In a world that idolises multi-tasking, I prefer focussing on one activity at a time. When you direct all your attention towards one goal at a time, the quality of work is remarkable. We are well aware of giving our... Continue Reading →
You know how looking at old photos brings a smile on your face? A happy smile, a sad smile or a smile wishing you could go back in time? That’s what reading old journal entries does for me. I started... Continue Reading →
My fondness for routines started from my school days. Every evening after my sister and I got back home, we would have some tiffin before starting our homework. We used to look forward to these light meals. My mom followed... Continue Reading →
Before 2020’s plot twist changed the course of most of our lives, I would try and do as much as I could with my phone and laptop. Tracking lists, finances, emails, notes, paying bills -everything. I found it convenient that... Continue Reading →
In what feels like an eternity, I realized it’s just been 5 months since I started working from home. March 2020 feels like a long time ago, a couple of years to be honest. I was in denial for the... Continue Reading →
My life changed for the better ever since I started maintaining lists for different aspects of my life. Writing down lists gives me clarity on what I'm up for and helps me bring order from a world of chaos. It... Continue Reading →
When I was younger, I loved taking up personality tests. I would choose options that I aspired to be and obviously, the results made me feel great! It took me a long time to realize that I was doing it... Continue Reading →
I hate uncertainty. It doesn't work with me. I don’t like the idea of being preoccupied with something while I mindlessly get on with my life. I've always believed- do one thing at a time, do it right and get... Continue Reading →
Every year, we try to be a better person. We want to improve what we do and how we present ourselves to the world. There is always an opportunity for improvement. That’s why New Year Resolutions are popular. While most... Continue Reading →
Have you been in a situation where you see something, get obsessed with it for months, finally forget about it & go on to pursue something else? Does this keep happening to you for every other task that you take up?... Continue Reading →
All of us want to cultivate new habits. However, after riding the initial high, we tend to get off track. This could be attributed to the many distractions that come our way and steer us away from our goals. Or... Continue Reading →
When I initially heard about the restrictions to control the transmission of CoVID-19, I brushed it off without much thought. I mean, how was it even remotely possible (see what I did there?) for people to not go to work,... Continue Reading →
2019 will hold a special place in my heart for years to come. The last few years have been hectic. I was constantly chasing deadlines. Though there was always something to look forward to, the formalities and endless waiting games... Continue Reading →
I completed 8 years with TCS earlier this month. The realization feels surreal. I vividly remember my first day at work. As I stood outside, I looked up at the tall building with excitement, nervousness and ecstatic at where I’d... Continue Reading →
I opened my mail to a warning message from my security team. It told me that my access would be revoked unless I completed all the Mandatory courses. There it was, again! Our organization is way too strict when it... Continue Reading →
Last weekend, I was happy and proud of what I had accomplished. It was time for me to reap the fruits of my labor. After weeks of tending to, there were 34 tomatoes from my balcony garden. The ravishing red... Continue Reading →
Have you noticed what’s common among people who achieve what they set out to? They are consistent with their efforts. They show up and work on improving their skills as frequently as they need to, irrespective of how small the... Continue Reading →
