Srushti Rao, Author at Srushti Rao

Detachment vs. Non-attachment: A Journey of Emotional Liberation
December 7, 2023 No Comments on Detachment vs. Non-attachment: A Journey of Emotional Liberation

“Only by practice and non-attachment can we conquer our minds.” Swami Vivekananda A looming mental health pandemic stares in our faces. We have just about scratched the surface on how it can be deadlier than any other pandemic the human race has experienced. Having gone through some personal experiences myself, I have been exploring the…
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The Power of Sleep: Lessons Learned from ‘Why We Sleep’
December 3, 2023 No Comments on The Power of Sleep: Lessons Learned from ‘Why We Sleep’

I got up groggily this morning close to noon; we were socializing till well after 3 am last night. My head was heavy, and I felt disoriented. And before you prescribe me a hangover remedy, let me tell you I don’t even consume alcohol. Let me unwillingly admit that it is the 40s. I have…
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6 Habits We Can Imbibe of Sportspeople in Our Professional Lives
November 16, 2023 No Comments on 6 Habits We Can Imbibe of Sportspeople in Our Professional Lives

With the Cricket world cup fever peaking in this part of the world, especially India with its winning streak. Let us inspect some of the unusual and inspiring traits of sportspeople that we should emulate. Sportspeople are some of the most dedicated and disciplined people in the world. They train long and hard, pushing themselves…
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Encouraging Deep Friendships At Work
November 8, 2023 No Comments on Encouraging Deep Friendships At Work

Encouraging deep friendships at work: A key to positive mental well-being, reduced attrition, and increased productivity. A study by the University of Michigan found that employees who have close friends at work are more likely to be satisfied with their jobs and less likely to leave the company. As a leader, you have a responsibility…
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6 habits to make an impact through presence
October 4, 2023 No Comments on 6 habits to make an impact through presence

As a communications leader I often get asked how one can enhance their presence for effective leadership, better relationship building, and to leave a lasting impact during an interaction. Being an impactful leader has a lot to do with how you come across in the presence of people. While nothing can beat good content and…
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Lord Ganesha: A Leader For The Ages
September 18, 2023 No Comments on Lord Ganesha: A Leader For The Ages

Om ekadantaya vidmahe vakratundaya dheemahiTanno danti prachodayatO the Lord with single tusk, who is omnipresent and the one with a curved trunk, I meditate upon you for great intellectI bow to you the Lord with a single tusk to illuminate my minds with wisdom We celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi today, a festival popular in India. Lord…
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The 6 ‘I’s of Brand Communication: Creating Stickiness in the Digital Age
September 13, 2023 No Comments on The 6 ‘I’s of Brand Communication: Creating Stickiness in the Digital Age

In today’s digital age, audiences are bombarded with messages from organizations / brands all day long. The advertising world is full of clutter. It can be difficult for organizations / brands to stand out and create a lasting impression and become top of the mind recall for their target audience. However, by following the 6…
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Practicing Kindness at Work
August 23, 2023 No Comments on Practicing Kindness at Work

You cannot do kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late. Ralph Waldo Emerson Kindness is contagious. When we are kind to others, it makes them feel good, and they are more likely to be kind to others in return. We spend a lot of time at work, and…
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6 Practices That Truly Reflect Freedom
August 15, 2023 No Comments on 6 Practices That Truly Reflect Freedom

What does it mean to be truly free? Is it the ability to do whatever we want, whenever we want? Or is it something more? I believe that true freedom is not about being able to do whatever we want, but about being free from the things that hold us back. It’s about being able…
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6 philosophical lessons from Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
August 2, 2023 No Comments on 6 philosophical lessons from Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

I watched the movie with my family over the weekend, and found the movie very fascinating. I found the creation of the Quantum realm and the multiverse within this realm thrilling. So well done by Marvel (like every time). However, the most striking thing about the movie were the hidden philosophical/life lessons. Listing 6 of…
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