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Awareness

Psychology of Abandonment

Before you shrug and say “That’s not me”, hold on. Abandonment issues may sound heavy and dramatic. But the truth is it is more common than we think. The fear of being left behind, of losing someone we love, or even losing ourselves in the process – It all plays a part in how we […]

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Awareness

Dharma: The Guiding Compass for Mental Clarity and Ethical Living

The Ayodhya prince Lord Ram was also referred to as the embodiment of dharma. When King Dasharatha grants his wife Kaikeyi two boons, one of them is to exile Lord Ram for fourteen years. Rama decides that it is his responsibility to preserve his father’s honour and the integrity of his words. Therefore, he accepts his […]

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Awareness

Ahamkara and Ego: Bridging Eastern and Western Perspectives on Self-Identity

A large amount of our history and mythology preserves itself in Sanskrit, a language thought to be 5,000 years old. One word that means ego/I-making that is commonly used in both Sanskrit and modern literature is “ahamkara”. It’s a psychological term for the identification of the self with the natural world or transient objects. Abimana […]

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Hindi Relationship

ब्रेडक्रंबिंग: ऑनलाइन प्यार की उलझन

ब्रेडक्रंबिंग एक ऐसा मनोवैज्ञानिक व्यवहार है जिसमें एक व्यक्ति अपने साथी को लगातार संकेत देता है कि वह उसकी ओर आकर्षित है, लेकिन साथ ही उसे पूरी तरह से समर्पित नहीं होता। यह शब्द आमतौर पर आधुनिक डेटिंग के संदर्भ में उपयोग होता है, जहां एक व्यक्ति दूसरे को ऐसे छोटे-छोटे संकेत देता है जो […]

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Positive Therapy

Unconditional Positive Regard in Therapy

Unconditional positive regard is the main concept in humanistic psychology, particularly in person-centred therapy that Carl Rogers developed in the middle of the 20th century. The UPR refers to a therapist’s absolute acceptance and support toward a client regardless of what a client says or does, believed to be important for therapeutic development by Rogers. […]

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Industrial

Should You Open Up to Your Boss About Your Mental Health?

Before discussing mental health with your boss, tons of questions pop up in your mind. Should I share it? But what will they think? What if my boss thinks I’m lying? Will it affect my career? What if it changes the relationship between me and my boss?! And your mind comes back to the very […]

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advertorial

The Many Surprising Benefits of Engaging Ageing Minds

“Use it or lose it”. We’ve all heard it but how many of us take this old saying seriously? Because when it comes to our minds – especially as we age – this adage couldn’t be more accurate. Here’s the thing about ageing and cognition: the decline doesn’t have to be inevitable as long as […]

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Relationship

The Psychology Behind Romantic Relationships

Romance is a beautiful mystery that one finds hard to explain. It is more felt than expressed. Poets and songwriters often express these emotions, but to truly understand love, we might need the help of science to explain it. Romance can feel like being on a high. Some love is long-lasting while some is fleeting, […]

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Entertain

6 Celebrities Who Have Publically Spoken About Depression

Depression is a mental illness, but it does not discriminate in terms of status, success, or fame. During this time, many celebrities have been completely candid about personal battles with depression, having helped dispel the stigma about mental illness and encouraging open discussion about mental health. Their candour reminds everyone how smart it may appear, […]

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News

Office vs. Home: Which Work Environment Better Supports Mental Well-Being?

A new global study has found that working from an office outweighs work at home in terms of mental health, largely because of the role relationships in the workplace and feelings of pride in one’s work. Conducted by Sapiens Labs, the research analyzed the responses of over 54,000 employees across 65 countries. They pointed out […]

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