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Caregiver burnout: Prevention strategies you can adopt
In my neighborhood, I often see an old-aged couple basking under the winter sun to get much-needed warmth. The old gentleman, a palsy patient engrossed in his thoughts, seldom replies to my greetings. But the old lady anxiously waits for my words as if ... -
How to overcome winter blues
When you think of winter, do you think about snuggling in warm blankets and having hot cups of tea while munching on your favorite cookies and reading your favorite book? But do you end up feeling like this most of the time? You could be experiencing Sea ... -
How to improve the mind-body connection
We have seven layers to our existence, namely body, breath, mind, intellect, memory, ego, and self. But more often than not, we aren’t aware of how each influences us. Breath controls the body; our judgments influence our reactions; ego affects our behavi ... -
How to reduce food waste at home
While addressing the food scarcity issue, our school principal emphasized that we should not waste even one morsel on our plates. Remember, there are hungry children in the world who die without food. It shocked and motivated me not to waste food. Curren ... -
5 easy meal recipes when you are depressed
Depression is an energy sapper. It is perfectly okay if you feel like you can’t cook after a depressive episode. Yet the right foods can revive your moods and energy levels. Consider this: Freshly cooked meals energize you, while processed and packaged fo ... -
How to overcome loneliness
Scientists say loneliness is as dangerous as smoking and alcoholism. Extended periods of loneliness increase the risk for depression, anxiety, low immunity, and an increase in inflammation. Unfortunately, loneliness has become increasingly common in our d ... -
How to overcome anxiety: 9 yoga tips
How to reduce anxiety? Relief from anxiety and stress is now only a yoga tip away! Stress, fear, anxiety – if we start counting all those instances in life when we experienced these emotions, we may just lose count! Whether it's anxiety over exam res ... -
Deep Breathing For Stress Relief –Types, Benefits, and Uses
Did you know that all the physical exercises, yoga, tai chi and other forms of activities you do are guided by the process of inhalation and exhalation? Even at the gym, the main focus is on the right process of breathing, which checks your exhaustion. In ... -
How athletes can overcome mental blocks in sports
Simone Biles has been best known for her gravity-defying flips and the ‘twisties’- on the floor, balancing beam, and bars, feats for which she has won Olympic gold- 4 times. However, during the Tokyo Olympics, her contribution to mental health and the Oly ... -
Yoga for sports: Benefits for a stronger body and mind
The clock is ticking. The scores are even. The tension is palpable, as all eyes rest on your every movement, every expression. You can sense the hope, fear, excitement, and expectation in the very air around you. You know you have to drown out the noise- ...
