7 ways to be kind to yourself

Work stress, family expectations, self doubt? Get a motivation boost from Sita's journey in the Ramayana.

Does it happen with you that your mind is filled with ideas but when you open your mouth, it all becomes haywire? Or find it tough to show loving kindness to a difficult person? While this is quite common, it's important to find the effective way to overcome it.

Since childhood, we are taught to help the needy. However, when it comes to the impaired, we sometimes don't consider asking whether or not they need help. In this process, offering help may come off as imposing help on the needy. If Ableism discriminates against the impaired, being too lenient towards and forcing unrequested assistance on an impaired person is 'Benevolent Ableism.' Possible acts of Benevolent Ableism that you must avoid: * Pushing someone in a wheelchair without their reques

A panic attack is a sudden episode of deep fear that causes physical reactions when there is no actual danger. Some symptoms of a panic attack are feelings of losing control, sweating, palpitations, trembling, shortness of breath, chills, and hot flashes. Here is how you can help someone experiencing a panic attack: 1. Educate: The first thing to do is to educate yourself about what a panic attack is and its symptoms. This will help you recognize it. 2. Stay Calm: You have to stay calm as th

If you're tired of hearing comments like "You’re just so sensitive." or "Why do you take everything so personally?", you may be a highly sensitive person. Highly sensitive people are deeply empathetic, tend to overstress, and are just more aware of everything around them. Note that this is not a disorder, but a personality trait. Remember, you are not alone - about 20% of the population is highly sensitive. As a highly sensitive person, here are some things you can do to make your life easier: