A Suparna Sengupta Blog

  Let’s be real. You’ve tried waking up at 5AM. You’ve journaled, meditated, squeezed in yoga, made a smoothie… and then quit by Wednesday. So here’s the truth: A morning routine doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be purposeful . In this post, we’re ditching the influencer fluff and building a science-backed, real-life morning routine —one that boosts energy, calms anxiety, and actually fits into your life. 💡 Why Most Morning Routines Fail Let’s start with the elephant in the room: morning routine overwhelm. We’re told we need to: Wake up at 5AM Do an hour of breathwork Meditate, journal, exercise, read 20 pages, drink green juice, take a cold shower… The result? We feel behind before we even begin. What’s the fix? Stop copying routines. Start creating one that reflects your needs, energy, and lifestyle. That’s where this guide comes in. ✨ Step 1: Start Before You Get Out of Bed The tone of your day is set in the first 3 minutes. Instead of...

  Build a Morning Ritual That Actually Sticks — Calm Your Mind, Fuel Your Focus, and Design Your Day Intentionally 🧠 Step 1: Set Your Morning Intention Before your feet hit the floor, connect inward. ✅ Take 3 deep breaths ✅ Think of 3 things you're grateful for ✅ Choose your “intention word” for the day (e.g., Calm, Clarity, Focus) ☀️ My Morning Intention Word: _____________________ 📝 3 Things I’m Grateful For: 💡 Step 2: Prime Your Brain for Calm & Clarity ✅ Check off what you did this morning: ☐ Opened curtains for natural light ☐ Drank a full glass of water ☐ Avoided checking phone for the first 30 minutes Reflection Prompt: 📌 How did your body and mind feel after this “silent start”? ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 🏃 Step 3: Move Your Body (Even Just a Little) Choose one form of movement that feels right for your body today: ☐ Light stretching ☐ Walk outdoors ☐ Yo...

Have you ever had a goal so big that you didn’t know where to begin? Maybe it’s launching a business. Writing a book. Running a marathon. You’ve got the motivation… but every time you try to start, your mind just spins in circles. That’s where most people get stuck: they confuse inspiration with strategy . Here’s the truth: Inspiration starts the journey. Strategy finishes it. And the best way I’ve found to build a strategy? It’s called the Pyramid of Strategy — a clear, layered system that turns vague ambition into daily, bite-sized action. Let’s walk through it step by step. 🔺 1. VISION — Your North Star This is the top of the pyramid. The dream. The big “why” behind everything. “Where do I ultimately want to go?” “What kind of life, impact, or legacy do I want to create?” A powerful vision isn’t a task list. It’s a destination — often one you can’t fully measure or touch yet, but you can feel it. ✅ Characteristics of a Great Vision: It’s ins...

  ✨ Step 1: Define Your Vision "Where do you ultimately want to be?" 🔲 Write your Vision Statement (1-2 lines, bold and aspirational): ✍️ ___________________________________________________________ 🔲 What would success feel, look, and sound like for you? ✍️ ___________________________________________________________ 🎯 Step 2: Clarify Your Mission "Why do you exist? What is your purpose?" 🔲 Write your Mission Statement (Grounded, service-driven, practical): ✍️ ___________________________________________________________ 🔲 Who or what are you helping, serving, or impacting? ✍️ ___________________________________________________________ 🏆 Step 3: Set Your Big Goals "What are the major milestones you want to achieve?" List 3–5 Big Goals (1–5 year timeline): Goal Timeline (By When)   |    Success Indicator 🎯 Step 4: Break Goa...

   🧠 Actionable Worksheet: Negotiate Like a Pro Instructions: Use this worksheet before any negotiation. Reflect on each section thoughtfully, write your answers clearly, and keep them with you as a prep guide. ✅ Part 1: Prepare Before You Speak 1. What are your 3 most important objectives in this negotiation? (Think: Outcome, Timeline, Terms) 🎯 Priority 1: ___________________________________ 🎯 Priority 2: ___________________________________ 🎯 Priority 3: ___________________________________ 2. List your “Nice-to-Haves” vs “Must-Haves” Must-Haves Nice-to-Haves _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ 3. What is your BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement)? (If the negotiation fails, what will you do instead?) 🛡️ My BATNA: ___________________________________________ 4. What’s your walk-away point? ❌ I will walk away if: ________...

  Let’s face it: You negotiate every single day —whether it’s asking for a raise, discussing deadlines with your team, haggling prices at the market, or even deciding where to go for dinner. But here’s the problem: Most people negotiate without a strategy. They rely on instinct, emotion, or pressure, and often leave value on the table. If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “I could’ve handled that better,” you’re not alone. In this blog, I’ll break down 7 powerful negotiation tactics , backed by psychology and real-world strategy, that will help you win deals, build better relationships, and boost your confidence,  without being pushy. 🧠 1. Prepare Before You Speak Great negotiators don’t wing it. They prepare with purpose. Before entering any negotiation, ask yourself: What do I want ? What will I accept ? What will I never settle for ? Here’s how to structure your preparation: 🎯 Must-Haves : Non-negotiable outcomes you’re aiming...