Corporate Mantra: Presi's Tips

In every workspace, there always comes a time when you have a lot to do, but you don't get the push from inside to get the task done. You get the feeling that your work is mundane, there is not enough appreciation, your boss doesn't treat you well, your mind is saturated with the work you're doing, and the list of possible reasons go on. This is normal and feeling depressed as a result of any of these is also very normal. What's important is what we do to cope with this, or rather get over it. You can take a break from work, go on a vacation if time permits. You may simply chill at home over movies, OTT , books and games. You may go out on dinner dates with your spouse/partner , or catch up with your friends at a happening social outlet . Options are many, and they need not necessarily assure you a getaway from your stressed state of mind. But the thought of doing something nice with your loved ones can be a good distraction that can slowly help you overcome your menta...

I don’t have much memory of the 2005 Women’s World Cup cricket final , in which India got a 98-run hammering from Australia, but I did watch the live telecast of the 2017 Women’s World Cup cricket final . It still hurts when I recall that India slipped from 191/3 to 219 all out to lose that final against England by 9 runs. The manner in which a match India had no business losing was thrown away suggested that there lack of belief that they could actually get over the line. It also seemed that the team didn't have the stomach to fight till the end and win. Unfortunately, this wasn't a one-off. In the years that followed, we saw this team losing several knockout matches from a position to win. The 2025 World Cup wasn't much different, as India lost their group matches against Australia, England and South Africa in similar fashion. Even fans started doubting if this team will get the necessary inspiration from somewhere to convert these defeats to memorable wins. That inspira...