Why Meditation Fails: Common Pitfalls And How To Overcome Them

Meditation is often touted as a powerful tool for reducing stress, enhancing focus, and cultivating inner peace. However, for many, the practice may feel frustrating or unfruitful, leading to the belief that meditation has “failed.” Below are some common reasons meditation seems to fail and practical ways to address them: Unrealistic ExpectationsThe Issue: People often …

Concentrative vs Contemplative Meditation

Meditation can take many forms, but two commonly discussed types are Concentrative Meditation and Contemplative Meditation. While both aim to enhance mindfulness and inner awareness, they differ in focus, approach, and purpose. Here’s a breakdown: 1. Concentrative Meditation Concentrative meditation involves focusing your attention on a single point of focus, such as your breath, a …

Why Postpone Happiness

Most of us love making New Year resolutions; it’s a ritual. But hardly anyone achieves compliance, because all those resolutions just disappear in the hurly burly of life. We set high expectations, and the goals are difficult to sustain. It might be more practical to take one small step at a time. On another note, …

Why You Still Need HR in Today’s AI Driven World

In an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping industries, automating tasks, and transforming the way businesses operate, it’s tempting to think that many traditional roles, including Human Resources, could be replaced or significantly reduced. But let’s pause and consider the bigger picture: AI may be great at processing data, but HR is about understanding people. And …

Will Without Action Is Just A Wish : The Pitfall of Will Without Action

Will: The Catalyst for Change Will is the inner determination and belief that something is possible. It is what pushes us to set ambitious goals and envision success. However, will alone is not sufficient. Consider this: - You have the will to run a marathon. But unless you commit to training every day, it will …

Wish Vs. Will: Bridging The Gap Between Dreams And Action

In the journey of life and leadership, we often come across two seemingly similar yet fundamentally different concepts: wish and will. While both revolve around desires and aspirations, the distinction between them often defines success, growth, and transformation. Let’s explore these concepts and understand how to transition from merely wishing to wielding the power of will. The Nature …

Radical Acceptance: The Leadership Superpower

Embrace Change, Lead with Strength. Welcome to This Week’s Leadership Insight! Leadership is full of challenges, uncertain markets, team setbacks, and tough decisions. But instead of resisting these difficulties, what if we embraced them as necessary parts of our journey? This week, we explore Radical Acceptance for Leaders, the mindset of seeing every challenge as …

Guiding Others, Growing Myself: My Journey of Mentoring for the ICF Exam

Passing the ICF exam was a milestone, but mentoring others to do the same became an even bigger learning experience. When I cleared my ICF ACC certification, I knew it wasn’t just about personal achievement. Many of my peers and batchmates were on the same journey, facing similar challenges, exam anxiety, uncertainty, self-doubt, structuring coaching …

Instant Gratification

The age of diminishing patience and rise of instant gratification In a world where technology has seamlessly integrated into our lives, human patience is becoming an increasingly rare commodity. From the way we communicate to how we consume information, modern society has set the stage for a phenomenon known as instant gratification. While the need for …