We all know that one person. They walk into a room, and they own it. They speak clearly. They aren’t afraid to disagree. They seem bulletproof. And we look at them and think: “Wow, they are so lucky. I wish I was born like that.” We treat confidence like it is eye color—something you are…
It is the end of the month. Your phone pings with a message: “Your Account XX123 has been debited…” Your heart drops. Your stomach tightens. You quickly swipe the notification away because looking at it makes you feel sick. Or maybe you are the opposite. You check your banking app five times a day. You…
Watch a cricketer just before they walk out to bat. Often, you will see them sitting in the dressing room, eyes closed, bat in hand. They might make tiny, twitchy movements with their shoulders. They aren’t sleeping. They aren’t praying. They are playing the match before the match has even started. This is Mental Rehearsal…
You have practiced the speech 100 times in front of the mirror. It was perfect. You have hit that penalty kick 1,000 times in practice. You never miss. But now, the stadium is full. The boss is watching. The camera is rolling. You step up. Your heart hammers. And suddenly… you blank. You stutter. You…
You are sitting in a meeting. Everyone around you is nodding, using big words, and looking confident. You are nodding too, but inside, your stomach is twisting. A voice in your head whispers: “They are going to find out.” “They are going to realize I don’t know what I’m doing.” “I only got this job…
It’s 10 PM. You had a terrible day at the office. Your boss yelled at you. The traffic was a nightmare. You are tired, hungry, and annoyed. You lie down on the sofa and open your phone. Your thumb automatically goes to Amazon, Myntra, or Zomato. You see a pair of shoes. Or a biryani….
