Sandhya Krishnan

Sandhya Krishnan Wellness l Productivity l Mindfulness Coach

Lately, joy has been coming from doing things that don’t ask me to perform. Reading without needing to finish a chapter....
18/02/2026

Lately, joy has been coming from doing things that don’t ask me to perform. Reading without needing to finish a chapter. Baking without turning it into a lesson. Watching the light change at sunset. Taking care of plants and not expecting them to grow on my timeline.

None of this is about being mindful in a disciplined way. It’s just noticing what feels steady instead of stimulating.

This is what I’m paying attention to right now.
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(slow living, non-performative joy, gentle pace, intentional living, noticing over optimising)

Once you notice this dynamic, it’s hard to unsee. And noticing it is often the first step toward loosening its grip.••••...
16/02/2026

Once you notice this dynamic, it’s hard to unsee. And noticing it is often the first step toward loosening its grip.
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I baked this Orange Upside Down Cake with Almond Flour without trying to turn it into anything meaningful. I just wanted...
13/02/2026

I baked this Orange Upside Down Cake with Almond Flour without trying to turn it into anything meaningful. I just wanted to do one thing from start to finish without checking my phone, planning the next task, or thinking about what I should be doing instead.

Some days my head feels crowded and baking is one of the few things that quiets it, not because it’s calming, but because it asks for my attention in a very ordinary way. Measure. Mix. Wait. That’s it.

The cake turned out fine. More importantly, I felt a little more like myself by the end of it. And honestly, that was enough for the day.
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Most of us cook on autopilot.Get the meal done. Clean up. Move on.But every once in a while, something small slows us do...
11/02/2026

Most of us cook on autopilot.

Get the meal done. Clean up. Move on.

But every once in a while, something small slows us down. It's the smell of onions in a pan, a child asking where food comes from, a quiet moment while stirring a pot.

That’s what this newsletter is about.

Cooking not as a chore, but as a simple, everyday practice of awareness and gratitude.

Where our food comes from, what it took to get here, and what we’re quietly passing on to our children through these small rituals.

If this resonates, I’d love for you to read my latest article.

It’s a gentle reflection on food, mindfulness, and reclaiming the kitchen as a place of care for the body and the mind.

👉 Read it here.
https://mailchi.mp/2bdbda8879a4/what-i-think-about-when-i-think-about-cooking

There’s a particular kind of tiredness that comes from things not falling apart. From noticing what needs attention befo...
10/02/2026

There’s a particular kind of tiredness that comes from things not falling apart. From noticing what needs attention before anyone asks. From smoothing edges, filling gaps, and making sure everything keeps moving. When you’re the one who “handles things,” the work often stays invisible even to you. It can start to feel like this is just how life is meant to be lived: alert, responsible, always slightly braced.

What’s rarely acknowledged is the cognitive and emotional load that comes with that role. The constant monitoring. The quiet anticipation. The mental tabs that never fully close.

Over time, this kind of management shows up as reduced patience, a shorter fuse, difficulty switching off, or a vague sense of heaviness you can’t quite place.

Noticing this pattern isn’t a weakness. It’s often the moment we give ourselves permission to ask for support, or to set something down.
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(emotional labour, cognitive load, mental exhaustion, leadership fatigue, decision overload, nervous system stress, high functioning adults, burnout signals)

I’ll be the first to tell you: even as a coach, I have ‘survival’ days. We’ve been conditioned to think that ‘managing’ ...
07/02/2026

I’ll be the first to tell you: even as a coach, I have ‘survival’ days. We’ve been conditioned to think that ‘managing’ our burnout is the same thing as living. It isn’t.

Most of us are elite survivors, but we’re starving for intentionality. Through the lens of behavioural science, I’ve realized that thriving is a choice to stop being reactive.

You don’t need more willpower; you need a better system for your ‘whole person.’

05/02/2026

Ever feel completely drained after interacting with someone, like you just want to collapse on your bed? 🛌

Instead of blaming their energy, it can be way more useful to ask: What is this activating inside me? That awareness is where the real power and relief begin. 🌱



(Emotional triggers, self-awareness, emotional boundaries, nervous system regulation, inner reflection, emotional fatigue, self-healing, mindfulness, personal growth, emotional intelligence)

We are often taught that thriving is about more: more habits, more discipline, more growth. But behavioural science tell...
04/02/2026

We are often taught that thriving is about more: more habits, more discipline, more growth. But behavioural science tells a different story. True “whole person thriving” is frequently found through subtraction.

It’s about quieting the noise of the “shoulds” and giving your nervous system a chance to recalibrate. When we stop reacting to every external demand, we finally find the space to act with intention.

Which one are you taking? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6? Let’s acknowledge what we actually need today. 👇
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(Behavioural Science, Minimalism, Whole Person Thriving, Subtraction, Nervous System Regulation, Mental Clarity, Intentional Living, Habit Stacking, Psychological Well-being, Cognitive Overload, Self-Regulation, Performance Science)

Most of us don’t reach for our phones because we’re bored.We reach for them because something inside us wants a pause, a...
01/02/2026

Most of us don’t reach for our phones because we’re bored.
We reach for them because something inside us wants a pause, a distraction, a soft exit from the moment.

I’ve noticed this in myself too. That tiny urge to scroll usually shows up when I’m overstimulated, emotionally full, or avoiding a feeling I don’t have words for yet.

So instead of fighting the habit, I try to interrupt it gently. Five minutes. Offline. Nothing productive. Sometimes a little strange.

If you’ve been scrolling more than usual lately, this is a signal that you need a different kind of pause.

And it’s okay to take it. 🌱
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(mindfulness, emotional regulation, overstimulation, screen habits, self-awareness, gentle pauses, intentional rest)

30/01/2026

If you’re feeling hopeless today, I want you to hear this: you still have a choice. And with that choice comes action, the kind that starts to shift things, even if just a little. 🌱

Eating reflects how I care for myself. 🌱 The meals I choose, the moments I take to savor them, and the energy I notice g...
28/01/2026

Eating reflects how I care for myself. 🌱 The meals I choose, the moments I take to savor them, and the energy I notice growing in me are all small acts of attention and self-kindness. Sometimes, self-care is as simple as being mindful of what you put on your plate. ✨


(Mindful eating, self-care, healthy lifestyle, wellness, nutrition, conscious eating, body positivity, plant-based meals, nourishment, inner health, holistic wellness, slow living, energy-boosting meals, mind-body connection, daily self-care.)

Most of us were taught that when things don’t work out, the answer is simple: try harder. Push more. Don’t quit. So when...
26/01/2026

Most of us were taught that when things don’t work out, the answer is simple: try harder. Push more. Don’t quit. So when something keeps not working, we start turning the blame inward. What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I get this right?

But sometimes the problem isn’t you.
Sometimes you’re just forcing yourself into a path that doesn’t fit anymore.
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(self-blame, burnout, feeling stuck, misalignment, inner work, personal growth, mindset shift, unlearning, life transitions, emotional awareness, redefining success)

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