Bold: How do we tell our untold stories?

Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of sexual violence, eating disorders, suicidal ideation, racism, self-harm. This is the penultimate episode of the season! So this week, I am looking at the experiences we may not share. We all know the incredibly heavy weight of bearing an untold secret.  There is nothing so heavy as havingContinue reading “Bold: How do we tell our untold stories?”

Communicate: How do we deal with nerves from public speaking?

Being able to communicate effectively is apparently one of the most important life skills to learn. Communication is defined as transferring information to produce greater understanding. For example, in a 2016 LinkedIn survey conducted in the United States, communication topped the list of the most sought-after soft skills among employers. But what happens when you have a mortalContinue reading “Communicate: How do we deal with nerves from public speaking?”

Better: How do we become better people?

Ever since we were young, we were told to excel in academics, focus on getting good grades and ace our exams. In schools and colleges, the learning has always been more directed towards academic courses but the importance of self-improvement often goes unnoticed. The problem is you cannot run away from yourself.  So how do weContinue reading “Better: How do we become better people?”

Brave: How can we be courageous?

Oprah Winfrey says: “The great courageous act that we must all do, is to have the courage to step out of our history and past so that we can live our dreams.” As I battle my health condition this week, I’ve thought a lot about how can we have the bravery to confront what seemsContinue reading “Brave: How can we be courageous?”