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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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