by Dolly Nawalkha | Nov 11, 2024 | Mindfulness, Parenting, Wellness
As a counsellor, I have witnessed the profound impact that language and vocabulary can have on a child’s experience of the world. The ability to label and express emotions plays a critical role in how we understand and respond to them. I recently worked with a 11 year...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Nov 17, 2023 | Anxiety, Mindfulness, Panic Attacks
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 4, 2023 | Mindfulness
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 11, 2022 | Mindfulness
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 | Feb 2, 2022 | Mindfulness
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...
