Valentine’s has in the past been all about celebrating our partners and the idea of being paired up But we’ve seen a cultural shift when it comes to relationships – having a partner has gone from being a universal goal to just one of many options. As we’ve shifted away […]
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A little faith goes a long way
“Have faith, everything will work out”“You’ve got this. Have faith in yourself” We’ve all grown up to our well-wishers reminding us of a better tomorrow. For us to be patient, for us to work harder, and for us to ‘Have faith’. But what do we mean by faith?Is it luck? […]
Read MoreThe critical elements to New Year resolutions
New Years’ resolution is a declaration of something we wish to achieve during the year. The only difference between a New Year resolution and any other career or life goal is that we use January 1st as a fresh start for making a significant change in our behaviour or life. […]
Read MoreImportance of travelling, and how it helps open up your mind
The pandemic has taught us all how important travel is for us. Being stuck in our daily lives with restricted movements has left us feeling mentally and physically exhausted. But with places opening, it’s time to restart responsibly. It’s no news that travel is good for your physical wellbeing, but […]
Read MoreRead this if you’ve been struggling to let go.
We’ve all been blessed with heart-breaking situations where people have wronged us or things haven’t gone the way we would like. Moving past them is difficult. If you’ve ended a relationship, job or time in your life, it’s tough to let go and move on. Your logical mind gets sucked […]
Read MoreWhy is mental health more than offering mental health “perks” to employees.
The top priority for many employees today is mental health. A survey found that 59% of employees named stress and burnout as their top concern for workplace well-being. They don’t want to sacrifice their well-being for the financial goals of any company and don’t want to work somewhere where mental […]
Read MoreCompassion: Your biggest strength to become a successful leader.
A global pandemic, Depression-level unemployment, civil and political unrest –across all countries. it feels as if the world as we know it is faltering. Now more than ever, it’s imperative for leaders to demonstrate compassion. Compassion is the quality of having positive intentions and real concern for others. Compassion in […]
Read MoreWe all make mistakes, but what next?
We all make mistakes in many different ways. Maybe you laid into your significant other over something insignificant, forgot to text a friend back about plans or made a glaring typo in a super important work memo. Even worse, instead of addressing our mistake head-on, apologizing in an instant, and […]
Read MoreToxic Positivity: We shouldn’t have to pretend that everything’s OK when it isn’t.
It is almost impossible to go on Facebook or Instagram without seeing quotes or comments accompanied with motivational words such as, “Look on the bright side,” “Focus on the good things,” or “Be positive.” If anything, the pandemic has exacerbated the phenomenon of “toxic positivity.” “It’s going to be OK,” […]
Read MoreThe Power Of Kindness
Can you recall a time somebody was kind to you? Now change the scenario and think of a time you were kind to another person? Call to mind their reaction and how you responded. Move into your heart and notice the feelings there. Kindness affects the user and the experiencer […]
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