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Are you a self-hammer or someone close to one? Are you troubled by the what and why? This article aims to address common questions and doubts related to self-harm.
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Mental illness is always a "Taboo" not only in India but across the world. Let's dig deeper into this.
Talking to parents about seeking therapy can be difficult and very uncomfortable for many teenagers and young adults. Fear of having this difficult conversation is also one of the many reasons people drop the idea of seeking therapy. In this post, some tips and techniques one can use while approaching their parents for therapy.
We are most often the worst critics of ourselves. I'm sure some healthy amount of criticism might be beneficial, but we have the capability to be ruthless with ourselves, even for the minutest of our mistakes.
Do we love ourselves? Do we want to love ourselves? What is it about, anyway? Read on to find out...
An insight into the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and some measures to cope in a better way.
Relationships are defining part of our lives. Covid-19 has put a severe strain on our relationships. This blog will help you understand the issues occurring in your relationships and how to navigate around them.
Theories that propose the pervading influence of parents on children have explained to people who have found catharsis after understanding and reliving childhood abuse or neglect, thereby minimizing or coping with the effects of persisted until adulthood. This was also a call out to many parents who had provided sporadic affection to their child, or in many unfortunate cases, been their abusers. While abuse remains unforgivable, it is also important to go easy on our not-so-woke parents.
This article aims to provide you, readers, with a brief understanding of the what, why, how, and benefits of Psychological Immunity, a crucial tool for maintaining your mental well-being during distress.
Below is an article that indicates the significance of prioritizing money, which is against the misconception people have that possessing a huge amount of money leads to arrogance.
In this fast-paced society where every individual is in a race to establish themself as a successful, rich, and respectable name. Humankind is pushing itself to untraceable stress, anxiety, and poor self-awareness. This is the reason that a majority of individuals are going through mental health challenges.
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Happy Little Things How Travelling Can Be Therapeutic. "To travel is to live"... This is a small yet beautiful quote by Hans Christian Anderson, which I can relate to as a person who loves traveling. Travelling has done much magic upon me, which I still cherish within my heart. :). Thus it will always add to my happiness if someone decides to travel and become happy through the beautiful journey.. :) Every journey might not be easy!! There can be risks sometimes.
Talking about mental health is taboo in our society. Let us all take the initiative to remove this taboo. Let us start with our homes first. Let's normalize talking about mental health. Take a step forward.
The relationship is the most pleasant experience one could have, which may turn out to be the most lethal if not assessed and mended rightly.
Slow breathing is like an anchor in the midst of an emotional storm: The anchor won't make the storm go away, but it will hold you steady until it passes. ~Russ Harris~
We started spending a considerable amount of time in homes due to pandemic lockdowns, Bringing massive interaction with the kids. This article discusses a few of the dynamics that changed during the last year.
With the continuously increasing pace of life, technology making everything easier for and accessible to us- we have fallen prey to various unhealthy eating habits. However, socio-cultural factors, biological factors, individual risk factors, and family influences have also played an important role. The following article will discuss the three common eating disorders and the treatment plans briefly.
From Ted and Robin (How I Met Your Mother) to Ross and Rachel (Friends), the concept of on and off relationships has been observed as a new trend in the relationships of adolescents and young adults these days. This article talks about it in detail.
I recently watched the Bollywood movie "Haseen Dilruba." I went down a spiral of thoughts, wondering why someone would continue to stay in a relationship with a clearly abusive individual. Then I realized many other people may also have the same question and may even be going through a similar situation. The following post is an articulation of my thoughts and research regarding the same.
Have you been around someone who is extraordinarily dramatic, enthusiastic, cheerful, and volatile? Someone who is charming and may try to attract attention through flirtatious or sexually inappropriate behaviors? Have you felt that others may perceive you like this? Does it ring a bell? Let us try to understand and develop a better comprehension of such people and what they might be going through to be able to feel what it is like to experience something like this and be empathetic to their situation :)
This article highlights the importance of family and how a bad family is also a good one in disguise.
Have you ever felt responsible for other people's feelings? How sometimes you're unable to say "No" even when you want to? This article gives a short insight into why setting boundaries is very important.
Covid-19 4.
Articles.
Break-Ups-Relationships How important to connect with the right people for our physical and mental well being Relationships are crucial aspects of our life, but we often forget how important for us to connect with the right people for our physical and mental well-being. How important to connect with the right people for our physical and mental well being
To rekindle curiosity with the joy of learning something new Feed for the brain; Can we download consciousness? ''The Pandora box; Microtubules, I dance on the edge of classical and the quantum.''
Stress is a normal human reaction that all of us experience in our life. For a child, losing a new eraser can bring about stress, exam stress for students, the stress in a marriage, and work for young adults. For aging adults, sudden changes, health concerns can cause stress. In addition to some everyday stressors, the current pandemic has forced people to accept changes brought by COVID lockdown restrictions and adjust to the 'new normal.
Few key points one should keep in mind when trying to achieve and maintain a balance between one’s personal and professional life.
This article discusses the role mindfulness meditation can play in enhancing the individual's well-being through the author's personal experience.
The following article is on Procrastination: what makes one engage in it and how to stop it.
Parenting-Kids Learning to learn, the best way forward. We learn, We gain knowledge, We gain experience, and We grow!
Parenting-Kids What is Behind The Feelings of Shame? Have you ever felt embarrassed and ashamed for a choice, action, or feeling? This article gives a short insight into what plays behind the scenes of these feelings of shame.
Some of us develop fears due to painful experiences and negative memories associated with previous romantic relationships. These experiences prevent us from forming new relationships. Confronting and resolving these fears is significant in the emotional growth of an individual. But how can an individual do that? Read this article to find out.
This article is aimed at spreading awareness and understanding the significance of disability pride month. [WARNING: Image of the Disability Pride Flag attached may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy]
If men express their emotions or cry...Does it indicate that they are weak? .. Do men not become men when they cry?? This is a small post based on what I have seen from my classmates' experiences, as they were boys. The post indicates the importance of men to express their own emotions and heal.
In many countries, including India, June is the ‘Gay Pride Month’ dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and their struggle against discrimination and social oppression. However, we should all believe that pride is more than just a month. The LGBTQIA+ community deserves to be embraced and celebrated each day of every month.
With Pride Month almost at its end, let's remind ourselves and learn how to be mindful and sensitive Allies for the LGBTQIA+ community.
It can be difficult to remain positive during difficult times, but we need to prioritize ourselves. Well-being is essential for us to be healthy and determines the quality of our lives.
“ Man is by nature a social animal; naturally and not accidentally, an unsocial individual is either beneath our notice or more than a human. Society is something that precedes the individual. Anyone who cannot lead the common life or is self-sufficient as not to need to and therefore does not partake of society is either a beast or a god.” Aristotle
Happy Pride 2021 to the enbies and QTpies, girlies and the gays, the allies, and every single one of us living our lives with our own uniqueness.. :). This article might help someone who wants to 'come out to keep in mind a few things that might work well when they want to go for it :). This post is not only for LGBTQ but for anyone who wants to talk about their differences...I hope this might help all.
While there may have been some progress in getting some legal rights, such as the right to hold property or abolish dehumanizing practices such as Sati, we may still be pretty far from having an equal space for all genders. Women across various ethnicities and social classes still experience marginalization and oppression, which has had a long-standing impact on their identity.
Are you not curious to know what are the markers of a healthy relationship are? If a red flag can save us from an abusive relationship, then, sure enough, a green flag can help us bloom most beautifully in the relationships.
Drawing doodles is fun as well as therapeutic. In addition, it has immense benefits on our mental health. Doodling helps us increase concentration and attention, focus on details, reduce stress, reflect on our feelings and emotions, provide insight, and spur creative thinking. Overall, doodling is an amazing mental activity.
When life circumstances make you question your ability, which leads to self-doubt, you feel you lack support to do the exercises mentioned in the article to uplift your mood.
"It is not rejection itself that people fear; it is the possible consequences of rejection. Preparing to accept those consequences and viewing rejection as a learning experience that will bring you closer to success will not only help you to conquer the fear of rejection but help you to appreciate rejection itself." Robert Foster Bennett
“The first step towards change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.” - Nathaniel Brandon.
This article gives a few basics to keep in mind amidst the chaos of the Covid-19 pandemic to take care of and support our loved ones in the smallest ways possible.
Last year (and a half) has been a challenge for us because of the ongoing global pandemic. Most of us have had to let go of our comfort zones and step into unfamiliar, unknown spaces. My constant companion in this time has been music.
" Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food" - Hippocrates. This article talks about how food can affect your mental health. Certain vitamins and minerals are essential for our mental functioning and directly affect our mood and may even play a role in causing disorders. Hence, it is essential that we are aware of what we consume so that we can consume food for better mental health. " Food for thought" if you may.
Many of us lost our close ones to the virus in the last one and a half years. Even though death and dealing with the same are a part of life, the pandemic only made it challenging by depriving us of the last chance to bid goodbyes. Here's a brief account of how it may affect us and how we can deal with it.
"The scars didn’t make us who we are. We did!" Read on to know how we come to love ourselves...
Covid has impacted every life on this earth in some way or another. These 'Make' or 'Break' circumstances has changed my life too. Here is a positive note on covid - where there's hope, there's a life.........
One critical way of showing respect is empathy, the ability to be in another person's shoes, as in understanding what another person is going through, understand the client from their point of view.
We all are aware of the behavioral symptoms of stress. But do we know the physical effects of stress? This article will help you understand the physiological effects of chronic stress.
Since the world is changing in a more advanced manner, it is best to consider people's mental health the same way.
This article addresses the uncertainty and lack of familiarity associated with virtual forms of counseling/psychotherapy to make online counseling a more plausible, accessible, and informed mental healthcare option when needed.
The world we live in is stratified into various parameters such as gender, income, race, caste, and even skin tone. A combination of many of these social identities determines the privilege we hold in our daily lives. Such privileges influence one's quality of life - affecting the lifestyle, societal status, and mental health.
Relationships are crucial aspects of our life, but we often forget how important for us to connect with the right people for our physical and mental well-being. How important to connect with the right people for our physical and mental well being
Madonna-Whore complex is a logical fallacy that sees women as either god-like or prostitutes, loving the first and desiring the second — though never intertwining them both and recognizing the fluidity in sensuality. Breaking free from this may be the first step towards humanizing women, hopefully treating them as equals in the future.
The child and parent relationship are essential for kids because it helps them build their social and emotional intelligence.
Insecurity is a feeling of uncertainty, anxiety, and lack of confidence in ourselves. We all have faced insecurities at some point in our life; it’s an unavoidable experience. Insecurities are not something that we are born with; they develop over time.
"To travel is to live"... This is a small yet beautiful quote by Hans Christian Anderson, which I can relate to as a person who loves traveling. Travelling has done much magic upon me, which I still cherish within my heart. :). Thus it will always add to my happiness if someone decides to travel and become happy through the beautiful journey.. :) Every journey might not be easy!! There can be risks sometimes. But that risk might be worth taking as the outcome will be the ultimate happiness :)
We define resilience as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress - such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or workplace and financial stressors. As much as resilience involves “bouncing back” from these difficult experiences, it can also affect profound personal growth.
Posted below is an article that describes grit, a personality trait, characteristics of gritty people, and the techniques for fostering grit in others.
Drawing doodles is fun as well as therapeutic. In addition, it has immense benefits on our mental health. Doodling helps us increase concentration and attention, focus on details, reduce stress, reflect on our feelings and emotions, provide insight, and spur creative thinking. Overall, doodling is an amazing mental activity.
Theories that propose the pervading influence of parents on children have explained to people who have found catharsis after understanding and reliving childhood abuse or neglect, thereby minimizing or coping with the effects of persisted until adulthood. This was also a call out to many parents who had provided sporadic affection to their child, or in many unfortunate cases, been their abusers. While abuse remains unforgivable, it is also important to go easy on our not-so-woke parents.
An insight into the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and some measures to cope in a better way.
Learning is indispensable for survival, and following mental sets may also help us get our tasks done easily and quickly. However, mental rigidity might make us fixated on repetitive behavior involving learning from the past rather than focussing on newer, perhaps, more useful solutions.
Talking about mental health is taboo in our society. Let us all take the initiative to remove this taboo. Let us start with our homes first. Let's normalize talking about mental health. Take a step forward.
This article discusses the role mindfulness meditation can play in enhancing the individual's well-being through the author's personal experience.
We started spending a considerable amount of time in homes due to pandemic lockdowns, Bringing massive interaction with the kids. This article discusses a few of the dynamics that changed during the last year.
Stress is a normal human reaction that all of us experience in our life. For a child, losing a new eraser can bring about stress, exam stress for students, the stress in a marriage, and work for young adults. For aging adults, sudden changes, health concerns can cause stress. In addition to some everyday stressors, the current pandemic has forced people to accept changes brought by COVID lockdown restrictions and adjust to the 'new normal.
Mental illness is always a "Taboo" not only in India but across the world. Let's dig deeper into this.
I recently watched the Bollywood movie "Haseen Dilruba." I went down a spiral of thoughts, wondering why someone would continue to stay in a relationship with a clearly abusive individual. Then I realized many other people may also have the same question and may even be going through a similar situation. The following post is an articulation of my thoughts and research regarding the same.
The following article is on Procrastination: what makes one engage in it and how to stop it.
With the continuously increasing pace of life, technology making everything easier for and accessible to us- we have fallen prey to various unhealthy eating habits. However, socio-cultural factors, biological factors, individual risk factors, and family influences have also played an important role. The following article will discuss the three common eating disorders and the treatment plans briefly.
From Ted and Robin (How I Met Your Mother) to Ross and Rachel (Friends), the concept of on and off relationships has been observed as a new trend in the relationships of adolescents and young adults these days. This article talks about it in detail.
Talking to parents about seeking therapy can be difficult and very uncomfortable for many teenagers and young adults. Fear of having this difficult conversation is also one of the many reasons people drop the idea of seeking therapy. In this post, some tips and techniques one can use while approaching their parents for therapy.
“ Man is by nature a social animal; naturally and not accidentally, an unsocial individual is either beneath our notice or more than a human. Society is something that precedes the individual. Anyone who cannot lead the common life or is self-sufficient as not to need to and therefore does not partake of society is either a beast or a god.” Aristotle
Relationships are defining part of our lives. Covid-19 has put a severe strain on our relationships. This blog will help you understand the issues occurring in your relationships and how to navigate around them.
We are most often the worst critics of ourselves. I'm sure some healthy amount of criticism might be beneficial, but we have the capability to be ruthless with ourselves, even for the minutest of our mistakes.
Slow breathing is like an anchor in the midst of an emotional storm: The anchor won't make the storm go away, but it will hold you steady until it passes. ~Russ Harris~
A COVID recovery story from 1st wave. I am battling a fear of contracting the virus to contacting the virus and the journey to recovery.
Happy Pride 2021 to the enbies and QTpies, girlies and the gays, the allies, and every single one of us living our lives with our own uniqueness.. :). This article might help someone who wants to 'come out to keep in mind a few things that might work well when they want to go for it :). This post is not only for LGBTQ but for anyone who wants to talk about their differences...I hope this might help all.
This article gives a few basics to keep in mind amidst the chaos of the Covid-19 pandemic to take care of and support our loved ones in the smallest ways possible.
" Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food" - Hippocrates. This article talks about how food can affect your mental health. Certain vitamins and minerals are essential for our mental functioning and directly affect our mood and may even play a role in causing disorders. Hence, it is essential that we are aware of what we consume so that we can consume food for better mental health. " Food for thought" if you may.
Do we love ourselves? Do we want to love ourselves? What is it about, anyway? Read on to find out...
Covid has impacted every life on this earth in some way or another. These 'Make' or 'Break' circumstances has changed my life too. Here is a positive note on covid - where there's hope, there's a life.........
This article highlights the importance of family and how a bad family is also a good one in disguise.
This article aims to provide you, readers, with a brief understanding of the what, why, how, and benefits of Psychological Immunity, a crucial tool for maintaining your mental well-being during distress.
Many of us lost our close ones to the virus in the last one and a half years. Even though death and dealing with the same are a part of life, the pandemic only made it challenging by depriving us of the last chance to bid goodbyes. Here's a brief account of how it may affect us and how we can deal with it.
It can be difficult to remain positive during difficult times, but we need to prioritize ourselves. Well-being is essential for us to be healthy and determines the quality of our lives.
When life circumstances make you question your ability, which leads to self-doubt, you feel you lack support to do the exercises mentioned in the article to uplift your mood.
Have you ever felt responsible for other people's feelings? How sometimes you're unable to say "No" even when you want to? This article gives a short insight into why setting boundaries is very important.
Few key points one should keep in mind when trying to achieve and maintain a balance between one’s personal and professional life.
When asked what work-life balance is, most people reply- “equilibrium between personal and professional aspects of one’s life” or something along similar lines; they explain it as devoting an equal amount of time and effort towards their work and personal life.
Have you been around someone who is extraordinarily dramatic, enthusiastic, cheerful, and volatile? Someone who is charming and may try to attract attention through flirtatious or sexually inappropriate behaviors? Have you felt that others may perceive you like this? Does it ring a bell? Let us try to understand and develop a better comprehension of such people and what they might be going through to be able to feel what it is like to experience something like this and be empathetic to their situation :)
To rekindle curiosity with the joy of learning something new Feed for the brain; Can we download consciousness? ''The Pandora box; Microtubules, I dance on the edge of classical and the quantum.''
This article is aimed at spreading awareness and understanding the significance of disability pride month. [WARNING: Image of the Disability Pride Flag attached may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy]
The mental health of a sportsperson is as crucial as any other average human in any profession. This article presents ten powerful tips to assist sportspersons with their mental health.
The relationship is the most pleasant experience one could have, which may turn out to be the most lethal if not assessed and mended rightly.
With Pride Month almost at its end, let's remind ourselves and learn how to be mindful and sensitive Allies for the LGBTQIA+ community.