extra baggage welcome, at a cost” says the Airport signpost. & I wonder doesn’t that apply elsewhere too. If you carry extra, you gotta pay elsewhere.

    Carry your past and you pay with guilt. Carry shame and you pay with remorse. Carry a yardstick for success and pay by yearning to live by its standard. Carry what others think of you and you can never be your true self.

    Life’s a mixed bouquet

    Chasing happiness as per other people’s expectations or by peer pressure is like a dog trying to catch his tail. A futile effort leading to little  more than momentary satisfaction.

    Being yourself, holding your stead and being comfortable in your own skin, thoughts and pace of life is a tough, sometimes lonely but fulfilling journey.

  • Hustle culture

    Is it always necessary to be busy? To keep moving, to struggle and to win? It does give us a momentous joy when victory is ours, but then wasn’t the journey also worth enjoying? After all that is where life happens. While it’s important to have an eye on the prize, did we get lost in the daily chase to cherish little joys of life?

    Enjoy the swim

    So say nay to the hustle culture. Hustle but at your own pace, with your own goals and in your own zone. More important is the zeal to live, the motivation to show up and the attitude to take things in stride. Winning or not, you are a champion anyways. So enjoy while you compete and complete the races of life with a smile drawn on your face. 💕

  • Positive parenting

    Is it best to guide your children every step of the way? Make sure they are perfectly dolled up for all spheres of life? Is it a parenting failure if the kid doesn’t excel in either academics, sports or fine arts? How much pressure is too much pressure?

    Or are you a lazy, chilled out parent who let’s the kid be? One who isn’t worried about grades and excellence but rather focused on the learning experience? Isn’t this a cover for your inadequacy to multi-task?

    Leading the way

    All these myriad questions come to every first time parent as the child starts schooling. Till then it’s you and your kid but now it’s a bunch of other kids and their parents too! Comparisions and contrasts are but natural. Making you wonder if your parenting style is too lenient or too strict!

    And there is no golden answer. It’s what fits your family, your circumstances, your equation with your partner and so on. So stay on the course you’ve chosen, just keep your eyes and ears peeled for learning what’s happening in your kid’s world! 😇

  • Cultural Traditions

    Are they society’s guilt traps to hold one back? Are they at times meaningless, irrational & outdated? Are you stuck following them with your head stuck in sand?

    Tradition & rituals without  context and meaning may seem like a headless chicken. Rather than giving you wings, they tie you back from making that flight. Try asking around and the elders are likely to snub you off or not be able to provide an explanation.

    Boon or bane

    So are you trapped for life, being a blind follower? How about trying to unearth the history, the reasoning the logic and then give it your own spin. Choose the relevant ones and take them ahead, tweaking for today’s world Make them memorable, joyous and create bonds for life with your loved ones. In short, traditions could be your present, as long as you learn to enjoy them, your own way 😁

  • 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! ❤️