We often hear the advice to "go outside and you’ll feel better." But when was the last time you stepped outside just to be in the fresh air? Or did you take a leisurely walk just to clear your mind? All of us are looking for peace and balance in our busy and tech-driven lives. On average, ...
How Your Perception May Differ From Reality & How to Untangle Them
We have all heard the classic example: Is the glass half full or half empty? Some people debate over its emptiness and see what it is missing, while others might suggest it’s half full. Now let’s see another example. Let's say you texted a friend and they didn’t reply immediately. One can ...
Strategies for Coping with PTSD
For people who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), one of the hardest things to do is deal with the memories of what they have been through. These memories might seem to come out of nowhere and can be triggered by certain smells, sounds, places, people, or other things. And ...
Understanding Cognitive Distortion & How to Overcome It?
Have you ever been in a situation where you made up the worst possible scenarios in your mind? For example, let's suppose that you were waiting for your friend and he got late. You assume that he might have gotten into an accident rather than just thinking maybe he lost track of time ...
Managing Social Pressure – Strategies for Staying True to Yourself
Imagine you are at a social gathering where you see people of your age having successful careers, amazing partners, and luxurious lives. Someone walks up to you and engages in a conversation but there is a feeling that starts building inside you. You can't help but start comparing yourself to those ...