My take on the book “Feel Good Productivity” by Ali Abdaal

Ali Abdaal’s influence has permeated my life for over five years. From his YouTube channel, I gleaned a whole new perspective on productivity, relationships, and even who I am. His bold career switch resonated deeply, and when “Feel Good Productivity” finally hit the shelves, I knew it was a must-read. Thankfully, the library had the audiobook, and listening to Ali’s calming voice felt like coming […]

Inside Out 2 – A Masterclass in Emotional Complexity

Inside Out 2 transcends the realm of animated sequels, diving deeper into the rich tapestry of our emotional lives. This film masterfully expands on its predecessor, introducing new emotions that speak directly to the adult experience—anxiety, boredom, embarrassment, and nostalgia. The portrayal of anxiety in Inside Out 2 is particularly impactful. It captures the essence […]

Beyond Social Media: A Key to Effective Communication and Collaboration

In today’s fast-paced world, creativity often takes center stage in eye-catching social media posts and captivating captions. While these are undoubtedly important, the true essence of creativity reaches far beyond these realms, permeating into communication, writing, collaboration, and strategic marketing with profound impact. As someone deeply immersed in the field of public health, I’ve learned […]

My First American Party

I am not a party person. I am not a person who parties with strangers. But now that I am in a new country all alone and in dire need of friends, I had to RSVP yes to one of the parties. It was the first batch party we were having, and the hosts invited […]

Kheer

Yesterday I cooked for the first time in 3 months. I used to always set the fire alarm off in my apartment with my cooking. Now that I have settled in my new home, I know how to open the windows (I didn’t know how to for an embarrassingly long time), and that the vent […]

BREAST and BRA

I was having a chat with my surgeon friend about how important it is to have strong female influences in your life to talk about things. I remember growing up I had a lot of questions; however, I was always reluctant to ask. It felt like I was the only one who was having these […]

My take on the book- How To Not Die Alone by Logan Ury

What an exciting title! I am sure you are thinking the same. I listened to a podcast on which Logan Ury was a guest speaker. I was impressed with her theories about people looking to date and that she is the Director of Relationship Science at Hinge (a dating app). According to this fantastic book, […]

The Patient- my experience of the series

Steve Carell can do anything and I will support him. This time he plays a Therapist, who helps his vulnerable clients go through difficult experiences in their lives while he himself holds some skeletons in his basement, as we all do. And one day he is abducted by one of his own patients and that […]

The Whale- my experience of the movie

Never have I ever been this uncomfortable while watching a movie. It obviously is worth the watch, being Oscar nominated. And here is my write-up about the movie. Its’s a story about Charlie, played by Brendan Fraser. Charlie is an English professor, who teaches college students online, he is funny caring, loved by his friend […]

Dating Life

I cannot believe it has been almost two years since I have been on a first date. I listened to a podcast a while back where they suggested dating like scientists. I thought it was super fascinating and I wanted to try it out as well. So, I made notes of my pre-date rituals. I […]