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...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Nov 30, 2022 | Relationships
Culture goes beyond being from any one place; rather it is a set of values and norms that exist as a code of conduct within a place, both overt and subtle. Depending on how the culture treats its members, it can either be positive or toxic. Within the workplace, some...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Oct 19, 2022 | Mental Health
As we look back on World Mental Health Day last week (10th October 2022), it is important to acknowledge how many of us are affected by mental health – and how difficult it can be to access help. It is vital that we take the time to look after our mental health...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Aug 11, 2022 | Mindfulness and Meditation
When we perform an action, set a boundary or engage with others, our intent in doing so and/or the nature of the thoughts that precede that action is key to how the outcome can be perceived and played out. In Buddhism, the concept of ‘wholesome goodness’...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Jul 22, 2022 | Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness and Meditation
Ever wonder why when you are feeling positive emotions or have received some good news, you proverbially might ‘stop to smell the roses’, or perhaps be more open to talking to a stranger? Beyond pure joy in a moment, positive emotions have the ability to...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Jun 13, 2022 | Hypnotherapy, Mental Health
Cold Water Immersion – particularly on the face – activates what is known as the Divers Reflex. This is commonly advised as a method for anxiety and stress relief, but how does it actually work? The Divers Reflex is particular to mammals and is an...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Apr 6, 2022 | Mental Health, Trauma
When we think of flashbacks, oftentimes we imagine a specific event that has triggered an involuntary and often painful transport back in time. For example, a war veteran might hear a noise that reminds them of their time in combat, or an individual may see a...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Mar 2, 2022 | Health & Wellness, Mindfulness and Meditation
Kintsugi is well known as a beautiful practice in the crafts and visual arts world; broken pottery and ceramics can be put back together often with a shining gold lacquer or resin to fill in cracks. The intention is that flaws are not hidden but celebrated. In fact,...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Feb 2, 2022 | Mental Health, Mindfulness and Meditation
Mindfulness is often defined as a practice that we see from a Western perspective, yet mindfulness has been enshrouded in Eastern cultural practices for centuries. Mindful living is explained within Sage Patanjali’s yoga sutras – scriptures that define the...
