Hello!
I’m Priyanka - the mind behind Thinkognito.
This space was born out of overthinking, deep feeling, and a desire to understand life beyond the surface.
If I had to sum myself up in one line, it would be this:
Kindness isn’t just being soft and gentle-it’s doing the right thing, for yourself and for others. It’s love in its highest potential.
It’s not just a quote. It’s a philosophy I live by.
I’ve made a lot of mistakes. I still do. But I don’t let them define me anymore.
I try to grow from them, even when it’s hard.
To me, self-love isn’t about curated routines or glowing Instagram posts (though I do enjoy a little skincare 😅).
It’s about showing up when you feel exhausted. Standing your ground when your voice shakes.
Being there for yourself even when no one else is.
What Shapes My Thinking
The people who’ve shaped my thinking most are those who explored the deeper layers of human experience. Viktor Frankl taught me that even in unbearable suffering, we have one freedom left—the freedom to choose our attitude. That idea has stayed with me through my own struggles and reminded me that meaning isn’t something we find—it’s something we create. Friedrich Nietzsche’s concept of the Übermensch inspired me to move beyond fear and conformity, to turn pain into power and live by values I choose for myself. His work made me realize that suffering, while difficult, can be a catalyst for transformation. Carl Jung helped me understand the importance of the shadow—the parts of ourselves we deny or avoid. He made me believe that facing those hidden parts is not weakness but the beginning of real healing. His idea of the collective unconscious also made me feel less alone in my emotions, like maybe we're all carrying stories much older than we realize. I also draw strength and insight from thinkers like Alain de Botton, Dr. Julie Smith, and Jordan Peterson, who each, in their own way, helped me understand self-responsibility, emotional depth, and how to live a life that feels truly honest.
Life Lessons I Learned from Gaming
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Playing Dark Souls 3 and Elden Ring taught me more about life than I ever expected. Each mechanic, each moment of frustration, each victory mirrored something deeper. Here’s what I learned:
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Rest is not weakness
Staying at bonfires taught me the importance of taking breaks. Rest is healing. You can’t keep going without stopping to breathe. -
But rest isn’t where you grow
Staying at the bonfire too long? You miss out on exploring the world. In life too, comfort zones become cages. -
Don’t give up when it gets hard
I’ve cried, I’ve failed, I’ve almost thrown my controller but I didn’t quit. Those moments taught me emotional endurance. -
Asking for help is strength
Using summons in-game showed me that seeking support doesn’t mean weakness—it means refusing to give up. -
Not all battles can be fought the same way
Each boss had different mechanics. What worked once didn’t work again. In life too, every challenge needs a different version of you. -
Manage your resources wisely
Whether it was flasks or runes, I learned to be mindful of what I had. It reminded me of financial and energy management in real life. -
Every choice has a cost
Different endings in the game taught me that choosing one path means closing the door to another. You don’t get to see it all—and that’s okay.
The Quiet Things That Make Me Me
I spend a lot of time drawing and writing. It’s how I process emotions, give shape to thoughts, and slow down in a world that rarely pauses. Sometimes it's a line that lingers in my mind, other times it’s an image that feels like a memory—I follow where it leads.
I’ve also been drawn to dreams (Thanks to Freud and Jung). I write them down, revisit them, and look for the meanings tucked inside them. To me, dreams are like riddles from the subconscious—symbolic, emotional, and often more honest than waking thoughts.
Journaling is my daily anchor. It's where I sort through what's heavy, what's hopeful, and what's quietly unfolding within. Through these practices, I started to understand myself better.
And that’s really where Thinkognito began—from this inner world of thoughts, dreams, and quiet reflections. It’s more than a project. It’s a living space for everything I’ve felt but didn’t know how to say until I created this place. If even one person feels less alone reading it, then it’s doing what it was meant to do.