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Women, in spite of doing better than men on average, rated themselves lower on the self-assessment questions. Alarmingly, the differences were rather striking. That men are more assertive during meetings and more likely to negotiate for raises and promotions than…
Just as charity begins at home, so do career and social success — look inwards first Vani didn’t feel comfortable going out with her friends though she was part of the coolest group. Though she didn’t really want to drink,…
What is it about maths that engenders phobic reactions? More than any other discipline, Mathematics tends to evoke awe and dread in a number of people. While every student likes and dislikes different subjects, the proportion of people who evince…
If you tend to downplay your achievements or are plagued by irrational self-doubts, read on to dispel your fears. Do you feel like a fake? Do you feel that you don’t quite belong? Despite winning accolades and laurels, do you…
Recall the last time you were angry with someone. Perhaps, your spouse dilly-dallied, delaying your departure from home, which caused you to miss your flight. Or, just as you are hurriedly getting ready for a wedding, you discover that your…
Differences of opinion can lead to unpleasant exchanges. How can you handle dissent? Of late, dinner time at home has been fraught with tension. You bristle every time your parents talk about your career prospects or hope that you will…
Can all kinds of occupations be rewarding? How does our approach to what we do matter? Just as school kids have Monday morning blues, many adults also reluctantly trudge to work at the start of each week. Work, for many…
Make checklists. Bring more order and success into your life. Have you gone on a college vacation only to discover that you did not pack your blue sweater? After feeling quite euphoric on doing well in a Board exam, have…
As you fathom a topic at increasingly deeper levels, your curiosity about it also increases. Many articles on education, including previous ones in this column, urge students and teachers to place a premium on understanding as opposed to rote learning….
While it is perfectly healthy to set high standards for oneself, perfectionism has its dark sides too. Vani is never satisfied with her performance. Even though her marks are in the top one per cent of her class and she…
Aruna Sankaranarayanan is the author of Zero Limits: Things Every 20 Something Should Know. She was the Founder & Director of PRAYATNA, a centre for children with learning difficulties in Bengaluru & Chennai for 22 years.