It is not the weight of the load, but how we carry it, that determines the pressure it puts on us. Most of us feel that the work we do is more than we can handle, but most of the time the work pressure is in the head. It is like holding a glass of …
Mindfulness Without Meditation: Everyday Tips
Who needs to meditate when you can floss your way to mindfulness? Just wield your toothbrush with your non-dominant hand and voilà—you're now a coordination wizard! Sprinkle post-its and let everyday sounds be your mindfulness bells. Sure, you might drop soap or toothpaste everywhere, but hey, that’s all part of the present moment gig!
One Breath of Gratitude
Originally written in 2019. Revisited and rewritten in 2025—with a deeper breath, a little more clarity, and the metaphors it always deserved. Photo by Megan Watson on Unsplash Gratitude isn’t just about saying thank you. It’s about learning how to see, even on the days when everything feels a little dull, or a little hard, or just… not …
Do It Now – The Strategy to Winning
How many times have you thought, I should have just done it? Maybe it was asking for a raise, declining an event you didn’t want to attend, or simply sending a message to someone. The moment passed, and later, you regretted not acting when you had the chance. You’re not alone. I’ve been there too. Sometimes …
Experiencing a difficult emotion? Let’s watch a movie!
Photo by Ahmed Aqtai on Pexels.com Sometimes, we use positive thinking for dealing with situations like a loss of a job or a loved one. There is nothing positive about losing a young loved one or losing a job. So, you need to acknowledge the feelings and pain it causes, for what it is. You …
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What is discipline?
Self-discipline is all about helping your human brain gaining more control over your animal instincts. Only when we understand how both these brains function in our old-fashioned body designed for the jungle, will we be able to develop self-discipline.
Accepting the present moment as it is
Photo by Joppe Spaa on Unsplash The principle of acceptance is misunderstood by many. It is viewed as a passive submission to whatever is happening in your life. But acceptance doesn’t mean passive submission. It is a strategy to deal with what has happened that cannot be changed. It is looking at the truth for what it is. …
Lifting the load off the head
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com It is not the weight of the load, but how we carry it, that determines the pressure it puts on us. Most of us feel that the work we do is more than we can handle and most of the time the work pressure is in the head. The …
Honing our intuitive ability
Photo by KOUSHIK BALA on Pexels.com To decide on a simple thing like what to eat or a big thing like changing a job, we cannot do it only by thinking. We need to use our intuition as well. Only when we know how to listen to our intuition, can we be sure of our …
Do you switch off in conversations?
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com Many times, when we chat with another person, say a colleague or an aunt, or our parents or children, we switch off. While our head nods as if we are hearing, our mind catches up with the stuff we have to get done that day. Or it is busy …
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