Self Help

The Pomodoro Technique: Productivity hacks

The Pomodoro Technique: Productivity hacks

  • July 21, 2021

The irony of time management productivity tips is that the people who need them the most do not realize that they do. There are too many productivity tips out there but the Pomodoro technique is probably the most discussed and used one. The reason for its popularity is that it...

The Beginner Syndrome

The Beginner Syndrome

  • June 24, 2021

Someone recently reached out to me and asked how am I able to write consistently. Her exact words were: “how do you even begin to write if you don’t mind me asking? I’ve been working on it but I have impostor syndrome and suck at writing.” And at that point,...

My career decision: choosing passion over money

My career decision: choosing passion over money

  • March 25, 2021

As you might know, I recently switched jobs. In my long journey of finding a new one, there was a moment where I was offered way more money than I had anticipated for a role that I was not as passionate about. I wish I could say that it was...

How to develop your curiosity for a better self?

How to develop your curiosity for a better self?

  • December 29, 2020

Curiosity is the reason why most of the breakthrough discoveries and remarkable inventions have happened throughout history. In the absence of curiosity, there would not have been an impulse to seek new information or experiences. Exploring possibilities is what defines human nature and thus curiosity is an integral part of...

Overcoming Procrastination and The Akrasia Effect

Overcoming Procrastination and The Akrasia Effect

  • September 22, 2020

We all know what we should be doing right now. But we don’t want to! That is procrastination in a nutshell. Everything will be fine. I’ll finish it tomorrow. I still have plenty of time. These are famous lines used by every procrastinator. And even though we do end up...

An Introvert’s Guide to Deep Conversations

An Introvert’s Guide to Deep Conversations

  • June 25, 2020

Throughout school, I was a bookworm and an introvert. “Socializing” was not my cup of tea. I was never really sure about how to drive any deep conversations or connect with another person. As an introvert, every time I tried doing so, my self-doubt and social anxiety would creep in....

4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Internship

4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Internship

  • May 19, 2020

Hello readers, it has been a long time since I last wrote anything. My last article about motivation was written 1 year, 8 months, and 5 days to be precise. A fairly long hibernation one would say, and well, I have to admit – I did not feel as motivated...