Stress and Anxiety

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

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

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

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

“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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 stressful, engaging job … Read More

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

“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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

“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

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

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

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

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

“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

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 …

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