With the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation continuing to evolve, it’s difficult to feel grounded. We are all dealing with major disruptions in our lives and overwhelming unknowns that have shaken our foundations. Stay-at-home orders across the country are vital for preventing the spread of the virus, they also add to a […]
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Ask a psychologist: How do I improve my self-confidence?
First things first, we need to acknowledge the fact that everyone is unique, and each one’s journey & goals are unique to them. Comparing your journey and goals with someone else is like expecting a fish to climb a tree. So, what can we do to focus on ourselves and […]
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7 ways to manage Covid19 exam stress & anxiety.
As of last year, over 32 crore students were hit by Covid-19 as schools and colleges were shut. Covid19 brought out virus fear but also the struggle to keep up with the syllabus, battling exam stress, and future admission prospects. Thousands of students who registered for SAT, MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, […]
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Missed Milestones, A Different Kind of Loss.
The Only Constant in Life Is Change. Change is stressful for all of us. The most recent and life changing example is the Covid19 pandemic that was filled with uncertainty, fear, struggle and loss. It is therefore no surprise to find that, in general, people are finding it difficult to […]
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Marriage all around you? Don’t worry, here are 5 ways how you can deal with the pressure
Is it that time in your life where you are hitting your 30s and your Facebook is endlessly being updated with #lockedinlockdown and another series of wedding hashtags and all you can do is sit on the other side of the screen and wonder if you’re too late to the […]
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Why is it important to take the leap & face your fears
We all have our comfort zone – a zone that makes us feel safe, confident, and most of all, comfortable. Anything that tries to invade this zone, or makes us get out of it, is considered foreign & undesirable. But is it really meant to be that way? Franklin D. […]
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Perfectionism – could it do more harm than good?
“Practice your art until you become perfect at it” Sounds like a statement you would hear from any and every successful person, right? There’s nothing wrong with what they are saying. In order to become the best, you have got to keep practicing, keep moving forward. A flip side to […]
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How our mind & body work in harmony in more ways than you think
‘Health is Wealth’ There’s absolutely no debate on that. However, a question branches out of this thought: Despite great physical health, do you really feel ‘healthy’ when your mind feels exhausted? Think of it this way: You spend hours at the gym trying to perfect that body. Or you run […]
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Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset – It’s no debate which side you want to be on
“If you’re the smartest person in a room, you’re in the wrong room” But why? What is the problem with being the smartest person in the room? That’s where the idea of a growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset comes to play. Think of it this way: you could continue […]
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Does emotional immunity really exist?
Immunity – it’s defined as our body’s capability to recognize and tolerate whatever belongs to the self, and to recognize and reject what is foreign (non-self) Whenever we think of immunity, we think of our physical well-being – being immune to diseases, in particular. We either take meds to develop […]
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