Why are we all afraid of failure? And what are we exactly afraid of? Judgment from our parents? From our family, friends, and colleagues? From a Judgy Judy neighbour, creeping at us from the window, but not knowing how to handle their own shit? From society? From ourselves? Or basically all of the above and…
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The trap of toxic productivity
This is not going to be another typical ‘how to increase your productivity’ post. Remember this time, four years ago? The global lockdown and anxiety over COVID-19, with ever-changing regulations and the constant anticipation of updates every two weeks. Between binging Tiger King and watching celebrities trying to be relatable – sorry, Gwyneth, but we…
Career break confessions: Part I
For the longest time, I believed that stepping away from anything — whether it be a project, a school activity, a career, or even a momentary pause in the restless pursuit of goals — was synonymous with failure. Sadly, this idea still seems to prevail in society’s perception. From an early age, I was taught…
Knowing When Your Time Is Up: From Burnout to Breakthrough
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that when a person exceeds their limits, they must pause for a moment of reflection to figure out a way forward. This is the story about acceptance, finding courage, and moving forward into the unknown. This is not one of those countless social media posts where I tell you,…
Back to Writing: A Long-Awaited Return
It’s been six years since I last wrote for the internet. If you’re new here, let me take you on a quick trip down memory lane of my past blogs. The first time I wrote for a wider audience was because I fully believed to be a voice of a generation (catching that sparkle from…