phoenix JOURNAL

Ever notice how time feels different depending on what you’re going through? When you’re heartbroken or stuck, it drags. When you’re in flow or falling in love, it flies. Einstein told us time is relative. But what if he wasn’t just talking about physics? What if your inner world—your emotions, energy, and healing—could bend time […]

We were never meant to run on empty. And yet, how many of us do? We lead the meeting. Send the follow-up. Hold space for our teams, our families, our friends. We smooth out the tension, pick up what others drop, and do it all with grace—even when we’re silently burning out inside. But here’s […]

There’s a rhythm in Washington, DC.Decisions move fast, coffee flows stronger, and ambition never sleeps.But even here, in a city defined by titles and timelines, we’re quietly reaching a breaking point. Because here’s the truth:We’re not just burned out by bad bosses or broken systems.We’re burned out by the inner war between who we truly […]

For most of my career, I led with my mind. I was strategic, sharp, and exceptionally good at problem-solving under pressure. I could silence self-doubt with logic, override exhaustion with caffeine, and compartmentalize feelings like a seasoned pro. In rooms full of decision-makers, I knew how to sound confident even when my inner world felt […]

This year, one of my most unexpected breakthroughs didn’t arrive with applause, a promotion, or a polished milestone. It came on my first day of period. Yes—that day. The one I used to schedule around, minimize, and silently endure. The one I was taught to hide, push through, and never speak of if I wanted to […]

This weekend, during a family trip, tea latte in my hand, my nephew curled up beside me, we stumbled into a National Geographic documentary on the making of Earth. I meant to zone out. Instead, I was mesmerized. It shared a powerful truth: thousands of years ago, around 200 Homo sapiens left Africa for the very […]

Procrastination isn’t always about discipline. Sometimes, it’s your body trying to protect you. For years, I thought procrastination meant I was lazy. Unfocused. Weak. Now I know better. Procrastination can be a signal, not a flaw.A pause from your nervous system that says: “I’m not ready for this right now.” Let’s explore why. Your body […]

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.”—Steve Jobs In our ever-evolving professional landscape, changing jobs frequently comes with judgment – the whispers of being “unreliable” or “uncommitted” follow job hoppers. However, it is important to recognize that there are […]

Giving is so powerful! When you give, you receive back 100 times, I used to hear that without realizing its meaning until now. When I started religiously and regularly giving away tangible or intangible things or my service, I suddenly understood the meaning of that! To speak gratitude is courteous and pleasant, to enact gratitude […]

“Feeling Grounded at work” Whoever is happy, will make others happy too. – Anne Frank I picked this up based on my conversation with my best friend who is from Japan. She revealed to me that in the USA, it is common to not feel grounded at your work. The toxic culture of hire and […]