I have two confessions to make. One, it was challenging for me to write this blog, even though the subject excited me but for long I couldn’t lead it anywhere. Two, I realised that forming an opinion is becoming difficult for me.   The thing that bothered me the most was my struggle to have an opinion. I understand that being judgemental is wrong but being opinionated, can’t be questioned. We are free to think, right? We are free to come up with our unique ideas. Everyone today has so much to share. Social media dominates the world, and the load of that information is unbearable for mind ..read more

“I am talking to you,” my sister said, snatching phone from her teenager. “I heard. It’s the same old thing…benefits of less screen time. I know it…stop advising me on petty thing,” his sharp words pierced my sister’s heart. _____________ “I was just sharing some information,” said Nikita to her father, who began listing down the relatives living in Rome and how she could approach them in need. “Dad, I regret telling you about my plans. You always do this. I will reach out to you when I need help.” ______________ “Ridiculous! He treats me like a child. Always dictating what I should do or how ..read more

She woke up the moment her alarm buzzed. She stepped out of bed and looked at herself in the full-length mirror hanging on the wall. She didn’t move until her husband rolled over in bed. She immediately went to the bathroom wondering, “when did I start looking so different?” She looked herself again in the vanity mirror. Her eyes had lost its vibrance and the smile had faded. She touched her hair and found it to be rough. Her nails and skin were unkempt. “When was the last time I sat on that hairdresser chair? Probably six or seven months back?” That terrified her. For many years, Eva had dedi ..read more

Natalie thought herself to be a serious person. She was disciplined, professional, and committed to her words. She was always trying to do the right thing or in other words she was a good girl whose example was given by her family. She hardly laughed from her heart and believed that her brain was hardwired for seriousness. However, over time, she learned that she was too sincere and tough on herself. She didn’t know how to enjoy life. She decided to make conscious effort to loosen up and find reasons to smile and laugh. She gradually realized that laughter didn’t require much effort; all she h ..read more

Paula woke up in the middle of the night with the ring of a phone. Her sister’s name – Melinda- flashed. She quickly received the call. “Hello, is everything okay?” she said. “Mom,” said Melinda softly. “What happened to mom? Is she okay? Why are you crying?” Paula said without taking any pause.  “Come soon. She is asking for you. Doctors think she doesn’t have much time,” said Melinda. Paula informed her sister that she is leaving immediately. She woke up her husband. She got ready while he got the car out of garage. She said goodbye to him and started the car. On her way she thought abo ..read more

Vandana Sehgal Author, Founder – A New You In this fast-paced world, patience and tolerance have become increasingly difficult to follow virtues. Patience, the ability to remain calm and composed in the face of challenges, and tolerance, the willingness to accept and understand differences, are crucial for maintaining healthy relationships, fostering personal growth, and creating harmonious societies. Patience and tolerance are not merely passive qualities but are active choices that shape our interactions and perceptions. Erica, a smart and proactive nurse was talking to her colleague, Anurag ..read more

Vandana Sehgal Author, Founder – A New You It was Sunday evening, Paula, a fifty-year-old chef, reached out to her sister Valentina who lived on a different continent. “I have a client who needs marketing assistance. Do you know someone?” said Paula. Valentina responded promptly, “Yes, I have a contact from my days of working in an ad agency.” “Why don’t you lead this project and earn your commission?” said Paula. Valentina silently thanked god for listening to her prayers.  Serendipity was playing its magic. She was in midst of financial crisis and here came an opportunity to earn much n ..read more

Pavan, a violinist by profession, had a habit, an unconscious pattern that had taken root in his daily life – complaining. Little did he know, a seemingly harmless thing like complaining could infuse power into the negative emotions he always wished to escape. Pavan hardly understood that the law of attraction works in every situation and every direction. Think and feel positive to increase positivity. A focus on the negative nurture’s negativity. Pavan’s words were a constant stream of dissatisfaction: “He can’t do anything right,” he would whine about his co-worker. “She hardly calls me,” he ..read more

Vandana Sehgal Author, Founder – A New You In a world not too dissimilar from our own, women everywhere find themselves struggling under the weight of societal expectations and responsibilities. The pressures of balancing careers, families, and personal lives has left them feeling isolated, lonely, exhausted, anxious, and depressed. This overwhelming burden is pushing them to their limits, and it seems like there was no end in sight. Emma, a talented and driven young woman in her thirties, is looking for a world where everyone would be treated equally. Emma had once been full of life, dreams ..read more

Vandana Sehgal Author, Founder – A New You Key to any successful writing is to maintain a cohesive narrative that keeps readers engaged and connected. Fiction, nonfiction, or a mix of two works perfectly as long as readers relate to the characters and get engrossed in the story. Mixing fiction with nonfiction can create a compelling and unique storytelling experience. As a book writing coach, I share with you some of the techniques and tips to effectively blend the two genres. [ Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash ] Use Real Settings and Events: Ground your fiction by incorporating real setti ..read more