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Making sense of a fractured world
Some thoughts on the state of the world, marked by violence and conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war and recent events in Gaza. Plus a more nuanced way to examine the concept of terrorism; the racial bias in labeling “terrorists” and “freedom fighters”; and a call for an empathic, open-minded and loving response in face of…
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The life changing magic of the humble checklist
Feeling stressed and overwhelmed; forgetting important tasks; or feel like you’re constantly spinning your wheels but getting nowhere? What you need is a simple daily checklist. If you already use to-do lists or tried task lists but found they didn’t work for you, this approach is almost guaranteed to make a meaningful impact on your…
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Coping with burnout: 6 simple strategies to alleviate stress
People tend to think that burnout is related to a highly stressful job or to overwork, but that’s really not the case. It can be caused by being under-worked too! In this article, I share my personal burnout story, and share some evidence-based strategies that can help you to deal with chronic stress and burnout.
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The cult of productivity
Toxic productivity, hustle culture, and the relentless drive to optimize every aspect of our lives has led to a culture where acts of maintenance, rest, and restoration are devalued. At the altar of productivity, we sacrifice our hobbies, our wellness, and our mental health. But how did we reach here, and how can we re-examine…
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The Descent of Inanna: A template for the heroine’s journey
The 5,500-year-old literary masterpiece of the Sumerian goddess Inanna’s descent into the underworld serves as a modern-day template for the heroine’s journey. This Jungian retelling serves as an excellent template for a deeper enquiry into the shadow.
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Is anger ever healthy?
Anger is one of the most misunderstood emotions. While rage is undoubtedly destructive, anger – when expressed right – is actually healthy.
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A brief introduction to Stoicism
When you think of philosophy, do you think of stuffy academics and boring concepts that, for the most part, are of little relevance to your daily life? Meet the ancient Greek and Roman philosophers who will challenge your notions of philosophy and see what they can teach you as you go about your life today.
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The summer of my discontent: the far-reaching impact of being bullied
When you’re bullied as a child, the scars can last a lifetime. Social anxiety, low self-esteem, and lack of self-love are just some of the impacts of having being bullied. In extreme cases, it can also lead to PTSD. But with timely intervention and a supportive environment, healing, growth, and success are possible.
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Why you need to reclaim your power to choose
The standard advice of ‘keeping your options open’ leads to an inability to focus and hone down what you’re really interested in. Instead, you end up hedging all your bets, which leads to an overflowing inbox, an inability to choose, and overwhelm. So how do you figure out what is really important to you? And…
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Overcoming creative blocks: in search of divine inspiration
The creative process is endlessly fascinating, with a wide variety of thoughts and perspectives on what drives the creative process. This is one such perspective — a psycho-philosophical view on the creative process, on why we get creatively blocked, and some suggestions on overcoming a creative block.
Shinjini Mehrotra 