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Yearly promise to be a better me
Time to make my yearly promise to be a better version of myself
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April 2022

I'd rather be doing something else
On cherishing the present pursuit
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November 2021

The joy of upcycling with Madame B's Boutique
If my paati (grandmother) knew that I would interview and write about upcycled clothing, she'd be the most excited reader. I got the chance to interview…
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Breaking the invisible upper limit
Ever accomplish something that you’re proud of and then get this thought, “It can’t get better any than this!”? So instead of aiming higher the next…
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How to competitively market sustainability?
When you see a product that says “eco-friendly,” “fair-trade,” “cruelty-free,” do you choose it over a traditional product? If you don’t choose that…
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Gratitude is fun because...
I never imagined I’d write about gratitude because I found it preachy, and no one can be told to be grateful. One should feel it. But now, I’ve found a…
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How to share your burden with friends without depleting them
My close friends have the privilege of spending a lot of time making poor-quality conversations with me. They’re the ones who keep us sane through our…
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The law of averages
The famous phrase "quality over quantity" signifies craftsmanship. This idea lacks depth because 'quality', in many cases, is directly proportional to…
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Paralysed by indecisiveness?
Indecisiveness starts small and trickles down to other areas in life. What to wear today? What to cook? Whether to meet friends tonight or chill at…
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Inspiration and ideas need respect
Inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert’s “Big Magic”. Often I’m reminded that ideas have a life of their own. We don’t create them; they come to us. Liz Gilbert…
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Conversations with self
A restless girl's conversation with herself during a walk. At home, I’m constantly bombarding myself with content. It’s overwhelming. Somehow, my coping…
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Efficiency — Resilience balance
When you see the buzzword "efficient," do you pause to think if it's necessarily better? Or, by default, is it "more efficient = better"? The idea of…
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