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 11, 2023 | Wellness
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 | Oct 28, 2023 | Wellness
Forgiveness is a choice – a choice to prioritize yourself and your well-being. Over the course of time, it allows us to move past the hurt and pain, and alleviates the physical, emotional, and mental symptoms caused by the pain. Pain and suffering tend to lead...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Aug 31, 2023 | Wellness
Anger and guilt are two states of mind that can have a profound impact on the well-being of individuals. And even though these two emotions may appear opposite at first glance, they are connected in several ways. Why should an individual be aware of any triggers or an...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Oct 19, 2022 | Wellness
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 | Jul 22, 2022 | Wellness
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...
