Ten years. That’s how long I’ve been a professional writer. And yet, some days, it feels like I’m just pretending to know what I’m doing. It’s not as if I haven’t accomplished anything. I’ve shown up consistently. Found my niches. Crafted pitches and content strategies. Hit deadlines. Published hundreds of articles. I’ve received kind words …
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Traditional careers may promise a modicum of stability, but creative souls crave freedom and self-expression. Kalyani Somani knows this firsthand — not just as a former Chartered Accountant, but as an independent podcaster. In an exclusive interview with Mahevash Muses, she talks about her leap from auditing to storytelling, her embrace of generalism, and how …
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For years, the hustle culture ideology has dominated conversations around work. We’re told that if we grind hard enough, long enough, we’ll eventually achieve the success we dream of. But what if I told you that I don’t dream of labor? And you know what? You shouldn’t either. The idea that labor is something to …
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Feb 17, 2015. That’s the day I published my first post, Do Or Regret: The Choice Is Yours. I had no idea then that my blog, Mahevash Muses, would become a core part of my identity, both online and offline. Like many bloggers at the time, I started with a free WordPress.com blog. Two years …
Long hours at your desk can take a toll on your body and mind. But with the right ergonomic and comfort-enhancing products, you can make your workspace less stressful and more relaxing. A well-designed workspace not only boosts productivity but also helps prevent fatigue and discomfort. Frido, known for its innovative ergonomic solutions, offers a …
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These days, lots of people face high levels of stress, burnout, and anxiety as a direct result of their jobs. The effects of work-related stress can be devastating, impacting both your mental health and overall well-being. If you feel that your job is causing your mental health to decline, it is crucial to take action …
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So you recently entered the working world and can’t wait to get ahead. You are doing a good job and want your higher-ups to notice and reward it. Why rely on luck when you can be proactive instead? Self-advocacy is the best way to take charge of your career. It involves assertive communication of your …
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Office politics are universal. While the intensity, participants, and other specifics vary, it exists across organizations of all sizes and industries. What does it involve? It’s the behind-the-scenes moves and sneaky strategies people use to get ahead or protect themselves. It’s the attempt to figure out who’s friends with whom, who has the power, and …
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Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash I graduated from college in 2013, exactly ten years ago. The job market back then was bad but not as terrible as it is today. Regardless, things were not in my favor. All I had was an IT engineering degree with zero job offers and no idea what to …
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If you are fed up with your 9-5 job in front of a computer, and you want to make a change in people’s lives, you may be interested in training in some form of therapy, counseling, or in an alternative type of therapy. And there are so many to choose from! There is reiki, massage, …
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