When I tell people I am passionate about positive psychology, raised eyebrows are not an uncommon response. This reaction is often accompanied by questions such as: What is positive psychology? What do you mean by positive – is the rest of the psychology negative? Oh, isn’t this the field with the yellow smiley face as its logo? In… Read more: What On Earth Is Positive Psychology?

Are you underestimating yourself? Roger Bannister, a neurologist and an athlete, is famous for being the first person to run a mile in under four minutes. Before Bannister accomplished this feat on 6 May 1954, athletes worldwide had been trying to break the 4-minute-mile barrier for decades. Even elite athletes working with the best experts… Read more: What If It Was Possible?

Yesterday, I had an unusually busy morning. From the moment I woke up at 6 am, I was running around. First, to get to the gym. Then, to come home and get my daughter’s lunch box ready. Then, to register for some time-sensitive activities for my kids. Then, to take the kids to school and… Read more: You Can Breathe NOW

Last week, I had a day that was exceptional. I woke up early and went to the gym. I came home buzzing with energy, got the kids ready for school, and was able to take the morning mayhem and toddler tantrums in my stride. As my husband left with the kids, my 2-year-old was blowing kisses… Read more: How to Have Better Days

Hello friends, I hope your 2024 is off to a wonderful start.  I took a break and enjoyed the company of loved ones during the holidays. While I resumed work a week ago, part of my brain still seems to be in vacation mode. I’ve been doing my best to take things slow even as… Read more: An Important Step in Changing Your Life

A couple of days ago, I participated in a year-end reflection exercise facilitated by a colleague. A small group of entrepreneurs had come together to reflect on how 2023 turned out for us. Of all the questions I reflected on, the one that struck me the most was this: What’s ONE thing you want to celebrate about the… Read more: The Importance of Celebrating Wins

Yesterday, I conducted an online workshop on emotional well-being. It went well. If you were there, thank you! I appreciate you taking the time. If you couldn’t make it, that’s okay. I will be offering more such events in 2024 and let you know when I do. Today, I want to talk to you about… Read more: The Elements of Regret-free Living

Yesterday, I received a notification from Spotify about Wrapped 2023 (“the artists, songs, and podcasts that ruled your listening this year.”) My first reaction was: Wrapped? But this year is not over yet! I am sure Spotify has its reasons to wrap the year up in November. But there’s a whole month of 2023 left… Read more: This Year is Not Over Yet

Do you have a longing that doesn’t leave you alone? Year after year, you promise yourself that you’re going to get to it when you have more time, more money, more something. Time after time, you think of starting. Maybe you even begin. And then, for some reason, you turn the other way. Or, you… Read more: Listen to Your Longings

This isn’t a post about current global conflicts, but it’s inspired by them. With everything that’s been going on, I can’t help but revisit something I realized a few years ago: inner peace contributes to outer peace.  What do I mean by that? Imagine, for a moment, that you were completely at peace with yourself. All the things… Read more: On Conflict and Peace

A coaching client of mine is going through a tough time at the moment. She is experiencing a lot of difficult emotions. What makes it even worse, though, is that she feels alone and isolated amid these challenging times.  Toward the end of our coaching call today, I told my client about this conversation between author Cheryl… Read more: The “Assumed Aloneness” of Our Experience

“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.”  – Annie Dillard When I returned to Canada after spending over two months with family and friends in India, I found myself a bit listless and disoriented. The kids went back to school. My husband resumed his routine. But even though there was a… Read more: Are you Enjoying you Days (Life)?

A couple of weeks ago, I was taking my kids to school/daycare. It had been a hectic morning and we were running late. As I got them into the car, fastened their seat belts, and sat behind the wheel, I let out a big sigh. Finally, I thought to myself, we’re on our way. And then, a thought… Read more: What Do You Have That You Once Longed For?

Of all the companions I’ve had in my life, My fears have been one of the most loyal. The fear of making mistakes, The fear of saying the wrong thing, The fear of rejection, The fear of losing what I love. And at the core of it all, The fear of not being good enough.… Read more: In Appreciation of My Fears

A few days ago, I was looking for the first draft of an article I had written a while ago. In the process, I stumbled upon a journal entry I’d made in January 2022. It wasn’t very long, but spending a few minutes reading it gave me a headache. There was so much…chatter in it!… Read more: What Should “Yashi” Do Now?

As an introverted entrepreneur, I like to spend a lot of time reading, reflecting, and creating by myself. I try to design my weeks in a way that gives me open, interruption-free mental space (e.g. I set aside 2-3 days a week where I am not on calls.) However, things often don’t go as planned.… Read more: Everyday Life Lessons

Ever since experiencing how transformative self-compassion can be, I have found myself bringing it up in coaching conversations more often (and with greater conviction) than I used to. However, since I don’t have any “agenda” as a coach except for serving what my clients want for themselves, I bring up self-compassion as a gentle offering to see… Read more: Allow Yourself to Be Where You Are

Over the past few months, I have had a relatively steady practice of self-compassion. I have learned to turn inward with kindness when dealing with difficult situations at work and in life. This approach usually helps me feel better and approach the challenge more constructively. However, a few days ago, I had a different experience. I… Read more: When Self-compassion Doesn’t Seem to Work

When I was in my twenties, I experienced a series of crushing heartbreaks. From unrequited love to deep friendships that didn’t last to people I trusted letting me down, I went through painful experiences involving other people over and over again. Each time, I picked myself up and tried to move forward, only to get… Read more: On Living with an Open Heart

In the first couple of weeks of January, I shared a few examples of what self-compassion looks like and invited you to reflect on something you want to grow in your life. Today, I want to introduce you to the 3 core components of self-compassion as per Dr. Kristin Neff, who has studied this topic for decades. I will also… Read more: The Transformative Power of Self-kindness

Generally speaking, I am not a morbid person. I mean, I don’t shy away from difficult topics and conversations per se, but I also don’t spend a significant amount of time pondering death. However, today’s post is about death…a topic many people are uncomfortable with. I am writing about this topic to fulfill a couple… Read more: The End is Coming

My heart feels a bit heavy today. I’ve been reading some posts on LinkedIn from people who have recently been let go from their workplaces. It’s a loss of a job for them, yes, but it also seems like a loss of so much more: a community, an identity, a way of contributing. I also learned… Read more: When Times are Tough

Whether or not you are into new year’s resolutions, you are likely pursuing goals that matter to you. Today I want to share something I’ve learned about actually making progress on meaningful goals. Towards the end, I’ll also invite you to set an intention for your work with self-compassion. What you practice grows stronger In her inspiring TEDx… Read more: What Do You Want To Grow?

Hello! I hope your new year is off to a wonderful start. And if it’s not, if you’re going through a time when there is nothing “happy” about the start of a new year, I get it. That’s just how it is at times. I wish you strength and peace. Today, I want to give… Read more: What Self-compassion Looks Like

Hello and welcome! It’s been a while since I published new content online. I intend to change that soon. But first, a little background. What I have been up toI have continued to coach my clients on living a happier, more fulfilling life in 2022. However, a big part of this year has been about… Read more: Coming Soon: How to be Kind to Yourself

Have you ever repeatedly snoozed your alarm in the morning even though you were the one who set it to get up early and exercise? Have you ever tried to build a meditation habit and failed? Have you ever said something harsh in the heat of the moment and later wished you had behaved differently?… Read more: Why We Struggle To Do What We KNOW is Good For Us

Have you ever felt that even though you have everything you need to live a happy, fulfilling life, you are still not happy? While others find your life inspiring and enviable, you find yourself dissatisfied? Maybe, at times, you wonder: what is wrong with me? I have everything! Why can’t I just be happy? One… Read more: Whose Idea of Happiness is Driving Your Life?

Have you ever worked with a really mean boss? One who is quick to notice your mistakes and is blind to your accomplishments? One who counts the number of hours you spent in office but forgets that you also worked on the weekend? One who seems to have made it his or her mission to… Read more: The Worst Boss Ever!

On my birthday in April 2020, I had an important revelation about my life’s purpose. I was reading a book just before going to sleep. The author posed a question that I had encountered dozens of times before this but never had a clear answer for.  The question was: When you die, what would you… Read more: My Purpose