This helped me lose 20kgs and build steely discipline — 3 years ago, I severely lacked confidence, my self-esteem was based on superficial lies and I genuinely, wholeheartedly disliked myself. I was the classic case of a couch potato. …

The road to intrinsic happiness and self-love — Ask yourself this one simple question: How do you feel on the days that are uneventful and boring? Or perhaps, how do you feel when doing regular things like reading, walking your dog, commuting to work etc? What does a day alone look like for you? Remove all the excitement…

New thoughts, new actions, a new life — If you’re looking for a change in your life, the most sustainable way to do so is to change how you think. Maybe you want to be more productive, maybe you want to start exercising or start waking up earlier. Implementing big changes in our lives is tough, let me…

Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast — Trust me, I’ve tried it all. Waking up and going to the gym, journaling first thing in the morning, starting the day with a walk and a podcast, meditation etc. As someone who’s almost chronically lazy, I finally developed a routine that makes getting out of bed a little easier…

Less worrying, more peace — How many things do you let go unnoticed that are slowly draining your time and energy, leaving you less prepared for what’s important? You’re voluntarily poisoning yourself in the form of toxic friends, mindless gossip, and constant scrolling of your socials because of weak decision-making skills. Time and energy: aren’t…

4 tiny changes to a more confident, self-reliant, and self-assured you — If you’re anything like me, you tend to look to others for validation. Every time you wear a nice outfit, you wait for others to compliment you, and if they don’t, it puts a damper on your mood for the rest of the day. You need others to acknowledge you…

Moving towards fulfillment and joy — Journaling can often seem very vague. I could not for the life of me sit down and write about my day in a diary. But everyone gushes about its benefits, so I found what worked for me instead. …

Improve your self-worth and happiness quotient — I’m someone who’s had fluctuating self-esteem and confidence for as long as I can remember. Might have something to do with my latent bipolar gene or simply being a Gemini. I go from feeling like the smartest person around to doubting my capabilities of analysing a simple text. One day…

A refreshing start you probably desperately need — Does your day look like 4 plus hours of screen time, no motivation to start something new, and grudgingly getting yourself to complete the tasks you need to do? If yes, you need a hard reset. Your daily habits have finally caught up to you and you’re stuck in lethargy. …