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Category Archives: Life Skills

Time to Talk Day books to get conversation started

man in black jacket sitting on brown couch on Time To Talk Day as we look at the best books

It’s Time To Talk Day where we look at opening up conversations, hence here are some great books to get the ball rolling.

Posted bysuswatibasuFebruary 2, 2023February 2, 2023Posted inLife SkillsTags:books, connection, disconnection, Mental health, mentalhealth, mentalhealthawareness, Suswati BasuLeave a comment on Time to Talk Day books to get conversation started

How to journal and ideas – with Journaling for Dummies author Amber Lea Starfire

It’s 2023 and journaling is back in fashion, hence we spoke to the Journaling for Dummies author Amber Lea Starfire on exactly how to do it.

Posted bysuswatibasuJanuary 8, 2023January 8, 2023Posted inLife SkillsTags:books, habits, journal, journaling, Suswati BasuLeave a comment on How to journal and ideas – with Journaling for Dummies author Amber Lea Starfire

How to reach our full potential – with Unashamedly Superhuman author Jim Steele

Jim Steele, author of Unashamedly Superhuman, speaks to Suswati Basu about how to unleash our full superhuman potential and whether we all have superpowers?

Posted bysuswatibasuDecember 26, 2022January 8, 2023Posted inLife SkillsTags:books, potential, superhuman, superpower, Suswati BasuLeave a comment on How to reach our full potential – with Unashamedly Superhuman author Jim Steele

How to manage procrastination – with The Now Habit author Dr Neil Fiore

The Now Habit author Dr Neil Fiore talks to Suswati Basu about how to deal with procrastination and improving self-talk.

Posted bysuswatibasuDecember 11, 2022December 26, 2022Posted inLife SkillsTags:books, procrastination, Suswati Basu1 Comment on How to manage procrastination – with The Now Habit author Dr Neil Fiore

How to be open about finances – with Girls that Invest author Simran Kaur

Simran Kaur is the author and the podcast host of Girls That Invest, who talks to Suswati Basu about how to feel comfortable with money and finances.

Posted bysuswatibasuNovember 27, 2022December 26, 2022Posted inLife SkillsTags:anxiety, books, finance, money, Suswati BasuLeave a comment on How to be open about finances – with Girls that Invest author Simran Kaur

How you start talking about sex – with Sex Bomb author Sadia Azmat

Let’s talk about sex baby. Uncomfortable isn’t it? That’s why Suswati Basu spoke to Sex Bomb author and comedian Sadia Azmat on the subject.

Posted bysuswatibasuNovember 13, 2022December 26, 2022Posted inLife SkillsTags:books, desire, sex, Suswati Basu1 Comment on How you start talking about sex – with Sex Bomb author Sadia Azmat

Spine-tingling nonfiction reads for Halloween

Some of the scariest tales are real life ones. Hence here are some nonfiction books covering true crime, macabre, death, and destruction for Halloween.

Posted bysuswatibasuOctober 31, 2022Posted inLife SkillsTags:books, Halloween, Nonfiction, Suswati BasuLeave a comment on Spine-tingling nonfiction reads for Halloween

Why being busy isn’t a badge of honour – with Crazy Busy author Thijs Launspach

Dutch psychologist and Crazy Busy author Thijs Launspach speaks to Suswati Basu about how to work without burning out.

Posted bysuswatibasuOctober 30, 2022December 26, 2022Posted inLife SkillsTags:books, burnout, busy, Suswati Basu2 Comments on Why being busy isn’t a badge of honour – with Crazy Busy author Thijs Launspach

How the body is political – with Shame on Me author Tessa McWatt

Shame on Me author Tessa McWatt speaks to Suswati Basu about how the body is political through her exploration of race and identity in her autobiography.

Posted bysuswatibasuOctober 16, 2022December 26, 2022Posted inLife SkillsTags:body, books, politics, Suswati Basu3 Comments on How the body is political – with Shame on Me author Tessa McWatt

Why and when it’s a good time to quit – with The Dip author Seth Godin

Renowned speaker and The Dip author Seth Godin speaks to Suswati Basu about the importance of quitting things no longer serving a purpose.

Posted bysuswatibasuOctober 2, 2022December 26, 2022Posted inLife SkillsTags:books, fail, Failure, quit, Suswati BasuLeave a comment on Why and when it’s a good time to quit – with The Dip author Seth Godin

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How to Journal and Prompt Ideas - with Journaling for Dummies author Amber Lea Starfire - How To Be...Books Podcast

Welcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. It is the last episode of the season and we're looking at reflecting at the beginning of the new year through journaling. Journaling is one of the cheapest forms of self-care. It can help you make sense of how you're feeling about a certain person or situation that is troubling or inspiring you. The process of writing down your thoughts as honestly and with as little judgment as possible allows for self-discovery. So how do we journal and stick to it?I spoke to editor, creative-writing coach, and Journaling for Dummies author Amber Lea Starfire on getting started on journaling and maintaining a habit, as well as other experts' books to see if their advice can help all of us. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.
  1. How to Journal and Prompt Ideas - with Journaling for Dummies author Amber Lea Starfire 49:19
  2. How to Reach Our Full Potential - with Unashamedly Superhuman author Jim Steele 01:01:14
  3. How to Manage Procrastination - with The Now Habit author Dr Neil Fiore 44:33
  4. How to Be Open About Finances - with Girls that Invest author Simran Kaur 38:05
  5. How You Start Talking About Sex - with Sex Bomb author Sadia Azmat 41:20
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