Shilpa Kapilavai
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  • Self Discovery,  Self Improvement

    Beyond the Notes: 5 Life Lessons from Learning the Violin as an Adult

    / November 22, 2024

    When I decided to learn the violin, I didn’t expect it to transform how I approach life. But this challenging instrument has taught me more than music. It has taught me to face…

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    Self Improvement

    How I Discovered the 5 Things that led to My True Self: A Personal Journey

    / November 15, 2024

    It’s easy to let life go by on auto-pilot and do things that look good on the outside, seeking validation from others. Very rarely do we pause and ask, what do I like?…

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  • Book Reviews

    From Self-Discovery to Strong Family Values: 5 Ways Michelle Obama’s Becoming Spoke to Me

    / November 8, 2024

    Michelle Obama’s autobiography Becoming is a New York Times bestseller with over 1 million ratings on Goodreads.com. Yet, I chose this book as my next autobiography, not for its reputation but to see…

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  • Book Reviews

    Insightful Life Lessons from Agassi: A Book Review of Open

    / October 23, 2024

    Earlier in my life, I was moved by autobiographies like Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela and My Experiments with Truth by M. K. Gandhi. So, when I needed another autobiography to…

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  • Relationships,  Self Improvement

    6 Ways to Get People to Like Us and Develop Lasting Friendships

    / June 20, 2024

    A decades-long Harvard study shows that strong friendships are essential for happiness. But how do we make friends and be interesting? The key is to be interested in them. Join me as I…

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  • Relationships,  Self Improvement

    Challenging the Status Quo in Housework for a Balanced Life

    / June 14, 2024

    A recent study shows that women are 28% more likely to experience burnout than working fathers due to the unequal demands of home and work. Women spend more time on household chores like…

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    Mindfulness,  Self Improvement

    Five Practices to Stop Waiting and Start Living Happy

    / May 30, 2024

    Research shows that over 80% of people seek new experiences that make them smile and laugh. But what if we can find happiness with the experiences we already have? Thich Nhat Hanh, the…

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    Relationships,  Self Improvement

    Why Making Friends as Adults Is Harder than You Think and How to Make Some

    / May 10, 2024

    Adult friendships are challenging but crucial. Read the hard truths about making friends as adults and explore suggestions on building lasting connections.

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  • Self Improvement

    Feeling Uninspired? 5 Simple Ways to Spark Joy and Stay Motivated

    / May 1, 2024

    Have you ever lost inspiration in your work? I have. Even though I enjoy what I do, I most recently lacked the inspiration to continue writing. Making time for other things that stimulate…

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  • Book Reviews

    Share What You Have Read, Reading & About To Read On World Book Day

    / April 24, 2024

    Celebrate World Book Day by sharing your reading experiences and learning mine. Share about the books that moved you.

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