There seem to be numerous myths about life coaching. Some are simple misunderstandings and some others are downright falsehoods. This blog seeks to bring clarity and state the facts. Read More...
For the better part of 2017, most of the world seemed to be thrown onto a crazy roller coaster ride. Utter chaos caused by elections and referendums, political unrest, war, ethnic cleansing and natural disasters. Just this week, my city, Mumbai, saw protesters taking to the streets, disrupting city life. So how does an ordinary person like you and I deal with chaos? Read More...
Picture perfect photos. Coordinated outfits. Great locations. Fancy plates of food. Selfies for everything-with everyone. How do posts on popular social media make you feel? Does it make you feel small or less in some way? How does one stay tuned in yet not get overwhelmed? How does maintain one's peace of mind? Here is my take....
Good Lord! NO…NO…NO! This can’t be true! Sometimes one is taken completely by disbelief, shock even and thrown into a situation where the only reaction is – What the *#&*!! Your insides are churning and you feel like throwing up. Your mind is racing and you are thinking – I don’t know what to do. What is it that you can do? Read More...
One of the happiest memories of childhood most definitely is – story books! Each one of us has our favorite book, favorite story and favorite characters. It goes without saying then that reading a story book or telling a story is an important part of parenting. Read More...
I have always loved to listen to a good speaker. Last week I was in for a super bonus. I watched and heard not one, but three incredibly awesome speakers – Barrack Obama, Meryl Streep and Viola Davis. What a treat! Here is why each of their speeches moved my world. Read More...
Ok, the new year 2017 is here. Everyone is wishing – Happy New Year! You may be really thinking - New? What’s new? Same school, same job (or no job!), same house, same challenges...same old me! Nothing is really new except the date on the calendar. The question really - Is the “same old” working for you? If it is, that’s awesome! You are blessed. But if it is not, then something somewhere has to change. And who is going to make the change for you? Read more...
In “Dear Zindagi” part 1, I wrote about how the movie has shone light on mental health awareness and why it is really important. The question then is - what do I do when I am down in the dumps and feeling miserable? Most often, this is what we do - talk to our BFF! Here is why this may not be a good idea. Read more...
Dear Zindagi (“Dear Life”), the latest movie starring Shahrukh Khan and Alia Bhatt, directed by Gauri Shinde, deserves a big thank you. It has brought the issue of mental wellness to the forefront and right into every living room. Read more...
Why do some conversations bother us without being obviously spiteful? How to deal with this? A simple but powerful tool to helps you be more discerning. Read more...