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Neuroplasticity: How Your Brain Rewires Itself (And How to Strengthen It)
Your brain can change at 30, 40, or 50. This blog explains neuroplasticity and how Alter Ego’s community helps you rewire habits, relationships, and identity.

Content Admin
Nov 175 min read


Mindset Training vs Therapy: the differences and intersections
Discover the key difference between mindset and psychotherapy — and how they complement each other in personal growth. Learn how mindset training enhances therapy, builds resilience, and sustains emotional well-being. Explore how the Alter Ego Community bridges healing and conscious transformation through logic, ownership, and self-leadership.

Content Admin
Nov 124 min read


The myth of the road less traveled: Why authenticity beats audacity
Everyone talks about the ‘road less traveled’ leading to success, but true rarity isn’t being different—it’s loving what you do. Following your passion, pivoting your career, and acting with authenticity, not audacity, leads to fulfillment and extraordinary results. Intrinsic motivation and self-determination are what sustain long-term success, even on common paths. Discover why authenticity beats performative boldness.

Shreya Chaturvedi
Sep 253 min read


The Psychology Behind Anti-Immigrant Protests Around the World (and what it reveals about us)
Anti-immigration protests are rising worldwide, but the reasons run deeper than politics or economics. They reflect core human needs from Maslow’s hierarchy—safety, belonging, and esteem—combined with psychological biases like in-group vs out-group and zero-sum thinking. While natives protest out of fear of loss, immigrants face stress, exclusion, and identity conflict. Building stronger self-identity can reduce hostility and create more inclusive societies.

Shreya Chaturvedi
Sep 155 min read


Reactive Framing vs. True Freedom: Why Building Your Own System Matters
Most of us mistake rebellion for freedom. In truth, we live in reactive frames—defining ourselves against patriarchy, rigid parenting ideals, or career expectations. But both compliance and defiance keep us tied to old systems. True freedom is in creating your own system with intent and awareness. That’s what the Alter Ego framework offers—helping you switch identities, break conditioning, and build a life that is consciously yours.

Shreya Chaturvedi
Sep 34 min read


Why Habits Don’t Stick — And What Actually Does
Habits don’t fail because you’re lazy—they fail because your nervous system and environment are wired against you. Discover how the Alter Ego framework turns temporary habits into lasting identity shifts.

Shreya Chaturvedi
Aug 293 min read


Why do people need the Alter Ego Framework? The science of reinventing yourself without losing who you are
Most people fail at lasting change because they focus on habits, not identity. The Alter Ego Framework is a 10-step system to break conditioned cycles, build self-belief, and create identity-based transformation. It helps you balance logic and emotion, overcome fear, and consciously craft a life you love—without losing who you are. Ideal for anyone seeking real, sustainable personal growth.

Shreya Chaturvedi
Aug 273 min read


Why Critical Thinking Is More Important Than Ever in Today’s World
In today’s hyper-connected, information-overloaded world, the ability to think critically is no longer optional—it’s a survival skill. From fake news to climate chaos, personal dilemmas to leadership decisions, critical thinking helps you cut through noise, question assumptions, and lead with clarity. This article explores why it matters more than ever, how scientific thinking offers a powerful model for decision-making, and how self-leadership begins in the mind.

Shreya Chaturvedi
Jul 33 min read


Gratitude without the guilt: the science, the shadows, and how to keep it real
Gratitude is not just saying #blessed. It’s a deeper mindset that rewires your brain for resilience—when done right. This piece explores how false gratitude can silence real emotion, and how to build a practice that embraces both joy and struggle.

Shreya Chaturvedi
Jun 187 min read


How Alter Ego helped a football fan rebuild life after losing everything
Arnav, a dreamer from Durgapur, lost everything in Delhi—his mother, love, and startup. Three years of travel couldn't heal the grief. Then came Alter Ego’s FLY program, where healing met him through football, his lifelong passion. He created his alter ego, “Red Devil,” inspired by Manchester United. The 10-step framework helped him rediscover purpose, build habits, and lead with heart. Today, Arnav is rebuilding—with clarity, confidence, and a belief his mother once held for

Content Admin
May 184 min read


Why People Do What They Do: Applying Maslow’s Hierarchy to Leadership, Family, and Society
Understand human behavior better—at work, in life, and in society—through Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. A guide to empathy and action.

Shreya Chaturvedi
May 114 min read


Red Flags or Old Wounds? How to Tell the Difference and Heal Through Identity Shifts
Struggling to differentiate between red flags in others and unhealed wounds within yourself? Backed by psychology and sociology, this blog unpacks common myths and offers strategic tools to help you discern, heal, and evolve through identity shifts using the Alter Ego framework.

Shreya Chaturvedi
May 14 min read


Dear Aditya: How Badshah Used an Alter Ego to Overcome Insecurity and Rule the Music Industry
Badshah didn’t just rise—he returned. Dear Aditya is more than a song; it’s a powerful reminder of what it means to truly become.

Shreya Chaturvedi
Apr 74 min read


Why are we getting stuck in Victimhood Mindset—And What We Need Instead
Are we healing or just coping? Mental health awareness must shift from survival to resilience. Break free from labels & build true strength.

Shreya Chaturvedi
Mar 294 min read


How I overcame my inexpressiveness and learned to show up
Your personal grief often restricts you to show up despite best intent. Read how the author overcame her inexpressiveness using alter ego.

Shreya Chaturvedi
Mar 135 min read


Why visiting orphanages could do more harm than good. Ethical ways to volunteer and make a lasting impact.
Explore psychological impacts, ethical questions about exploitation of kids, and sustainable ways of engaging in volunteering

Shreya Chaturvedi
Jan 256 min read


What it takes to be a great leader? How can young professionals prepare for leadership?
Discover how self-awareness, respect, and curiosity empower emerging leaders to make impactful decisions and drive future success.

Shreya Chaturvedi
Jan 216 min read


Transformative Travel: Break Free, Not Just Break Away
Travel isn’t just an escape; it’s a chance to break free, rethink your limits, and create a new identity. Read this blog to discover how.

Content Admin
Jan 123 min read


Your Journey from Vision to Reality: Achieving Dreams With Alter Ego Community
Why is identity shift important to chase your dreams, how does alter ego help, and how can you achieve your goals with Alter Ego Community

Shreya Chaturvedi
Dec 26, 20245 min read


Feminism vs Men’s Rights: How to think to solve problems using First Principles Thinking?
Nirbhaya’s case showed the need for strict laws, while misuse harms innocents. Can justice balance protection & fairness? Let’s rethink!

Shreya Chaturvedi
Dec 17, 20244 min read
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