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SDG 17: How To Stop Feeling LIKe You're In A Cage
May 22, 2025
I was telling someone I recently met (virtually, on LinkedIn—thank you, internet) that writing this newsletter is, by far, my favourite part of everything I do. This is where I take the privilege (thanks to you) to be a little unhinged in my writing—to...
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SDG 16: Reflecting on Accentuating the Positive, by the Urban Monk
May 14, 2025
Can’t believe we’re halfway through the year already.  I also can’t believe I’m now 30 years old. For some reason, you never really think about crossing 29 when you’re younger. I’m sure I’ll feel this way...
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SDG 15: A Comma, a Breakdown (And a Breakthrough)
May 8, 2025
In today’s email Whose life are you living? A Comma, a Breakdown, and a Breakthrough The dangers of people pleasing Something to consider You’re the one who has to live the life you create. If you’re creating one that’s someone...
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SDG 14: How to Build Self-Love Using Science-Backed Practices
April 19, 2025
The society gives us decent training in navigating relationships—romantic, familial, and professional, at least on the surface. But what about self-love? People ask how your partner is doing, how your parents are, and sometimes even about your work friends.But...
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SDG 13: Vulnerability Denied = Happiness Compromised
April 3, 2025
Can we discuss emotional vulnerability? Sitting on my couch at 8:30 p.m., fresh from reading a chapter on emotional regulation in my psychology course work, I was scrolling through YouTube and came across an interview with an Indian actor. The interviewer...
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SDG 12: Why is your past the key to your liberating future?
March 26, 2025
A friend of mine recently asked me the question that cuts through human psychology.  A question that digs deep into the idea of healing and finding a version of yourself that can handle ANYTHING.  A version that is not held back or tied...
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SDG 11: Your Life = Your Choice
March 23, 2025
Hello hello, Before I dive into this edition, it’s a long weekend in India starting tomorrow. Consider this your gentle reminder to take a breather and check in with yourself to stay intentional about your life.  Coming to this week’s...
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SDG 10: We Asked People What 'Love' Meant To Them
March 23, 2025
I know I’m late to the party talking about love after Valentine’s, but hear me out. I have taken a few days to finally write about this because love IS indeed one of the biggest cliche topics. But before you jump to a judgment, stay with me.  We...
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SDG 9: Where Do You Want Life To Take You?
March 23, 2025
“I wanna be a billionaire so f***ing bad Buy all of the things I never had I wanna be on the cover of Forbes magazine Smilin’ next to Oprah and the Queen … A different city every night, oh, I swear.” Do you want a bigger house with a beautiful drive-way,...
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SDG 8: The Cost of Unresolved Stress
March 23, 2025
Hi there, Sorry, but this is going to be a long one. It was back in 2016. I think it was winter in North India but I’m not quite sure. We were probably chilling outside the college cafe or finding cheap lunch places around the college to skip the terrible ‘arhar...
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