Gateways to deeper self-understanding and personal growth — It's been over two decades since the habit of journal writing habit entered my life. What started as a record of daily life soon became a powerful tool for self-awareness, self-reflection, and expression of deep emotions. My journal and I are best friends. My journals allow me to express myself…

Send a wish into the universe and make that wish come true. — Manifestations is a super therapy. Keep doing it and keep witnessing failure again and again. A lot of times, the loop never works, and then, in a flash of a second, your manifestation becomes reality. Instant success. But then, that’s not how manifestations are supposed to work. The purpose of…

Recognizing and adapting to these inflection points could mean the difference between a life of regret and a life of fulfilment — We’ve all had “aha” moments in life — those instances when something clicks, and we suddenly see the world through a different lens. In the business world, these are known as “strategic inflexion points,” a term coined by Andrew Grove in his influential book “Only the Paranoid Survive.”

“When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.” — Having a daughter at home is special. Mine is young and awaits her opportunities to speak to me. She has a special way of showing when she feels unheard. When she’s excitedly telling me about her day, and I’m not fully listening, her hands stop moving so much. Her eyes…

They live with the belief that the greatest room in the world is the room for improvement — Once, the world-renowned scientist, Albert Einstein, said, "It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer." So, what’s the growth mindset? Is it something only a few possess, and the rest only aspire for? Is it possible to challenge what mindset I have and imbibe…

It’s an honour to live ~15000 odd days on this Mother Earth and contemplate what worked and what did not — Being in your 40s is a very interesting phase. You contemplate a lot of stuff, which is real and which is unreal. The youth might be fading, but the age has just started to show its beautiful colours. …

Journaling is the roadmap, helping you clarify your goals and visualize your journey — “Life is a journey that must be travelled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations.” — Oliver Goldsmith. Picture this: you’re excited and ready to delve into your passion project for the day. You take your two-wheeler out, looking to avoid the hassle of finding a parking spot for…

It’s not a book fair; it’s a fair of books — Books are more than just bound pages. They are stories that have comforted us during lonely nights, provided escape during tough times, and even acted as our companions on solitary journeys. Each book on our shelf holds a piece of our heart, a memory, or an emotion. A reader lives…

Habits are not meant to be boring. Discipline is interesting if we keep experimenting with it. — Imagine this: Every day, you wake up and follow the same set routine. Yes, it is effective and has been working wonders for you. But wouldn’t it feel monotonous? Now, what if I told you that there’s a way to add a dash of excitement to this everyday life? I’ve…