Facilitating Self-Analysis

In the past year (& well, ever since “life” put me out of China) I’ve had to close chapters & navigate changes both in my personal & work life just to open new ones. 🤗 It can get pretty tough sometimes, especially if there’s something or someone else involved in the process & the decision of moving on to the next thing isn’t just yours. 😬 At this stage I’ve figured out a method that helps me each & every time to move on from things faster & help both my mind & my heart feel lighter. 😎 It is a bit of a tough process & it’s often painful at first, I’m not gonna lie, but it really works wonders so, let me share it with you. ➡️ Step 1: Empty your brain And what I mean by this is, write down on a paper everything that’s holding space on your mind. EVERYTHING! ➡️ Step 2: Categorise those thoughts Divide them into ✅ FACTS (this is the reality and exactly what happened) & ✅ EMOTIONS (this is how I feel about it) ➡️ Step 3: ask yourself what it is that you really REALLY want. And write it down too! 🤓 This is where things start to get hard because you need to look deep down into yourself & be brutally honest. Cry if you need to. Feel the pain if there’s any, it’s ok, but do the work, you’ll see why! ♥️ ➡️ Step 4: evaluate those 3 lists and ask yourself questions. - What would happen if those current facts changed in the mid/long term? - How would I feel if that happened? Would it matter? - Is this thing truly aligned with what I want in my future? How? - How can I improve the things that didn’t work out this time? - What things went well and what do I want to keep for the future? - What did I learn from this situation? - How is this helping me grow? ➡️ Step 5: find coherence within yourself Whenever you’re in turmoil 🤯 it is because there’s something clashing in your mind so, find out exactly what that is and ask yourself: - what is it that doesn’t feel aligned right now? - Am I acting according to the facts, my feelings or both? - What can I do to find that alignment? - Am I willing to do whatever it takes to feel aligned again even if that means being open and vulnerable with myself and others? ➡️ Step 6: take action Actually be coherent and take the actions needed to make you feel aligned again ➡️ Step 7: let it sit Now you’ve done everything that’s in your power and you’re still probably on a roller coaster🎢 but trust me, that’s normal. You’ll need a bit of time to get used to the changes ➡️ Step 8: move on to the next thing Now you’re ready to take another step towards the direction you want. You’ve done the work & not only you’ll be fine, but you’ll also keep your confidence intact 😎 I am not a psychologist nor a therapist but people often say I’m very mentally strong & this method has been working for me this far so, you may want to give it a try as well! ☺️ What do you do when you need to move on to the next thing or navigate changes? This is a topic I really like & I’d love to know more about your tips & hacks!

𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑻𝒆𝒙𝒂𝒔 𝑻𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒆: 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒄𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒍𝒇-𝑨𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝒂 𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓 Let’s face it—life doesn’t come with a blueprint for professional success, whether you're hustling in Dallas or thriving in Delhi. But here’s a secret straight outta both worlds: 𝓢𝓮𝓵𝓯-𝓪𝓷𝓪𝓵𝔂𝓼𝓲𝓼 𝓲𝓼 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓖𝓟𝓢 𝓽𝓸 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓭𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓶 𝓬𝓪𝓻𝓮𝓮𝓻.  Here’s my playbook: 1️⃣ 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔 : Ask yourself “What lights my fire?” — Is it building software, managing healthcare projects, or something creative? This clarity is your north star. 2️⃣ 𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆 : Be brutally honest. What’s holding you back? Maybe it’s communication skills, tech know-how, or simply procrastination. No sugarcoating—this is your "Texas BBQ moment," spicy but real! 3️⃣ 𝑺𝒆𝒆𝒌 𝑴𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒊𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒓𝒔 : In India, elders guide you; in the U.S., mentors coach you. Blend both — seek out folks who challenge you and reflect your potential. 4️⃣ 𝑮𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏 & 𝑬𝒙𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒕𝒆 : Don’t just dream — write down goals and work at them relentlessly. Like biryani, good things take time and effort. (Trust me, both are worth it.) 5️⃣ 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝑪𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔, 𝑨𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 : Whether it’s learning about healthcare SaaS, U.S. regulations, or just how to tell a better story—never stop upgrading yourself. Here's the thing: The only career cap is the one we place on ourselves. 𝓡𝓮𝓶𝓮𝓶𝓫𝓮𝓻: "Success isn’t about doing everything right. It’s about analyzing, evolving, and daring to move forward." Ready to chart your growth map? Let's inspire each other! #SelfAnalysis #CareerGrowth #LearningMindset #IndianRootsAmericanWings #LeadershipJourney

A little self-awareness goes a long way. One of the most powerful exercises I've ever done is asking the people closest to me—co-workers, friends, and family—two key questions: 1. What am I uniquely good at? 2. What bad habits would I benefit from addressing? Ask a few of the folks you’re closest to (co-workers, friends, your spouse) the next time you have a coffee or a beer. Ideally though, you ask 8-15 people and write down their responses. Alternatively, send out a survey with 3-5 variations of these questions. The nuances in the different answers may reveal something important. For example, compare "What special skill do you think I'm gifted with?" to "What are your three favorite qualities you see in me?" If you'd like more guidance, reply and I'll send you a copy of the exact survey I used.