PinnedMember-onlyWho am IAnd my journey as a Medium — I will describe myself in four letters. S-O-U-L I am a peace-loving soul. I am an eternal being, and my perishable body is called Darshak. People address me by different names like Derik, Darshu, Dee, D.D, etc. I am on a journey of life, taking multiple births and playing my…Darshak Rana3 min readDarshak Rana3 min read
Published inMind Cafe·PinnedMember-only4 Subtle Signs of a Person’s True CharacterWatch 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…Psychology4 min readPsychology4 min read
Published inBetter Humans·PinnedMember-onlyThe 10–3–2–1–0 Bedtime Routine That Makes Your Mornings 2X ProductiveThe 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…Self Improvement8 min readSelf Improvement8 min read
Published inBetter Humans·PinnedMember-onlyWant to Fall Asleep in 2 Minutes (or Less)? Steal This Proven Military Sleep SecretThis 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…Health6 min readHealth6 min read
Published inBetter Humans·PinnedMember-onlyHow to Wake Up Early(at 4 or 5 A.M), Even If You’re Not a Morning PersonNo, 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. …Self Improvement11 min readSelf Improvement11 min read
Published inPublishous·5 days agoMember-only11 Basic Productivity Rules Most People Ignore In The Pursuit of Fancy FrameworksBut, 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…Self Improvement6 min readSelf Improvement6 min read
Published inAwesome Human Beings·5 days agoMember-only9 Weirdest Things I Enjoy Doing, Even If People Make Fun of MeDon’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…Life Lessons6 min readLife Lessons6 min read
Published inIn Fitness And In Health·Sep 18Member-onlyHere’s How I Managed to Run 300+ Mornings Despite Having a Busy Schedule and Limited EnduranceUse 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. …Fitness6 min readFitness6 min read
Published inPublishous·Sep 12Member-onlyHow To Use The “Thought Compass” To Curb OverthinkingNo, 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. …Mental Health9 min readMental Health9 min read
Published inBetter Humans·Sep 8Member-only5 Mentally Comforting Habits That Actually Drain YouThe 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…Self Improvement9 min readSelf Improvement9 min read