PinnedFika — Coffee breaks inspired by the SwedesConsider this my petition to have an espresso machine with pastries/savory snacks in every office! But before you run to pitch this to the HR, knowing what Fika stands for may be helpful. Even if it doesn't convince the others it might just bring you to *the other side of…Fika4 min read
PinnedThe Psychai Shop : Reflections-Part 2I started writing this piece before part 1 but felt it was too long and condensed it into this. This was the original copy which I assumed would be too long but in retrospect I think I enjoy it better than the abridged version I put out before. Psychai was…Indie8 min read
PinnedName it, to tame it with a little show, don't tell!Dr. Dan Siegel coined the phrase, name it to tame it ,when he was talking about labeling emotions to reduce stress and anxiety. He has spoken in great detail about mindfulness, which I recommend you read more about from the resources I have provided at the end. We’ve intuitively embodied…Music3 min read
PinnedExploring the world of sleep through the lens of a ‘sleep scientist’Matthew Walker’s book Why We Sleep highlights the importance of sleep but also goes beyond what we already know about it by exploring the impact less sleep has on everything from Education to Healthcare. When we were born we weren’t very interesting we’re told. We would sleep most of the…Sleep5 min read
PinnedMental Health in IndiaWhile human expectancy has increased over the years, the problems affecting humans have also changed. In terms of an increase in chronic or long-term conditions, that reduce the overall quality of life and increase healthcare costs. The World Health Organization defines mental health “as a state of well-being” in which…Mental Health4 min read
2 days agoGut Health 101 — KefirWhite coarse grains — that host bacterial colonies are added to milk and then strained from that milk , once their work is done. What remains is a thick liquid that has a curd like consistency. Its sour to taste and if you leave it outside the fridge in the…Gut Health3 min read
Jun 15Monsoon FlashbackThe monsoons are here..and so is my ditty playlist! 🌧 The first time I heard her album ‘Poetry Ceylon’ I was in Hyderabad, sitting in my dorm and just watching the rains. …Monsoon3 min read
May 31Writing for pleasure versus writing professionallyWriting comes easy to me. Or so I thought. A few months ago, three to be precise I decided to take up a job in another city , in a field that is absolutely new to me. Learning new things, going down rabbit holes and tangents has its own beauty…Writing3 min read
Apr 7World Health Day 2022In todays blog I’ll be going over some common themes around health and wellbeing that are especially relevant to today. …World Health Day 20225 min read
Mar 26The Psychai Shop Reflections — Part 1Today I wanted to bring to you the story of my trip-hop, down-tempo’esque band and from college. This is the story behind the words although I truly wish we could have come together to write about the collective songwriting process. Letting go of the past has been considered a sign…Songwriting4 min read
