Simple | Mindful | Effective
One of my guilty pleasures in daily life is watching those calm day-in-the-life videos that show people from across the world doing their business. Often these creators portray a life of unhurried steps even while getting things done. These videos offer a glimpse of slow living in a fast-paced world and that, to me, is…
A few days ago an acquaintance said something that has been on mind lately. We were talking about the process of career change and job search. While on the topic, he said that celebrating small wins is crucial to staying on course and overcoming this difficult journey. Since that discussion, I have been thinking about…
Parenting is often said to be one of the toughest jobs out here. It is not only physically taxing but also requires a lot of mental and emotional strength. We parents are often swamped in thoughts of self-doubt. Are we doing enough or are we being enough? We also encounter many parenting styles that keep…
“You are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.” Maya Angelou As kids were you ever told that you were enough? Or were you always trying to prove your worth? For many of us, sadly, it is the latter. But what if it was different? What if we could go back in time and…
“Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” Christopher Germer In a world where we are often presented with reasons to doubt ourselves, practicing self-compassion is perhaps the greatest act of rebellion. Kindness is non-negotiable and like all things, it should begin at home. Home here means with…
As a kid growing up in India in the 90’s, Mother’s Day was not a thing for us. The first time I got introduced to the concept was during high school. The Internet had just become a household thing, thus giving us a glimpse into life on the other side of the world. I remember…
A few years ago I was at a sort of crossroads with my life. A lot was changing too fast. During such a time of turmoil, I found that living a mindful life made things bearable. It gave me a chance to pause, take things in stride, and then move to action. Thus began my…
Slow Living is a lifestyle that allows us to live an intentional and fulfilling life. It can be especially satisfying if you are interested in living life at your pace while doing things that you feel are important. “What is this life if, full of care,We have no time to stand and stare.No time to…
Happiness- the elusive treasure that we have been looking for forever. Is it possible to increase our levels of happiness? Can we be truly happier? Humankind’s quest for a happy life is an eternal thing. Entire industries have grown around this. We are sold all the quick fixes that will make us look better, feel…
A simple life is a great act of rebellion in this era of constant hustle. It doesn’t mean that hustling is evil. However, it is perhaps not for everyone. I am sure there are folks like me who would slow down and carve a simple life that focuses on their few priorities instead of trying…