Too Much or Not Enough? How Self-Worth Myths Fuel Chronic Self-Doubt
Self-worth was first defined in psychology as the alignment of an individual’s achievements with their personal goals. In other words, if a person’s achievements are in line with their self-set personal goals, they experience self-worth or may have the thought, “I am worthy.” But is that a thought any of us have in today’s times? […]
Playing Small to Keep the Peace: The People-Pleasing Trap & Its Mental Health Cost
Do you most often want to prioritise other peoples’ needs and desires? Do you exert significant efforts to satisfy others? Despite your health and well-being being affected, do you continue to have an overwhelming urge to say yes to others’ requests or demands? If you’ve answered yes to all the above questions, then maybe you’re […]
The Hidden Toll of Feeling Invisible: How It Leads to Depression & Anxiety
Human beings need others to grow and feel like they exist. Personality development and formation of identity relies heavily on interactions with others, the style of attachment and caregiving one receives in the early years and later in life. Invisibility prevents the essential development of a person. It has nothing to do with how outgoing […]
Get Unstuck: 5 Research Backed Techniques To Move From Stuck to Unstuck
At some point in life, we have all felt “stuck.” We have all asked ourselves, ‘How did I end up here?’ Whether it’s career, relationships or big picture life goals, the desired future may seem bleak. Or even impossible to attain. But what’s scarier than being stuck is the idea of getting used to the […]
Most common relationship problems and how to deal with them
Every relationship goes through ups and downs during its tenure. The dynamics between two people keep on fluctuating based on the changes and developments that they go through in life, as individuals and as partners. When some of these changes are not in our control, they can negatively affect the relationship in various ways. The […]
Why do relationships at work matter?
When joining an occupation, we’re plunging into a community of people. More than meetings and offices, much of our professional lives consist of relationships with individuals and groups. Such environments can be nurturant sources of learning, inspiration, and enjoyment, or they can be destructive sources of frustration and injury. They send us powerful messages about […]
Speak Your Truth: A Guide to Non-Violent Communication
Non-violent communication is grounded in language and communication skills that strengthen our ability to remain human and compassionate, even in difficult times. It guides us in reframing how we express ourselves and hear others. Instead of being habitual, automatic reactions, our words become conscious responses based firmly on an awareness of what we are perceiving, […]
The Art of Persuasion: How can you be more persuasive
Most people believe that persuasion is just another way of being devious and manipulating others. Certainly, persuasion can be used to sell products, close deals and sometimes even exploit someone. But when used constructively, persuasion becomes a negotiating and learning process through which a persuader leads people to a problem’s shared solution. Persuasion does indeed […]
Building a Positive Mindset
The human mind runs wild, it’s a mystery filled with contradictions. It carries both the power to liberate and the potential to confine. It visualizes, creates, manifests and controls the very emotions and thoughts that sculpt our perception of life. Present at the beginning, middle, and end of every experience, the mind is the silent […]
How to Build Relationships at Work: A step-by-step guide
Prioritizing relationships from a place of positivity and kindness helps us do better, at work and at life. When you are value-driven, transparent, compassionate, humane, and recognize others as unique individuals, you become more effective and efficient. In fact, respect and care in our professional surroundings has a bigger influence on us as employees rather […]