About a year ago, my sister-in-law introduced me to the Sweat app. It is a fitness app created by women, for women. Until then, my preferred method of working out was going on long walks or doing yoga. Yes, I was fit but I was not strong. Despite achieving my desired weight, I was still … Continue reading One Year of Strength
Author: The Soulful Nib
Hi, I’m Chetana, Writer, overthinker, and the human behind The Soulful Nib. By profession, I’m a Chartered Accountant, but I find equal comfort in words and in building systems that bring order to life. Here, I write gentle reflections on everyday moments, growth, and everything in between.
Are We Really Free?
The country is celebrating Independence Day today—a day to celebrate freedom. But are we really free? The recent news of the gang rape of a medico in Kolkata has left all of us shaken to the core. We have been listening to news about the atrocities that women of all ages face almost every day … Continue reading Are We Really Free?
Unfilter Coffee E01: From Hustle Culture to Happy Hours
Some call it the art of juggling spreadsheets and sanity. Others call it the art of pretending to have your sh*t together while secretly wishing it was Friday. No matter what you call it, the need for work-life balance is real. In today’s episode of UFC, I explore this topic with Chetana and Prakrithi, who … Continue reading Unfilter Coffee E01: From Hustle Culture to Happy Hours
Introducing: Un-Filter Coffee ☕️
It was another usual work day. To take a break, three work friends grabbed a cup of coffee and took some time away from their laptop screens. And what ensued was an engrossing conversation about hobbies and interests. And before long, an idea formed in their minds. Why not make this idea into reality? Why … Continue reading Introducing: Un-Filter Coffee ☕️
For The Love Of Music 🎵
The dictionary definition of music is, “vocal, instrumental, or mechanical sounds having rhythm, melody, or harmony.” Music to me is a lot more than pleasant sounds. It isn’t an exaggeration when I say that music is what keeps me going ahead. It isn’t an understatement when I say that music is my most precious friend; … Continue reading For The Love Of Music 🎵
The Ebb and Flow of Life
Dear you, You, yes you. This is a letter to tell you that you’re going to be okay. It may seem like life isn’t going the way you want it to. Reality check? It never does, as much as you want it to. Maybe some things will turn out exactly the way you wished for, … Continue reading The Ebb and Flow of Life
Solitude At Its Best
For the longest time, I had been nurturing a dream of going on a solo trip. But somehow, it never materialised. At the beginning of this year, I told myself that I had to do it this year at any cost. And after much ado, I finally made it happen in April. Since this was … Continue reading Solitude At Its Best
Selfishness: Is It Bad?
“He/she is so selfish!” We have often heard this remark being made on others, or have ourselves remarked about someone. And somewhere down the line, we started associating the word “selfish” with it being a “bad trait.” Very recently, when I introspected about this, I realised how we have generalised this word and made it … Continue reading Selfishness: Is It Bad?
Tiny Feet, Infinite Love
This year flew by in the blink of an eye. While there have been a lot of beautiful moments in my life this year, there is one that stands out. I became an aunt to the most adorable baby boy. His arrival in the family was the most anticipated. And when he finally did, the … Continue reading Tiny Feet, Infinite Love
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