Shilpa Kapilavai
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  • Self Improvement
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  • Mental Health
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  • Book Reviews
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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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  • Self Improvement

    The Simple Ritual That Transformed My Scattered Days Into Focused Work

    / May 23, 2025

    “Bye! Have fun,” I say to my son each morning as he heads out for school. I never quite know how the rest of my day will unfold after he leaves. Some days,…

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  • Mindfulness,  Self Improvement

    Don’t Wait to Be Happy: How to Use the Present to Shape the Future

    / May 16, 2025

    Have you ever thought the path to a better life lies in the future? After you leave the job you’ve come to resent, move to a new city, or finally get through a…

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  • Relationships,  Self Improvement

    How to Talk to People with Different Beliefs Without Creating Distance

    / May 9, 2025

    Have you ever been in a conversation where someone says something you completely disagree with? It could be a coworker, a neighbor, or even a family member—people who often see the world differently.…

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  • Self Improvement

    Are Your Daily Comforts Actually Low-Grade Addictions? What I Discovered About Mine

    / May 2, 2025

    “Are you having another cheat day?” asked my health-conscious teenager when he caught me eating a strawberry cake.  “Yes”, I said. I needed it to deal with the stress of parenting, work, and…

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  • Quick Reads

    Why We Need to Stop Running from Discomfort

    / April 30, 2025

    We all have the tendency to take the easy way out when life gets hard — to distract ourselves and numb the pain using food, drink, or people. In her book When Things Fall…

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