Unproductive Quarantwin: Recent Episodes
Varuna Clements - Thalla
The world is on lockdown! Though I wouldn’t know the difference because I feel I’ve been on lockdown with my toddler twin boys for the last 2 years! We’re expected to be very productive and constructive with all this time that has been given to us....But I say, DITCH the pressure!
Welcome to Unproductive Quarantwin! Journey with me on how productivity is still possible because it’s not always tangible!
It’s going to be nearly 5 months of dealing with this pandemic. Some of us our running low on fuel and some of us are empty. Self care is the best way to help and protect your loved ones. So mentally keep checking in with yourselves. Here are a few tips from famous Marriage & Family Psychologist Amrita Thomas.
Raising boys can be fun and challenging at the same time for most parents. And raising twin boys, is double the challenge. But we’d love to share the intention behind our journey to raise good men who will turn out to be responsible, affectionate and full of character.
Famous newspaper columnist and author who also happens to be my dad speaks to us about raising girls in a man’s world!
My heart belongs to two countries... India & America. I grew up in India but live in NY now. My kids and husband are US citizens. So with the whole black lives matter movement.. it’s highlighted such an important topic... RACISM! This episode throws light on racism that still exists in both these countries and around the world! Here’s my personal take on it...
Is losing control one of your biggest fears? Are you scared that if you blink, every system you’ve built could completely fall apart? Well I have... till I discovered the term Rigid Flexibility!
This season makes no sense! There is so much I’m doing and sacrificing and yet it’s not fulfilling. It feels like a long, wasteful season that’s still exhausting!
If you've never known life without connectivity, you might have never experienced boredom... you will be surprised how productive it’ll make your life!
During a Pandemic or a crisis or a bad day, no one expects anyone to feel grateful. But step aside from your situation and you will be surprised by how you can always find something to be thankful for. That grateful heart or attitude will fuel you through these tough times...
I have always associated rest with being complacent. But it was a game changer when I realized how much it helped restore, repair &recharge my body and mind when you take a minute or two to rest!
Dread, Fear, anxiety, stress seem to be the words defining this season, since our future is so uncertain. I’ve realized the only way to ride this period is by taking it One day at a time!
Taking off the pressure of being productive, but still being productive during this quarantine, by just shifting your lens!