Many a times, those that occupy the four walls of our homes complain when our work is written all over pyjamas, our dinner table conversation or our sleep. They complain about how we are unable to leave our work in the office. This can lead to fights to couples sleeping on the two edges of […]
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According to Michael W. Passer & Ronald E. Smith, “emotions are feeling (or affect) states that involve a pattern of cognitive, physiological and behavioral reactions to events.” Charles Darwin believed that emotions serve many adaptive functions. For instance, experiencing the emotions of fear and alarm allows us to survive in life-threatening situations. The emotions of […]
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One of the most powerful ways to change the atmosphere of the mind is to cultivate gratitude in our lives.
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We all wish to make our lives taste a bit sweeter, a bit happier and a bit more positive. So why wait until tomorrow for the taste to arrive on our tongue when we can have all of it today! Here are some tips to add some positivity to your life – 1. Thought – […]
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In his 1992 book, The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate, Gary Chapman outlines the five ways to express and experience love. He calls these ways ‘languages of love’. Let’s look at each one of them! Words of Affirmation Solomon, author of ancient Hebrew Wisdom Literature, wrote, “The tongue has […]
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The Four Noble Truths contain what is the essence of Gautama Buddha’s teachings. It is these four truths that he realised as he meditated under the Bodhi Tree.
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As children, we were dependent on others for our emotional fulfillment. As adults, we have a choice – to live with the neglected wounds or to attend to them before they turn into scars. So here’s a list of things you can say to your inner child in order to kickstart the healing! 1. I […]
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Nandita Kochar From the very beginning, we are taught that one of the biggest hurdles in the way of our flourishing is our own selfishness. We are asked to think more of other people when taking decisions, see how we are failing to view things from their perspective and be aware of the ways […]
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As parents, we want what’s best for our children. We want to do everything possible from our end to help them grow into happy healthy adults. We want them to be the best possible version of themselves. So here are 3 Do’s and Don’ts for building your child’s emotional intelligence!
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Nandita Kochar Today, we revisit a much cherished tale of Osho’s about a Buddha and his black nose! Once there was a Buddhist nun with a Buddha made of gold. It was very beautifully carved and extremely pleasing to look at. The nun would carry it with wherever she went. Buddhist nuns and monks travel […]