by Nivedita Ramanujam | Nov 17, 2023 | Mental Health, Mindfulness and Meditation
Social gatherings can enrich our lives – such as career networking events, parties, family events, and so on. However, for some people, it may cause deep anxiety, worry, panic and fear. This is known as, ‘Social Anxiety Disorder’. There is a range of intensity...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Nov 11, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Mental Health
Happiness is defined as a sense of being happy, content, and joyful. However, it encompasses so much more than just that. It is a state of feeling whole, of gratitude, of awareness. This is not to say that we don’t have suffering and grief – we can’t dismiss...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Nov 4, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Mental Health
Self-compassion is about having a gentler inner dialogue, rather than a harsh critic. It is about accepting ourselves for all our imperfections, and dropping hard judgements. Showing self-compassion does not mean that you are not going to work on areas of your life...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Oct 28, 2023 | Mindfulness and Meditation
Forgiveness is a choice – a choice to prioritize yourself and your well-being. Over the course of time, it allows us to move past the hurt and pain, and alleviates the physical, emotional, and mental symptoms caused by the pain. Pain and suffering tend to lead...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Aug 31, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Mental Health
Shame is a deep and intense emotion embedded in social and relational anxiety, withdrawal, and negative self-perception. It is a heavy burden to carry and sustains deep emotional wounds. Research has consistently shown that shame is strongly correlated with negative...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Aug 31, 2023 | Mental Health, Mindfulness and Meditation
Anger and guilt are two states of mind that can have a profound impact on the well-being of individuals. And even though these two emotions may appear opposite at first glance, they are connected in several ways. Why should an individual be aware of any triggers or an...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Jun 6, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Mental Health
In this second blog on tinnitus, we will explore the benefits of several therapies in reducing and managing symptoms of tinnitus. As with any other type of condition, a combination of multiple treatments has been shown to offer the most effective and comprehensive...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Apr 26, 2023 | Health & Wellness
Hearing a ringing sound, whether constant or intermittent, can stem from numerous factors. Indeed, we all have faced, at one time or another in our lives, a sound coming from one or both ears without any external source. But what does it mean? Tinnitus is not a...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Mar 13, 2023 | Mental Health
When we think of obsessions, oftentimes we associate them with an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on an individual’s mind. For instance, an individual with an obsession with cleanliness may constantly worry about germs, while an...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Dec 14, 2022 | Relationships
In the second of a two-part blog about corporate culture and conflict at the workplace, we take a look at how communication and leadership through transactional analysis can have an impact on interactions at the office. Leadership is a key component to the formation...
