Ruchi

Ruchi is a new person who has dared to break all walls of monotony in life, a dreamer, a learner and likes to derive inspiration in all situations she is into. Recently plunged into a difficult decision of taking a career break without a plan after 17 years to check-out what else life can offer her. She has discovered numerous abilities and angles of her personality and is happy to discover her true self. She loves to write, loves to paint , loves to rework and give new look to dilapidated articles, loves to cook, loves to explore new places, new food, new hobbies, loves to laugh, loves to spread love and laughter, loves to help to the best possible extent, loves to observe, loves to coach, loves to experiment and loves to discover innocence around. A spiritually very strong person who feels life is all about experiences and inspirations.

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My Bad company
My Bad company

After few years of working , I decided to learning driving too. The first few days were DISASTROUS I still remember getting a learners license in 1st shot was a big deal. I didn’t clear my exam and had to appear a 2nd time for clearing my written exams for learner license. While I was […]

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6 Cliché Statements That Have Been Used to Brainwash The Girl-Child!

There were few cliché statements which we women have been hearing from our elders in the family. And these statements somehow managed to create a rooted space in our thoughts.

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It Was My Call To Liberate Myself, And I Don’t Have To Justify It

It has been four years have gone by since I exited corporate life. I always knew my reasons for leaving that life.

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3 Absolutely Atrocious Statements Single Women Get To Hear At Work

Why is being single considered to be a vulnerable state or a state of being dependent, weak, and unprotected? And more importantly, what do these men think what 'help' they are intending to offer?

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5 Regressive, Hurtful Things Young Women Like Me In The Marriage Market Always Hear

This is a strange but a very real statement which a girl gets to hear if she doesn’t have a brother or any other male member in the family! And then there are more!

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Why Is A Girl Expected To Know Everything About Everything Right From The 1st Day Of Marriage?

Since then, she was being ridiculed many times by other family members for not having "the basic knowledge that her mother should have taught her before getting her married."

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She Knew This Marriage Was Destined To Die…

If Avantika was lacking those emotions which Sandeep had experienced with Ira, would he be happy in that relationship ever?

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If My Husband’s Brother Can Stay With Us, Why Can’t My Sister?

Meetu and Sudeep were very happy to have her staying with them, and within a few days, Jyoti joined work and started living with at her sister's place.

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12 Gems From The Lousy, Sexist Conversations I’ve Had At Matrimonial Meetings

Marriage is a partnership between two responsible individuals, and respect is essential. But these men who came to 'see' me had no such thoughts in their mind.

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Pandemic Learning: Time To Get Our Wills Drafted!

One of the many things I learned during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic is to get my will drafted. This way I continue to do good, long after I am gone.

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Life begins at 40
Afraid of your 40’s? 6 Lessons On Living Your Best Life In Your Fourth Decade!

It is natural to dread the march of Time, to mourn the passing of your youth. But with a little bit of mental tweaking, your 40's can be the best decade of your life!

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I Remember All Of You.

An emotional note to all my 'long lost' friends who stood with me at some point in this journey of life.

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Why Are We Taught To Respect People Simply Because They’re Older?

Can't it simply be 'respect everyone,' rather than 'respect your elders'? Respecting the person is more important than respecting their age.

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My Peace,My Agenda – Five Ways To Achieve It

While change is constant throughout life, some tips  to transform  life towards "mental peace."

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Workplace Bullies Of 6 Kinds That You Should Spot A Mile Away

Workplace bullies can intimidate even the most successful and intelligent people. Learn how to spot them and secure your mental health.

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The Recent Celebrity Death Reminded Me How Being Bullied At Work Made Me Physically Ill

Sushant Singh Rajput's death reminded me how I was bullied at work and how it impacted my mental and physical health. And how I fought it.

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Think Twice Before You Judge Anyone

Here is a story to tell you to think twice before you form judgements about people. I am a true follower of the Kaizen theory which is an approach to creating continuous improvement based on the idea, that small ongoing positive changes can reap significant improvements. There could be so many things which are not […]

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Culture: Workplace Vs living Place

There is so much common ground between powerful corporate houses who exploit workers and powerful political parties who want to blame others and want to secure absolute power above all else.

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How I Tried Healing Myself Through Gratitude To Someone Who Had Hurt Me: It Works!

It wasn't easy, but I finally found a way to heal the hurts of the past by expressing forgiveness and gratitude to someone who had hurt me badly in the past.

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15 Principles That Make All The Difference Between Being An Effective Leader & Just A Leader

Being a leader is not just about driving your team towards better performance - here are 15 principles to being a humane and effective leader.

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Last Relationship Or Former Job – Why Would You Want To Go Back To The Devil?

Wanting to go back to a former job or partner may seem like a good idea when you feel distressed. But, ask yourself these questions before taking the step

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Why You Must Eat Your Favorite Cake Right Away, And Not ‘Save’ It For A Special Occasion

I learnt the hard way that we need to live our happiness now, that every day is speacial, and every moment an occasion to celebrate.

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Not All Singles Are So By Choice, Stop Pestering Them!

Singles are constantly being told to get married. However, what if a person is single and waiting for the right person? Read on to understand them.

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As I Grow Into Middle Age, I’ve Begun To Love Some Things I Hated Earlier! What About You?

Ageing has always been something that people have dreaded, but this author speaks of beginning to love things that she had detested as a young person!

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5 Torturous Behavior Patterns That We Are Not Obliged To Suffer In Our Day To Day Life

I was reading a positive energy quote today which read as follows The Biggest lesson I learnt this year is to not force anything; conversations, friendships, relationships, attention, love. Anything forced is just not worth fighting for, whatever flows flows, what crashes crashes. It is what it is While I read this, so many things […]

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3 Things That Emotionally Intelligent People Need To Be Wary Of!

Sensitivity, empathy and care might be the strengths of those with high emotional intelligence people, but they have their own set of problems.

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These Rains And Me… We’re Still The Same!

After having the first showers in Delhi, I felt something inside me which was soothing, soft and overwhelming.

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6 Things Parents Should Tell Daughters Before They Get Married

Life after marriage is tough for everyone, but here are six basic lessons all parents need to give their daughters before the big day.

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8 Tips For Raising Well-Rounded Kids… ‘Coz The Way We Talk To Them Becomes Their Inner Voice

There is no such thing as perfect parenting. But, we can follow certain practices and make our children good human beings.

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The Curious Case Of The Indian Daughter-In-Law Who Is Always Misjudged

Being a daughter-in-law in Indian society is not easy. However hard she tries to make a place for herself in the new family, she is forever judged.

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Admiration Or Displeasure? Two Ways Of Raising Eyebrows!

Fashion says “Me too” and Style says “Only me”. Right fashion choices are essential.. choose wisely!

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My Chubby Childhood And The Strength Of Sisterhood

She could understand that I suffered from an inferiority complex which arose from the conflict between the desire to be noticed and the fear of being humiliated.

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Small Modifications In Parenting Make A Huge Difference In Shaping Up Your Child

Parents have a huge role to play in shaping up the personality of their children. Here is how they can do it effectively.

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6 Ways In Which Being More ‘Selfish’ Has Made Me A Happier Person

Yes, I have now become selfish and I love it. I should have done this much earlier in my life, but I guess better late than never.

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The Teachers Who Slapped!

I still remember many of my best teachers but at times a small stimuli on the memory gland takes you back to those painful buried memories.

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5 Things Single People In India Are Absolutely Bored Of Hearing

Single people in India are still looked upon as some kind of strange species that needs to be scrutinised and asked weird questions. Here is a handy list of things NOT to do when you meet a single friend.

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My Docile Mom Turned Into A Dynamite For Her Child’s Future

My mother knew what her daughter could do and to what extent she would be willing to adjust for a better future.

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Single, Not Working, But Happy: This Women’s Day, I Liberate Myself

Today, during this special week for women, instead of wishing a very happy women's week to all my female friends and loved ones, I chose to sit back and contemplate for myself as a woman and decided to liberate myself from all the pressures I have been living with for the last so many years.

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Short-Cuts For Building Character

“Children don’t follow what you teach but they follow what you do”, so beware of what you are doing. Parenthood is a huge responsibility.

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7 Elements Which Made “Gully Boy” A Very Interesting Movie

Gully Boy has all elements of a true hit movie. Here are the 7 things which make this movie interesting and worth watching.

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Of Friendship And A Broken Heart

A short story about friendship, love and broken hearts. Read on!

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My First Pay Cheque Taught Me A Lesson About Success That I Have Never Forgotten

On the journey to success, what are the values that matter most to you? What trade-offs are you willing to make? This personal experience will get you thinking.

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Inspirations Are Everywhere

The author narrates an incident which made her realize that the world is full of inspiring people. All you need is to learn from these small acts of kindness.

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3 Incidents Which Made Me Say “This Is Called Customer Service”

The author enumerates three incidents when the exemplary and out of the ordinary customer-service  touched her.

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How I Used My Instincts To Work With A Team And Not Just ‘Get Work Done’

Great team management is not just about getting work accomplished - these true life leadership stories will really have you thinking afresh.

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A Hope For A Better Tomorrow

Yesterday I was looking at very old documents saved in the folder of my laptop and suddenly could see one folder named “poems."

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Why Me And My Mom Were Asked To Stand Away From The God

In a world where we are divided by religions, it is very important to understand that God is one and the most important religion is humanity. 

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A Small Incident In Metro, Are We Losing Our Morals?

In this world of intellect have we begun to lose our morals? Look at how the author answers this question with an incident that happened with her in a metro.

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Have Clothes You Don’t Use? Create A Fresh Wardrobe With These 10 DIY Tips To Recycle

Have some unusable clothes in your wardrobe? Why not use these tips to recycle old clothes and create a brand new set of clothes for yourself?

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Two Female Managers Taught Me That Empathy Is Not Gender Specific At All

For women to be truly liberated, it will take a joint effort - where women have empathy for each others' struggles and will genuinely root for each other to win. 

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I Feel Blessed To Be So Easily Accepted By The Special Kids With Whom I Spent A Day

The acceptance that the author received from kids at a school for special needs that she visited on a CSR drive made her wonder about a lot of things we take for granted.

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I Considered Her A Friend, But She And Her Family Used Me For Entertainment

When I was 8 years old, I was traumatised by an incident in which I was very badly treated by the family of a girl I considered a friend.

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If THIS Is Sanskaar, I’d Rather Remain A Non-Sanskaari Woman!

We as a society have a very skewed idea of 'sanskaar'! Girls are told from childhood to be sanskaari, and we should be - just that I think it should mean something different altogether!

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Handling Teams Is More About Being An Anchor Than A Manager

There come moments in our lives where we must put ourselves in someone else's shoes to understand them. Or we must have the ability to help them out in the best way possible, even if it's a deed as small as listening to someone's problems.

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How Do You See It? What Does Survival Of The Fittest Mean To You?

Since my childhood I have been struggling to understand the exact meaning of "survival of the fittest". What is your understanding of the term?

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Get Up And Shake Yourself Up!

Feeling down? Don't let the negative thoughts get you. Get up, and shake yourself up, and look at the positives. It's a choice we make.

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