Maithreyi RamanNipping it in the budI’ve been trying to give up gluten, nightshades and dairy in the short term to help my body heal from an autoimmune issue. It’s hard — not…Feb 28, 2022Feb 28, 2022
Maithreyi RamanToddler PainI try and spend alone time with each kid every week — a walk in a park, a quick dessert run, an escape into their play structure, or on…Feb 18, 2022Feb 18, 2022
Maithreyi RamanSurvival, Joy and ServiceI came to the US over 25 years ago now. I think often of the experience of coming to the US, trying to fit in when you clearly stand out…Feb 16, 2022Feb 16, 2022
Maithreyi RamanValues over goalsWhile helping my parents clean out their garage, I came across a goals list from when I was younger. I had several “goals” that often…Feb 10, 20221Feb 10, 20221
Maithreyi RamanI wrote about self-compassion in my article titled “Confessions of a Recovering Perfectionist”.Perfectionism sounds (atleast to me) like “I’m not enough on my own, without (achievement, scores, endless to-do lists, accolades, etc)…Feb 9, 2022Feb 9, 2022
Maithreyi RamanConfessions of a Recovering PerfectionistI’ve sought to be perfect for years. My crippling sense of perfectionism — my need to show everyone that I am enough — led me to many…Feb 8, 20222Feb 8, 20222
Maithreyi RamanTruest, most beautiful parentingYesterday, we sang “let it go” at the top of our lungs, and danced like no one was watching.Dec 9, 2021Dec 9, 2021