Remember when we were kids? We were told, "Study hard now, and you can have fun later." Then as teens, it was all about getting into a good college so we could enjoy life later on. But then came the pressure in university: "If you can't handle this, how will you manage in the real world?" And in the corporate world, we're told that busyness equals success so we focus on putting in the hours.We get... Read more

Have you ever had a boss who made your life miserable? Unfortunately, toxic bosses can be found in any workplace. They leave you feeling stressed, anxious, and demotivated creating a hostile work environment, which can result in a high turnover rate of employees. In this article, I would like to explore some of the reasons why some bosses may behave toxically and how it can impact the overall envi... Read more

Are words the only way to communicate emotions/feelings? We can express ourselves more, by  using different forms of communication. Amongst different forms known, art taps into  an individual's creative process and offers an alternate way to improve an individual's physical, mental, and emotional well-being.Whether you are an artist or someone who has never picked up a paintbrush before,... Read more

“Absence, the highest form of presence” - James JoyceIn any relationship, if there’s one thing we want to avoid at all costs, it is to be separated from the person we love. Be it a breakup or a divorce, the emotional pain one feels is unprecedented. The loss tends to turn our world around. That dreaded day has come when we have to continue our life knowing that our loved one is no longer a p... Read more

Barely two months ago I had written an article mentioning a young lady from suburban Mumbai, who had ended her life by jumping off the balcony. She left behind two children, no older than 6, who don’t yet know how to mourn and a husband in deep disbelief. Another precious life was lost last month in Bengaluru, almost the exact same way. I was told by those who knew them, that they were both figh... Read more