During 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...
ContinueLike a lot of people, I’ve lost count of the number of the countless rejections I’ve received throughout my journey. Both in my personal and professional life and if there is one thing, I know really really well it is that rejection equals redirection. illustration from pinterest Trust the greater plan and life will come...
ContinueBy Psychologist Mamta Saha Dear Readers, our communications can enhance the quality of our relationships in life. We know that having effective communication skills is fundamental in having a successful life. We as humans love connecting with other people because it makes us happy and good communication is the key when we want our social...
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...
ContinuePart of being human is having attachments. We attach ourselves to places and ideas, in relationships, we attach to our partner. We attach to our belongings and physical items that we love. Ideally, life is a cycle of holding and letting go, but we become so attached that we can no longer see clearly....
ContinueAlmost all of us have had traumatic experiences in our live. Some that we remember and others we probably don’t. Trauma, in the body, can be understood as the chronic and persistent dysregulation of the nervous system due to overwhelming events or life circumstances. These traumas often inhibit us and hold us back from being...
ContinueEvery relationship moves out of the honeymoon phase and the longer a relationship lasts, the more ups and downs it goes through. While the ups and downs are totally normal in every relationship, if you feel more miserable and drained than happy after spending time with your partner or just being around them, it may...
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...
ContinueBring bombarded with numerous texts from work and feeling the pressure to follow up, even during holidays follows the concept of urgency culture. Creating a workplace where employees are being compelled to accomplish tasks at any time of the day is more unprofitable than profitable. It places a profound impact on an employee’s mental well-being....
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