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Parth Sawhney

how to thrive in this war - part 1

This pandemic has become nothing short of war. We are all facing stormy and turbulent times. Millions of people all around the world are being affected by this virus directly or indirectly, and global economies are collapsing day by day. But this is a time to remind ourselves that we

this is an opportunity to build mental resilience

The COVID-19 pandemic is not only costing the lives of tens of thousands of people all around the world, but it’s also causing harm to the mental health of millions. Even before Coronavirus, the human population was already in the midst of a mental health crisis. And it’

the best retreat is within you

Did you have a vacation that you were excited about and got canceled? Do you look forward to weekends to escape from work-related whirlwinds and find some respite and relaxation? Or maybe you want to go on a trip once things get back in order again, or once you

you must nourish your roots

Here’s a truth that we all must understand in our lives: Our everyday choices determine the magnitude of our success. A great example to remember this is a tree. When the roots are well taken care of, the fruits will naturally appear over time. The sweetness, the quality and

saying no to make space for the right yes

Saying no is a master skill of the exceptionalists and the extraordinary people amidst us. It’s their secret weapon to ensure that they rise above the crowd and pursue effective leadership. When we commit to too many things, we sacrifice our focus, performance, productivity, happiness and health and well-

read some “real” books too

A couple of weeks back when I started reading Siddhartha [https://amzn.to/2JVMuL9] (it was a new paperback that I gifted myself for accomplishing a milestone), I couldn’t help but admire the beauty of the book. It seemed fresh out of the printing press. The pages were crisp

start your day with positive affirmations

Whether you are new to the self-development world or a pro, we are all well aware of “the power of positive thinking.” It’s a concept that has widely become popular and sort of cliché. But numerous scientific studies have demonstrated the physical, mental and emotional benefits of positive

10 productive things to do during social isolation – part 3

7. Optimize your morning routine: I’ve talked extensively about the importance of having a morning routine. When you win your mornings, you win your days. And this is incredibly important during these hard times. Every day, I perform my daily dawn routine that I have talked about before, which

10 productive things to do during social isolation – part 2

4. Meditate and/or pray: There are numerous benefits to meditation or prayer. To truly do nothing but meditate or pray might be a challenge for you in the everyday rush. Now, with zero commute and plenty of extra time, you can. Start small by dedicating 5 minutes to practice

10 productive things to do during social isolation - part 1

Staying indoors 24/7 can be incredibly challenging, but trust me you’re doing the right thing by isolating yourself in your house. I know it’s tough but staying home and practicing social distancing is the best and most effective strategy to stave off this COVID-19 pandemic and