“Break” Rules at Home
When you work from home, what are the “break” rules you should follow? Rule #1- Take breaks before you are tired Why? If you take a break after you feel tired, it takes much longer to recover your energy. Rule #2- Take a 15-minute break Every 90 to 100 minutes take a 15-minute break away from […]
Five Ways to Find Happiness in Nature
The past couple of years has seen an exponential rise in work-related stress. Burnout is not just a buzzword but a real challenge that organizations and urban professionals face. While the workforce reels under the negative impacts of stress, battling anxiety and depression, organizations suffer in terms of productivity and growth. In the midst of […]
Habits And Routines – What’s the difference?
As we navigate the complex world, we develop several habits from childhood through adulthood. Whether it is brushing teeth morning and night or sleeping on a particular side of the bed in a particular position, human beings are creatures of habit. Habits and routines are an integral and inextricable part of our daily lives. While […]
What Does Success Mean to You?
The internet is awash with mind-blowing, awe-inspiring success stories. Each has one thing in common – discipline and determination to overcome obstacles and reach the pinnacle. In our pursuit of success, we always try to emulate highly successful people. Whether it’s their morning routine or bedtime habits, we’re curious to figure out their secret algorithm […]
7 Bedtime Habits of Super Successful People
We know that the successful business leaders and entrepreneurs we look up to for inspiration rise early and conquer the day. And I’ve even written about the 7 Morning Habits of Super Successful People. But do you think bedtime habits are as important? Do the ultra-successful work 16-hour days and glorify sleep deprivation? Or is […]
Midlife Happiness Dip – Is it real?
Do you experience a sense of dissatisfaction and discontent with your career, relationships, and life in general? Do you find yourself in the midst of an existential crisis, questioning life and its purpose? Are you also plagued with self-doubt, questioning all your decisions and abilities? If your answers are mostly yes, you are in your […]
Stop Comparing, Start Living!
You know that thing we do each morning as soon as we pick up our mobiles? We decide to check only the important stuff, but one thing leads to another, and we end up peeking into others’ lives. What happens next? “Wow, ABC are on that perfect vacation; how lucky!” “Oh my God, my colleague […]
Emotional Fitness for the Urban Professional
Do you feel easily irritable? Do you feel stuck and trapped at work or in other situations? You work hard all day, yet sleep doesn’t come easy? You don’t feel on top of your game for a long time now but cannot pinpoint the exact thing pulling you down? Welcome to the world where anxiety, […]
Tackling Demotivation at Work – My 3 Step Approach
You have goals and ambitions, and everything seems to be progressing on track. But life is dynamic, and not all days are the same. There are days when it seems impossible to be positive and motivated. Even if you’re in a job or business that fuels your passion, there are times when you can’t go […]
Is the pursuit of entertainment our purpose in life?
Ever wondered if we are living in an information age or an entertainment age? Picture a day in the life of an urban professional. It’s really mostly on autopilot. Wake up, exercise or not, get ready, have breakfast, and dash out the door to the office. En route, if traffic messes your mind, swipe into […]