Mental Health

Here’s a question for you: Do you know the Joker who juggles 3 balls in his hands? Have you ever felt that way just in real life, where all you’re doing is juggling different projects and things at the same time? Because if you have, then we are in the same boat.  Don’t get me … In the Middle of My Own Storm

A Blanket, a Breakdown, and a Boarding Pass The wind whistled against the glass, gentle but persistent, like a secret trying to slip into the room. She was wrapped in a thick quilt, curled in the exact shape of comfort. It was one of those rare winter mornings that made staying still feel like an … A Blanket, a Breakdown, and a Boarding Pass

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

Imagine this: You’re on a trip with your friends, and somehow, you’ve become the default planner. From booking hotels to organizing activities and managing the budget, you’ve handled it all. But when things don’t go as planned, like a delayed train or a less-than-perfect restaurant, you’re suddenly the one everyone blames. All the effort you … Invisible walls

If I were given a 9-5 job that required me to go to the same place every day and come home to the same workload day after day, I would feel like I’m losing my senses. I’m the type of person who finds comfort in exploring new experiences. For instance, if you took me on … THE BITTERSWEET RELATIONSHIP WITH ME AND DOPAMINE.

I moved out of home and in almost one year I actually never lived alone. It was a fear I always managed to avoid. I comforted myself saying, “I will never have to live alone, so why should I get used to it?” I even had conversations with my friends who enjoyed alone time by … I faced my worst fear, and I liked it!

When I reflect on my behavior, nowadays I get irritated over small things and become unhappy around people who don’t appreciate me. I tend to overthink a lot and remain confused throughout the day. This behavior has led to low self-confidence and suppressed anger within me. As usual, if things are not in my favor, … Reacting to Anger Wisely?

As a kid, I was always interested in computer software and hardware. It seemed to be the only thing that interested me. There was a moment when I was awkwardly sitting on a chair with my dad’s old Thinkpad laptop on a hot summer afternoon and trying to make some game, in the end, I … Not Ignoring My Feelings

The 12-year me was sick of just painting on plain-old papers. They would start scraping due to the sheer amount of water I would use to paint it. I hated it. I wanted to paint like the older kids in my art class on a canvas with acrylic paint and fancier brushes. Learn new techniques. … Paint your picture

In my last year of graduation, I joined Enterprise India Fellowship that came with the same things I wanted: mentors, community and working on different projects. After ten months of being a partner, I came across an opportunity to be a team member, and I applied for it. Now it’s been two weeks that I … Mixed feelings about my first job fresh out of college