A winner’s guide to a growth mindset I’m sure you’ve all been watching the Olympics! Whether it’s the Indian hockey teams, the weightlifters, the wrestlers, the boxers and all other sports people competing! The nail-biting finish and the thrill of the wins has always intrigued me. I have been fascinated in understanding the habits, rituals and beliefs of winners. The…
Small actions lead to the bigger win! Have you watched Shawshank Redemption? Great movie and also certainly a good way of portraying how small actions can make way for bigger successes. But, since we are not aiming a prison break, let’s get back to real examples. Small actions. So, you have started putting together your book, or building your own…
Are you looking for solutions? As the name suggests, it is all about focusing on the solution than the problem. To come up with a quick and clear solution, is the primary objective towards solving problems and moving forward. This process can relate of any aspect of your life. You can use this approach, in your work, personal life, and…
The happiness D.O.S.E. We spend a lot of time discussing ways to be happy. Building a tribe, being positive, drinking more water? But, we don’t often think of the core of how and why we feel happy? Did you know? That the warmth you feel after a long hug, or the rush you feel after a good workout is caused…
Why we should want to be Emotional Intelligence! Now that we know what emotional intelligence is all about, if you are still on the fence about making the effort to invest in developing your emotional quotient, I am here to help make the case. Till a few years ago, most organizations focused on skills! What skills where needed for a…
7 types of rest we need! “Rest and be thankful.” ― William Wordsworth It’s a vicious circle. You get exhausted. Driven to the zenith of your capacity. So, you crash. And, still feel incorrigibly tired. Sleep is a bodily function. Rest, is more than that. Rest, is to help you grow out of your exhaustion, and thrive at what keeps…
Finding your Harmony! Sometimes, you feel so inundated with life and its challenges, that you grapple with a basic life question. “ Where do I begin?”. All of a sudden, snuggling into the quilt, and binge watching, Schitts Creek, seems like a viable option. Well, as a coach, I find that okay. You need a hustle, every day. But, sometimes,…
Tackling the Awkward Negotiation Conversation So, you’ve done it! after countless informational interviews, phone calls, and in-person interviews, you’ve finally made it at your dream job. But as you analyze the contract, you find yourself a little diffident about what they’re willing to offer you. You’re in a fix. You know you’re going to thrive here. Shouldn’t you just accept their first…
Confidence Building for the Non Dummies! As human beings we have this amazing and incredible ability to experience and feel so many different emotions. Very often we let these emotions dictate our actions without giving much impetus to our core beliefs. Over time, these emotions affect how we feel and act every single day. If we’re fueled by a sense…
Journaling and its many virtues Do you remember rushing home from school and throwing yourself on the bed to pour your heart into a spiral bound notebook? There was such relief in those wide ruled pages. Or how you saved money in your piggy bank so that you could buy a diary with a lock, so your elder brother couldn’t…