It’s time to step up.
Wait no more. This is the month when imagination turns into reality. The anxiety about achieving greater ambition in professional life is no longer a dream. It is here and now. “Can mothers have it all?” a question I long…
chefswifediary
I'm a corporate professional, mother of two, and married to a chef who does the cooking. This is the honest version of the balancing act: the wins, the guilt, the late nights, and no highlight reel.
Ready for the next big thing?
If I had to describe how my professional life has been in the last few months, I would say as ambiguous as a roller-coaster ride in June and July, and as adventurous as skydiving in August. Honestly, imposter syndrome has…
What to do when you are losing your readers?
I took a break from writing last year. I revamped my blog recently and resumed writing again. It seems like a steep mountain to climb after stopped writing for six months. I am losing my readers. What to do when…
Leadership comes from within – what it means.
Ten years ago, I travelled to Zurich to complete a Leadership course. It was one of my MBA electives. It wasn’t compulsory to do this on exchange program but I wanted to expand my network and explore learning in a…
When do you feel most productive?
When do I feel most productive? Achieving little wins is when I feel most productive. These days, we are easily drown by influx of information, leaving us with millions of possibilities and creating unnecessary self-doubts. We spend so much time…
My new rhythm of life.
Here I am, resuming my writing journey after eight months of procrastination. The thing is I haven’t forgotten about writing. I was juggling to adjust into my new rhythm of life. My life after maternity which I am trying to…
Navigating my child’s separation anxiety: a personal journey
When my little one started showing signs of separation anxiety, it felt like a storm brewing on the horizon—something I knew was coming but wasn’t fully prepared for. I remember the first time I had to leave her at nursery.…
Blaming others for own shortcomings.
Reflecting on my learning journey, I am reminded of numerous occasions where blaming others or external factors seemed more palatable than confronting my own shortcomings. Whether it was a professional endeavor that faltered or a personal aspiration that fell short,…
Life simple pleasure.
Yesterday I spent a full day with my little ones, a 7-month old baby and a 3 years old toddler on my own. We had breakfast and lunch together, took turn to feed just because my toddler emulated her baby…
Longing for me to become us
Sighing at the lights and song Weaving the world’s lights Sighing at the beautiful scenery Who will enjoy it with me? People come and people go You and I look at the far galaxy between us Flowers fall with the…