Doha, Qatar: October is a month globally dedicated to emotional wellness and mental health awareness. It's a time when the world is encouraged to pause and ask how we're really doing. Not just physically, but emotionally. Mentally. Quietly. Deep down.

For Doha-based author Ruby Kapoor, this isn't just an annual reminder. It's a daily practice. A lifelong conversation. And her debut book, Let's Talk About Life, is her way of inviting readers into that sacred space of reflection, healing, and hope.

“Writing this book was my way of making sense of the beautiful chaos we all live through,” Kapoor told The Peninsula.“It's a gentle reminder that it's okay to feel deeply. It's okay to not be okay sometimes. And it's okay to take life one small, kind moment at a time.”

In Let's Talk About Life, Kapoor's tone is warm, wise, and deeply human, as though she's speaking directly to the reader over a quiet morning coffee.“This isn't just any book,” she said.“It's a space for us, for your thoughts and mine. A place to pause, reflect, and rediscover yourself without judgment.”

What sets Let's Talk About Life apart in a market saturated with self-help guides is its simplicity. It doesn't instruct. It invites. There are no rigid formulas or fixed paths. Instead, Kapoor encourages readers to embrace their imperfections, celebrate small wins, and remember that progress doesn't need to be loud to be meaningful.

Many of her readers find the book a comforting presence in uncertain times. As one reviewer wrote,“This book provides a fresh and positive perspective to deal with the current stressful scenarios of life. Definitely one of the best reads this year!”

“My book is not about fixing you,” Kapoor added.“It's about reminding you that you were never broken.”

Let's Talk About Life by Ruby Kapoor is "a reminder to slow down and reconnect with what matters." Pic: Marivie Alabanza / The Peninsula

October's focus on mental health often centres around campaigns, statistics, or expert opinions. Kapoor's voice offers something different. A softer kind of strength. Her reflections don't demand change. They inspire it gently and patiently.

“I think emotional wellness is not a one-month affair,” she explained.“It's everyday work. Accepting your feelings. Pausing. Being kind to yourself. Trusting that even when things feel heavy, they won't always be this way.”

The book also offers simple, grounding practices that Kapoor uses in her own life, like starting the day with gratitude journaling, taking conscious deep breaths, or unplugging from screens just to be present.

Still, she admits the process is ongoing. Even now, she turns to her own words when life feels overwhelming.

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“There are days when I reread my book just to remind myself of what I already know but forget in the chaos,” she told The Peninsula.“That's the thing, because we all need reminders. We're all learning, every day.”

Currently, Kapoor is working on her second book, which she describes as an exploration of identity and personal capability.“It's about believing in what you're capable of. About choosing to explore, to try, to dream, and to have fun while doing it.”

Asked what she hopes readers take away from Let's Talk About Life, she replied:

“That they're not alone. That their emotions are valid. That even if the world feels overwhelming, they can still find peace in small, everyday moments. A little hope, a little joy. It goes a long way.”

And if the book were a person?

“It would be warm, uplifting, and completely relatable,” she said with a smile.“It would sit with you on hard days and say, 'Hey, me too.' Let's talk. It's your sunshine buddy.”

Let's Talk About Life is a reminder to slow down and reconnect with what matters. As Kapoor gently puts it,“Pause. Breathe. Feel. You're allowed to take your time.”

Talk about life with Ruby: @unfilteredwithruby
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