Watch out for these traits and characteristics to tell if someone is worth your time and energy — I was reading a book called “What Happened to Lani Garver” by Carol Plum-Ucci when a line instantly grabbed my attention: “If you can understand human behavior, it can’t hurt you nearly as much.” It felt like a strong sign telling me to change — I sucked at knowing people’s…

The perfect morning actually begins with a bedtime routine. — The world’s most successful and productive people believe and preach that success depends on a morning ritual. I will not deny it. However, it is difficult to stick to morning routines because they are elaborate, complicated, and require an immense will/commitment to follow. Here’s why I say so. Getting up…

This sleeping method has a 96% success rate after six weeks of practice. — “The worst thing in the world is to try to sleep and not to.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald I was in my first year of college. The new dorm environment, staying away from home for the first time, college culture, (disgusting) hostel food, the burden of performing well in studies…

No, you don’t need to challenge your willpower to be an early riser — I used to be a night owl. I thought I was doomed for life. I stayed up until 2 or 3 a.m. watching Netflix and browsing the internet. Then I would sleep in until noon or 1 p.m. I repeated this cycle for years. …

But, simplicity always wins in productivity — There I was. Hunched over my desk in the dim glow of my laptop screen, frantically toggling between 17 tabs. Each screamed a different productivity framework. “The Ivy Lee Method will change your life!” one proclaimed. “Ditch that, try the Two-Minute Rule!” another retorted. When my flatmate, Raj, waltzed into…

Don’t let anyone tell you how to live your life — Picture this: You’re in your 30s, an age when most people are busy climbing the corporate ladder or traveling the world, but your friends teasingly call you “Grandpa.” That’s me, and this is my story of embracing my quirks and unusual habits that set me apart from normal people. Growing…

Use my tactics if you want to make outdoor running a habit. — Snow or shine, winter or summer — every morning run gave me a unique experience. Even after 300+ early am runs, the habit’s transformational power never ceases to amaze and enthrall me. The mental clarity and alertness the morning runs induce are irreplaceable by any physical activity. …

No, it’s not about forcing positivity over negativity — A few years back, I had a high-paying job, a luxury car, lavish vacations, and conflict-free relationships. I labeled myself a successful person who had nothing to achieve. Nothing to prove to anyone. Yet I was restless. An inner void possessed me. …

The subtle cause of my mental burnout I wish I had diagnosed earlier. — My grandpa dropped a truth bomb that hit right in the gut. He said, “Champ if you don’t change your (bad) habits on time, they will change your time.” And then he looked me dead in the eye and asked, “How are you feeling today?” I had heard that question…