Simar Sidhu

Architect, Writer & Editor

Simar Sidhu is an architect, writer, and author. At OneMint she writes clear, researched explainers for Indian readers — with a focus on how money, cities, and everyday decisions connect. Her work prioritises primary sources, practical takeaways, and honest context over hype.

Architectural PsychologySleep & Cognitive RecoveryWorkplace Culture & BurnoutHabit EngineeringSustainable Living

46 articles publishedMember since 2026

Simar Sidhu

Articles by Simar Sidhu

How to Set Personal Boundaries Without Becoming Harsh: A Practical Workbook

Wellness Claims on Social Media: How to Read Before-and-After Photos, Testimonials and “Natural” Labels

The Onemint Wellness Field Guide: Small Everyday Rituals You Can Learn From Travel

A Simple Wellness Dashboard: Five Signals to Notice Without Turning Life Into a Score

Travel Anxiety Before Your First Solo Trip: A Preparation Guide That Does Not Promise Fearlessness

Low-Energy Self-Care: A Minimum Routine for Difficult Days

A Realistic Digital Wind-Down Routine: How to Reduce Night-Time Scrolling Without Quitting Your Phone

A 10-Minute Reset Routine for an Overwhelming Day: A Low-Pressure Guide

How to Design a Wellness Weekend at Home: A Low-Cost Alternative to a Retreat

How to Plan a Restorative Trip: The Anti-Itinerary for Travellers Who Need Actual Rest

The Wellness Travel Packing List: Pack for Your Stress Points, Not for a Perfect Aesthetic

City Break or Nature Break? Choose a Trip Format Based on the Rest You Need

Long-Haul Travel Care: A Practical Plan for Skin Comfort, Hydration Habits and Sleep Disruption

The No-Pressure Morning Routine: A Three-Version System for Real Life

Self-Care by Friction: Design a Routine You Can Repeat on Ordinary Days

What Kind of Rest Do You Need? Build a Personal Rest Menu for Different Types of Exhaustion

The Skin Barrier Journal: A 14-Day Way to Track Comfort, Irritation and Routine

The Small Travel Skincare Kit: A Packing System for Short Trips and Changing Climates

How to Read a Skincare Ingredient List Without Falling for Marketing Claims

Skincare in Humid Weather: How to Adjust Texture, Cleansing and Sun Protection

How to Patch-Test a New Skincare Product: A Safer Beginner’s Checklist

NEET Re-Exam Controversy and the Future of Competitive Exams 2026

ASER 2024 Found That 77% of Class 3 Students Can't Read Grade 2 Text. Five Years of NEP Later, Nothing Has Changed

India's Most Prestigious IITs Are Quietly Exiting Research Rankings They Can't Game Legitimately

The CBSE Circular That Will Reshape How 20 Million Children Learn — And Why Schools Aren't Ready

A Degree From Nowhere: How India's Academic Bank of Credits Is Creating a New Category of Fraudulent Qualification

India's Universities Are Running a Research Paper Mill

The Broken Mixer Nobody Throws Away: How Indian Homes Turn Objects Into Graves

Your Sibling Renovated the House. You Are the Only One Grieving a Place That No Longer Exists

You Are Not Being Productive — You Are Anxious, and Notion Is Your Emotional Support App

The Last Railway Station Before the Border Is the Most Honest Place in India

Your Nani's Famine Lives Inside Your Body

Diwali Week Is Quietly Destroying Your Gut

Mumbai Runs Away, Delhi Fights Back, Chennai Never Needed to Leave

Getting the Wrong Answer First Is Actually How Your Brain Learns Faster

The Back-Row Kid Never Really Grew Up

Your Honest Exit Interview Was Filed Directly Into the Bin

Why Every New Job Somehow Has the Same Terrible Boss

The Loyalty Trap: Why Being Dependable Is Actually Keeping You Stuck

Mental Wellness Score 60/100: What the ICICI Lombard India Wellness Index Reveals About Corporate India

Why Adding Ghee to Your Roti Might Actually Be Smarter Than Eating It Dry

The Millet Trap: Why Switching to Jowar / Bajra Won't Automatically Make You Healthier

India's First Digital Nomad Village Is in Sikkim

84% of Indian Vegetarians Are Protein Deficient. Here's What Your Thali Is Missing

Workcation Math: Is Renting a Hill Station for a Month Cheaper Than Your City Apartment?

Healthy Dopamine Habits