Shilpa Kapilavai
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5 Powerful Insights to Help You Live a More Purposeful & Meaningful Life

5 power insights from the book, Who Will Cry When You Die by Robin Sharma
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Stronger Mind, Happier Life: 7 Valuable Insights from My Journey

Are you training your mind as well as your body? Learn how training your mind daily can bring more clarity and less stress.
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How Relying on Three Communities Gave Me the Strength I Need to Thrive

Choose community while retaining your individuality. Three communities helped me navigate critical moments in my life and find strength.
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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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  • happiness practices
    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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  • making connections
    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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  • Teenager reading
    Parenting

    Reigniting My Teen’s Love For Books: Tips for Parents Nurturing Lifelong Readers

    / March 21, 2024

    Help your growing child fall back in love with reading. Read for tips to turn your children into lifelong readers.

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  • Self Discovery,  Self Improvement

    Find Clarity & Happiness Through These Three Self-Discovery Techniques

    / March 15, 2024

    How often do we stop from the everyday rush of life and wonder about ourselves? Do we think about what brings us joy and the values we want to live by? When we…

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