Bullying, ridicule, sexual & mental harassment are the means of letting out frustration by strong on weaker ones. The resentment & bitter feeling towards the bully carried in mind because of the misdemeanor eats you up. Like we purge our workspace periodically for cleanliness & freshness, our mind also requires periodic purging of bad memories that disturb & affect our mental peace. Rid the mind of hatred, the negativity affecting your calmness & peaceful composure.

 

Expecting appropriate returns on time & money invested in a child's brought up gives rise to performance anxiety. Condemnation & castigation for failure and being judgemental shall only stress the child. A Child carries a distinctive potential. A child who is appreciated for his sincere efforts feels motivated to explore his/her true potential. Let his/her aspirations & aptitude guide exploration of potential skills through curiosity & creative experimentation.

 

The attitude of rightness of one's own opinion limits one from listening & understanding others view point on subject matter. An opinionated individual with strong values takes decision of life after breaking the shackles of conditioning by society. This individualistic approach results in increased feeling of isolation. Idiosyncrasies and behaviour of people around does influence the peace of mind. When facing such situation; remember the times you were appreciated that stirred a mix of emotions of gratitude, pride and satisfaction in you, it will help maintain tranquility.

Happiness is subjective and dependent on personal elements affecting our feelings to the extent it distorts & determines thoughts and judgements. Pay attention to what impacts your feelings, anything good or bad does influence one's state of mind. Trust, healthy communication, shared vision and a positive perspective helps create a safe space for each other. Past cannot be rewritten; reflect and navigate own suppressed emotions & behaviour in order to deal with difficult situations. Experimenting with mood booster hobby gives you adrenaline rush, spark of joy and lightens the mood. 

Going through struggles & sufferings in life is overwhelming and at times emotionally exhausting. One with low level of patience is bound to get frustrated very fast. Re-discover self before the frustrations get the better of you. Self isolation provides time for introspection and self-actualization. Stay positive and focused to understand self better. Keep exploring self; be a part of the process of life, happiness is a state of mind.

 

 

Physical & Mental fatigue experienced due to rigorous fast paced schedule to meet deadlines in today's times requires adapting to the new realities. Don't permit other's comments cloud your decisions. Time is transient and one's resilience helps one move on in life. Change is the only constant; hence take a break from stagnation and try to be with nature quite often in order to rejuvenate self.

 

A Psychologist facilitates one's endeavour to reach the roots of one's wide range of feelings & emotions that overshadows happiness. Each one of us has a journey full of ups and downs but having no regrets helps one keep peace of mind. Dwelling in the past and being judgemental about mistakes & shortcomings clutters one’s mind with negative thoughts. Guilt & hurt shatters one’s inner peace. This very moment is what matters. Do what you love to do and also love what you are doing.