Shilpa Kapilavai
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  • Self Improvement
    • Career Success
    • Relationships
  • Mental Health
  • Mindfulness
  • Book Reviews
  • Newsletter
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  • Self Discovery,  Self Improvement

    The One Habit That Turns Confusion Into Clarity

    / August 22, 2025

    “I’ve been journaling since I was 13. My mom got me onto it,” said my hair stylist, Julia. “It helped me become very self-aware. I know what drains me and what makes me…

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  • Self Improvement

    Who Will Catch You When You Fall? Building the Support You Don’t Have

    / August 15, 2025

    Who will catch you when you fall? I don’t mean literally, but when things get difficult and you stumble, do you have someone who has your back? Sometimes life is beyond our control,…

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  • Self Improvement

    What I’ve Learned So Far This Year — 10 Insights to Inspire Your Growth

    / July 25, 2025

    As we reach the middle of the year, I want to take a moment to share ten insights from my journey so far—the books I’ve read and the moments that have shaped me.…

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  • Self Improvement

    When Someone Else’s Mood Becomes Yours — And How to Stop It

    / July 18, 2025

    Have you ever been affected by how someone you barely know behaved with you? Maybe a cashier or a sales rep ruined your mood. Or a waitress wasn’t as friendly as you’d expect,…

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  • Parenting

    How to Build the Emotional Bond You Never Had Growing Up — With Your Child

    / July 11, 2025

    My parents came from large families. My mom was one of nine children, and my father was one of nine. Affection in those days didn’t look like today. They didn’t communicate with their…

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  • Self Improvement

    How Trusting Your Gut Can Help You Make Better Life Choices

    / July 4, 2025

    Have you ever had a gut feeling that something wasn’t right about a person or situation, and ignored it? I used to do that all the time. I took jobs that looked good…

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  • Mental Health,  Self Improvement

    Are You Living on Auto-Pilot? Here’s How to Live a Life You Can Be Proud Of

    / June 20, 2025

    Do you ever feel like you’re living life on autopilot? Most people I talk to are extremely busy with work and raising children. They work long hours and feel depleted. What if you…

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  • Self Improvement

    Why I Stopped Letting Brands Define My Worth (And How You Can Too)

    / June 16, 2025

    On a trip back home, I once gifted my mom a Coach handbag. She appreciated the gesture but didn’t get why it mattered so much. She didn’t grow up with brands. So, I…

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  • Life,  Self Improvement

    Ever Wonder How to Have a Truly Memorable Vacation? Here’s How

    / June 16, 2025

    Discover simple ways to connect with people and culture — so your travels leave a lasting impact beyond the sights.

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  • Self Improvement

    A Better Way to Think About Your Legacy (That Doesn’t Involve a Résumé)

    / May 30, 2025

    I recently came across an obituary for someone who lived in the same neighborhood where I used to live. I didn’t know the family personally. It was nicely written and shared the person’s…

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