Interaction with Toxic people (bullies) at times is the reason for stress that manifests itself in many ways –insomnia, psychological ailments, depression etc. Consistent exposure corrodes away confidence, makes one skeptical about own capabilities thus results in loss of self belief. One opts for avoidance coping strategies like drinking alcohol to cut down on experiencing frequent negative emotions. Instead one needs professional counselling to learn to deal with own emotions in order to change self to raise own morale and life more exciting.

Anmol Singh-Psychologist & Counselor, Chandigarh

Feeling Tired out (Burn out or Fatigue)

Anmol Singh-Psychologist & Counselor, Chandigarh

Feeling Tired out (Burn out or Fatigue)

It adversely affects one's routine tasks even basic everyday activity like taking a walk, taking a shower, sleep (lack of sleep (insomnia)/ too much sleep), memory etc. Change your daily life style. Take a break from gadgets, go for vacation and rejuvenate in the silence of nature, minimise junk food intake, pursue hobbies, music, reading books is highly recommended. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps in managing anxiety, stress & mental fatigue. 

Anmol Singh-Psychologist & Counselor, Chandigarh

Pretending everything is fine in personal life stops one from admitting and seeking help to maintain one’s mental health. The prejudices prevailing around builds up a perception that directs one’s actions/interactions. Always maintaining a smile on face to conceal unhappiness is very taxing. The persistent need to fake or suppress feelings at times forces one to become an addict e.g, alcoholic, smoker; drugs etc. to hold back his/her negative emotions.  Aim to remain self motivated, stress free, flexible; accept a situation and control your emotional outbursts to while responding to the adverse conditions.  Do not hold back your emotions that define you; always give expression for your own happiness. 

Key to happiness lies within us

Anmol Singh-Psychologist & Counselor, Chandigarh

In life changes keep on taking place and some changes create circumstances beyond our control thus stressing us. The stress level can be kept in check by controlling our responses to these circumstances. Believe in self, remain positive, suffering is universal & inevitable, keep expectations & desires in check and maintain right speech & action. The key to happiness lies within us, cultivate generosity, tolerance, truthfulness, love and determination instead of promoting human afflictions like greed, hate, anxiety, fear, envy and passion.     

Be master of own destiny-live a blissful life

Anmol Singh-Psychologist & Counselor, Chandigarh

Live a Blissful life- be master of own destiny.

Drive away your fears, control repetitive & compulsive reaction and create a balance between mind and body. Being happy and joyful means leading a stress free life. Nature provides serene environment in which one gets the opportunity to converse with GOD in the quietness and have a Divine connect. Mind is difficult to control however emoting from heart in personal conversation with god, unburdening oneself, seeking benevolence invites divine grace.     

A carefree, expectation free & detached rather than a stressful worried approach to our dreams lets one live happily in today rather than making our happiness dependent on achievements of future. Avoid getting upset & discouraged that makes the journey difficult & tiring. The worries and stress not only harm the emotional self but even our physical body & relationships. Remember happiness is not later, it is always now.

Role of parents in the upbringing of child.

Anmol Singh-Psychologist & Counselor, Chandigarh

Role of parents in the upbringing of child.

Parents obsessed with examination outcome of children must endeavour to provide a conducive environment at home in which the child grows, studies and prepares for his/her future. The social relationships/interactions & behaviour patterns are keenly observed by children while growing up, the perception so built up contributes to his/her success. Focus needs to be on the feel good factor of child, optimum assertiveness and warmth is desirable. The regular conversation/social interaction face to face, acknowledgement, rewards & recognition for small-big achievements, leisure time physical activity like outdoor sports, and vacation amongst nature helps child acquire skills to sustain cut throat competition. Impressionable minds must not be allowed to waste time and energy in virtual & deceptive world of the digital technology (smart phones), the latest addiction pushing them into their cocoons (physical & mental isolation).  

Sulking Child - Happiness enhancing Hormones

Anmol Singh-Psychologist & Counselor, Chandigarh

Sulking Child - Happiness enhancing Hormones.

Child is not happy in life despite blessed with the best of everything in life. Do not understand the real cause of unhappiness. Just give this a try to make your child & yourself stay happy and well prepared to deal with challenges and problems better.

1. Start outdoor sports/exercise half an hour daily. Our body releases Endorphins (hormone) that helps the body cope with the pain of exercising. Soon we start enjoying exercise because Endorphins make us happy. Laughter is another way of generating Endorphins. Read or watch funny stuff to get our day's dose of Endorphins.

2. Acknowledge, appreciate & reward each and every small-big accomplishment/ achievement to facilitating release of Dopamine (another hormone) that makes feel good & happy.

3. Motivate to share and act for the benefit of others or nature or the society and become nice human being, it releases Serotonin (another hormone) that determines human happiness.

4. Hug each other, hold hands or put arms around other’s shoulders, Oxytocin (another happiness enhancing hormone) is released.

Taking time to understand purpose of life & expectations, thinking big, having long term vision, identifying & taking concrete steps to accomplish goal, Self belief, motivation, integrity, taking inspiration from insights in journey of life, respect for others and own well being must be on priority list to lead a happy life.