Do You Struggle to Ask for Help? You’re Not Alone
Many of us, particularly women, struggle with accepting help when it’s offered, let alone when we should be asking for it outright.
How Social Justice is Connected to Personal Empowerment
In this #ShineWithRitu video, I share how personal empowerment is deeply connected to social justice as well as one of my favorite quotes from one of my heroes that I hope inspires you too!
This is How It Feels to Experience Racism
I love being a Woman of Color! I’m so fiercely proud of my identity as a Punjabi, Sikh Brown girl! That being said, I’d also be the first to tell you that life can feel very hard when you consistently face racism and other forms of oppression.
Want to Improve Your Relationships? Focus on Mindful Listening
Mindful listening allows us to be more present, focused, and deliberate in our actions. If you want to form deeper, more authentic connections, you need to start practicing mindful listening.
It Can Be a Struggle to Understand Your Cultural Identity
Growing up, I often struggled with feeling like I belonged. One of the main reasons for this is that I felt like I had to pick one cultural identity and I wasn’t sure which one to choose.
Finding Your Purpose in Life is so Important
Purpose is everything! It’s what helps us find meaning in our lives when we’re struggling with personal challenges and what motivates us to keep going when the world feels overwhelming (like right now…).
How to Overcome Negative Backlash When Living Authentically
Many years ago, I committed to living more authentically, I started to be more of myself across all spheres of my life – at work, with my family, in my relationships and, most importantly, with myself.
We Choose How We Treat People
Several months ago, I had a few extremely busy weeks where I was swamped with work, I was overwhelmed with elder care, and I was barely keeping things together on the home front. I felt super stressed, exhausted, and cranky.
What’s it Like to Come from a Culture that Wears Religious Head Coverings?
Growing up, I knew that we were different from the other families in my neighborhood. As Sikhs (that’s the name of my faith — it’s pronounced Si-ckh and not Seek), we stood out because my father wore a bright red turban to cover his unshorn hair and my mother would sometimes wear a scarf to cover hers.