Have you been feeling out of sync lately? Tired, low, and unanchored? Almost 7 years ago to this day, I woke up to an unrecognisable face. The face was mine, but it was different. The doctors told me I wouldn’t recover. It was one of the scariest moments of my life. Fast-forward to 2022. Pop...
ContinueCHANGE IS THE ONLY CONSTANT IN LIFE Change has become an inevitable reality for all of us today. It is just another one of life’s challenges. Whether these changes are positive or negative, they can be all-consuming on so many levels. Transitions have beginnings and ends. We can’t go around them, we have to go...
ContinueDear readers, do you dread your family gatherings because you have to spend time with your uncle who makes offensive jokes or meet your sister-in-law who won’t stop asking when you will have kids? The bad news is, you can’t get rid of these people completely, but the good news is, you can learn to...
ContinueDear readers, the end of 2023 is fast approaching. One of the best ways that you can review your year is by asking yourself some questions. Self-reflection is vital if you want to live your life by design. Self-reflecting can help you recognise your accomplishments, acknowledge your mistakes, and analyse how you can move forward....
ContinueDuring the anti-bullying week in the UK, I wanted to share my insights and advice with my dear readers. Bullying affects everyone involved, and it is hurtful to everyone involved, from the victims of bullying to the witnesses—and even to bullies themselves. Remember that bullying is never about you. It is important to remind yourself...
ContinueLet’s get out of our comfort zone By Psychologist Mamta Saha As a Psychologist, I often find myself subconsciously observing the world around me and making sense of it from an objective lens. That said, I am who I am and of course, if I am not in a professional context, I cannot help...
ContinueOur emotional state in a given moment may influence the way we see a particular situation which impacts our behaviour. “Perception moulds, shapes, and influences our experience of our reality,” says Linda Humphreys PhD, a psychologist and life, relationship, and spirituality coach. “Perception is merely a lens or mindset from which we view people, events,...
ContinueLet’s admit it is challenging to stay calm and engaged during tough conversations. Difficult conversations can feel intense and make our minds perceive them as a threat. A lot of times we later regret what we say, get stuck trying to prove our point, ultimately losing the goal and outcome of the conversation. We have...
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Christmas itself is often a time where we feel the pressure of perfection. We are surrounded by constant reminders of what our home should look like, wonderful relationships we should have and the extravagant gifts we should be giving and receiving. This can often make us feel far from amazing as we begin to compare ourselves and worry that our lives do not live up to these socially enforced flawless festive expectations.
ContinueThe year 2020 was a year filled with learnings. The year taught us to slow down from the never-ending rat race and enjoy the things in front of us and spend time with your loved ones. During the lockdown, most of us have reconnected with our friends after a long time. While it’s good to...
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