Hari Kishan
Software Engineer & Writer — Bangalore, India
About Me
I am Hari Kishan, a software engineer based in Bangalore, India. I spend my working hours writing code and debugging systems — and my off hours thinking about food, routines, and how to live a little better without overcomplicating it.
I started cooking properly in college — partly out of necessity, partly because I genuinely enjoyed it. Since then I have kept cooking at home, learning Indian home-cooking techniques, and adapting recipes for small kitchens and tight budgets. Those experiences inform the cooking and food articles on this site.
Working in software also gave me a front-row seat to the challenges of maintaining focus, managing distractions, and actually switching off at the end of the day. I went through the typical cycle — trying every productivity framework, chasing optimization — before settling on simpler, more sustainable approaches. Most of the productivity writing here comes from that lived experience of figuring out what actually works in a full-time, deadline-driven job.
I started VibeAndThrive because most lifestyle advice I found online was either too abstract or written for a very different context than urban Indian life. The goal here is practical guides that respect your time, your budget, and your actual circumstances.
What I Write About
Indian home cooking, meal prep, budget groceries, kitchen organisation, and everyday recipes shaped by cooking at home.
Time management, focus, habit-building, and work-life balance — drawn from experience as a working engineer juggling deadlines and personal goals.
Small-space organisation, decluttering, home decor, and indoor plants — shaped by apartment living in a busy Indian city.
Budget travel in India, packing smart, and planning trips without spending more than necessary.
How I Approach Every Article
- Separate experience from general guidance. Personal examples are identified as personal, while suggestions that need outside verification are presented as general information.
- Keep claims honest. Advice is framed as guidance, not guarantees, and avoids exaggerated promises.
- Make it actionable. Articles focus on clear steps and examples that readers can adapt to their own circumstances.
- Respect the Indian context. Prices, ingredients, and lifestyle references reflect what is actually available and affordable here, not imported advice repackaged.
- No professional advice. All content is general lifestyle information and always recommends a qualified professional for individual concerns.
Some Articles I Have Written
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