When you scroll through your social media feeds, don’t you feel that everybody but you has a charmed life? Others may or may not get the same impression from your profiles, but that’s a topic for another day. In reality, we are living in a ‘Richard Cory’ world. Most of us are exactly like these people in Paramore’s Fake …
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Death scares us, doesn’t it? So final. So certain. Yet we go out and seek it By listening to our twisted minds. These demons say the world won’t miss us, Go on. Leave. Leave NOW. There’s too much misery anyway. Why do you think euthanasia exists? And let’s not forget about Aokigahara. Just one of …
Roughly two months back, I turned 28. Like the past three years, this birthday too was one I wasn’t looking forward to. The reason? Comparisonitis and social pressure. Like most people, I too have some expectation of the kind of goals I want or should tick off my bucket list as each year rolls by. …
Feeling Blue On Your Birthday? You Are Not Alone. Read More »
Let’s face it: millennials are the generation that popularized the term quarter-life crisis. But it’s not all our fault, is it? Let’s take a look at the core reasons why we are going through such a hard time. Increased Pressure To Succeed – And As Soon As Possible According to a LinkedIn survey conducted among …
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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 …
Sometimes, you just need to slow down and chill to recharge your batteries. One can’t and shouldn’t want to be productive all the time, right? So the next time you find yourself getting overly overwhelmed, why not try to cut yourself some slack? PS It’s not just little old me saying it. The Cut agrees.
Are you one of those people who love the rainy season? Or does your mood dip when you see those grey clouds up in the sky? If you happen to fall under the second category, find solace in the fact that you are not alone – and you can beat this. Try out these tips …
