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Years ago, while working in the HR department of a big organization, I had the opportunity to ask our CEO, “What should be the one thing that you think HRs should do?” His reply was fast and sure. Be kind. That single interaction left a profound impact on me. Since then, I have always tried…
Growing up, I strongly believed that good things would happen to me only if I could control certain aspects of my life. Think of it as a payment to the universe in advance. Of course, it was a coping mechanism, which I now understand was borderline toxic to my mental health. Needless to say, this very…
There are times in our lives when the days seem repetitive, with the same thing happening over and over again. Then there are times when everything goes for a toss as we face changes thrown our way. While transformation is essential to life, it can put us off balance. Like many of you, I have…
Over time I have learned that choosing kindness deliberately is perhaps the best thing we can do with our time on this earth. For most of us life is wrought with troubles. From workplaces to homes, from issues with families and friends to mental and physical well-being. The list of our problems is sometimes never-ending….
This week we have a guest post from Alice Robertson at Tidy Home. Alice started her career as a professional house cleaner in the home organization industry. After cleaning and organizing her clients’ homes for years, she decided to open her own home organization business. She has built an impressive client list over the years…
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…