Change avoidance and ignorance!

Change resistance is often one of the late stages of change management. Prior to resistance, organisations typically face change avoidance and ignorance, where employees play the ‘we’re busy’ card and sideline change communications. The first challenge, therefore, is...

Seek the truth!

When we set aside our ego and begin our search for truth, we share our narrative—how we see the world, the problems we face, and the challenges we encounter. Our blind spots, limiting beliefs, and opportunities may be hidden from us, but they are often clear to...

Life is strange!

Life is strange. I assume things will stay as they are for a while, but I watch as life turns upside down in the blink of an eye. At the same time, I see it soar to new heights from seemingly nowhere. There’s no logic—just pure randomness. Givers become seekers, and...

Collaborating to find answers!

Nothing I write would make me any more special, as AI can write better. But that doesn’t mean I should stop writing. There is value in putting thoughts on paper, formulating plans on Gantt charts, drawing pictures on whiteboards, and meeting people for open...

It is all about our reference point!

When my problems overwhelm me and things are getting out of hand, frustration grows and negativity fills my brain. There’s a high chance that I’m self-obsessing, thinking about myself a little too much. To improve my condition, all I need to do is look...

We cannot control others, but!

We often hear that we cannot control others; we can only choose our response. It is true that we should take full control and ownership of our response. However, others’ behaviour often shifts based on how we present ourselves. While we may not directly change...

With each negative cycle!

When life feels challenging and we find ourselves helpless, it often doesn’t mean there’s no way forward. Instead, it’s a sign that we’re exhausted and frustrated with the current situation. Our mindset gets trapped in a negative spiral. Often, it runs its course,...

Checklist to Live Life!

Checklist to Live Life: The environment does not sway my heart. I work with no expectations. My goals are rooted in the amount and quality of my work, not in the pursuit of outcomes or results. I observe the unity in all things and the all-encompassing nature of one....

Numerous poisons!

Alcohol, drugs, and other substances that can alter your state of mind are just one form of poisonous consumption. They are substances, and excessive intake is called substance abuse. However, we are exposed to many other forms of poisonous consumption. The following...

Find ways to stay in control!

Not every problem is our problem. However, we may be impacted by problems caused by others’ actions or inactions. We can choose to point fingers and wait for others to solve problems that affect us. But by doing so, we give away control over our own fate. Perhaps, a...