Thanks to the pandemic, there has never been a time when people were more unsure about the future. But, as doubts begin to spiral within, and mental health has become a top priority, some leaders have taken a step forward to address everything at hand.

Ashna Dhanuka is a part of that army of change-makers. While she does preach owning up to one's acts, she also believes that more often than not, people require a little nudge in the right direction. Shunning what the world has to say, Ashna creates an ecosystem for her clients that allows the natural inception of self-worth.

The Thought Process

As a life coach and motivational speaker, Ashna strives to create a future with a win-win scenario. She understands that dreams and passions are often accompanied by fear and doubt. Hence, finding the space to build your courage is also encouraged.

In a time where the brain tosses and turns with the changing scenarios, Ashna promotes listening to your own thoughts with mindfulness. Her words are said to prime an individual's ideas as a best friend's advice. Comparing the weight we give to designing our dream home, she promotes treating your mind as your permanent abode.

A firm believer of selective thinking, Ashna emboldens the mind's timely cleaning just as you clean your wardrobe. In a way that ill-fitting clothes are discarded, she inspires people to spring clean the thoughts that no longer serve us well. After all, only you can decide your personal style.

The Start

A woman of humble beginnings, Ashna was born in the quaint city of Kalimpong, located in the Himalayan foothills of West Bengal. She only began to work her journey on moving to Guwahati, Assam after her marriage.

Optimism wasn't exactly ingrained in her blood. So, like many others, Ashna took it upon herself to find a new take on life. A series of unanswered questions, self-doubts and unconstrained emotions led her towards internal discovery. She puts much importance on what she has achieved simply to the act of "trying".

The Road to Success

There is nothing in the world more undefined than the road to success. And yet, everyone seems to find it one way or the other. Ashna, during her growing years, found that success and comfort cannot go hand in hand. To achieve what drives you, you need to drive out of your safe zones and take a leap.

This quote by Brene Brown has been the foundation for most of her decisions since - "You can choose courage or choose comfort. You cannot have both."

Ashna heavily discourages complaining, cribbing, criticising and blaming the conditions, instead inspiring everyone to bank on their uniqueness. Choosing a life of responses and not reactions has given her the ability to find beauty in the most mundane things. It is her motto to help others see the same.

One of the biggest differentiators that hold her space is the 2mm shift she abides by. Considering it as one of the best decisions of her life, she gives this technique all the accolades for helping her confront her fears and breaking down the mental blocks.

Today, Ashna is a Certified Life and Confidence Coach from the Jay Shetty Certification School. Having hosted numerous workshops and seminars, she motivates her clients through her own journey and experiences. On a state news channel, she even talked about what makes her teachings inspirational and not just aspirational.

By applying the three key elements of hard work, determination and consistency, Ashna finds the grit to get out there and find something apart from validation. She is a published author of two books, which have been appreciated across the country.

Ashna also takes on one-on-one coaching, corporate workshops, seminars, and a tonne of courses on how to navigate life. The courses are divided into three modules, namely Navigate Your Life & Know Why, Discover the Giant Within You and Set Goals & Take Actions.

At the end of the day, it is the knowledge that she has been a catalyst to some change in the world is what gives her satisfaction and the zeal to keep going on.

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Ashna Dhanuka is Changing the Way People See Themselves