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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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In a time when many employees contemplate leaving and some actually leave their present jobs due to the lack of a supportive environment, emphasizing empathy at the workplace is a must. Here are some ways in which you can create an empathic environment where you work. 1. Listen To Your Colleagues Effort and intention is […]
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We usually pick up a particular career because we have been deeply impressed by the talent and the achievements of those outstanding in that field. We decide the direction we’ll head in after sampling a glass of beer brewed by an award-winning brewer, after marveling at the sight of a tower designed by a humble […]
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The birth of a new born baby can lead to one experiencing a jumble of emotions – happiness, joy, anxiety, gratefulness. But it also might bring in something unexpected – depression. Many parents experience what most call “baby blues” after the arrival of the new member. What do these blues look like? Well they usually […]
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One of the hardest things in life is to relieve someone of their services or to put in millennial language, to fire them. When it comes to this particular situation, the common misconception is that no one likes to be on the receiving end. But, truth be spoken, no one likes to be on the […]
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Please read Part 1, first. 2. Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Infections There is a documented case of a pregnant woman in Haiti who was screened for HIV; the screening is a part of a routine prenatal care. The test came out negative and a few weeks later, the mother gave birth to an HIV free baby who […]