5 habits that keep me grounded as a parent and a founder

Thankfulness is my emotional reset button. No matter what a hard day it has been, I try to take a few moments to stop and acknowledge what I am thankful for, whether it is a valuable conversation, even the smallest of successes, or the simple habit of being surrounded by family.

- ARCHANA KHOSLA BURMAN

1. INTEGRATING, NOT BALANCING

I've stopped chasing the illusion of balance. There are days when work flows into dinner conversations, and nights when my child's laughter interrupts an important call and that's okay. Instead of trying to separate both worlds, I've learned to integrate them consciously. Some of my most creative ideas have come while spending time with my child, and some of my best lessons in patience and empathy have shaped how I lead. The grounding comes not from drawing lines, but from allowing life to flow as one continuous experience, with intention, not guilt.

2. LEADING THROUGH PRESENCE, NOT CONTROL

Parenting and entrepreneurship both tempt us to over-direct, to fix, to control outcomes. I've learned that real leadership,at home or at work, is about creating environments where others can thrive independently. I focus on setting direction and values, not micro-decisions.