Lately, I’ve been overwhelmed by how many products are taking up space in my drawers. I don’t like clutter, and I certainly don’t like having things I’m not going to use—especially when they just end up collecting dust. And honestly? We really don’t need as much as we think. Or at least, not as much…
Inspiration
What To Do Instead of Doomscroling
Are you on your phone too much- girl me too. I recently talked about how I plan on creating more than consuming and how I plan on cutting back, but today I wanted to share more practical ideas- like what I want to do when I am not typing on here and don’t want to…
Taking Time Off Guilt Free
Maybe it’s the constant need to feel like I am doing something useful, meaningful, impactful, etc. Or maybe it’s because I was raised in an immigrant household where I saw my parents not being able to take time off and just be still. Over time, as I have gotten older, I have intentionally started to…
Breaking Free from the Scroll
Y’all, I am so embarrassed by how much time I have spent on social media in the last couple of months—it’s honestly disgusting. I have a couple of theories about why I was spending time on Instagram like it was my left limb, but I am not about to trauma dump. Instead, I am going…
When Your Personal Blog Isn’t So Anonymous Anymore
I recently experienced that moment every blogger both hopes for and dreads: discovering that people you know are reading your work. It started when someone asked my sister if she knew about my blog. “Yeah, I knew the day she created it, lol,” she replied. My immediate reaction? Horror. OMG. The realization that my sister’s…
How To Stay Sane During Indian Wedding Season
It’s officially wedding season for us Desis, and it’s already got me doing mental gymnastics. Back-to-back weddings from September all the way through April is a lot to handle! Planning, prepping, and double-checking calendars is how we survive this chaotic but fun season. Its my favorite season since we get the opportunity to see so…