Some time back I had a client, a budding writer, making the transition from a corporate job. Their main concern was anxiety and resultant frustration arising as a result of this change. They had believed when making the move that it would be easier working from home, and the work life balance would be much …
Monthly Archives: June 2023
Rest & Recharge
Came across this post this morning, and it felt like serendipity… In my own life, after experiencing the rush and excitement of new projects, of transformational work and tangible impact- the only thing I’ve been able to ruminate on, is the rewards of rest. Rest that re-charges, re-centres and re-invigorates your purpose. We’ve been culturally …
The work life balance
This question, posed by prolific researcher Ioana Lupu in a recent BBC article is a pertinent one that we must ask ourselves. Is it okay to let your life intrude on your work? Perhaps not. But by that logic, your work mustn’t intrude in your life either. There is such a thing as a middle …
Spirituality
“The mind thinks of everything you can lose. The heart thinks of everything you can give, and the soul thinks of everything you are.”- Neale Donald Walsch How does one choose between the heart, mind and soul? It seems impossible, does it not? But let’s just read the above quote carefully. If the soul is …
Saboteurs & Blockers
A discussion on how #saboteurs ,#blockers and #beliefs determine an individual’s responses led me to take a relook at this image. We all have #dreams & #aspirations . We achieve some… others we don’t… The question is – What’s blocking is? Can you identify your #challenge? Would love to hear your thoughts!
Why use EI in the workplace
Daniel Goleman, a prolific psychologist- laid his theory of emotional intelligence along 5 core aspects. Here’s why every leader today needs to apply these in the workplace: 👁️🗨️ Self-awareness: A very crucial and vital component of Emotional Intelligence, it is the holistic recognition of one’s own identity. If a leader acknowledges his weakness and strengths, and …
The road to happiness
How can I be #happy #successful & #content? I’m sure these are questions we often find ourselves answering for clients these days. Here’s what I find myself saying often- while being happy/successful/content isn’t the result of a magical recipe, a key ingredient that can help us get there is ‘Flow’. The ability to reach a state of #flow can be …
Dancing in the rain!
An excellent thought to help your clients through hardship, and help them build resilience… What exactly does learning to dance in the rain mean? It’s the ability to understand your own emotional quotient-understanding your own capacities for resilience and courage, while being able to see the period of struggle as a springboard of opportunities. Engage …
Behavioral Patterns- Passive vs Aggressive
As humans we go through a gamut of feelings and emotions and our reactions to situations vary depending upon various factors. But our reactions are not limited to one behavioral pattern. We can at times display passive acceptance of the situation or suddenly become agitated and aggressive or sometimes we may even think through our …
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Assertiveness in the Workplace
Assertiveness in the workplace Your boss has given you a new project to work on and your deadline is difficult especially since you also have your domestic chores to accomplish, say you’re in the middle of school admission season and are occupied with filling out school forms and going for numerous school interviews. Now, realistically …