Pinky Jangra
To say I’m obsessed with all things ‘human development’ would be an understatement! I am absolutely fascinated by what makes us tick, what makes us sick, what helps us survive and what leads us to thrive. I am particularly focussed on bringing wisdom to the workplace with my proprietary resilience training and consulting services. I bring with me 15 years of personal development expertise and over a decade of experience in management consulting and professional services. Having worked with the likes of the NHS, Ministry of Defence, Department of International Trade, other government departments and private sector organisations, I am passionate about helping organisations get the best out of their staff. I enable individuals and teams to better adapt to change and achieve fulfilment and wellbeing at work.
To find out how I can help your organisation or to make any other enquiries, connect with and contact me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/pinkyjangra/ and visit pinkyjangra.com.
Pinky’s Blog
Living Life Through Flow Not Force
Wouldn’t it be nice to feel like you are living life through flow? How great would it be if things just fell into place, with minimal effort on your part? Imagine the peace, the joy, the gratitude of a life like this. Let yourself imagine it for a moment. Let yourself…
Honesty Equals Health and Happiness
So many of us do not speak or live our truth with honesty. We might think that it’s no big deal. Sometimes it is OK or even necessary to put on a happy face, to keep your cards close to your chest, to just keep quiet and muddle on through for a bit. But, doing this…
Just Keep Going, Don’t Give Up!
When I look at many successful people in life, be they successful on the grand stage or in their private lives, whether they run a multi-million-pound business or they have the happiest and most wholesome marriage, one thing that they seem to have in common is this:…
Satisfy Your Soul, Not Society
Satisfy your soul, not society – I borrowed this title; it was a quote I saw on social media and it really resonated with me. I think this is not only my life’s ambition – to satisfy my soul, but it’s also why so many people are not happy and healthy in their…
Do you hold yourself back in life?
Many of us want to live fully. We want to express ourselves and taste the many delights that this world has to offer. Like an eager child, we want to go forth into the world, to explore, to experiment, to play, to dive in. But equally, many of us don’t actually do…
Relaxing Your Way to Success
Relaxing is usually seen as luxurious downtime, rest time, recuperation time. It’s the lazy Sunday afternoon or the chilled-out beach holiday. It’s when you switch off and tune out, let go and release, mentally, emotionally, and physically. But it only happens here…
The Art of Observation
Allow me to take you by the hand and pull you back from the world and introduce you to the art of observation. Let’s retreat a little. Now, from afar, let’s look at what’s going on. Can you see it? The chaos? The confusion? The noise? The fear? Also, the hive of…
Transforming Yourself From Caterpillar to Butterfly
The caterpillar Eat, sleep, repeat. You are what you are. You don’t even slightly resemble a butterfly. You are wonderful and unique in your own right, you are life, but you’re only ever going to crawl around on the ground. The human as a caterpillar is…
Living Your True Nature and Purpose
Do you feel lost? Confused? Dissatisfied with life? Why are you here? Who are you? How are you meant to live? What are you meant to do? Why don’t you feel happy with your life? Well, I can’t guarantee that I have THE answers to these complex, existential questions….
Stop Blocking the Flow of Love in Your Life
Love is endless. Limitless. It never runs out. There is a constant fountain of it in your heart ready for you to pour on everyone that comes your way. When you focus on that fountain, when you don’t close the tap, when you’re non-judgemental about who it spills out…
Five Benefits of Silence in a Noisy Digital Age
The ever more connected, fast-developing digital world brings us so many opportunities. We can connect with, speak to and work with people thousands of miles away. Having information at our fingertips allows us to learn new things, often for free, on almost any topic…
The Pitfalls of Seeking Perfection
Chasing perfection is not only futile, it’s also painful! In this video, I talk about why we seek perfection, what pitfalls this lands us in and some things to think about if you are ready to leave your days of perfectionism behind.” Read about Pinky…
False Positivity Versus True Optimism
The ‘be positive’ movement has been running for a while now. On the surface, it feels like a great thing – why wouldn’t you be positive? It makes sense that being positive is better for you mentally, emotionally and physically. The problem is that a lot of people…
How to Lose Emotional Weight
Emotional baggage is heavy. It weighs us down mentally, energetically and physically. You’ll notice for example that people who have a lot of stress tend to get backaches, headaches and tension in their shoulders. People with anger and anxiety tend to get stomach…
Tapping Into Your Creative Genius
Changes are happening in all areas of our lives due to continual covid lockdowns. Work, home, business, education, socialising, family, entertainment, health, economy, finance, travel, community – many things are crumbling before our eyes. This leaves us with…
Doing What You Truly Value Makes You More Resilient
There’s something I’ve learned through studying many successful and highly resilient people over the last 13 years and, from observing myself when in my most resilient state. It is the immense power of living in accordance with your own values and therefore by…
Straddling the fine line between arrogance and confidence
I know I’m very, very, good at what I do. I have been studying human development for 13 years, I have been blessed with a keen sense of awareness and when I’m tuned in, I can spot truth in situations and people pretty fast which allows me to get to the root of…
Want to be resilient? Then Forget the Crowd and Follow Your Truth
You know that feeling when you’re doing something or being somewhere and your heart’s just not in it? It might be your job, your relationship, a family event or a social gathering. Whatever it is, you know deep down that you don’t really want to be there but, you felt…
Six of My Top Life Lessons
I could probably write 100 life lessons but, I’ll save that for my future book! I love learning about myself, about others and about this thing we call life. And, I love teaching and sharing my lessons with anyone who’ll listen. If you’re up for listening, without…
“Why me?” Well, why NOT you?
When things are bad in your life, it’s easy to think ‘why me?’. Why do I have a rubbish job? Why is my relationship not working? Why did I lose my phone? Why is my family so difficult? Why am I sick? Why do people treat me poorly? Why did my car break down? Why didn’t…
Break The Rules Or Break Yourself
I consider myself a rule breaker. Growing up in a strict Indian environment there were many rules laid out for me. It’s expected that as an Indian woman, I should be conservative, quiet and live a life of servitude. I should not draw attention to myself – especially…
6 Ways To Avoid Your Unpleasant Emotions
Sadness, anger, frustration, fear, shame, envy, resentment, guilt, stress, boredom, anxiety, depression, overwhelm, confusion, grief, unworthiness, loneliness – there are many unpleasant emotions. And let’s be honest, they feel icky. We don’t like them. We don’t want…
Releasing The Fear Of Rejection
Alarm bells started ringing when I stopped to ponder how much of my life is driven by a single intention: to avoid rejection. It’s more of my life than I care to admit. In fact, more of my life than I had realised, until I stopped to look at it more closely today. I…
Self Love Is Not What I Thought It Was
I went to an amazing workshop a few weeks ago by one of my favourite humans on the planet, Dr Gabor Maté. I wrote pages of notes as he shared wisdom on psychosomatics, child development, trauma, addiction and healing. Many things he taught struck a deep chord with me….
Why Emotional Pain Lingers (and Happiness Doesn’t)
Have you noticed that when you remember a happy event, you don’t experience the memory of that event with the same level of joy that you experienced at the actual event? Four weeks after your glorious wedding day, your memories can only bring you a smile and a warm…
Your Thinking Is Not Your Fault – The Truth Of Brain Development
I am a believer in the power of our thoughts. I am a believer in changing our life experience by changing our thoughts. But, I am just not sure about the simplistic way in which these concepts tend to be banded about. People tell you to ‘just think more positively’….
Why Do We Need Reminding To ‘Just Be Yourself’?
Recently I was getting nervous about job interviews and starting a new job. Kind and supportive friends said to me ‘just be yourself’. This is great advice which I wholeheartedly agree with. I both give and live this advice as much as possible. As a…
We Need More Common Sense In Self-Help
The world of self-help has gotten very complex. There are umpteen theories and tools to increase your wellbeing, happiness and success. I use mind-set tools, emotional processes, behavioural practises and frequently I dive deep into the spiritual world. For me,…
Is Social Media Really To Blame For Our Unhappiness?
Recently an ex Facebook employee said the platform is ‘destroying how society works’. Even Facebook has now admitted that too much use of its platform can damage people’s mental health. This applies to various social networks, not just Facebook. Social media is…
Make a New Year ReVOlution
If you’re thinking of making a New Year Resolution I don’t want to throw water on your fire but, the odds are against you. 80% of resolutions fail by February in America (1) and about 60% of people who make resolutions in the UK will quit within 3 months (2). The…
You Do Not Have To Struggle To Reach Success
Many of us believe that to achieve something great we have to struggle. Along my entrepreneurial journey I became immersed in this paradigm. Everyone was talking about how hard it is to build a business (or achieve any big dream). I was always hearing stories of…
Nothing’s Changing Because You’re Still Blaming
Difficult things happen to us all. Through no fault of our own we and our loved ones can be hurt by people, lose our jobs, experience relationship break ups and so on. Even innocent children may experience severe trauma at the hands of others. Blame is a common human…
The Art Of Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone
They say the magic happens outside of your comfort zone. I agree. But, it’s a little more complex than this because something else also happens outside of your comfort zone: panic. Panic is a state of terror and uncontrollable anxiety. What would put you in that…
Modern Resilience Is A Learned Behaviour
When life goes downhill our natural defence mechanisms usually kick in, that is, our flight, fight or freeze responses. Let’s say your relationship ends, the pain of heartbreak might make you shut down and freeze. What if you got fired from your job? Some people might…
A New Definition Of Intelligence
Intelligence is commonly associated with intellect. With book smarts. With good grades. In fact, that’s almost the only definition of intelligence in mainstream society. But, is this an accurate measure of human intelligence? Are there other types of intelligence that…
5 Life Lessons From Nature
Too long inside concrete walls and around man made things makes me a little stir crazy! A few minutes sat by the river can quickly alleviate this. There’s a powerful, peaceful and grounding energy in nature that seeps into my being. It brings me serenity, gratitude,…
How To Stop Comparing Yourself To Others
I doubt there’s many people who’ve not had the comparison bug. We can’t help but look at other people and benchmark ourselves against them. Sometimes, this can inspire us to grow and achieve more. But personally, it also makes me feel unhappy and insecure. Somewhere…
The Power Of Negative Emotion
The happiness industry can lead us to believe that negative emotions are bad. That we must and can be happy all of the time. That feeling negative emotion will attract more bad things into our lives and keep away the good stuff. I know from experience that believing…
4 Steps To Move On From Problems Fast
Problems are a part of life. But do they have to be such a big, harrowing and lingering part of life? I’m not so sure. In most cases we can take simple steps to move on from problems and for most day to day problems, we can move on very quickly. Of course when a…
Is It Better To Give Than Receive?
‘One of the social idealisms that is commonly injected and parroted is that, “It is more blessed to give than to receive”. […but] If you are blessed by giving to another person then that implies that they would be cursed by receiving’ Dr John Demartini – The Values…
The Formula For Successful Personal Growth
Like me, you may work in the personal growth and development industry. It’s our job to help people grow. Even if you haven’t taken this on as a job, you probably have loved ones around you who you want to help grow. Maybe you’re helping yourself along a journey of…
The Quality Of Your Life Is Determined By The Quality Of The Questions You Ask
This title is a well known statement in the personal development industry. It may not seem particularly profound at first glance, but it’s BIG when you wrap your head around it. We are always asking questions, sometimes of others and very often of ourselves. These…
Proof That Pain Is A Portal To Happiness
Last Christmas I got really sick. I was knocked out for two weeks – the longest I’ve ever been sick in my life. I couldn’t eat, I could barely sleep, I just wanted it to end, it felt so horrid. Then I got better. But I didn’t just get better, I got BETTER! Once I was…
Why You Deserve To Forgive Others
We’ve all been hurt by someone at some point in life. Were you able to forgive the people who hurt you? Some people hold the belief that certain people and experiences are totally unforgivable, some hurts and violations run so deep that they are terribly difficult…
Feeling Stuck? Get Clear On YOUR Life Vision
Do you frequently feel stuck in life? Perhaps you’re often unhappy, restless, anxious or fearful? You may experience a sense of discomfort, a lack of meaning and fulfilment, or you feel lethargic and lost. If so, you’re not alone! Many people I know experience these…
How To Move From Struggle To Success
Real struggle disrupts our sense of wellbeing, security and happiness. Struggles are specific to each individual but common themes include breakdown/ loss of families and close relationships, career and financial issues, illness, disability and mistreatment by others….
6 Signs You Need Stronger Emotional Boundaries
Strong emotional boundaries are essential for our wellbeing, they are a sign of confidence, worthiness and self-preservation, they say: this is what is OK for me and this is what is not. You’d be surprised how many people lack such boundaries – including me up until a…
The Healing Power of Journaling
During one year of life coaching I probably filled about 6 journals. These notebooks held my mind, heart and soul. My thoughts, my feelings and my fears. My dreams and my questions, my truths and my answers. Journaling contributed massively to a very powerful, healing…
What It Means To Love Yourself
We hear it all the time – you must love yourself! If you don’t love yourself, no one else can really love you. The answer to all your woes is self-love. The love you seek outside of you, is the love you really need to give yourself. You get the picture. And I agree…
The Self-Improvement Trap
Many of us are interested in self-improvement, self-help, personal development or whatever you want to call it. But how many of you fallen into the self-improvement TRAP?! This trap is the fine line between self-improvement and self-degradation. The fine line between…
To Be Happy, Be Authentic
What does it mean to be authentic? Authenticity is when what’s inside you, is what comes out of you. I don’t mean your guts and innards – that would be a bit weird! I mean your deepest thoughts, feelings, desires and truth. It’s akin to honesty. It’s about not hiding,…
Creativity – A Key To Happiness
If you’re not feeling happy or fulfilled, it could be because you are not using your creativity. If you feel stagnant and stuck in life, this doesn’t feel good because it’s not natural. You’re not meant to stand still.