This pandemic has brought us to terms with the fact that life is indeed short. Instead of ruminating about the past, it has paved a way for us to be grateful for how things have been for us. During the course of time, we may have undermined certain accomplishments or… Read More »Time-travel to gain some perspective
Automatic negative thoughts (negative thoughts that often distract you when you are trying to focus on something, or consciously trying to relax) can impact the way we feel, and cope with stressful events in our lives. During the pandemic, these negative automatic thoughts are likely to increase and can significantly… Read More »Identifying and Dealing with Negative Automatic Thoughts
Setting goals helps us to gain more clarity about what we want to achieve and how we want to achieve them. Goals can be formed in different spheres of life. They could entail some personal goals such as those including enhancing our self-esteem, improving self-image etc., professional goals such as… Read More »SMART goals [worksheet]
the last couple of months have definitely been a lot to deal with it. The past year until now, the pandemic as a result of Covid-19 has challenged us and tested our patience in coping with various aspects of life; work, self, relationships, etc. Today, everyone has become accustomed to… Read More »Circles of Control: What’s in my control? … and what’s not!
One of the most debated questions, specifically in the Indian context is should one pursue what they love or should one pursue what will fulfill their physiological needs as per Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs? In a time where the economy is only a step away from collapsing entirely, people cannot… Read More »MONEY OR PASSION? …and the paralysis of choice
Remember summer holidays during school? It used to be a time when you used to relax. Exams were done, the next year was a few weeks away, and the pressure was off. But ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, even students don’t have this break. The last year has been one… Read More »The Importance of relaxation
Everyone experiences financial struggles at some point in their lifetime… the middle-class office secretary, the BPL breadwinner of the family, the affluent businesswoman, the retired couple, the student entrepreneur… everyone. According to decades of data collected by the American Psychological Association (APA), 72% of adults report feeling stressed about money.… Read More »Financial Struggles and Mental Health
— PODCAST TRANSCRIPT — As we celebrate Stress Awareness Month, I want you all to ask yourselves, do you find yourself biting off more than you can chew? Have you ended up in a situation where you have been burdened by your blind hunger for work? Or have you ever… Read More »Toxic Productivity | Podcast
For the past several decades, mental health issues and substance abuse cases have been on the rise. In fact, many studies show that the overall well-being of people, which includes mental health and general health, have been on the decline. Some longitudinal studies show that half the population is likely… Read More »The Dark Side of Capitalism
— TRANSCRIPT — Have you been swamped with work, so much so that you lose track of time? Does twenty-four hours a day never suffice for all the tasks on your list? You’re probably witnessing the phenomenon known as ‘hustle culture’. What is this hustle culture we speak of? Well,… Read More »Hustle culture | Podcast