Helping folks with practical tips to manage themselves better
September 18, 2020
Most of our life happens on autopilot. Our habits, reactions, impulses, routines control us, and we are not even aware of them taking over. A few days back, after a difficult work-related conversation, I was chatting with my son on Read more…
August 6, 2020
Let me start with 2 small exercises. Close your eyes( after reading this instruction!!) and don’t try to think about anything for about 30 Sec. OK? Start! What happened? Most probably, when you closed your eyes, lots of thoughts and Read more…
June 28, 2020
What is mindfulness ? Mindfulness is a form of “thoughtlessness.”. If you have no thoughts going through the mind to distract you from your experience of any moment, you are present and being mindful. In some ways, the opposite of Read more…
June 27, 2020
Sometimes when dealing with colleagues, friends, or family, arguments flare-up. An argument ensues when two individuals with opposing views get into a heated or angry exchange of words trying to convince one another about one being right and the other Read more…
June 11, 2020
There is a quote attributed to Nelson Mandela, saying, “Don’t let anger become your poison.” When I was younger, I used to have occasional bouts of anger. Anger at my wife for something she did or did not do, anger Read more…
May 28, 2020
Becoming effective in communication is a significant area of personal development for me. Why do I say this? The real test of good communication is not when things are relaxed and comfortable. It is how one communicates in a situation Read more…
May 21, 2020
I am sure some of you have experienced something like this. You are in a good mood doing something at your desk when someone who has a reputation of being toxic and negative walks over to chat with you. Ten Read more…
