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"It's okay to not be okay." You might have heard this line several times, but have you ever wondered why not being okay might just be more than okay? There are some days in life when nothing makes sense, and all you feel like doing is taking a back seat and letting life pass by until you are okay again. When days like these arrive, it is okay to let them consume you sometimes. It's okay to pause and rest. Sometimes, taking the back seat and giving yourself time and care is the best thing you ca

Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is a type of anxiety disorder that induces weakening fear and anxiety in social situations. People experiencing this disorder fear attending social gatherings, meeting new people, engaging in small talk, etc. They are scared of being judged or criticized. This is entirely different from being shy or nervous. E.g., all of us face a certain degree of nervousness when meeting someone new or going for an important interview. This nervousness is c

Before we talk about how, let's talk about why. If you are saying "YES" to everything, you're basically distracting yourself from being committed to any one thing. While" Saying yes to everything, open new doors" does hold some truth, don't you think we already have too many doors open? Sometimes, we just need to say no other doors and go inside one! Here's how you can get better at saying "no": * Be honest * Don't play around (just say it) * Give an alternative solution. * Be strong (If t

We've all been in a place where the thought of what' others will think' prevents us from taking action. It may have been not starting that YouTube channel, not asking that person out, or even just not dancing at a party! The fear of being judged has killed enough dreams. Here's the funny thing—what we fear others will judge us for is often the very thing we judge in ourselves! Thoughts like 'you're not good enough/pretty enough" first pop up in your head, and then you believe everyone else must

Working from home can massively reduce productivity and make you question how you ever got any work done in the first place. So here are 7 tips to stay productive while working from home: 1. Create a 'weekly goals' list. Keep a list of things that MUST get done by the end of the week. Break this down into a daily 'must-do' list. This helps prioritize and be effective with your work. 2. Create time blocks. Schedule blocks of time during the day when you're focusing on a specific ta

Today we have a straightforward request of you—stop underestimating yourself. You're meant for so much more. Most of us eat junk food daily, aimlessly watch tv shows for hours, use alcohol to escape reality, and judge other people on social media. All while we are feeling miserable about our own lives. On some level, we accept this to be our reality and dismiss the idea of changing. Living in mediocrity might seem like the 'easy way out', but it is in fact, much harder than a life where you go

Healthy communication is the key to successful relationships in life. However, this does not always involve pleasant conversations. Sometimes, there are some difficult conversations that need to happen to maintain peace in that relationship as well as in our lives. So, it's okay if these conversations make you anxious. Following are some ways to help you make these conversations easier: 1. Ask yourself if you are ready: Having these conversations is not easy, so it is important that you o

First of all, take a deep breath, think about where you are and how that can benefit you, instead of where you want to be. Life is not only about all the goals you wish to achieve, but It’s also about being in the moment and enjoying where you are instead of just wishing to be somewhere else. Your stagnancy will only wash away once you make peace with it and learn to let go. Following are some ways you can overpower your stagnancy and learn to live in those times and not just exist: 1. Slow d

Family traditions enhance involvement and strengthen the bond. They are little things that the entire family looks forward to. They are a medium to build trust and ultimately grow with your family. Here are 6 traditions you should mirror: * Happiness jar: Everyone shares the happiest moment of their day at dinner and puts them in a jar. Read all the special moments at the end of every month. (Bonus: designate a color to each member) * Walk together: Go on a walk with the entire family at lea