If I had to describe 2025 in one phrase, it would be ‘a mixed bag’. It was one of those years where, when asked “how are you?” at the start of work calls, I found myself replying “surviving” far too often. More times than I’d like to admit. Looking back now, I realise how that … Continue reading 2026 Word of the Year – Thrive
You didn't think after seven years of sharing my word of the year, I'd break the tradition, did you? Streaks are one of the, if not, biggest motivators of mankind and not just anecdotally. Countless research studies show that maintaining a streak can drastically increase the likelihood of habit formation and achievement of goals. If … Continue reading 2025 word of the year: Show up
A few weeks ago, I was introduced to the concept of the envy test. The term came up in a discussion related to seeking purpose and I haven’t been able to get it out of my mind since. Over the last two weeks, I’ve been making a note of everything that strikes a chord of … Continue reading The envy test
I started with the intention of drafting a long post with my favorite reads, tunes and wins from the year and had just finished typing the first draft when I scrapped the idea because all I really want to say is - no matter where in the world you are, I hope you have the … Continue reading Happy Holidays!!!
We live in a world of hacks. If it’s not a productivity hack, it’s a home hack or an organization hack. Thus, I wasn’t surprised when I stumbled across a 6-week brain hack. At first glance, it said the same thing every sane person has been saying for a while – mindfulness works and exercise … Continue reading The Brain Hack
This is going to be a short one. When I first started my corporate career, I’d take extreme pains to ensure that my emails were their best possible version before I hit send. I would add the courteous ‘I hope this email finds you well’, ‘hope you had a good weekend’ and ‘happy Monday’ at … Continue reading Tiny curt emails
This is going to be a short one. Remember the monthly challenges I used to post here on the blog? It’s been a while but I found the perfect challenge for February and I just had to bring the series back! It all started with a post on Instagram and by being added to a … Continue reading Failure Fridays & Self promotion Mondays!
You didn't think I'll let the year end without wishing you a Happy New Year, did you? 2022 has been a strange year and as I plan for 2023, I know I need to rejig a number of pieces in my life including this blog but more on that later. For now, wherever you are … Continue reading Hurray & Happy New Year!
Every single survey rolled out since mid-2020 in one form or the other asked respondents – ‘How many days would you like to work from an office?’ No wonder, we’ve been brainwashed into believing that the number of days in the office matter more than the purpose of bringing employees back. When the focus is … Continue reading Moments that Matter: When should one head into an office?
Hello there! Really really quick note to share that I am still very much around. I haven't dropped off the face of the Earth even though it may feel like it when you look at my social media. I will be back in November. It's been a combination of me being lazy, sorting the year … Continue reading Short break!
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