Thank God it’s Friday! Monday blues! How did these terms come about? What makes people dislike their routines through the weekdays so much? Is it that the work is boring, tedious or overwhelming?

We also hear these adages from our elders – “Life is a compromise!” or “Childhood is golden, adult life is full of responsibility (and therefore sad)” or “Ab kya karein? (What to do (in reference to life events?).” Is it any wonder that many of us drift through life with an underlying sense of powerlessness and hopelessness?

Do you say Yes first and then feel burdened?

Do you believe that you don’t have a choice?

Autonomy (being independent and self-directed) and agency (making choices) are universal human needs. When these needs are not met, we rely on the human “superpower” to get by – WILLPOWER!

Willpower helps us achieve our tasks and goals. And it relies on self-control and determination, as well as motivation. Willpower though is a finite resource. When it runs out, we expereince “ego depletion” – a state where impaired self-control (after long use) negatively impacts task performance, pretty much like a tired muscle.

But where willpower combines with Dil- Power – we hit the jackpot!

Dil power or the power of love is rooted in self-compassion, social support, and intrinsic motivation. It is gentle and nurturing. It is no less effective in achieving goals while allowing goalposts to shift.

These forces are not necessarily opposing. Willpower, when fueled by dil-power, enables sustained growth and regeneration. And dil-power transforms to willpower ever so often, but with clarity and intention.

What will be explored in this workshop?

In this workshop, we will explore what it would look like to shift from extrinsic to intrinsic motivation, temper self-control with self-compassion, allow space for detours, and nurture support and connection.

We will use action-based methods from psychodrama, nonviolent communication practices, and psychospiritual activities to:

• observe the impact of these two driving forces in your life,
• explore your leaning towards either,
• explore how self-compassion strengthens willpower, and
• develop personal strategies to harness both forces.

Who is this workshop for?

In my opinion, anybody. We all swing from willpower to dil-power and back.

However, if you resonate with the role of the tired worker or homemaker or the one who says Yes and then has second thoughts or find yourself getting stressed during tasks and drained after they’re done, this workshop is especially for you.

When

31 Aug’25, Sunday
9.00 AM to 1.00 PM

Where

ZOOM

What can change for you?

When there is group cohesion and safety, every group member receives what they need to progress towards their goal. While the individual growth may vary for each member, you will:

• Develop a stronger connection with yourself
• Be more confident in asking and receiving help
• Perceive difficulties differently
• Notice possibilities versus stuckness
• Experience kinship and support

How can you join?

Book your spot by paying the fee of ₹1499/-.

OR

Message me on WhatsApp at +91 90198 11807 if the workshop appeals to you strongly but you need financial support.

About the coach:

Monica is a certified Psychodrama Coach Practitioner. She offers in-person and online personal coaching using psychodrama, neuro-linguistic programming, psycho-spiritual work, and nonviolent communication as therapeutic methods. She also conducts online and in-person group workshops for mental health, human relations and social wellbeing. She is the co-founder of the holistic health company, Poshak Life.