In July 2017, a web developer named Madalyn Parker emailed her team to inform them that she was taking a sick leave for her mental health. Not only did her CEO personally reply to her mail, he applauded her for setting a good example. Her Tweet about this went viral of course — after all, how many employees …
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When someone you care about is going through a hard time, you want to ease their pain. You do whatever you can to help. But when you don’t see the results you were hoping for, you think it’s time for some tough love. And that’s when things get tricky, because a lot of us confuse …
Tough Love Or Plain Unsupportive: Do You Really Know The Difference? Read More »
Please don’t tell me to be grateful Coffee and a shower are what keep me going these days They make my mornings tolerable Which begin with the struggle to get out of bed Please don’t tell me to be grateful I sit at my desk after breakfast Debating whether I should begin some work Or …
If you thought traveling was just for fun, think again. In addition to indelible experiences, it also presents opportunities to confront fears and hang-ups, to embrace change, and to have an open mind in general. The act of setting out to explore fresh territory is not just exciting, it teaches you some invaluable life lessons as …
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In India, we are not yet familiar with the idea of Life Coaching. The word ‘coaching’ often evokes an image related to sports or IIT JEE coaching. Life coach Arjun Som talks about how he saves clients from themselves – and why we need guidance from people like him to succeed in our fast-paced world. …
We are very close to welcoming a new year, and if you are like me, you want to make it the best year of your life. But you are skeptical because year after year, you have been struggling to keep up with your resolutions. Well, don’t give up just yet. Self-improvement is a gradual, steady …
To say you are broken is an understatement. You have been used, lied to and thrown away like yesterday’s trash. The person who promised you undying love cut you off at the knees and left you for dead – at least, that’s how it feels. You were deserted in cold blood – no explanation, no …
The Best Revenge Is Cutting Them Off Completely, Here’s Why Read More »
Is this any way to holiday? ‘Selfie tourism’ might make you feel good when likes pour in, but you are doing it at the cost of ruining your trip. Because you are so busy looking for the best angle and lighting, you aren’t really present in the destination that ‘s one of your “#travelgoals”. Instead of …
#RedefineNormalToday – Are You Taking Too Many Selfies On Vacation? Read More »
Taking care of mental health issues is important, but let’s not forget: prevention is always better than cure. One of the root causes of many mental disorders is loneliness, a modern-day disease that’s sadly often overlooked. As a generation that relies on apps for taking care of so many basic needs, we now have some …
Thanks to hectic schedules and society’s obsession with being busy all the time, more and more people are experiencing burnout in their personal and professional lives. Wait, I am not judging you or anyone for being a workhorse – I have burned out myself quite a few times. And each time, I have kicked myself …
Recognizing The Signs of Burnout – And What You Can Do To Prevent It Read More »