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 let myself wander into the messy parts of life and share […]
SDG 17: How To Stop Feeling LIKe You’re In A Cage Read More »
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 in 10 years from now, too. But not thinking about things doesn’t keep them at bay. So let’s get
SDG 16: Reflecting on Accentuating the Positive, by the Urban Monk Read More »
In today’s email Something to consider You’re the one who has to live the life you create. If you’re creating one that’s someone else’s version, will it ever truly feel like yours? It was about 8.00 p.m. on a Friday. My senior and I were just about wrapping up to celebrate the rare early night
SDG 15: A Comma, a Breakdown (And a Breakthrough) Read More »
The greatest danger of people pleasing isn’t just exhaustion — it’s losing yourself while complying. Not as a matter of social service or because you want to. But because you’re wired to respond with compliance and not question. Everyone wants to fit into society and be well-liked. In some cases, pleasing someone you love and
10 Brutal Ways People Pleasing Ruins Your Life Read More »
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 rarely, if ever, does anyone ask about your relationship with yourself. Books, movies, and plays dive
SDG 14: How to Build Self-Love Using Science-Backed Practices Read More »
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 asked her, are you ever insecure about your partner? She smiled and said, not at all.
SDG 13: Vulnerability Denied = Happiness Compromised Read More »
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 up in itself. A version that can see everything clearly without the shade
SDG 12: Why is your past the key to your liberating future? Read More »
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 story, for those of you who don’t know me personally, I studied in a boarding
SDG 11: Your Life = Your Choice Read More »
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 spoke to a few people about their
SDG 10: We Asked People What ‘Love’ Meant To Them Read More »
“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, a home theatre, a
SDG 9: Where Do You Want Life To Take You? Read More »