Miscellaneous

I know a lot of smart, hard-working, persevering women; strong, independent, superwomen; kind, compassionate, caring women; overapologetic, self-effacing, accommodating women; overworked, chronically fatigued, irritable women. But relaxed women? Grounded women? Women at peace with themselves? Women who make time for rest and pleasure without feeling guilty? I don’t know such women. But I want to become one.

A month into 2022, I am done with setting my goals for this year. Shocking, but this time I haven’t made a two-page-long list of things I want to achieve and excel at. I have set only one goal: a goal that scares me but at the same time puts a blissful smile on my face.

With the end of the year around the corner, most of us are reflecting on what we have – and haven’t – managed to accomplish this year and how much we have lived up to the goals we set last year. But are these our genuine goals – reflection of what we truly want – or have they been imposed on us by societal norms and our social circle’s values?

In the current uncertain times of rapid changes that have turned everything upside down, I don’t have all the answers you want. This whole situation is utterly unprecedented, and everything I know about COVID-19 comes from a few trusted sources on the internet. But what I do know about is how to work at home away from people, maintain effective communication, and stay productive and healthy. And I want to …