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My Transformation through Vipassana

Posted on Tuesday,August 6, 2019Tuesday,March 10, 2020 by gayuLeave a comment

Before you read this post, I’d recommend reading my previous post that describes my experience of Vipassana. It’s been 8 months since I did my first 10 day silent meditation…

Create More Time- Effective Time Management Tips

Posted on Thursday,August 1, 2019Thursday,August 1, 2019 by gayu3 Comments

Have you ever noticed this? You are with someone whose company you don’t like and you feel each minute passes by like an hour but when you are with someone…

Lifestyle changes I made during the Depressive Phase

Posted on Monday,February 18, 2019Monday,February 18, 2019 by gayu2 Comments

Those who follow my journey on Facebook and Instagram know that I went through a severe depressive phase in my life. There was this constant surge of emotions and I…

The Secret of a Fulfilling Relationship

Posted on Friday,February 15, 2019Friday,February 15, 2019 by gayu2 Comments

12th February 2005, 5am Mahabaleshar (7th Day after our wedding) I woke up to a strange sound. I saw my husband Swapnil sitting on the floor with his eyes closed….

My 10 day Vipassana Silent Meditation Experience

Posted on Tuesday,December 4, 2018 by gayu5 Comments

I am sure the title of the post is self-explanatory. Here’s something you must know before you start reading this post. I am Gayatri Aptekar, a mom to a 11…

How to take appropriate Decisions in life

Posted on Monday,September 3, 2018 by gayuLeave a comment

3rd September 2018, 9am   “Mumma did you have breakfast?” asked my daughter today morning. She’s spending the long weekend at her grandparents’ house assisting them in the Ganesh Chaturthi…

How a Smallest Decision can Transform your Life

Posted on Tuesday,January 16, 2018Tuesday,January 16, 2018 by gayu3 Comments

I still remember that day vividly. It was a cool Saturday morning when Swapnil said, “Enough! You can’t just live your life, like this. You have to do something about…

Building Empowering Beliefs

Posted on Wednesday,October 11, 2017Wednesday,October 11, 2017 by gayu2 Comments

Welcome to my third post in the 7-part Goal-Setting series. Earlier this week, I spoke about seven reasons that’s stopping you from achieving your goals and how your purpose shapes the way…

What’s your WHY?

Posted on Monday,October 9, 2017 by gayu4 Comments

Welcome to my second post in the 7-part Goal-Setting series. There’s exactly 83 days left for 2017 to end and this is the right time to review your goals, see…

7 Reasons That Maybe Stopping You from Achieving Your Goals

Posted on Sunday,October 8, 2017 by gayu4 Comments

“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” –Tony Robbins Have you ever began your New Year with resolutions like, ‘This year I am going…

Gayu

I am a professional storyteller and creative writer. I work as an emotional wellness coach with individuals, parents, children and teens. My personal journey of recovery from depression encouraged me to become a therapist and work with others facing similar challenges. In this blog I share my personal opinions on parenting, relationships and hope to create an awareness about mental health challenges. I conduct storytelling workshops for children, emotional coaching seminars for individuals, children and parents.

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