Compartmentalizing to Balance My Life
For those of you that have followed me since 2010 on Chai Mommas you know staying busy is my normal. Not my new normal…my forever normal. Sitting on the sofa for more than an
Keeping Safe In The COVID-19 Pandemic
It’s hard to believe that over a year has gone by since the first case of COVID-19 appeared in the United States. Sometimes I think about how fast this year has passed, while oth
Five Ways to Nourish Your Hormones in Your 30’s
As modern day women, we are busy but we have to be intentional and nourish our hormones. Our 30’s are often filled with the constant juggle of advancing our careers, social lives
How to Find Motivation When You Don’t Want to Mom
Some days, it just works and you find motivation when you don’t want to mom. Maybe your little miraculously slept through the night. Maybe your morning chai is giving you lif
How To Talk So Your Partner Will Listen
I’ve been married to my husband for two years and we’ve been together for more than six. As we’ve grown as individuals and within our relationship, our communication has evol
How To Boost Your Immune System
COVID times or not, the best way to protect yourself from any virus is to strengthen your immunity. When most people think of strengthening their immune system, they think of loadi
Owning Motherhood: How I Gave Birth To A New Identity As A SAHM
I wake up every morning to the same sight, at 7 a.m. sharp no less: my 9 month-old wobbling around in her crib, trying desperately to hold on to the railings while she grins at me,
Struggles with Addiction and Postpartum Depression
We know in South Asian culture so many topics are taboo. Two that I’ve experienced are addiction and postpartum depression. When both occurred in my life simultaneously, I lo
6 Habits Successful Women Start The Year With
Yet another year has arrived, and with it comes all of the pressures of new year goals and resolutions. As someone who juggles work, school, family obligations, and the stress of b
Marriage Advice: Evolve or Repeat
Evolve or Repeat. This is my marriage advice. Think about it. You are two different people, two different upbringings, two different identities. Learning to appreciate and respect