A writer's reflection on life's twists and turns.
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Planning Smartly
Since I received my very first Rocketbook, I haven’t been able to let them go. Ever since school years, I was known to jot down everything. As the teacher or presenter talked, my fingers would start moving. Now, I think I just learn new information that way. Visual learners...
Challenging myself to new bars, but not limiting myself to fit a frame.
To build a habit, you have to consciously put effort. Force yourself to do a little every day till it becomes a part of your routine. Keep working and it will become a habit. The work you put in will correlate with the output you end up with. Many...
What is success?
“To be independent doesn’t mean a career for everyone.” Yes, I went through graduate school, wanting to be a therapist… to talk to people and help them process “the big elephant”. But, I don’t want that today, not as badly as I wanted it seventeen years ago. Quite frankly, I don’t...
Dear me,
Today, I stop depending on others to lend a hand or an ear . Yesterday, someone could have listened, paid attention and ask if I am okay . Tomorrow, I will not wait on anyone. I will carry my own weight for rest of the days ahead
Do it for yourself
Don’t be afraid to walk alone and create your journey. Nothing productive will come out if you just wait for a supportive audience, worry about what people will think, or plan for a better day. The day is today so take the leap. This is for you! And time...
Executing my Goals
It is so liberating to take the first steps to execute a plan on paper into action. Whether or not, I actually achieve the results I want to is not important, at least I can say I tried. Nobody accomplishes anything sitting on the couch and entertaining the idea...
Looking for More
Slouching back on a wooden patio chair on a New Year’s Day, contemplating what to do next. I sat immobilized with knots in my tummy and jitters in my beat, that I should be doing something more productive than lounging with my feet up and twiddling with a fur...
Salvage your Core
Guilty of filling your plate with too much stuff? Every one of us has done it at some point in our lives. Few of us have learn to portion control but some of us have yet to learn to say “No!” I am not talking about food or weight...
Schooling in Pandemic
Families all around the nation are making difficult decisions regarding schooling in COVID-19 pandemic. The debate between in-person schooling and remote learning is still a hot topic. It is a guessing game: When is it safe to send kids back to school or keep them in school? There are...