Author Archives: Shweta Padmanaban

To learn faster, embrace performance.

It’s well known that deliberate practice makes perfect. But what makes practice deliberate vs just routine? I’ve noticed repeatedly that “performing” what we have learnt in the form of a test or a presentation helps to bridge the gap from 90% -> 100%, seal in the learning and unlock a new baseline. Recently, I participatedContinueContinue reading “To learn faster, embrace performance.”

The 2-burner mindset

I’ve been on an eye-opening journey with a life-coach that my company has generously sponsored me for. One of the key concepts he taught me and that I keep coming back to, is this idea that its unfeasible to strike a “balance” between 2 priorities, but rather that there are 2 (or more) distinct dialsContinueContinue reading “The 2-burner mindset”

Embracing exercise as self care

At the risk of jinxing my progress, here goes… I’ve been better about my exercise routine in the past few weeks (there, I said it). A number of things came together to enable this, chief among them the fact that the baby has been better about sleeping through the night (HALLELUJAH!!!) But today’s post isContinueContinue reading “Embracing exercise as self care”

The power of humour in parenting

I have a toddler and power struggles are the name of the game. Pee after waking up? No way. Brush your teeth? Not in the least chance. Want to eat something? You gotta be out of your mind! When every single action is perceived as a command and hence a challenge against authority, the parentContinueContinue reading “The power of humour in parenting”

Singapore’s PCN and the calming power of walking

I live in an apartment block that’s located right on Singapore’s famed park connector network. The park connector is a green pedestrian+cyclist walkway that connects the island’s neighbourhoods. It’s lined with trees, flowering plants and little benches, and often interspersed with children’s playgrounds and exercise equipment used by the elderly. It’s a wonderful common resourceContinueContinue reading “Singapore’s PCN and the calming power of walking”

Parenting Lessons from Toddler-land

Toddlers have been described by the internet as emotional terrorists 😂 Caring for said toddlers make for exhausting days but also provide great lessons in parenting and leadership. Interestingly, all the lessons are universally applicable to dealing with grown ups and not just toddlers. 🙂 I have been learning and re-learning two useful lessons onContinueContinue reading “Parenting Lessons from Toddler-land”

Design of everyday things: Uniqlo Magic ft.Onesies

I’ve changed my share of baby onesies and have to say that Uniqlo’s design is by far the most thoughtful. They’ve done a great job with the little design details that have resulted in a high quality product. Case in point: the snaps that put together the onesie. These can be confusing even to veteranContinueContinue reading “Design of everyday things: Uniqlo Magic ft.Onesies”

My motherhood promotion: going from 1 to 2

Five weeks ago, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl and became a mother to two children. I am now officially in my “mom era”. It’s a privilege to be able to have unlimited time and attention for my kids like this and to be loved so unconditionally and innocently by them. It’s beenContinueContinue reading “My motherhood promotion: going from 1 to 2”