Back in September, I wrote about losing interest in the one thing I have loved for years: writing. It took me by shock because I never expected this to happen. While I have experienced writer’s block in the past, I never felt like giving up on writing. Until September 22, 2022. Thankfully, my love for …
I’ve been blogging since Feb 17, 2015. My first post was Do Or Regret: The Choice Is Yours I’m no longer sure if I want to continue writing about mental health, culture, and society. Or about anything at all. I’m mentally tired of everything and need plus want to rest. So I’m taking a break …
Before the pandemic, the workplace was a place where employees were supposed to dress formally, work for a designated amount of time, and basically, be all about work. The typical workplace life was to do your job and leave for the day. Back when I worked in an office, my work self too was radically …
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I’ve always tried my best to live an authentic life, which is why I’ve made my own choices. Of course, at times, I’ve had to choose the practical route. But now, I’m going to actively stay away from anything that feels wrong to me. More importantly, I’m going to avoid or at least limit my …
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We are months deep into a pandemic and getting work done has become a lot harder than usual. Exceptions aside, the corporate world has not taken adequate measures to take care of employee mental health. And this is largely why conditions like anxiety, stress, burnout, and depression are on the rise. While it is true …
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Do you use emojis in your work emails? Let me guess: you probably do so to portray your friendly and casual self, right? Maybe you should reconsider. Recruiter Adam Karpiak was recently told that “smiley faces aren’t considered professional”. Ugh. Emojis help us emote, so what’s wrong with using them? According to global research, smileys …
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We are facing the worst recession in 90 years due to Covid-19. Many of us have lost our jobs or taken pay cuts. In an exclusive interview, success consultant Virin Gomber talks about limiting beliefs and the role of mindfulness to help one be successful in the worst economy since the Great Depression. In this …
Look, I get it. You want to be productive. So like many people, you have a long to-do list to take care of every single day. The grind never stops, they say. But is that really true? Even machines need time to rest and repair. And you, dear human, are no machine, you are a …
Unhustle: Your To-Do List Can Wait. A Mental Health Crisis Won’t. Read More »
Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash It is no surprise that many of us have been rendered jobless due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Things may get worse in the coming days as far as earning money is concerned. Whether you are single or have a family to take care of, it is wise to find another way of …
When we are little, we aren’t afraid to be who we are. But as we grow up, we begin to pay a little too much attention to what the world deems acceptable. In the process of trying to fit in, many of us lose ourselves. Entrepreneur Samir Neal wanted to help people stay authentic, which …
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