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Is It Possible To Be Kind Every Day?

“No act of kindness – however small – is ever wasted” One thing that this increasingly competitive and fast-paced age requires the most, is kindness. But how exactly do we …

How NOT To Be Lonely In Diwali

“May this Diwali brighten up you and your family and may all be blessed with happiness” This is how we usually offer our heartful greetings to others offering them happiness …

Pessimism Is linked To Heart Disease, 5 Ways To Cultivate Optimism

Optimism means being positive and hopeful about the present and the future. Winston Churchill once said, “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” …

“There Was A Pain But No Diagnosis” Shraddha Kapoor On Struggling with Anxiety

Anxiety being disguised as a physical illness and usually Misdiagnosed. Actress Shraddha Kapoor has revealed that just after Aashiqui 2 she started having “physical manifestation of anxiety”, stating, “There was …

Drug Addiction | Steps To Overcome Drug Addiction

“I have been using melatonin (sleeping pill) to sleep, without it I am not able to sleep. I am doing since long and I think without it I won’t be …

Depression Movies | Beat The Anxiety and Depression

Movies can help one learn, share insights, and reflect on life and our relationships. They can move to us to the point of transforming our feelings and thoughts or bring …

How Anxiety Feels

What is Anxiety? The word “Anxiety” evokes so many emotions at one go that is probably impossible to explain. For some it’s the cliched feeling of nervousness, palpations, excessive worrying, …

What Is Asperger Syndrome? Identifying Asperger’s Characteristics

Asperger syndrome (AS) is a developmental disorder, a mild version of autism. It is a form of syndrome where a person faces communication challenges and sensory reception. It is likely …

Melancholy- The Valleys and Peaks

“She dwells with Beauty—Beauty that must die; And Joy, whose hand is ever at his lips “ – John Keats, Ode to Melancholy Melancholy, popularly thought of as something that must …

Experiencing Grief And Understanding The Five Stages of Grief

Grief is a sorrow experienced by someone who has lost something significant in their life. Grief meaning, It is a multidimensional emotion encountered when we suffer a major loss such …

Smoking Cessation | Quit Smoking and Chewing Tobacco But How?

“Cigarette smoking is injurious to health.” How often do we hear this, yet continue to light up our favorite cancer sticks at every given a chance? Ever wondered why? Cigarette …

Lucid Dreaming… Reality Or Myth?

Lucid dreaming has always baffled the minds of many and debated as a myth of mythology. A topic left behind for the geeks to debate over, until Christopher Nolan’s Inception …

Working Mother And Exhausted? Time To Unload The Stress

“The door is not bolted, the lights are on, the food is not warm, the geyser is not working, the AC is not cooling….seniors not keeping well, child not performing …

Trypophobia- Amazing Facts, Characteristics of Trypophobia

Fear vs Phobia– Fear is the normal response to danger, while phobias are characterised by excessive, unconscious, and persistent fear that constantly triggers anxiety. Therefore, in the Diagnostic and Statistical …

Need To Talk To Someone? How It Can Help

Have you ever felt the need to talk to someone? But couldn’t because- They might be judging me They may misunderstand me I might bore them What if I say …

How To Spot A Sociopath and A Psychopath

There is a general misconception about a Sociopath and a Psychopath. Many times, they are used interchangeably to define a person who breaks law. There are few common traits shared by both …

Trypophobia- Do You Have This Phobia?

“If the sight of holes makes you panic, you may suffer from the most common phobia you have never heard of- Trypophobia.” -Geoff Cole A peer-reviewed study published in the …

Trypophobia- How To Deal With This Phobia?

Fear could be a natural response to a threatening object or situation. But when that fear becomes irrational and excessive it takes a shape of phobia. There are many kinds …

How To Focus On Things In Your Control

A man has been trying to cut down a tree in the rain for hours, after a while his neighbor seeing that the man is facing some difficulty goes …

How To Deal With Regrets?

We all have that buried feelings of giving up our dream job, not conveying our true feelings to someone we loved, not taking that risk in life, not spending time …

How to Support a loved one when they are dealing with Depression?

If you have a friend or a loved one who is diagnosed with depression. You may be clueless as to how to help them. The person may not voice out …

Therapy Helped Me Accept Myself The Way I Was

Client P, 22 years, was feeling depressed, anxious which was triggered from smoking, drinking and consumption of marijuana, had a disturbed sleep cycle. He was struggling with various concerns like experiencing …

Why you could be feeling lonely

It only takes one sleepless night to ruin social interactions and make people feel lonely, a new study showed. -originally appeared on abcnews.go.com “Mother nature took millions of years to …

How to make the most mundane things more enjoyable?

“A new study from Ohio State University in Columbus and the University of Chicago at Illinois argues that by doing the same activities in unusual ways, we can enjoy them …

One Proven Way To Make Others Happy

New research showed the recipients of an emailed expression of gratitude (thank you mail) felt much more “ecstatic” than writers expected. Two psychologists- Dr Amit Kumar and Nicholas Epley attempted …

When the Fear of Death was Killing Me – Thanatophobia

“I had seen this movie, where the main protagonist had passed away and the life of the family he had left behind was shown. His parents, the love of his …

Am I Stressed or Anxious?

While it can be difficult to differentiate between stress and anxiety due to similarities in how they both may manifest themselves (physical symptoms), it can be important to understand whether …

8 steps to overcome our feelings of Hurt

Nobody can hurt me without my permission. -Anonymous “Hurt. A very small word to describe how I was feeling. I don’t even know if it is a description enough for …

When the pressure to be perfect hits you

“My brain feels like it’s been punched and punched and nothing comes out” -Kirsty Schafer Earlier this year, research involving 40,000 students at universities in the UK, the US and …

How Change In Beliefs Can Make You Happy

We approach our life situations and take a decision based on certain core values and beliefs that we have developed based on our past experiences. Our belief systems play an …

Master The Art of Self Compassion

In order to survive in this high-pressure world, we must accustom ourselves to the practice of what is called Self Compassion. We often learn to blame ourselves for not …

How Change In Attitude Can Bring Happiness

One of the life’s sharpest paradoxe is that your brightest future hinges on your ability to pay attention to the present. ‘Living here and now’, ‘living in the moment’, ‘living …

How To Unpack Your Emotional Baggage

It is our baggage that keeps us viewing life through the same narrow lens. Are you ready to unpack? Letting go of baggage can be scary. It will require you …

Talking To My Daughter But Looking At My Phone

There are many times that I have even noticed myself nodding my head at my daughter with my eyes fixed on the mobile phone screen. It startles me and soon after which, I consciously put the device aside and establish eye contact.

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Do You Need A Psychiatrist, A Counselor or A Psychologist?

So if you have mental health concerns, you should seek help. But where do you go? How do you know what type of doctor you should talk to? Do you …

Honey Singh’s Revelation About Being Bipolar

There is a reason why you have been missing his peppy songs for a while. During that time, Yo Yo Honey Singh was suffering from bipolar disorder. It was scary. …

I’m A New Father. And No one Told Me I Could Be Depressed Too.

I have a lot of responsibilities now whether it’s financial, emotional or mental support, I’m expected to stand tall and “man-up”.

What Does Depression Feel Like?

Sinking yet floating Together yet apart Living a sleep paralysis- I want to move But I can’t I smile I weep At the void so deep Yet, at …

How to Deal with an Identity Crisis

“The deepest bond that you will ever share, is the one that you share with yourself.” – Anon At some point in our lives, we must have had people tell … Read More

How to Step out of Comfort Zones

A situation where one feels safe or at ease. Be it a job that we are stuck in, a dead end relationship that we are holding on to or a … Read More

How To Deal With Loneliness

The desire to be around people, being heard and understood is a very natural one and when unfulfilled, it results in a feeling of loneliness. Loneliness is an emotional response … Read More

4 Tips To Care Less On How Others Judge You

FEAR OF JUDGEMENT As children we used to be free in the true sense of the word- free from the pressures of society, free from inhibitions and judgment and we … Read More

Men Dont Cry

Men in our society are portrayed as physically strong, dominant, stoic, and always in control. Women on the other hand are considered to be fragile, sensitive and expressive. Throughout the … Read More

Ways to be Happy

“Wealth can be found in its most natural form inside the heart and mind of a happy person.”- Anon The concept of ‘happiness’ finds its roots … Read More

How to overcome negative aspects of Perfectionism

Perfectionism is defined as a personality trait characterized by a person's striving for flawlessness and setting excessively high performance standards. Perfectionism is accompanied by overly critical self-evaluations and concerns regarding others' evaluations. … Read More

Five Benefits of Diary Writing

Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank, a record of her personal life amidst the Holocaust, is the most famous diary and a renowned book, read widely across the … Read More

Kinds of Discrimination

People who face severe discrimination for a long period of time are often left with some deep wounds. Only a good counselor like the ones at BetterLYF can help them.

Benefits of Counselling

Life, as we see it, is a salad of emotions. We all have our moments of highs and lows, and of pride and plight. While most of us often have … Read More

Dealing With Loneliness When Your Kids Leave Home- Empty Nest Syndrome

Parenting is not limited to the biological relationship of a mother or a father with their child. It is a long-term process of rearing a child and catering to his/her … Read More

How to reduce our tendency to seek a perfectionist mind set

Any kind of action taken in extremities becomes maladaptive, and in a similar context, when perfectionism reaches a greater intensity, it can have unimaginable effects on our performance and well-being. … Read More

Happiness

Happiness is characterised by the experience of more frequent positive affective states than negative ones as well as a perception that one is progressing toward important life goals. Certain kinds of … Read More

8 Myths about Counselling

Counseling is treated like a taboo, although it should be treated like a blessing. There are people, counselors, who can actually help you in putting an end to your misery.

How To Deal With Negative Thoughts

Self talk is the conversation that we engage in with ourselves on a daily basis, even if we do it unconsciously. We might introspect on a previous incident or ponder … Read More

Challenges in Counselling

The concept of counselling struggles to gain recognition by the masses even today. People either choose to ignore the signs and symptoms of stress and depression, or live with the … Read More

6 Ways to Cope With Separation Anxiety

“What would happen if I lose this person?” Has this thought ever made you lose your mind and panic? How many of you spend a major chunk of your time … Read More

Are You Living The Same Day Again?

Have you ever thought about the lifestyle you live? Or why do you always live in a certain way, just because you have to? And what is the goal of … Read More

How to Deal with Procrastination? 5 Ways to Stop Procrastinating

What is procrastination? Have you ever sat down to work on an assignment, a report or a speech and then found yourself staring at a window or doing a less … Read More

How To Deal With Friendship Problems

We all find this solace in different individuals who might play a variety of roles in our lives, while some may find their best friend in their mothers, some may … Read More

How to forgive yourself?

In this fast pacing life we often forget, that in order to move forward peacefully, we must give us that one big gift of Forgiveness. What stops us from forgiving … Read More

How to Deal with Stress?

The stress response is the body’s way of protecting you. When working properly, it helps you stay focused, energetic, and alert. In emergency situations, stress can save your life—giving you … Read More

Are you getting your goodnight sleep

Its 03.00 am, and you still can't sleep? Scientific discoveries have shown that your brain actually has two systems. One helps you sleep; the other helps keep you awake. The … Read More

How being grateful can make you happy

Positive psychologists contend that gratitude is more than feeling thankful for something, it is more like a deeper appreciation for someone (or something,) which produces longer lasting positivity. Gratitude is … Read More

My Struggles With Loneliness

The first few months of college were the loneliest months of my life. I was so nervous and at some points excited to start my college experience. The first few … Read More

How Frequently Moving During Childhood Impacted Varun

“Everybody thinks I am this happy-go-lucky, chilled out personality, but the truth is - I’ve always been lonely. In fact, I’ve come to a point where I feel it’s better … Read More

Who am I

“I would often tell my friends that it was okay if their girlfriend had a male friend, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they are too close or that their friendship … Read More

How To Emotionally Heal Yourself

Trauma and emotional pain are relative in terms of the effect on people. While death and dying may be the ultimate trauma, people can and do experience similar upsets when … Read More

Beating Holiday Blues- when you fall short of the PERFECT holiday

38% of people surveyed for a study said their stress level increased during the holiday season. It was Good Friday a while ago, and that meant a long weekend, Thursday- … Read More

When I Failed At Everything I Set Out To Do

“Suicide is not caused by weakness or a lack of courage, but rather by having had to be strong for too long.” -Anonymous “It all started three months ago, I …

Fear of Failure

I asked my client why don’t you try? He said- “If I fail, it will bring more disappointments, shame and embarrassment” Well, do all successful people never face failure? The … Read More

The Voice Inside ME

Do you have those nagging thoughts that tell you that you just cannot clear this job interview? You will not be able sustain in a long lasting relationship! You will … Read More

Are You Addicted To Love?

The strongest drug that exists for a human is another human being “Oh my god, my heart is pounding”, Reshma whispered to herself excitedly. “I think he finally is the …

How To Overcome Anxiety

Hope these coping mechanisms will help you to overcome anxiety. People also look for the anxiety meaning in Hindi or anxious meaning in Hindi. If you need help to cope with …

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How Everyday Was A Struggle For Lisa

My doctor said I don't have depression. She told me I live a great life, I learn, I drive, I am a Mom, so I can't possibly have depression. If … Read More

6 Tips To Become Your Own Stress Manager

S-t-r-e-s-s. A five-lettered word that’s as much a part of our lives as eating or sleeping. As a counsellor fielding queries on the subject on a daily basis, I see …

Am I Sad or Depressed?

Many experience sadness but feel that they are in depression, and many who are actually clinically depressed infer that they are just terribly sad or unhappy. Or are made to … Read More

Dealing with loss

Grief is like the ocean; it comes in waves, ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim. … Read More

Emotional Regulation | How Can I Control My Emotions?

Emotions can get in the way or get you on the way. -Mavis Mazhura Our Emotions are diverse and basically motors us through life. Most individuals, act, react and behave as … Read More

We Need To Talk- Handling Difficult Conversations.

Will I end up hurting that person? Would it destroy our relationship? I have no idea how will they react. Would they retaliate? These are the few thoughts that occur …

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