Art has always been very close to my heart. I really enjoyed art when I was growing up, and what I love about art is that it has always been my hobby. I did not take art in university. I took economics, which is a subject I love, and I also did English literature. In college, however, I did do psychology, which was one of my favourite subjects.

The beauty about things we enjoy doing - like our hobbies - is that they ground us. Most often, things get in the way. Like work. Like paying the bills and other important things. And we cannot find time for our hobby. But on days like this, where I manage to finish everything on my list - well, almost everything - and I actually find time for my hobby, like that piece of artwork I have been trying to complete, and I manage to finish it? I feel so glad.

I think it is so important to stay in touch with our hobbies. Things that are close to our heart. These are the things that make life exciting. That make us feel happy and proud.

I love going through my art book - all those art pieces I have completed and those that I am still working on. The Warli art that depicts village life, and Gond art from tribal life, is what has always been so close to my heart. These Indian heritage arts have always attracted me and made me think about those times back in the day. I loved the chapter we had in history on the Indus Valley Civilization. I used to sometimes look at the pictures and imagine how it must have been to live at that time.

I remember making projects with shoeboxes, leftover things, clay, chalk powder, fabric, and other amazing things. My projects were always displayed on open day. My teachers always encouraged me and said I was very creative. I would love to find some time and make one of those projects one day - not for any purpose, just for the love of them.

This episode is a gentle reminder to return to the things that made you feel alive as a child. Whether it's painting, building, sketching, or simply imagining ancient civilisations through pictures - your hobbies are not a luxury. They are a lifeline. They ground you when work gets loud and bills pile up. They remind you who you are beneath all the responsibilities.

So take a moment. Open that old art book. Finish that half-done piece. Or just sit with the memory of clay, chalk powder, and shoeboxes. No purpose needed. Only love.

Some tools don't just make you feel better, they bring you home to yourself. For me, that tool has always been the singing bowl.

In this short, soulful episode,  recorded on the beautiful day of Vaisakhi,  I share  about how this ancient instrument has quietly held my life together. Through something much simpler, vibration. Sound. Presence.

I am sharing how the singing bowl helps me stay centred when my mind is scattered, my heart is heavy, or my day feels like it's pulling me in ten directions at once. The deep, round hum. The gentle vibration that travels from my palm through my bones. The way everything else falls quiet, not because the world changed, but because I did.

I share my personal journey with chakra balancing, the way different tones seem to touch different parts of my body. Root. Heart. Throat. And how, when those centres feel balanced, something shifts. Not a dramatic explosion of healing, but a quiet rain. A garden after drought. Healing that isn't about being fixed, it's about feeling whole.

And from that healing comes the most unexpected gift, compassion. Not the forced, "I should be kind" kind. The natural kind. The kind that flows because you're not running on empty anymore. I talk about how being centred doesn't just serve me, it serves everyone around me. My family feels it. My friends feel it. My students feel it. That calm ripples outward in ways I'll never fully see, but I trust.

This is ancient technology. Thousands of years old. No electricity. No screens. Just metal, a wooden mallet, and your own willingness to stop for a moment. Every time I play the bowl, I feel connected and we are still remembering, sound can heal. Vibration can restore.

Today is Vaisakhi,  a time of  new beginnings, and gratitude, a very special day for me I wanted to share this practice with you. Not as an expert. Just as someone who has been held by this sound more times than I can count.

So if you're feeling scattered, tired, or just hungry for a moment of calm… close your eyes. Breathe. Let the sound find you. I hope you enjoy this feeling. I hope you feel centred. Calm. Healed.

And from that healed place, I hope you're able to share. To give. To pour compassion into the world, not because you have to, but because it flows naturally from a full heart.

Happy Vaisakhi. Be well. Be centred.

Stress doesn’t always show up in obvious ways. Sometimes it’s a restless night, a tight chest, or a quiet sense of unease that follows you through the day.

In this episode of Mindful Monday, we explore a gentler approach to stress - one that doesn’t rely on pushing through or overthinking. Instead, you’ll learn how to support your nervous system with simple, effective tools that bring you back to a place of calm.

Featuring a short guided “nervous system reset” you can use anytime, this episode is an invitation to slow down, soften, and take one small step toward feeling more grounded.

This global event is all about coming together to raise awareness for the importance of healthy sleep, and this year’s theme - "Sleep Well, Live Better" - is exactly what I teach as a Sleep Coach for adults.

In this special episode, we move beyond the typical tips and tricks. We discuss how true sleep coaching isn't just about fixing insomnia; it’s about future-proofing your sleep for years to come.

Tune in to discover:

• The Three Pillars of Great Sleep: A simple, cyclical framework to build your foundation. We cover why you need to "start from the top" with your wake-up time, how to manage your energy (and caffeine!) during the day, and why eating light at night can transform your rest.
• The World Sleep Day Connection: How the global key messages of World Sleep Day actually serve as a roadmap for learning deeper Sleep Skills-techniques like regulating your nervous system and managing racing thoughts that help you go from just "getting through the night" to truly thriving.
• An Exciting Sneak Peek: I share details about my upcoming "Sleep Well Booklet," a practical guide releasing next month designed to help you build these skills step-by-step.

If you are ready to stop fearing the night and start waking up energized, this episode is for you.

Resources & Links:

• Get notified about the "Sleep Well Booklet" (Releasing Next Month): www.myvaluesjournal.com

Let’s celebrate World Sleep Day by taking the first step toward sleeping well and living better.

Sleep well, everyone.

A gentle reflection on the magic of World Book Day and the special memories that stories create in our lives. In this episode, I share a personal story about making costumes, reading together, and inventing imaginative tales with my daughter when she was little. It’s a celebration of how stories connect generations, spark creativity, and stay with us long after childhood. A warm reminder to take time to read, imagine, and create story memories with the people we love. 📚✨

In this special episode of the MyValues Journal Podcast, we celebrate International Women's Day by honouring the strength, dreams, and values of women everywhere.

This episode is a gentle reminder for women to reconnect with what truly matters, embrace their personal growth, and take small, meaningful steps toward their dreams. We also celebrate the launch of the Punjabi Planner, created to help women plan their lives while staying connected to their culture, language, and values.

Take a few minutes for reflection, inspiration, and encouragement as we celebrate the power of women supporting women and living a life guided by purpose.