Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” – Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Ever noticed how some people just get through to others—whether they’re talking to their boss, their team, or even their kids?That magic skill is perspective-taking — the ability to see things from someone else’s point of view.…… Continue reading Perspective Taking: The Secret Skill of Great Communicators
Simmering Inside
The stove in my kitchen , If I turn the knob fully to the left, it’s on sim, and if I turn it fully to the right, it’s off. The problem is, both positions look almost the same. So after cooking, I sometimes (especially if i am distracted/in a hurry) leave it at sim thinking…… Continue reading Simmering Inside
Meeting Again, Anew :)
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.”— George Eliot Not every relationship starts smoothly. Sometimes we stumble in our first attempts—whether with a friend, a relative, or a colleague. The reasons vary: differences in maturity, clashing priorities, lack of life experience, or even just being at the wrong stage of…… Continue reading Meeting Again, Anew 🙂
Grades Vs Growth
“Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” -Maria Montessori Every afternoon, when my niece—who is in 2nd grade—returns from school, a familiar ritual begins. Her mom’s phone starts ringing, with parents calling to confirm what homework has been assigned, what tests are coming up, or which projects are due.…… Continue reading Grades Vs Growth
Age ∝ Maturity? Not Always!
Wisdom doesn’t necessarily come with age. Sometimes age just shows up all by itself. — Tom Wilson From the time we are young, we are taught that elders deserve respect because they are older, and with age comes wisdom. But as the years go by, I’ve noticed something — age doesn’t automatically make someone wiser!…… Continue reading Age ∝ Maturity? Not Always!
Becoming Decisive – Know the Why; Now the How!
Sequel to my previous blog Becoming Decisive – One ‘Yet’ at a Time “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.”— Theodore Roosevelt When I wrote about decision-making in my last…… Continue reading Becoming Decisive – Know the Why; Now the How!
Becoming Decisive: One ‘Yet’ at a Time
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right.” — Henry Ford “I can’t make decisions.”A fleeting exclamation, laced with a flicker of frustration, from a dear one. But the words lingered with me. How many of us have felt that way—unsure what to choose, afraid of getting it wrong, stuck in hesitation?…… Continue reading Becoming Decisive: One ‘Yet’ at a Time
Functional Fixedness: The Creativity Blocker
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”— Marcel Proust Have you ever been stuck on a problem, only to realize the answer was right in front of you? You’re not alone. Most of us, at some point, fall into a mental trap called functional fixedness —…… Continue reading Functional Fixedness: The Creativity Blocker
When Screens Strip the Mask: The Paradox of Digital Expression
“Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.”– Oscar Wilde Have you ever noticed how someone who seems reserved, even withdrawn, in real-life interactions appears animated/ expressive over text or in a group chat? Or how a typically polite and conflict-averse…… Continue reading When Screens Strip the Mask: The Paradox of Digital Expression
Roaring Expectations: Understanding the “Tiger Mom”
“Nothing is fun until you’re good at it.”— Amy Chua, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother In a recent talk show about parenting, I heard the term “Tiger Moms” and it piqued my curiosity. As I dug deeper, I discovered that this phrase isn’t just a catchy label—it represents an entire philosophy of parenting that…… Continue reading Roaring Expectations: Understanding the “Tiger Mom”
