I used to believe there was a perfect moment to begin. A moment when I would feel fully prepared, completely confident, and ready to step into something new. I waited for that moment before making big decisions. Before raising my hand for opportunities. Before stepping into rooms that scared me. But life doesn’t wait for … The Illusion of Readiness
A two-month apprenticeship in Goa? Not exactly where you’d expect to go for work, right? And whenever someone asks, “How was it?” my immediate response is always, “There were a lot of highs and lows.” Stepping into it, I realized it was so much more – challenging, exciting, and at times, overwhelming. It was already … How was Goa?
What the F*ck Do I Do Now? I asked myself that question again. Not for the first time. Not for the tenth. More times than I could count. And it wasn’t about anything dramatic or life-changing—it wasn’t about work or relationships or some make-or-break decision. It was just about what the hell to do after … Playing With Freedom—Unfiltered Discoveries of a 20-Year-Old
Every decision we make is like planting a seed. At first, we can’t tell if it will grow into something strong or wither away. The only way to know if we made the right choice is to wait, nurture it, and see what grows. Every major decision I’ve made—whether leaving computer engineering, joining experiential education, … The Doubt That Follows
Zuveriya, the backbencher always choosing the last bench, avoiding eye contact with teachers, and staying silent in class. Answering questions? That was never my thing. I was scared of speaking up, scared of getting it wrong. But one day, something changed. It was a Marathi period, and the teacher asked a question. For some reason, … From the Backbench to Bold Moves – My Journey of Confidence
We often hear about setting long-term goals—where do you see yourself in a year, five years, or even a decade? While thinking big is important, I found that breaking it down into days made everything much clearer for me. Instead of measuring my progress in months or years, I started measuring it in days. And … The Power of Measuring Growth in Days
Imagine you are in a war, ready to give your all and defeat as many people as possible. You’re standing right in the middle of the battleground, with a troop on your left and another on your right. You’re fully equipped, high on energy, and ready to get this started. But you have to make … Choosing Authenticity Over Approval
This question comes to me every time I put my mind to something and then I don’t go through with it, whatever the reason may be. Do I not have self control ? I wonder if it is actually that simple? And If it is, why is the world not a better place? Shouldn’t everyone … If I want to do something, why don’t I just get to it ?
I keep asking myself this question: Am I living the life I truly want? Or am I just following a path that others have set for me? Sometimes, it feels like I’m not free to make my own choices. It’s like something deep inside holds me back, and I can’t break free. This feeling has … How Can I Find Clarity in the Chaos of Ambition?
I watch myself like a security camera, zooming in on every flaw, replaying every mistake, as if self-surveillance could make me better While preparing for this blog, we were tasked with an exercise: to list all the questions we often ponder upon and choose the one that resonates most deeply with us to write about. … Understanding My Irrational Self-Critic