Pranali PatilPeace Begins with HappinessI used to think that happiness was something I could achieve on my own. For the longest time, I believed that living a happy life meant…8h ago8h ago
Pranali PatilHow Body Shaming Ruined My Relationship with Food and Led to an Eating DisorderI’ve always been on the chubby side — not really fat, just naturally a bit bigger. It’s in our genes, so it wasn’t something I ever…1d ago1d ago
Pranali PatilSelf-Respect vs. Money: A Reality CheckI used to feel guilty for thinking like this, like I was betraying myself. But now, I’m coming to terms with the fact that it’s just life…3d ago3d ago
Pranali PatilIs Toxicity Real, or Is It Just in Our Heads?Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what we call “toxic” behavior. We throw the word around a lot, but is it really as straightforward…4d ago4d ago
Pranali Patil“Sorry” is such a convenient word, isn’t it?“Sorry” is such a convenient word, isn’t it? People use it when it fits their agenda, when it suits their convenience. I’ve experienced…5d ago5d ago
Pranali PatilLetting go of unrealistic standardsI used to be that shy person who feared judgment. I was a people pleaser, always trying to keep everyone around me happy, even if it meant…Sep 91Sep 91
Pranali PatilWhy We Feel Uneasy Around Certain People?I’ve been noticing something lately, and it’s been bothering me for a while. There are certain people — people I’m close to, in fact — who…Sep 83Sep 83