Jul 13, 2021Exploring self-discipline (as a neurodivergent)On a recent occasion, I posted on social media that I needed help to study. Many (well-meaning) friends wrote to me explaining how it was all about self-discipline. Now, most of these people know that I have anxiety, ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence. …Neurodiversity3 min read
Jun 28, 2021Exploring barriers to learning (within the educational system)Continously we witness how our educational systems fails to create a safe space for all. People who are not part of the dominant culture or who diverge from the norm, are commonly outcasted, dehumanized, and or abused (Jewel, 2020). Beyond the need for tolerance, as a society, we should be…Education3 min read
Apr 24, 2021Exploring feeling shame for the wrongdoings of othersTW: sexual assault, psychological abuse Even though this shouldn’t have to be clarified: Anyone who has touched another person without their consent, who has forced someone when they said no or when they did not say a clear yes, who made someone think something was wrong with them to cover…Abuse2 min read
Dec 7, 2020Exploring anxiety on a bad day.Sometimes, the world can seem cruel. It can get scary. And, sometimes, it becomes hard to breath. In those moments, the only safe place I know is deep deep inside my mind. Far away from everything. Where no one can find me. Where nothing can hurt me. I can still…Anxiety1 min read
Jul 6, 2020Exploring compassion in educationWhen working with children, the role of teaching goes beyond providing students with knowledge to pass an exam. We have a responsibility to support them academically, guide them in building necessary developmental skills, and allowing them to reach their true potential. Professor of education, Dr. John D. Bransford, describes that…Education3 min read
Nov 20, 2019Exploring inspiration and obstaclesAccording to Urie Bronfenbrenner, who developed the ecological systems theory, there are five levels of external influence that continuously interact with each other playing a significant role in an individual’s development. …Education2 min read
Jul 28, 2019Exploring (and letting go of) personal fearsFear takes us down interesting roads. It pulls us in different directions, more often than not, causing confusion and stress of not being sure. When we “embrace uncertainty”, we are only accepting fear as our underlining motivation to take action. Every once in a while, and under some circumstances, this…Self Improvement3 min read
May 10, 2019Exploring incredible (and compassionate) IndiaAlmost one year ago, when I decided to take up a job offer in Bangalore, many people in my social circles wondered ‘why’ with worry and confusion. …India3 min read
