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Everything about the holidays focuses on maximizing happiness. Some of the associations we have to them are gifts, vacations, weddings, family get-togethers etc. As a result, it also creates the pressure to feel only happy around the holidays, even if we’re going through a tough time personally. Here are some things to keep in mind […]
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All of us have been rejected at some point or the other. Whether it’s by a romantic interest, potential employer, unhappy client or friend group, getting rejected can be very painful to experience. It can be a huge blow to our self-esteem and confidence, especially if we predicted a different outcome. While we’re told we […]
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Listening to another is an important means to understanding their unique worldview. Often that comes with the frustration that the other is different from us, which causes disagreements that can escalate to confrontation or conflict. Learning how to converse in a way that keeps the dialogue open and friendly can be challenging at times, depending […]
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The theme for Mental Health Day 2021 is ‘Mental health care for all: let’s make it a reality’. In a country as large and diverse as ours, availability of mental health support gets very difficult. It’s hard to keep fighting for change when there’s push-back on multiple fronts. There have been a lot of misconceptions […]
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Humans are independent in thought, belief, emotion and behaviour. They are also wired for social connection. Putting the two together, we find ourselves butting heads with others more often than we would like. Resolving conflict is, therefore, necessary for peaceful coexistence. Taking responsibility for our words and actions is a great way of making amends […]
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Giving advice is second nature to a lot of us. We are probably dubbed our friends’ and family’s go-to therapists (disclaimer: therapists do not give advice) and we help relate to them the best ways possible. We provide a space for them to share what they are feeling, also feeling good ourselves knowing that we […]
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It’s hard keeping ourselves motivated when it can feel like we’re repeating the same day over and over, like Bill Murray in Groundhog Day. The pandemic has put a stop to a lot of the things that we loved doing like catching a movie in theatre, travelling to our favourite vacation spots or being part […]
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We have been hit with a terrible wave of infections, and this time, a lot closer to home than ever before. We all respond differently to it – fear, sadness, anger, numbness, frustration, or all of the above. A collective feeling is the sense of helplessness. We do not know what we can do to […]
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Self-compassion is the ability to extend compassion onto yourself when you make mistakes or endure suffering. While it may seem fairly simple to comprehend, putting it into practice is where most of us fall short. Often, we are our own worst enemy and berate ourselves when we mess up. Thus, practicing self-compassion is a great […]
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Resilience is the ability to endure and cope with big life stressors and difficulties. It involves having the mental capacity to handle tough situations so that one is more capable to get through them and return to feelings of normalcy quicker. Here are some ways to build a more resilient foundation: i. Self-compassion – Be […]