Deoriatal Chandrashila (DC) trek was my first solo adventure, and it remains my first love. This journey was more than just a physical challenge; it was a transformative experience that humbled me in the vastness of the Himalayas. With IndiaHikes, I embarked on an adventure that surpassed all my expectations. On 30th November 2023, I completed the Deoriatal-Chandrashila trek, and it hands down became the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. It was truly life-transforming, and although I struggle to put all the learnings into words, I know I …
Why Facing Your Feelings Matters
Knowing you're not okay is one thing, but avoiding those feelings teaches your brain they're dangerous. When we avoid our feelings, our brain thinks there's a threat. This habit makes us believe that painful emotions are something to be scared of, setting us up for emotional fragility and pain. It’s like constantly walking on eggshells, afraid of the next emotional blow-up. Instead, teach your brain that difficult emotions aren't dangerous by talking about them honestly with yourself and others. This change tells your brain these feelings …
Memories and Moments
The hardest part in life, they say, Is when the one you love goes away. They gave me memories, pure and bright, But now they're gone, like a fading light. My parents and grandparents, strong and bold, Aging slowly, growing old. I saw the signs but chose to ignore, Until loss knocked on my heart's door. A loved one passed, I wasn't there, I thought I had time, but life isn't fair. Years slipped by, guilt took hold, A sorrow so deep, a story untold. Her absence left a scar so deep, It wakes me up from my sleep. But in that pain, a lesson …
Closing the Pay Gap: Empowering Designers with Effective Salary Negotiation Strategies
As a designer turned design recruiter, I’ve had the privilege of building design leadership teams for various organizations. This journey has revealed not just the beauty of creative minds but also the stark realities of pay disparities. This story is about understanding these disparities and empowering designers to negotiate better salaries. The Journey Begins: Understanding the Pay Gap In my early days as a designer, I often heard whispers of pay differences but never quite understood their impact. It wasn’t until I transitioned into …
Create Your Own Peace
Stop waiting, take the plunge today,Life’s not for hiding, come what may.Don’t seek shelter in others' embrace,Find your own space, your sacred place. Build a home within your soul,Strong and steady, firm and whole.Let the doors open wide for light,Dance to your music, day or night. No audience needed, just be you,In every shade and every hue.This journey’s more than finding peace,It's where your heart finds sweet release. Set up camp, make it your own,In your heart, where seeds are sown.Trust me, the view is something grand,A peaceful …
पहाड़ों की कहानी, हौसले की जुबानी
पहाड़ों का सफर, दिल की एक कहानी,कदम दर कदम, मिलती नई निशानी।डर और शक को पीछे छोड़ आई,हर ट्रेक पर नई मैं बनती आई। रास्ते थे टेढ़े, कहीं ऊंचाई, कहीं ढलान,दोस्ती और हिम्मत ने दी नई पहचान।कभी थकान में छिपी मुस्कान, कभी जोश में थी जान,हर कदम ने सिखाया, सच्चाई का एक नया अरमान। खुद को खोजने का सफर था ये अनोखा,हर मोड़ पर मिला खुद का ही एक टुकड़ा।पहाड़ों ने सिखाया, कैसे पाएं हम अपनी ताकत,हर चोटी पर मिली, हौसले की एक नई विरासत। अनजाने रास्तों में, डर को किया पार,खुद को जाना, हौसले की उठाई मशाल।चलो बढ़ते रहें, हर कदम बने एक नई कहानी,ट्रेकिंग के …