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 | 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 | 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 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,...
