Sometimes we are able to stick to our plan (and even put in extra efforts in the first month, but other times life gets in the way and we fall off track slightly.
Category Archives: Monthly Musings
Is it really about you?
When we find ourselves at odds with someone, how often do we say things like this in our head?
Asking questions instead of giving advice
We offer a piece of advice to someone we care because they seem to be having trouble. However, you notice that they don’t take the advice.
Best efforts vs Reasonable efforts
Consider this – how often do we say to ourselves or one another, “Just do your best”, without even thinking about the context?
Action and Contemplation
Even for those who are not in school, September seems to be a month of “leaping into action”. We mentally switch off the “summer vacation” mode, and immediately immerse ourselves in various tasks as we move from the last day of August to the first day of September. Some of us may not even have […]
Happiness now, not tomorrow
How often do we say, “we will be happy when/if…” to ourselves? Do we see happiness as a “cheat day food” after finishing a hard workout regime? Do we see happiness as a trophy after you have won a race? Do we see happiness as that feeble moment when we have accomplished something? Do we […]
Summer reads
Summer is finally here! Are you packing a few books with you to your well-deserved vacation? What are you reading? Here are a few from my “to-read” list
Forgive Yourself To Progress Yourself: Let’s Talk about Failure
As a society, we’ve bought into a success culture that teaches us to care about nothing but success. We sometimes lose sight of the many bumps, detours, and heavy traffic we encounter that makes our journey unique. Why don’t we talk about the times when our proposals are rejected, when we make less than profitable […]
Realistic Goals and Expectations
Setting goals and expectations for yourself can be a useful tool for both professional and personal growth. However, we need to be mindful of these expectations because they can also alter our perception of ourselves and others. Have you ever wondered whether your expectations are really helping you? Here are some of the questions that […]
Some Grounding Exercises For You
Do you find your mind to be a rambunctious monkey who just would not quit jumping all over? Have you ever caught yourself so deep in thoughts that you don’t even notice what’s really happening around you?