Dr Praveena Rajendra

Micro-bravery: Small acts, big shifts

WHEN fear whispers, it rarely does so dramatically. More often, it shows up as a quiet hesitation – a soft inner voice questioning whether you might look foolish, whether people might talk or whether it ...

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Cultivating a lasting presence

CONFIDENCE is often mis-understood. People chase it, lose it and sometimes fake it – believing it is a fixed state, something we either have or don’t.

But, real confidence is not about always feeling bold ...

The more our attention wavers, the more susceptible we become to the allure of quick, dopamine-fuelled gratification. - MASRY CHE ANI/THESUN

Mindless scrolling hijacks attention

WE live in an age where our attention has become the most valuable commodity. Social media platforms know this, and they have designed their algorithms to capture and hold our focus in the most efficient ...

Burnout is a chronic, often invisible state of emotional, mental and even physical collapse that goes far deeper than exhaustion. – SUNPIC

Burnout is a deeper call for change

IN today’s fast-paced world, saying “I’m burned out” has become a near badge of honour – an unspoken proof of how hard we are working, how busy we are and how much we are juggling.

However, burnout is not ...

Finding the treasure within

IN a world saturated with digital noises, finding moments of genuine connection with ourselves can feel like a rare treasure.

I recently rediscovered that treasure within the pages of Paulo Coelho’s The ...

If you were to answer every single call, your day would quickly become a chaotic whirlwind of unnecessary conversations, distractions and wasted energy. – REUTERSpix

Finding peace in the pause

IMAGINE your phone ringing incessantly throughout the day – calls from unknown numbers, telemarketers peddling things you do not need, messages from friends checking in and urgent calls that demand your ...

The luxury industry thrives on the illusion of exclusivity. Fast fashion operates on the premise that last season’s wardrobe is outdated. – REUTERSPIC

Reframing perception of scarcity

IN a world obsessed with accumulation, where success is often measured by the excess we own, the idea of “enough” feels almost radical.

We live in an age where marketing strategies are designed to make ...

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Wu Wei: Going with the flow

THE modern world is a symphony of “doing”. We are bombarded with messages urging us to strive, achieve and conquer.

Our worth is often measured by the length of our to-do lists and the efficiency with ...

Is the world playing tricks on you?

HAVE you ever experienced that eerie feeling of deja vu, not with a situation but with a thing?

You learn a new word, for instance, “petrichor” (the earthy scent after rain), and suddenly, it seems like ...

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Navigating stress with grace

STRESS often arrives uninvited – disguised as the chaos of moving houses, a sting of financial setbacks or a shock of an unexpected expense.

Even for those of us who practise mindfulness, there are days ...

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