According to Amy Morin (Author, “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do”), therapy isn’t just for those who are at the bottom of the hierarchical pyramid, it is also for those who are at the top of it. Let’s see why! Imposter Syndrome As a symptom of this syndrome, one does not feel inherently responsible […]
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As parents, we want what’s best for our kids. 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: 1. Do recognize your child’s […]
It’s in the first few chapters of the ‘Nature of Mind’ by Ram Kishan Chauhan, that I realised how the author had the courage to write exactly what he went through, what he thought and felt; there was not a single pinch of ornamentalization. To some, this might appear as a lack but to me, […]
In the previous part, we defined learned helplessness – it occurs when an animal is repeatedly subjected to aversive stimuli, that it cannot avoid or escape. Eventually, the animal will stop making any efforts to improve the situation, making itself believe that it has no control over the stimulus. Even when the animal is presented […]
In the troubled times that we live, anyone who is seen sitting alone at a coffee shop or at a dinner table, enjoying some food or coffee is viewed as pitiable and sad. Those around him or her make an immediate attempt to ask them to join them. It’s not acceptable to be okay and […]
There’s no better exercise than to pause for 15 minutes on a daily basis and just be, in the present, with no worries about the future and no regrets about the past. There’s no better exercise than meditation. Here’s why: 1. Better Focus When you are able to focus all your attention to something as […]
Just like Voldemort’s name could not be spoken in Hogwarts outrightly, similarly the term ‘suicide’ is not a part of our common parlance. There’s so much silence and stigma surrounding the term that our alert system goes on the moment we hear it. But the harsh truth is that suicide continues to affect the lives […]
Strength-Based therapy is a form of positive psychotherapy and counseling that focuses more on a person’s virtues than vices. It looks more at your strengths than your weaknesses. This allows a person to build a foundation based on one’s qualities, become more resilient and have a more positive view of what’s around. Anyone with low […]
Albert Camus, a 20th century French philosopher, gave a new turn to philosophical thought of the time by bringing attention to the absurdity of life with his existentialist perspective. Here are three prime lessons to take away from his work: Life’s Meaningless Camus once said, “The literal meaning of life is whatever you’re doing that […]
1. Tune In Some Upbeat Music Doing your task alone in silence can further the dullness and welcome in the much dreaded sleepiness. So it’s time to put in your headphones and listen to some peppy numbers! Remember to check in with your supervisor or boss for permission, if needed. 2. Eat A Light Lunch […]