Psychology
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Love All: The Lessons from Badminton That Changed How I See People
Badminton begins with two strange words: “Love all.” Nobody has scored, we are equal, we start from love. So why do so many of our contests, on the court and off it, end in resentment? A reflection on what the game quietly teaches about ego, boundaries, and the slow drift from equality into contempt.
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A Leadership Workshop for Educators: What Happens When Teachers Move from Roles to Responsibility
Yesterday, I delivered a full-day leadership workshop for 35 educators on ownership, accountability, ethical leadership and collaborative school culture. The response was deeply encouraging. What emerged was not just professional learning, but a reflective pause on what adults silently teach children through their own behaviour.
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Should a Life Coach Study Psychology and Neuroscience? The Truthful Answer Nobody in the Industry Wants to Give
Many ask whether a life coach should study psychology and neuroscience, or whether warmth and intuition alone are enough. After years sitting across from leaders, parents, and quietly struggling professionals, the honest answer is more layered than the wellness industry tends to admit, and far more consequential for the people who pay us to listen…
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Cockroach Janta Party: The Psychology of an Insulted Generation Finding Its Voice
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Spiritual but Not Religious: What It Really Means to Believe Without Belonging
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When Broken People Break You: The Hidden Cost of Carrying Someone Else’s Trauma
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When “I’m Fine” Is a Reflex: The Hidden Loneliness of Performing Wellness
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Wanting to Be Remembered: The Uncomfortable Psychology of Leaving a Legacy
We are obsessed with leaving a legacy, yet few of us stop to ask why. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and yogic philosophy, Dr Krishna Athal explores the uncomfortable truth about why we want to be remembered, and why letting go of that need might be the most profound act of living available to us.
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Yoga in Mauritius Is No Longer a Trend. It Is Becoming a Survival Skill
Yoga in Mauritius is no longer confined to fitness studios, hotel lawns or wellness retreats. It is slowly becoming a deeply personal response to stress, emotional overload and the ache for something more grounded. This article explores why more Mauritians are turning to yoga not only for flexibility, but for inner regulation, psychological healing and…
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The Quiet Wisdom of Turning 38: Five Lessons I Had to Live Before I Could Teach
