Life is an unrelenting whirlwind. Deadlines chase us, expectations loom over us, and the weight of daily challenges sometimes feels too heavy to bear. In the midst of this chaos, the simplest yet most profound advice often goes unheard: just cool down. It’s not a phrase of dismissal or an oversimplification of complex emotions; rather, it is a gentle reminder to pause, breathe, and recalibrate. Cooling down is not about…
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Following My Dream Made Me Unemployable
There’s a strange irony in life. You grow up being told to follow your dreams, to aspire, to envision a life that fulfills you, and to chase it with all your might. It’s the stuff movies are made of, the essence of motivational speeches, and the heart of countless self-help books. Yet, no one tells you the unpolished truth: sometimes, following your dream makes you unemployable. And not because you…
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People Manipulate You by Focusing on Your Weakness
People manipulate you in different ways. Manipulation is a subtle, almost insidious force that exists in many areas of life — both personal and professional. It often finds its power in one’s vulnerabilities, those hidden cracks in our armor that are exposed either unintentionally or through misplaced trust. Recognizing how manipulation works and its implications is crucial if one is to guard against its impact. In professional life, manipulation often…
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Anxious Before an Interview
Interviews are a curious blend of excitement and trepidation, aren’t they? The anticipation of showcasing yourself, your skills, and your worth to an organization can often leave one wrestling with anxiety. I remember one such experience vividly — not because I aced it or made a complete mess of it, but because of the clarity it brought me. I was sitting in the waiting room, clutching a folder that seemed…
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I Am Slowing Down with Age
Age has an unspoken way of catching up with us. It’s not something we can negotiate with or pause; it’s a force that moves forward, taking us along for the ride. As the years pile on, I find myself grappling with the reality that my pace is no longer what it used to be. I am slowing down — not just in the physical sense, but in my thoughts, my…
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Monday Blues
Monday Blues — a phrase that encapsulates the universal sentiment of reluctance, fatigue, and melancholy as the new workweek looms large. It’s a phenomenon that transcends professions, industries, and cultures, touching everyone from seasoned professionals to students preparing for the grind ahead. What is it about Mondays that evokes such dread? Is it the stark contrast between the leisurely weekend and the structured demands of a workweek, or is it…