It’s 3.15 pm on a Wednesday and I am in the school playground. The usual buzz of children filled the air. As I wait to pick up my kids. My 7-year-old walk towards me. Her small face clouded with sadness. As a mother, I feel an ache in my heart. I kneel to her level and ask her how she is doing. Giving her space yet staying present. Sensing the stress within her. I'm here to help her navigate through her emotions. Our walk home is quiet. Her silence, her lips pulled down, and her marching...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Last night I found myself reflecting on a recent memory that unfolded a few Saturdays ago. It was a simple experience. One that weaves into our ongoing journey of self-awareness and emotional well-being. My sister, visiting from London with her family brought along the excitement for a long-awaited cousins’ weekend. After a delightful dinner, she revealed sleek black velvet parcels from her handbag. And she presented them to my daughters. This was more than just a gift. It was a moment to be...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Throughout my years in college, university and the journey that followed, diaries, planners and journals have been my constant companions. Each year I invested in these books. Every day, I turned their crisp pages. My focus was on productivity, organization and accountability. Over time I noticed a transformation in how I used these tools. Evolving with my needs, wants and experiences. It was while leafing through Dr Rangan Chatterjees's book, “Feel Better in 5,” that I stumbled upon my third...
11 months ago • 1 min read
In today's email, I share the second realization that dawned on me. One that reshaped my perspective. The impact of Relationship Dynamics on my life. But first, let's briefly revisit our last discussion on Self-Awareness. The start of my journey, where I was forced to slow down. Creating some breathing space through a period of stillness and self-discovery. This is where I found and took the opportunity just to notice. Notice the subtle patterns around me. As my fourth baby’s due date neared,...
11 months ago • 2 min read
Dear Reader Over the past few months, I've deliberately carved out unreserved spaces in my daily life. Screen-Free time. Moments of silence. A break from the never-ending busyness. In these peaceful blocks of time, nature became my companion. And my thoughts have had the freedom to roam, relive and reflect. So, I had the privilege of pondering over the pivotal moments of my journey in the last 4 years. What shifted? How did it all start? How did I react and adapt through it all? I had to ask...
12 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, As the winter break approached, I had every intention to keep publishing my newsletter twice a week. But life, as it often does, had other plans. A week before the holidays, a subtle tension began to weave its way through our home. It was noticeable. In my anxious thoughts. In each shallow breath. And in the confused quiet moments of reflection. I could feel it altering the way I showed up each day. For me, for my family and in my work. In that space of awareness, I made a...
12 months ago • 1 min read
The unusual engagement on my stories this week led me to write this email. I had many questions about my planning. As you continue reading, you’ll find the answers to some of your questions. About two years ago, I was on the edge of exhaustion. With three little ones aged 7, 5 and 4, plus a baby. Life was a continuous struggle. My husband was submerged in his demanding job. And I was feeling alone. Tired, overwhelmed and utterly lost. I desperately needed to carve out some space for myself....
almost 1 year ago • 2 min read
It’s another serene Saturday morning. As usual, I’m up before the kids. I lean my back against a soft square pillow, sitting on the green carpet in my study. My large journaling pad in front of me, accompanied by a goodies bag filled with colors. My little moment of tranquility. Like the earliest birds in the morning. My 6-year-old is the first to wake up. She snuggles up beside me. A bundle of warmth and morning sleepiness. Soon, she’s engrossed in her homework, writing away while I escape...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read
Just the other day, I opened my Instagram App to find a simple yet puzzling DM. “ What do you mean?” it read. Normally I'd brush off such messages. But this one was from someone I hold in high esteem - my mentor, my teacher and my guide. This moment felt like navigating through an emotional traffic jam. My initial response was to react quickly, honking my horn with a ton of messages to show my mentor what I meant. But, I chose a different route. I decided to “Zoom Out.” To “Zoom Out” was a...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
