As a coffee lover, one thing that would freak me out was having to throw away the cup of coffee grounds after making coffee. Sure, we used it in composting when we had a garden. But now we don’t. We still make coffee the traditional South Indian way with a steel filter, where we fill the top container with freshly…
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Personal development
9 Actions That Destroy Trust and What You Can Do About Them
by Vidya Sury May 13, 2023Here are nine actions that destroy trust and three actionable steps you can take right away—I’ve added a list of suggested readings for more information. You will agree that trust is vital to all our relationships. Whether it is your partner, spouse, family, or friends—they need to trust you and know they can rely on you. At work, your coworkers…
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“I am may look okay but I am not okay” – do you feel that way sometimes? I look around me and consider myself truly fortunate that I am much better off than most others around me. I have nothing really to complain about — nothing significant, at least. So yes, my work has dwindled since the start of the pandemic. This…
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Personal developmentWednesday Wisdom
You and the 7 lies you tell yourself
by Vidya Sury April 30, 2020Are you even aware of the lies you tell yourself? I don’t know about you, but I have lied to myself. Often. And started believing that inner voice. That nasty inner critic that’s always ready to show me a million reasons why I should believe those lies. Fortunately, over the years, I’ve become a little wiser, thanks to great mentors,…
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Personal developmentRelationships
How to heal your heart from a broken friendship (13 tips)
by Vidya Sury April 9, 2020Ever experienced a broken friendship? If you said no, you are truly blessed. But if you said yes, you’ve got solid company. How do you heal your heart from a broken friendship? Nothing like a broken relationship to send us down the deep spiral of misery. It feels as if we’re stuck in a limbo, unable to function normally. Usually,…