Kaal Bhairav Mantra: Chanting for Shiva's angry avatar

The constant notifications, emails, and social media updates we encounter on our phones keep our brains engaged and alert.

“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”

Glossophobia. Sounds fancy, right? Well, it refers to the fear of public speaking which a lot of us are guilty of. Public speaking is a skill that many desire but few master. The fear of talking in public, often termed as stage fear, can be paralyzing.

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

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

What's the difference between an apple and apple juice? Is the nutritional value same in both of them? When we eat an apple, our body works to process it, and we chew, then it goes down the stomach and further gets diluted in there. So the longer the process, the longer it takes for sugar to get into our bodies. But when we drink apple juice (best case—with no added sugar), the sugar gets into our body very quickly, and this immediacy stresses our body out. Leave alone the fiber loss while chu

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

When having a panic attack, we fall in a state of disarray and lose all sense of control. In such a situation, it is important to ground ourselves. Here are some ways to mentally ground yourself while experiencing a panic attack: 1. Narrate your environment in detail: Using all your senses, narrate your environment. For eg, "The walls are white", "The table is made from wood", "This snack is salty", "The birds are chirping outside". 2. Describe an everyday activity in detail: Narrate to your

The fear of rejection is undoubtedly real. The crushing feeling of embarrassment and receiving a 'no' can be terrifying. We get it. However, here are some reasons you should do it anyway: 1. You'll become a braver version of yourself - Every time you do something that scares you, you're pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. 2. Focus on what you'll gain - There are always going to be reasons to not do it. However, you need to focus on only one thing - the reason you should be