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Against a pitch black backdrop stands a man in a dark hoodie, half in shadow. He holds up a white mask which covers half his face concentrating the focus on the piercing expression in his eyes. In the context of this post, he signifies how it feels to suffer from imposter syndrome. Photo by Sander Sammy.

Rising above Imposter Syndrome

Do you worry about whether people think you're a fraud? Or feel like you don't deserve to be where you are? Well, you're not alone.

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Apr 12, 20244 min read

A man stands atop a jutting pile of rocks on a cliff, overlooking a large body of water. A galaxy of stars glitters in the night sky. This image is being used to symbolise the Universe's role in our experience of synchronicity. Image by Evgeni Tcherkassi.

Seeking Synchronicity

Einstein called coincidence 'God's way of remaining anonymous'. Which is why a random happenstance can sometimes, be far from random.

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Mar 22, 20245 min read

A single palm leaf in a small glass of water against a greyish-white background. On the table, next to the glass lie six scrabble tiles spelling out the word simple.

The Allure of Simplicity

Is simple just another word for basic or does it hold deeper secrets?

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Feb 23, 20243 min read

A woman sits alone at a table in a dimly lit cafe. A coffee cup is placed in front of her as she indulges in people-watching.

One Coffee, Please. And a Portion of People-Watching

Do try this in public and report back!

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Feb 2, 20243 min read

A bespectacled garden gnome seated on a wooden railing looks into the distance. A quote by Bob Goff is printed on the out-of-focus backdrop. It says, "It's whimsy that spreads hope like grass seed in the wind."

The Charm of Whimsy

The whimsical adds sparkle to everyday life. From literature clocks to quirky fashion choices, embrace the enchantment of whimsy.

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Jan 5, 20243 min read

An illustration of two human heads talking about the ideas in their brains. Signifies the idea of brainstorming and the importance of collaboration.

The Collaboration Credo

Working with others can spark innovation, creativity and lead to groundbreaking achievements. It can be fun too!

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Dec 8, 20234 min read

A woman is seated at a round table though we can only her forearms and hands since the photo has been clicked from a top angle. One of her hands is placed over the keys of her laptop while she lifts some noodles with chopsticks with her right hand. Her cellphone lies close to her laptop signifying multi-tasking. Image by No Revisions

The Myth of Multi-Tasking

Does multi-tasking aid productivity? Or does the appearance of doing everything all at once mask the fact that we're not getting very far?

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Nov 17, 20235 min read

A graphic background partitioned horizontally into orange and bluish grey backgrounds with the outline of a banner over it. Within the lines of the banner are written the words Life Lessons in bold.

11 Life Lessons I learnt from the 2008 Recession

Why waste a crisis? I used it to introspect and figure out what's important, what's not and what's got to change.

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Oct 27, 20236 min read

It took buying my first car, a red Chevrolet Spark (decorated here with ribbons), for me to learn driving.

Driving Me Crazy: How I Learnt to Drive

Sometimes, driving is the destination. At least, it was for me. And so, I took the long, scenic route!

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Oct 6, 20236 min read

A map of the world with bank notes of many currencies scattered around the edges. Symbolic of the inter-connectedness of the global economy shaken up by the 2008 Recession. Image by Christine Roy

The What, How and Why of the 2008 Recession

A cautionary tale of corporate greed, political corruption and the decline of good old common sense.

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Sep 15, 202312 min read

A laptop playing Netflix's Persuasion, a copy of Jane Austen's novel, a notebook and glass with a pink drink on a glass table overlooking a garden. Photo by Ninay Desai.

Netflix's Persuasion: How not to adapt a classic

This film is a prime example of what is lost when the spirit of a story comes third to audience appeasement and cashing in on market trends.

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Aug 25, 20237 min read

Friends spelt in scrabble tiles amid a clutter of small toys, lego and crayons.

On Friendship

All friendships are important but not equal. What it means to have friends and also, how to be one.

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Aug 4, 202310 min read

A booklet with the text 'My brain has too many tabs open' lies on a cable knit blanket beside a mug of hot chocolate with whipped cream, a small decorative pumpkin and a couple of cupcakes.

Memory: What we need to remember

Despite information that can be retrieved within seconds and infinite cloud storage, human memory is irreplaceable. It allows us to think.

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Jul 14, 20234 min read

A yellow post-it with the words 'I Quit!' written in upper case stuck on a black keyboard.

All Quiet on the War Front: Quiet Quitting, Quiet Firing & Quiet Hiring

Sometimes, the quiet majority make the most noise.

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Jun 30, 20236 min read

In a black and white image, a young man in a striped t-shirt sitting on the ground with his back against a chain-link fence. His head rests on folded arms and knees. He appears overwhelmed and upset.

About Anxiety

Is anxiety a necessary evil? What animals can teach us about dealing with it.

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Jun 9, 20234 min read

A teal-coloured woollen scarf knitted in a star Stitch pattern on a knitting needle. Photo by Ninay Desai.

My Tryst with Knitting

How long does it take to knit a scarf? It took me two decades to knit my first. Read on to know why.

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May 26, 20234 min read

A man resting the back of his head against a wall. His face is covered in yellow and blue post-its with different thing written on them. Similar post-its dot the wall behind him too. This image signifies a person overwhelmed with work and responsibilities.

Remedies for a Bad Day

My top tips for dealing with an awful day that just won't quit.

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May 12, 20233 min read

A close shot of a pocket watch against the backdrop of a few branches and leaves in soft focus with bright light illuminating all. The time is five minutes to one.

A Page in Time

Reading a book can be a lot of things - relaxing, enlightening or thrilling. Is it also a means to travel through Time?

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Apr 28, 20233 min read

Why I support Manchester United

I first started watching the Premier League during the 2011-12 season. How it turned out had me hooked.

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Apr 14, 20232 min read

A scene of pedestrians walking on a pavement along stone buildings during rush hour.

Breaks in Real Life

Do you need to be an influencer to romanticise your life and take a well-deserved half hour break?

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Apr 7, 20233 min read

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