Damini Grover is a Counselling Psychologist, Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, and Emotional Intelligence Facilitator. She graduated in Psychology Hons. from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi University and went on to do her Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Amity University, Noida, where she was awarded the Gold Medal for Excellence in Academic Performance. She also writes for the Elephant Journal, a renowned international online journal. She conducts independent workshops and webinars on various self-development topics for corporates and other groups. She has recently come out with the book The Intentional Being.

I chat with her about her book The Intentional Being, what inspired her to write this book, book recommendations, and much more.

Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself!

I am a Counselling Psychologist, Life Coach and Facilitator. I have been in the field since a long time and have worked with several individuals; helping them navigate life’s difficult challenges. I am passionate about expressing myself through various channels. I love to read. I write for the Elephant Journal. I am a dance enthusiast and love to sing. I would like to call myself a ‘Jack of all trades and Master of none’ and I love to multi task and dabble in various pursuits.

If you could only describe your book The Intentional Being in one sentence, what would it be?

It’s about finding your own light within.

Now tell us a little more about the book! What can readers expect?

My book is about becoming intentional and purposeful in every area of one’s life. Intention is a very powerful force that sets everything in motion. Most of us go through life without really thinking about what we want and what do we need to do to achieve that. We lead disconnected lives where there is no sync between what we are doing and what we are feeling. This book enables readers to understand how to move through various existential challenges that we all encounter, like how to deal with change, uncertainty, how to make choices, how to be more mindful in our relationships, etc.

The language of my book is simple, easy to understand, it’s filled with bits and pieces of my personal story, and it also has reflections of some of the clients I have worked with who were able to make the necessary shifts in their lives.

It also has reflection exercises at the end of the chapters so that readers can start creating their own action plan for their own lives.

What inspired you to write this book?

The pandemic has been extremely harsh on everyone. While I was working with my clients, I realised that each one of us was grappling with the same or similar issues. There were questions about how to deal with change, how to handle uncertainty. Some were facing relationship issues and others were struggling with managing their own emotions.

One day I just started writing and before I realised, I had written an entire book!

What do you hope readers will take away from reading this book?

I hope that whoever reads this will get clarity on what they want for themselves in each area of their lives. They would be able to reflect on what steps they need to take to come closer to the kind of life they want and how they want to feel about it.

Consider this as a manual for your own life.

What has the road to becoming a published author been like for you?

It has had its ups and downs. I am both happy and humbled that whoever has read my book has given an amazing feedback.

Getting more readers becomes challenging especially for first time authors. However, the fact that my book is making a difference is enough for me.

How have you been coping with the current pandemic and what will be the new normal for you post it?

After the initial anxiety and panic, I have now settled in quite well. Work from home is the new normal for me and I am enjoying the perks of digital media! At the same time, I ensure that I am taking care of my health and staying active!

In times like this I am reminded of the song ‘Que Sera Sera... Whatever will be, will be’. So, I am always open to redefining my normal depending on the situation.

What are you reading currently? Do you have any book recommendations for our readers?

I am not reading anything at the moment but I’d certainly like to recommend my book The Intentional Being!

The book ‘The Intentional Being’ is available online and at your nearest bookstore.