2023 has been a year of growth and new beginnings for me. Earlier this year, I learnt to drive a car, after putting it off for the longest time. There were a lot of apprehensions and self-doubt within me that led me to procrastinate from learning this essential life skill. And I finally went ahead … Continue reading What I Learnt from Driving
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More of This, Less of That
More greens, less processed food. More of laughter that makes your stomach hurt and eyes tear up, less of sending laughing emojis and reactions. More reading, less scrolling. More meaningful investments, less mindless spending. More focus on the important, less overwhelm from doing everything. More of moving your body, less of sitting in one place … Continue reading More of This, Less of That
I Have A Writer’s Block
I was struggling to write a blog post right before I wrote this. Writer's block has hit me harder than Tom hitting the wall while chasing Jerry. I stare at my laptop screen so hard, waiting for the words to materialize on their own. But it felt like a 😶 staring back at me. Ah, the … Continue reading I Have A Writer’s Block
The Ego Has To Go: Why Transcending It Is Key To Living A Fulfilled Life
We require a good deal of confidence to meet our goals and fulfil our ambitions. Confidence is great indeed. To be confident means to have trust in our abilities. However, there is a thin line that separates confidence and ego. And once we cross that line, the sense of self-importance creeps up. When ego makes … Continue reading The Ego Has To Go: Why Transcending It Is Key To Living A Fulfilled Life
Forever A Student
At the beginning of this year, I qualified as a Chartered Accountant and with that, I turned into a Professional. I was no longer a student. After the initial joy of finally making it through this course, I felt a small voice in my head saying, “You are not a student anymore!” “But I don’t … Continue reading Forever A Student
A Little More Kindness, A Little Less Judgement
Hi there! Imagine this situation. You are driving across a street and the car in front of you is driving too slowly. You somehow manage to overtake that car and look across to see who is driving. You see a lady and almost instantly you make a judgement: “Oh, a lady driver. No wonder she … Continue reading A Little More Kindness, A Little Less Judgement
It’s Been A Great Start to 2023!
Happy New Year, dear readers! 🤍 In one of my recent blog posts Lessons Learnt while Doing CA, I mentioned studying to become a Chartered Accountant. And today it feels surreal to announce that I HAVE become one! Yes, it is CA Chetana Kamath writing this blog post! I have waited for this day for … Continue reading It’s Been A Great Start to 2023!
23 Things To Stop Doing in 2023
Another year has swiftly passed by and here we are, at the end of 2022. With the new year knocking on the door, billions of people are thinking of their new year's resolutions. Most common resolutions involve starting something new, like eating better, exercising, or reading more. There are also resolutions revolving breaking bad habits. … Continue reading 23 Things To Stop Doing in 2023
Courage is Grace under Pressure
A young boy had a severe stammering problem. He overcame this hurdle and worked tirelessly to get over the stammer. He grew up to become an advocate and one of the finest orators in India. His name was Nani Palkhivala. For all her life, my mother has dedicated every waking hour towards her family. Not … Continue reading Courage is Grace under Pressure
The Soulful Nib 