A dog is said to be a (wo)man’s best friend! Let’s see why: 1. Dogs teach us how to be mindful When dogs get hypnotised by small pieces of treats or just roll over in the grass for the fun of it, they are teaching us a valuable lesson – how to be in the […]
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Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. – Haruki Murakami The death of a loved one, the loss of a treasured job, finding oneself to be extremely sick – these are all a few examples of traumatic experiences. One finds oneself in a pool of emotions and uncertainty at the end of such situations. However, over […]
Focus, Food & Mood, Happy Recipes
“Let Food Be Thy Medicine” – Dr. Vinu Kumar’s (Nutrition Specialist) Mantra!
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Can the elements on your food plate decide how you think, feel and behave? Read to know more!
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In the second part, we’ll find out how a certain Indian Goddess results in the creation of thunderstorms and lightning, how Ganga came about and how too many vaginas can sometimes cause trouble!
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Let’s manage sadness positively at work, using these tips!
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What is Self-Compassion? With self-compassion, we give ourselves the same kindness and care we’d give to a good friend. Instead of judging and criticizing yourself for various failures, self-compassion means you are kind and understanding when confronted with personal failings. Using self-compassion, when I undergo frustrations, failures, or limitations I can choose to honor and […]
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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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Before we dive into what Stoics had to say about stress, let us first understand a little about the school. Stoicism was a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium, in Athens, in the early 3rd century BC. The Hellenistic school supported a philosophy of personal ethics informed by its system of logic […]
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Ever wondered why the sun crosses the sky? Or why most men love tobacco? Let’s see how the traditional tales from various regions of India attempt at answering these questions, with their very own Goddesses being the protagonist of these stories! Tambaku In Madhya Pradesh, tribals narrate the story about a young woman named Tambaku […]
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A financial crisis can affect not only your professional or personal life but most importantly, your health. It can make you feel as if turning things around will be impossible. Two of the most common effects are anxiety and depression. And these two walk hand-in-hand. When one is anxious most of the time, they increase […]