Let me start by saying that I’m not the most productive person to have ever walked this planet. I’m your regular procrastinator who spent most of her life self-sabotaging and wasting time as if I had an unlimited supply of it. While in school, I used to spend my free hours studying, not because I … Read more
If there’s one thing I could change about my life, it would definitely be shedding that forever-scared attitude that stayed with me until my twenties. Participating in college placements was something I saw as a nightmare back in 2016. The feeling of self-doubt kept mounting with every job interview that didn’t go my way. My … Read more
I know how it feels when your fears get the best of you. As a seventeen-year-old, I remember wasting an entire weekend sitting in my hostel room because I was too scared to go out and explore the new city. My family would encourage me to step out and experience new things, but I would … Read more
I was twenty-two when anxiety first hit me. It felt like the world had come crashing down, and there was nothing left worth living for. I was standing in the corridor of the company I was interning with, trying hard to hide my face—I obviously didn’t want to come across as someone “weak.” A friend … Read more
As a child, I always assumed that confidence was simply the ability to present one’s thoughts firmly in front of a group. But as I grew up, I realized that confidence is much more than just believing in someone or something. It takes confidence to order food at a restaurant, to have a phone conversation, … Read more
In a world where emotions often dictate our actions and digital evolution has exposed our lives beyond our close circle of friends and family, we frequently find ourselves buried under a mountain of complications that begin to take a toll on our mental health. What’s more, not everyone is fortunate enough to be surrounded by … Read more
Waking up with a clear head was something I really struggled with during my college days. A full night of uninterrupted sleep felt like a rare achievement, especially amidst the stress of academics and placements. I remember waking up in the middle of the night, only to find myself worrying about things that, in hindsight, … Read more
Several events in life can leave you questioning your self-worth and doubting your ability to achieve anything. Broken relationships, poor health, and a slow-moving career are often major contributors to these feelings of self-doubt. You may find yourself constantly wondering what it is you lack—why you didn’t get that promotion, or what it was about … Read more