Finding Balance in Busy Seasons

It was a Monday night, around 10:23. The kind of night where the rain had been pouring for hours, the air felt cooler than usual, and all I craved was a bowl of hot soup. That’s exactly what I did after work – gathered with colleagues at a small local spot, laughing and sharing dumplings […]

Your Environment Shapes You: Choosing Friends Who Inspire Growth

Sunset

A Coffee Shop Realization As I was sitting in a small coffee shop near campus during my university days, I was sipping on a latte after hours of Finance coursework and Fine Arts projects. My eyes were heavy from the late nights, my brain tired from endless group projects, but something else felt even heavier. […]

Books, Breath, and Bravery: My Toolkit for Personal Growth

Breath

The Journey Begins With a Question What does it mean to grow? I’ve asked myself this question so many times—during late-night journaling sessions, on early morning runs, and even while turning the last page of a life-changing book. Personal growth, for me, hasn’t been about achieving more. It’s been about becoming more me. And the […]

A Breakup, a New Country, and a Mind in Chaos

Lighting a candle

The year was 2018. I had just landed in the UK to start my Master’s degree—full of dreams, but also full of emotional baggage. I had gone through a painful breakup just weeks before the move. My days were filled with lectures, networking events, and the pressure to prove myself in a new country. But […]

How Breathwork Helps Me Center Every Morning

Sunrise

Most mornings, before the world wakes up and my phone starts buzzing, I sit in stillness. It’s just me, my breath, and a few quiet minutes to connect. Over time, this small practice has become the most important part of my day. I used to think I needed something dramatic to feel better—green juices, intense […]