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Menopause- what to do?
It has to happen in every woman’s life. So take it easy, accept it happily and start living a better life while accepting it. Can we delay it? Yes for a few years it can be possible if one is doing regular exercises. Especially Walking, Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation and following a healthy lifestyle. When one… Read More
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What’s My Tag? Debunking the woman “archetype”
Published in the Times of India on March 9, 2019“If you want to bring a fundamental change in people’s belief and behavior…you need to create a community around them, where those new beliefs can be practiced and expressed and nurtured.” ― Malcolm Gladwell Nip, tuck, smoothen, shaven, lighten, whiten, wax, thread – there’s an endless list… Read More
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A Mindful Approach to Eating, for Working Women
As women’s bodies change over time, so do our dietary needs. Working women especially tend to develop lifestyle problems – be it sore muscles due to posture or stomach ailments due to a lack of proper nutrition. Many lifestyle conditions can be curtailed by simply including the right ingredients in our diets.
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Recognising Emotions: Are you Acting or Reacting?
For many of us, emotional awareness falls into a grey area. We are somewhat aware that its important, but unsure how to get there. Or we feel emotionally vigilant, till some feelings come and blindside us completely. Maybe there is a particularly vulnerable place that we tend to avoid. Or an impulsive habit that takes… Read More
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Navratri Fasting — The Diet Your Body Actually Needs
The festival of Navratri is celebrated twice a year in India – specifically, the Basant Navratri at the end of winter and Sharad Navratri at the tail end of the rainy season. Both are timed to coincide with the end of one season and the beginning of another. And the Navratri fasting is closely linked… Read More
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Taking care of your mind at work — How to deal with stress, burn-out and cynicism
This article was first published in Businessworld. When it comes to our health, we are quick to understand physical ailments, but often flounder when it comes to the mind. And yet mental and emotional wellbeing are always in the background of our day, affecting our moods, interactions and even productivity. So, while climbing the stairs… Read More
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This is how mindful meditation changes your brain
Do you ever wonder why some people seem to move through life so effortlessly, while others trudge and gnaw their way through everyday chores? Some are full of enthusiasm and wonder for life, while others are beaten down by fears and loathing. These differences in personalities are the result of how our brains are wired… Read More
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Hit Pause: Inculcating the Habits of Self-Assessment and Realigning Goals
We all hit that point in our professional lives when a dose of self reflection becomes inevitable. Am I doing what I love? Does my professional life align with my personal goals? How long will I continue to grow in this role? Often one begins to pay attention to these reveries when something dramatic makes… Read More
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Empathy at the Workplace
The concept of empathy is often misunderstood as an emotional response to the world around us. And so, we tend to avoid it in areas of our life where strong, logical thinking is needed – like the work place. But the ability to empathise – i.e. identify, understand, and appreciate other people’s emotions – is… Read More
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Everyday Mindfulness – Navigate through each day with more presence and wisdom
The practice of mindfulness is known to increase presence in and appreciation of the present moment. By focusing the mind and attention, it makes us more aware of both our internal and external environments. Something that is usually hindered in our day-to-day lives as we move mindlessly from one task to the next. While… Read More