This week was a tough one for me. I was working on multiple client and internal deadlines while also straightening out some wrinkles in the personal life. The end of the financial year is not too far so my inbox is filled with feedback requests that I will hopefully honor over the weekend together with…
View PostMy interest in money management did not develop until I was studying at an American high school with a USD 125 monthly stipend. As as a clueless teenager in a foreign country with “so much” scholarship money in my hand (USD 125 at the time were PKR 9000), I made…
View PostIt’s been nearly two months since I disabled my Instagram. Not being on the gram has its upsides like better focus and more time. The downside is that you miss out on the trends. For instance I didn’t realize that the official start of spring is just a week away. All the people with capsules…
View PostFebruary passed me by like a flash. In the first week, I prepared for my vacation to the states and got stuff in order at work, the middle two weeks I spent basking in the love of family and friends in the US, and the last week I battled jet lag and post-holiday blues. First…
View PostFor most women, including myself, apologizing is inexorably linked to our understanding of politeness. Saying sorry is second nature to us, and we seldom question our need to apologize for everything. I didn’t realize how often I said sorry. At restaurants I’d say “Sorry I’m allergic to mango.” And at work I’d say, “Sorry I’m…
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