Developing a healthy and fulfilling relationship requires awareness of the positive and negative aspects that can influence its course. Identifying red and green flags in a relationship can provide valuable understanding, helping individuals nurture a strong and lasting connection. The most important point to note here is no one is perfect and each of us ..read more

Emotions are an integral part of our human experience. They guide our reactions, decisions, and interactions. But let’s face it, life can throw us some curveballs, and we might lose perspective on how to respond to a situation. That’s where coping skills can rescue us. Coping skills are like a collection of tools in our ..read more

We often go through days when nothing feels alright, we want to get up and get going but how to feel alright when nothing feels right? How do we gain that motivation to carry on the dark and gloomy days? Let us explore some ways through this blog post. How to feel alright when nothing feels right? 1.) Acknowledge the Feeling It’s completely normal to experience times when nothing seems to align or feel right. It is essential to acknowledge these emotions and not abandon them. How to feel alright when nothing feels right? Remind yourself – it’s okay to feel lost or overwhelmed and not have ever ..read more

One of the biggest challenges of being a single mum is that the role is more demanding than the child. It demands strength, resilience, perseverance and a constant commitment to your child. While the rewards are immeasurable rather priceless, it’s essential to acknowledge the unique challenges that single mothers face in their day-to-day lives and people around think that they have got it all easy because they don’t have in-laws or a partner to deal with, to break the news they have the whole world to deal with – alone. Being a single mother, I go through this a lot and the pressure is sometim ..read more

Do you the know hardest thing about being a single mum is that the role is more demanding than the child? It demands strength, resilience, perseverance and a constant commitment to your child. While the rewards are immeasurable rather priceless, it’s essential to acknowledge the unique challenges that single mothers face in their day-to-day lives and people around think that they have got it all easy because they don’t have in-laws or a partner to deal with, to break the news they have the whole world to deal with – alone. Being a single mother, I go through this a lot and the pressure is some ..read more

When I was studying for my MBA, my favourite subject was organisational behaviour, managerial effectiveness and personal financial management. I saw these subjects in a different way and thought about how can I use these management fundas or philosophies in my personal setting. I would ponder over the pursuit of personal growth and self-improvement (I still do), and how it can be helpful to borrow strategies from the world of business management.  Through this post, I am sharing my top favourite and popular management philosophies – Kaizen, Lean Management, Six Sigma, the 5S Methodology ..read more

Journaling has long been recognised as a powerful tool for self-reflection, stress management, and personal growth. Through expressive writing, journaling can help improve mental health, enhance emotional well-being, and promote healing. In this blog, I will share various journaling methods and provide practical tips for incorporating this therapeutic practice into your daily routine. I have been journalling since high school and began writing online in 2017 and it has always helped me to record and understand my thoughts. Journaling Techniques for Mental Health Write without editing or filte ..read more

I hear a lot about childhood trauma and how our childhood experiences shape us into the people we are today. The more I learn about it I realise how deeply past traumas and emotional wounds can affect our adult lives in ways we may not even recognise. Inner child work is a powerful tool that allows us to reconnect with our younger selves, address unresolved issues, and foster personal growth. In this blog, we will explore the importance of inner child work and try to find some practical steps to break the chain so that we don’t pass on the trauma to our children. What is Inner Child Work? Inne ..read more

Out of all the journeys I have been on – Healing is a long journey, and I am still travelling. It’s a journey that often begins in the depths of despair, where pain and suffering seem insurmountable. I feel like a tourist for all the places I have called home, all the places I have visited and stayed for a bit, I have left a piece of me. This reminds me of Kahlil Gibran’s timeless masterpiece “The Prophet,” where he writes, “The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.” His deep words of wisdom speak to the paradox of healing—that out of our deepest pain can eme ..read more

Generational healing is a very long and exhaustive journey in which many individuals try to break the chains of trauma and dysfunction that have been passed down through their families for generations. It involves a deep understanding of one’s family history, understanding how past experiences have shaped the present, and actively working towards healing and transformation. I recently finished listening to the groundbreaking book, “The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma,” by renowned psychiatrist and trauma expert Dr. Bessel van der Kolk. In this book, the aut ..read more