To the office-goer, freelancing looks like fun. After all, this lifestyle allows someone to wake up at any time of the day and work from anywhere they want. Oh, and they get to pick their own clients. Work life couldn’t get easier than that, right? Wrong. It takes serious discipline and a whole lot of …
Ah, coffee. The name rolls right off the tongue, doesn’t it? If you are a coffee lover like me, you know just how much it makes life easier. All you have to do is drink and BOOM, you are amped up to deal with just about anything. Isn’t it weird that some people don’t …
8 Compelling Reasons To Drink Coffee Every Single Day Of Your Life Read More »
In my last post, I spoke about how I consulted a therapist only when I could barely function. In retrospect, I can see how that was a huge mistake. But it isn’t all my fault – as a society, we have been conditioned to deal with mental health issues by ourselves, if at all. Up …
“We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” ― Joseph Campbell If I were still married, last Thursday would have been my third wedding anniversary. However, life has other plans for me as I am freshly divorced instead. But …
My Marriage Is Officially Over – And That’s A Good Thing Read More »
When was the last time someone told you they were busy? Pretty sure you hear it all the time these days, don’t you? Welcome to the age of chronic busyness. Because apparently, not having a personal life has become the new status symbol. I thought that it was something I was only imagining, but then …
Can you remember the last time you had to wait for something you really wanted? If you can’t quite recollect it, you are not alone. Today, a few clicks are all it takes to meet basic needs like food, shelter, clothing, and transportation. While many systems and organizations have upgraded to deliver our need for …
Dispute Is No Less Than A Disease, Says Namita Shah Read More »
In the wake of #TalkToAMuslim, the trending Twitter campaign aimed at countering Islamophobia, there’s a story I know that refuses to be ignored: my story. You see, I am an Indian Muslim and of late, I have been feeling quite unwelcome in my very homeland. Of course, this feeling of alienation isn’t entirely new. Ever …
I am tired of apologizing for being an Indian Muslim Read More »
Do we ever really know anybody? I don’t think we do, no matter how close we are to someone. It just isn’t possible, right? Because we cannot see into a person’s inner life, some pieces of the puzzle are always going to be missing. In some cases, we ourselves will be responsible for these missing …
Hey there! I am thrilled to tell you guys that Busting Clichés has been nominated for the 2018 Reader’s Choice Awards by TCK Publishing! And I thought the spotlight was the best thing to happen for my book this year! If you liked my book, do give your vote on the Reader’s Choice Voting page. …
This Just In: Busting Clichés Has Been Nominated For The 2018 Reader’s Choice Awards! Read More »
