Do you hold your partner responsible for all your needs in a relationship? Do you feel guilty to do anything outside the relationship? Do you fear saying no to your partner? If yes, this episode might give you some answers! In the 82nd episode of #AbsolutelyWrite, host Aditi Surana talks about codependent relationships and some ways to know whether you are in one. She talks about your letter 'M' and explains 5 ways to build healthy interdependent relationships. Tune in to find out more on #Absol...
Dec 18, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 82
In this week's episode of #AbsolutelyWrite, host Aditi Surana is joined by Mukta Sable, Director at Sable Sanjivani. An entrepreneur for 20 years in FMCG, Hospitality & Real Estate industry, Mukta loves to develop concepts with wellness being her passion project. She is currently involved in - Wabi Sabi - an artisanal single estate origin coffee and Matcha tea chain, Abhyangasnan - An Ayurvedic premium Bathing product range as well as a gated wellness community in Pune. Mukta and Aditi talk ...
Dec 16, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Do you think you're stubborn? Your letter 'D' might be able to answer that. In the 80th episode of #AbsolutelyWrite, host Aditi Surana shares 5 ways of dealing with stubbornness and stubborn people. She talks about how the lowercase letter 'D' in our handwriting can tell if we're truly stubborn, firm or assertive. Listen to this graphology packed episode and look out for the stroke in your own or your friend's handwriting. All this and a lot more on this episode of Absolutely Write. You can down...
Dec 11, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 80
In this week's episode of #AbsolutelyWrite, host Aditi Surana is joined by Shruti Chaturvedi who is the founder of Chaaipani, a new-age startup that publishes inspiring, positive and solution oriented stories for young readers. She is also a political & brand consultant to 80+ brands, has worked with leading organisations such as Sandesh News, Coca-Cola India and Social Udaan and has won some prestigious awards like Karamveer Global Fellowship & Build India Award. Shruti and Aditi talk a...
Dec 09, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Do you often get misunderstood by people? Did you know your signature can determine if you do? In the 78th episode of #AbsolutelyWrite, host Aditi Surana shares 5 possible reasons why people get misunderstood by others. She explains the psychology of misunderstanding and correlates it with the difference in your handwriting and signature. All this and a lot more on this episode of Absolutely Write. You can download the funsheet here: http://www.aditisurana.com/podcast Get in touch with our host ...
Dec 04, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 78
In this week's episode of #AbsolutelyWrite, host Aditi Surana is joined by Jayasmita Dutta, Microbiologist and Lifestyle Influencer & Blogger. She is also an LGBT ally & trainer and super curious about graphology. Aditi talks about why some parts of our handwriting change over time and some parts don't. She talks about the letter 't' and all that it can tell about a person's personality & mindset. Aditi answers the innumerable questions Jayasmita has about her handwriting and she cha...
Dec 02, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Are constraints a good thing? Do they make us more creative? In the 76th episode of #AbsolutelyWrite, host Aditi Surana shares 4 ways of thinking inside the box that will change the way you solve problems. Imagine you are given the possibility to do anything you want, in any form, with any amount of resources. That kind of creative freedom sounds so liberating, isn't it? Is it really as liberating as it sounds? Listen to the episode for a fresh perspective towards the power of constraints and ho...
Nov 27, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 76
In this week's episode of #AbsolutelyWrite, host Aditi Surana is joined by two potters Bhairavi Naik & Rohit Kulkarni who quit their corporate jobs to start a wonderful pottery studio around Pune, called ‘Curators of Clay’. They talk about their journey and how they followed their passion as a life choice. Aditi analyzes their handwriting & talks about their personality traits. She further shares the importance of communication and much more on this episode of Absolutely Write. Note: We ...
Nov 25, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Does FOMO drive you crazy? In this 74th episode of #AbsolutelyWrite, host Aditi Surana shares 5 ways to deal with FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). She shares which handwriting strokes can show FOMO and explains why FOMO is an addictive cycle. Do listen to this episode to know more about this new age social issue. In this Friday episode, Aditi talks about: 1. What is FOMO? 2. Is there any handwriting stroke that depicts FOMO? 3. 5 ways of dealing with your fear of missing out. Tune in to find out more...
Nov 20, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 74
In this week's episode of #AbsolutelyWrite, host Aditi Surana is joined by Vasundhara Das - Singer, Actor and a Drum Circle Facilitator at Drumjam. Vasundhara has worked with composers such as A. R. Rahman, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, Yuvan Shankar Raja and G. V. Prakash Kumar to name a few. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Tamil for the film Mudhalvan. Aditi and Vasundhara talk about the concept of Drum Circle and how music can teach us about life. Aditi decodes Vasundhara's...
Nov 18, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Most of us have been carrying emotional baggage all our lives, but we don't know how to deal with it. In this 72nd episode of #AbsolutelyWrite, host Aditi Surana shares 5 ways to unload your emotional baggage. She talks about how it affects our daily lives and how it holds us back. She gives answers to 5 questions sent in by the listeners. If you are struggling to get rid of your emotional baggage, do listen to this episode. In this episode, Aditi talks about: 1. What is emotional baggage? 2. Wh...
Nov 13, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 72
In this week's episode of #AbsolutelyWrite, host Aditi Surana is joined by Sharmilee Kapur, Co-founder at Atmantan Wellness Centre. Sharmilee is an MBA graduate from Bond University, Australia Australia). She comes from a family of Hospitality and Real Estate (Bramhacorp, Pune) and has business genes in her going back generations. Aditi and Sharmilee talk about her journey and inspiration behind starting the luxurious and one of its kind 'Atmantan Wellness Centre'. She talks about the importance...
Nov 11, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Most of us are willing to hear feedback but we tend to shut down in the face of criticism. Do you know why? Would you like to learn how to deal with criticism? In the 70th episode of Absolutely Write, host Aditi Surana presents 7 ways to look at criticism with your emotional intelligence. She explains a few possibilities of why people criticize. Do listen to the episode if you would like to learn how to successfully deal with it. In this short Friday episode, Aditi talks about: 1. Why is critici...
Nov 06, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 70
In this week's episode of #AbsolutelyWrite, host Aditi Surana is joined by Rohin Samtaney, co-founder of a pop culture merchandising brand called ‘The Souled Store’. Bootstrapped, with an initial investment of Rs 1.75 lakh, the SouledStore.com is now one of the most successful eCommerce platforms. They sell licensed merchandise for global brands including Star Wars, Friends, The Lord of the Rings, Tom and Jerry and many others. Rohin and Aditi talk about his adventurous journey, from leaving the...
Nov 04, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Do you know how your failure can pave the way for success? In the 68th episode of Absolutely Write, host Aditi Surana explains the concept of 'failing forward'. She shares 5 essential ways to learn how to fail faster & fail forward and why do we need a more encouraging approach to look at failure. Do listen to this episode to know more about how to look at your failures as success. In this short episode, Aditi talks about: How failure is actually the door to success? How failing can put you ...
Oct 30, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 68
In this week's episode of #AbsolutelyWrite, host Aditi Surana is joined by Radhika Bapat. Radhika has been practicing Psychology for the last few years and has been awarded the “Young Emerging Psychologist” by the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS). She graduated from the prestigious Leiden University, Netherlands and has trained at the Albert Ellis Institute, New York. She blends her training from the West and the East into cross-cultural frameworks that use mechanisms from n...
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 67
In the 66th episode of Absolutely Write, host Aditi Surana speaks about how we can redirect our rejection with 5 easy and effective ways. She shares her personal encounter around rejection. Do listen to this episode to know how by adapting a few mindset changes, it can lead you to a more evolved path. This short episode includes: 1. How does it feel when we are rejected? 2. What are the different myths around rejection? 3. 5 effective ways to turn rejection into redirection. Tune in to find out ...
Oct 23, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 66
In this week's episode of #AbsolutelyWrite, host Aditi Surana is joined by Ramesh Nair who is the Artistic Director in Paris, that had been dormant for 30 years before Ramesh was asked to revive it by the LVMH group. Ramesh was born in a small village in Kerala to a father who worked in the army, he struggled his way through many schools around the country being an undiagnosed dyslexic & was part of the very first batch of the National Institute of Fashion & Technology (NIFT) in 1988. Af...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 65
In the 64th episode of Absolutely Write, host Aditi Surana talks about the decision of 'quitting' and shares a few questions we should ask ourselves before quitting. She also shares her perspective on why do people generally think about quitting. If you are going through a tough time moving on or quitting anything, this episode will give you some clarity. Do listen. In this short episode, Adit explains: 1. Why do we choose the option of quitting in the first place? 2. What are the actual reasons...
Oct 16, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 64
"We observed that skills can be taught, but character is something which is very difficult to change" says Matthew S. Kressy. In this week's episode of #AbsolutelyWrite, host Aditi Surana is joined by Matthew S. Kressy, founding director of the MIT Integrated Design & Management (IDM). As an entrepreneur and founder of Designturn, he has designed, invented, engineered, and manufactured products for startups, Fortune 500 companies, and everything in between. Aditi and Matthew talk about his j...
Oct 14, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 63
In the 62nd episode of Absolutely Write, host Aditi Surana talks about Resilience, which is our ability to mentally or emotionally cope with a crisis and quickly recover from it. She talks about why it's necessary to be resilient in these challenging times and how it can be built in 6 effective ways. In this short episode, Aditi explains: 1. What does it mean to be resilient? Why does it matter? 2. Are you born with it or can you build resilience like a muscle? 3. 6 ways on how to do it. Tune in...
Oct 09, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 62
In this week's episode of #AbsolutelyWrite, host Aditi Surana is joined by Manju Sara Rajan also known as MSR, who is a journalist, editor and arts manager based in Kerala. She is currently the editor-in-chief of beautifulhomes.com , India’s largest design and décor content platform, presented by Asian Paints. Aditi and Manju talk about her journey, challenges and inspirations. Manju talks about her willingness to say yes to new opportunities, paving new and unconventional ways for her family an...
Oct 07, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 61
In the 60th episode of Absolutely Write, host Aditi Surana talks about a psychological pattern called 'Imposter Syndrome' and shares 5 effective ways to deal with it. She also talks about the nagging feeling of ‘am I not good enough?’. This short format episode explains: 1. What is Imposter Syndrome? What is the truth behind being fake? 2. 3 ways to understand the pattern 3. 5 ways to deal with it Tune in to find out more on #AbsolutelyWrite with Aditi Surana. You can download the funsheet here:...
Oct 02, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 60
In this week's episode of #AbsolutelyWrite, host Aditi Surana is joined by Leena Yadav, A filmmaker, screenwriter and director. She has worked with two of the greatest living legends of our times - Amitabh Bachchan and Academy Award Winner Sir Ben Kingsley. Aditi and Leena talk about her journey in documenting various topics in our society, how one can question the norms, how keen observation helps in the creative field and a lot more on this episode of Absolutely Write. In this episode, they ta...
Sep 30, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 59
How do you argue better? In this 58th episode of Absolutely Write, host Aditi Surana shares 5 easy and effective ways to deal with any argument. She also points out where people generally go wrong while arguing with their loved ones. Do listen to this episode if: 1. You struggle when it comes to fighting with your loved ones 2. You agree that a little bit of arguing is healthy in any relationship 3. You want to change the way you fight or feel about your relationships Tune in to find out more on...
Sep 25, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Our 57th episode of #AbsolutelyWrite is a listener's special called 'Ask Me Anything'. This conversation is a recording of a one-time live session with host Aditi Surana. Aditi discusses topics like dealing with generation gaps, choosing a career path, relationships between siblings and couples, the need for respect and consideration with 23 years old, Tanishq. Tanishq is struggling with some issues faced commonly by people in his generation. Listen to witness Tanishq's transformation on this sp...
Sep 23, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Do you know how to be calm under extreme pressure? In this 56th episode of Absolutely Write, host Aditi Surana shares a few tips on how one can stay calm under pressure. She talks about what pressure truly means and how it can be looked at as a privilege. In this short episode, Aditi explains: 1. What happens when the right amount of calmness meets the right kind of pressure? 2. What does it take to stay calm under pressure? 3. 4 things that you can do to add more calmness in life. Tune in to fi...
Sep 18, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 56
In this week's episode of #AbsolutelyWrite, host Aditi Surana is joined by Pawan Sarda, Chief Marketing Officer at Future Group. With 20 years of experience, Pawan is spearheading online operations for all Future Group formats and also driving eCommerce businesses. Aditi and Pawan talk about his journey of tackling various challenges, failures & success stories in the retail industry. All this and a lot more on this episode of Absolutely Write. Pawan and Aditi speak about: 1. What Pawan has ...
Sep 16, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Do you find it difficult to make the right decision? In this 54th episode of Absolutely Write, host Aditi Surana shares a few effective steps on 'How to make the right decision?'. She also shares some common struggles which we face while making a decision. In this short episode, let's explore the following things: 1. Can we really make the right decisions every time? 2. Is there any method to this decision making madness? 3. If yes, what are the steps? Tune in to find out more on #AbsolutelyWrit...
Sep 11, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 54
In this week's episode of #AbsolutelyWrite, host Aditi Surana is joined by Udhay Kumar Padmanabhan, a design leader and entrepreneur. Udhay has led design teams across the globe and has evolved by continuously learning & unlearning. Aditi and Udhay talk about tackling life problems with design thinking, constantly breaking them down, asking questions and then looking for solutions. He also shares an inspiring story of how he managed to heal from a life-threatening disease on this episode of ...
Sep 09, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 53
