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 The Key Benefits of Online Therapy

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Benefits of Online Therapy: Is Online Therapy Right for you? Traditional Therapy is the process of meeting with a mental health expert -a counselor or therapist, to address and treat your emotional and mental health concerns. Having a conversation with a professional can help you overcome obstacles in your life, gain awareness of the root cause of your problems to manage symptoms and heal.  Online therapy is nothing but  a digitized version of traditional therapy. The presence of online therapy is becoming increasingly common through the years and that raises the question — is online therapy right for you? What is online therapy? Online therapy in the simplest sense of the word is the provision of mental health services and support  through the internet.  Generally these services are provided through live video chat, messaging apps, email, or over the phone. This practice has grown rapidly popular since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing patients to connect with a qualified therapist from the safety and comfort of their own home. With something as intimate and personal as mental health, some people might feel more comfortable talking about their feelings, personal issues, and goals over the internet rather than face to face. Patients can experience therapy from the comfort of their home and some online counselors are more likely to offer their therapy services outside of traditional business hours. The convenience and accessibility allows for more people to seek therapy and for therapists to expand their practice and offerings Benefits of online therapy There are numerous benefits to opting for online therapy, and the most common ones are; Convenience Since the location of your therapy session will be a virtual meeting, you wouldn’t need to travel to a physical location. You can schedule your sessions with flexibility, to fit into your daily routine uncomplicatedly. You will have the ability to receive therapy from anywhere in the world, as long as you have an internet connection. Increased access to therapists and treatment options You will be able to find a therapist who specializes in specific issues or utilizes specific treatment modalities which suit your needs best. If you are in a location where in-person options for therapy are limited, you can access the therapy online. Anonymity and privacy You will have the ability to maintain privacy and anonymity during sessions. You can opt to use a pseudonym or remain anonymous. A trusted, professional online therapist will maintain client privacy. Cost effectiveness Since the therapy sessions are online, they can cost less than in-person therapy. Comfortable and familiar environment You will have the ability to receive therapy in a comfortable and familiar setting, like your home. You can choose to use video or audio-only sessions. Read Also: Manage Hypertension With Mindfulness   Online therapy isn’t right for everyone There are still some situations where in-person therapy is preferable to online therapy. If you’re currently suffering from a severe mental illness like schizophrenia or clinical depression, in-person sessions with a therapist are recommended. Conclusion The key to any type of therapy—online or in-person, is to find the correct therapist for you. Their qualifications, experience, and philosophy are important factors to consider, but it is also the relationship you develop with the therapist that is important because it will often define the success of your therapy.  You don’t have to be dealing with a diagnosed mental health issue such as depression or anxiety to benefit from therapy. Even if you’re facing everyday concerns like overwhelming stress, low self-esteem, or trouble sleeping, the right therapist can provide expert support and guidance and help induce positive changes in you. Finding the right online therapist can take some time and effort, so don’t be afraid to ask questions and read reviews. An online therapist will help you heal, recover, and grow so it’s important to choose someone who makes you feel understood, supported, and cared about. You should be able to trust this person enough to talk comfortably about personal and often difficult subjects —to be honest about what you’re thinking and feeling. About the author Browse through our Online therapy & Counseling page. Understand the Inner Space approach to therapy and get to know our team of professional therapists & counselors. Start your journey of mental well-being now. Click here share this blog! read similar blogs EMOTIONAL EATING: DO YOU EAT TO FEEL BETTER? 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Inner Space Turns 11! – Our One Most Important Learning About Mental Health

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We turned 11 years old on the 26th of December! This time, we thought of sharing our one most important learning about mental health with you. This is the one thing that has stood out the most over all our work in the last 11 years. Working with this seemed to strengthen resilience of people no matter what their age or situation. That learning is – Mental health is the ability to ‘stay’ with situations. What does this mean? Pick up any situation – a hectic vacation, a difficult relationship, a stressful job or a pandemic. What is the 1 thing that determines how well we are as the situation ebbs and flows? It is our ability to stay with the situation. If we have some relationship with whatever is unfolding at this moment, we are able to go through it more peacefully. On the other hand, if we don’t have any relationship with the present situation, we remain caught up in suffering. This suffering could look like loops of ‘why me’ – ‘why is my nose like this?’, ‘why is my relationship not good?’, ‘why is my life like this?’. We ruminate, we become closed, fearful and resentful. Our mental health suffers.  As this insight became clearer to us, we were convinced that working on looking inwards and staying with oneself is indispensable to mental health. This became a part of our psychotherapy, group workshops, courses, our work with NGOs and other corporate organizations. Here is a snapshot of the year gone by- Transition to Working Online For Good One big change this year was that we surrendered our office space and moved to a fully online mode of work. Big as this step was, it came with the ability to work together even if the team was in different parts of the country!  Ongoing Mindfulness Meditation Courses 8 Week Mindfulness Meditation Course We created our signature 8 week mindfulness meditation course in a robust online cum webinar format. After a lot of thought into how this could be best done online, we came up with a format where course videos are shared with participants over the week. Towards the end of each week, there is a live webinar for further discussion, Q & A and meditation practice. Our First Online Mindfulness Program for Children! We have been doing the Breathing Happiness Program for Children since 2019. This time, we decided to do it online. We were overjoyed to discover how well the children took to it even in an online format! Inspired by this, we also conducted a mindfulness session for parents and children on Children’s Day. Mindfulness Based Train the Trainer Programs with Non Profit Organizations This year, we did mindfulness based train the trainer programs with 4 non profit organizations – OSCAR, CHIP Mumbai, Enabling Leadership and Saath Charitable Trust,  in partnership with EMpower. These programs were all about helping trainers imbibe mindfulness practices and then incorporate it into their curriculum. Some of these programs also involved teaching them to introduce mindfulness to adults and children. As a team, we were very thrilled to be doing this! Mindfulness Programs with Corporates We also did mindfulness workshops with GroupM, ABP news and Mercury Capital. As always, it was nice to work with diverse themes like introductory mindfulness workshops, workshops customized for leaders and sessions tailored to better process emotions that were coming up due to the pandemic. A Support Circle For Young Adults Again, this is something we are thrilled about! We began a weekly support circle for young adults that one of our therapists facilitates regularly. We had been wanting to do this for a long time, since it is immensely helpful to see and hear others who are going through the same experiences and struggles! The group discussed topics like setting boundaries, motivating oneself, dealing with difficult emotions, loneliness, stress related to the pandemic and so on. A Monthly Wisdom Circle Our chief psychologist facilitated monthly wisdom circles which involve meditation, sharing and contemplation on various aspects of emotional health such as compassion to self, how to create some separation from the thinking mind and so on. This is a wonderful space to meditate and contemplate on nuggets of wisdom that come from psychology as well as mindfulness concepts. The ‘Ask the Therapist’ Platform We also began a new platform called ‘Ask the Therapist‘ where anyone can ask any questions about mental health and they will be answered by our therapists. Out of all the questions that came to us, relationship queries and queries about how to help a family member who was going through some mental health condition were asked most frequently. A Book by Our Chief Psychologist- ‘You are Simply Perfect’! One of the biggest things for us this year is that Sadia, our founder, authored a book – You are Simply Perfect! This is a book for teens and tweens catering to their emotional needs. It applies principles of mindfulness and compassion to help them cultivate a friendly relationship with themselves, which is crucial at that age. It is out for sale now!! Click here to get it now! On this note, we end this year while beginning another one. Deep gratitude to each one of you who has been a part of our journey. Have a wonderful and peaceful 2022. May you be well, may you be happy!

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Do you have PPD or Baby Blues?

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The arrival of your baby is no less than a joyous moment. The wait is finally over and you look forward to the next chapter of your life – motherhood. However, this burst of excitement can be overshadowed by feelings of sadness, despair, and mood swings.  Around 70 to 80% of new mothers experience these feelings soon after giving birth and this is often referred to as ‘baby blues’.   If thoughts like ‘what’s happening to me’ or ‘why am I feeling this way’ suddenly come to mind, know that you’re not alone and there’s a valid reason for it. What Are Baby Blues? Baby blues, occasionally referred to as ‘postpartum blues’ are feelings of sadness or unhappiness that many mothers experience post-delivery. Baby blues can be seen three to five days after the baby is born and you may experience certain symptoms for about a few weeks. Sometimes, baby blues and postpartum depression are used interchangeably. However, they aren’t the same. Baby Blues vs Postpartum Depression How are baby blues different from postpartum depression? Baby blues and postpartum depression differ when it comes to severity and duration of symptoms. While baby blues generally subside after  few weeks, postpartum depression can last up to a year or longer.  Symptoms Baby blues can manifest in different ways and can’t be equated to ‘just feelings of sadness’. Every mother is different – some may experience subtle and gradual feelings of melancholy while others may go through a sudden rush of different emotions. You may feel grouchy, unhappy, stressed-out, overwhelmed, and confused. Having experienced the calm and slowness of pregnancy to tending to the baby round the clock can come as a jolt, especially if you’re a first-time mother. Basic things like drinking coffee and bathing can get difficult, making this a phase of huge adjustment. How can you tell if you’re dealing with baby blues? Crying for no reason or crying over something like wearing a blouse inside out or taking a while to swaddle the baby. Feeling irritable for no apparent cause or getting angry and frustrated at something that would usually be easier to deal with. Ruminating about being trapped inside the room and no ‘me time’ may give rise to frustration since new borns requires mothers to be at their beck and call. Getting paranoid and scared almost all the time since the baby is delicate and fragile. This may look like: worrying about the baby’s health, obsessing about the quantity of breast milk, or being fearful of dropping the baby. Experiencing trouble sleeping due to the baby’s inconsistent sleep schedule, though this is something most new parents experience! Finding it challenging to focus on things required in the grocery list and trying to remember the exact location of the diaper bag or baby wipes. Having sudden episodes of panic attacks followed by feeling dizzy, nauseous, and out of breath. What causes Baby Blues? Hormones at play Given the fact that your body and mind have gone through many changes, you may experience a plethora of emotions. Hormonal imbalances in the body are one of the major factors of mood shifts. Fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels post-giving birth are linked to mood changes resulting in baby blues. Life pre-and-post pregnancy Getting pregnant is a major life change to deal with. Some women accept this shift instantly while for a few, it takes a considerable amount of time for the feeling to sink in. So, if you were fussed over by family and friends for 9 months, and now suddenly see the focus shifting towards the baby can be a lot to take in visually and emotionally. Your pregnant brain Pregnancy alters the brain. The volume of grey matter in a pregnant woman’s brain changes to a large extent making it easy to recognize a woman who’s been pregnant to a woman who hasn’t via brain scans. When you’re pregnant, the pinkish-grey tissue in the brain that’s dense with neuron cells shrinks, and takes months to return to its pre-pregnancy size making you susceptible to baby blues. Unpredictable sleep patterns Sleep changes with a newborn are unavoidable especially during nighttime when the baby wakes up either because of hunger or for a nappy change or, simply because they are adjusting to the world outside. Since you require at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep, one can imagine how challenging it can get when you experience erratic sleep patterns.  Managing Baby blues – What Can Help? Self-care – as best as possible Suffering from baby blues can feel overwhelming but can be managed. New motherhood is often accompanied by chaos and you may find it challenging to remember to eat. Ensure not to go beyond 3 to 4 hours without having a nutritious meal so that you prevent dips in your blood sugar levels. Nutrition during this time is of utmost importance as the body is simultaneously producing food for the baby in the form of breastmilk. Not eating during the day may exacerbate physical and mental challenges making it more difficult to get adequate nutrition if you’re suffering from baby blues. Some foods may help regulate mood so, set reminders on the phone to give yourself a gentle nudge to feed yourself enough throughout the day. Get Moving If possible and if time permits, start with giving your body some movement by taking a walk either at home or by taking a stroll outside. Once you start doing that, a change of scenery will help you shift your thoughts. Take a break Sleep when it’s possible especially when the baby is asleep. If that doesn’t seem doable, ask a partner or a family member to watch the baby while you snooze for 30 minutes to recharge your batteries. Power naps are effective and can help in making you feel better to take on the other half of the day. Seek help from family and friends. Let them know what they can do for you. See if they’d like to

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How Loneliness Affects your Physical Health : World Health Day Series

How Loneliness Affects your Physical Health : World Health Day Series

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Loneliness: Not Just An Emotional State, But A Physical Risk Too This is the third, concluding post in our World Health Day series. The first one was on lack of routine and its impact on physical health and the second one spoke about how developmental trauma could cause psychosomatic symptoms. Today’s post, written by Prerana Dharnidharka, a couples and sex therapist who worked with us from 2018-2020, looks at how loneliness affects your physical health and what you could do about it. The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives  – Esther Perel, a famous relationship therapist. This is not just a philosophical stance. The lack of fulfilling relationships or loneliness, in fact, makes us prone to poor physical heath and a lower quality of life. In honor of world health day, I want to highlight the significant risk loneliness poses to our health and happiness, especially among older adults. Impact Of Loneliness On Physical Health Loneliness (or the perceived gap between the relationships we want and the relationships we have) is a common and universal human experience. Feeling persistently lonely however, increases the likelihood of death loneliness and can harm our bodies too. Loneliness can reduce our lifespan, just like smoking, physical inactivity and obesity do. We have public advisories about the harmful effects of smoking but no one tells us that not having a solid network of friends and family (i.e. social isolation) can harm us by increasing the risk for coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, chronic diseases and a dysregulated immune system. It can also make it difficult to sleep restfully which has a cascading effect on our physical health. So loneliness hurts and it hurts more physically than we imagine. Why Do We Feel Lonely? We could experience loneliness for a host of reasons. Life events such as moving to a new place, children moving away or getting divorced can trigger a period of loneliness. Even positive life changes such as getting married or having a baby can make you feel very lonely as you transition into a new life phase and struggle with the inherent challenges. As we age, we may lose family members friends to death or health issues might restrict our ability to be social. Or we could just feel subjectively lonely even if we have a network of friends and family. Is Loneliness Impacting Your Well-Being? Counseling can be a great tool for you to manage and overcome your loneliness and lead a happy, balanced life. We are here for you. Book an Appointment Why Is Loneliness So Harmful? How and why loneliness affects us so negatively is a complex answer involving our genetics, physiological functioning, immune system, sleep and the perception of stress. To simplify however, one way in which loneliness hurts us is by making us feel unsafe and perceive the world as an unfriendly place. When we perceive this lack of safety, we expect more negative experiences with others. When we expect negative interactions with others, we tend to get negative interactions and this becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Disappointed by this negativity, we might withdraw socially and feel more anxious, stressed and pessimistic. This might then contribute to the development of health problems. Loneliness can also make us poor at self-regulation, i.e. the way we manage our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. We might have a harder time doing things that take effort, coping with negative emotions and engaging in health promoting behaviors like exercise and monitoring alcohol use. All of this would increase our risk for poor physical health. What Can You Do? Evaluate your own level of loneliness:  Reflecting on your own level of loneliness is a good first step. Respond to the 3-item loneliness scale (Hughes, Waite, Hawkley, & Cacioppo, 2004) below. This is not a clinical measure that can tell you if your level of loneliness is unhealthy or not. But it is one way you can quickly assess if loneliness is an area of stress for you. How often do you feel that you lack companionship: Hardly ever, some of the time, or often? How often do you feel left out: Hardly ever, some of the time, or often? How often do you feel isolated from others: Hardly ever, some of the time, or often? If you responded with “often” to all 3 statements, then loneliness might be a stressor for you. Reflect on your existing relationships: Ask yourself, how are my current close relationships going? Do I feel understood and connected? Am I getting what I need? Am I making active efforts to make them fulfilling? Based on this reflection, you can decide if your relationships need more time, effort and communication. Proactively invest in building and maintaining your relationships:  Next time you’re faced with a choice, to binge watch something on Netflix or go out and do something social, go out. Take initiative, plan more social experiences, reach out without being asked, show up for your friends and family and ask for what you need. It’s worth it. About the Author This article was written by Prerna Dharnidaraka, Counselor at Inner Space. This post was consulted & approved by professional therapists practicing online therapy and counseling.  Ask a Therapist If you are interested to know more about loneliness and other mental health topics, ‘Ask A Therapist’ is a platform for you to ask your questions related to Mental Health, Mindfulness & Emotional Well-Being to our team of qualified Therapists. Ask a Therapist Related Blogs Overcome Depression And Reclaim Your Life Preventing Depression: Boosting Your Psychological Immunity Coping with Social Anxiety: The Fear of Being Judged

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How Developmental Trauma Causes Psychosomatic Symptoms : World Health Day Series

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This is the second sharing in our World Health Day series. The last one was on Lack of Routine and its impact on physical health. Today’s sharing is on Psychosomatic Symptoms and its relationship with chronically unprocessed emotions.  In my therapy practice, I see several clients coming in with complaints like chronic body pain, asthma, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, even life threating cancers.  They have typically spent years on various medical regiments before coming in for therapy. Some clients experience a sudden loss of functioning in a part of their body, which cannot be explained medically. Again, several years pass by before they think of seeking therapy for their concerns. Their history suggests normal lifestyles with no big ‘trauma’, man-made or natural, to offset such intense chronic concerns. Can psychological therapy make a difference in these cases? Turns out it can! After a considerable amount of therapy, some clients experience even a complete resolution of symptoms, whereas some became more responsive to their medical treatment, leading to a better prognosis. So What Worked? Why Did Therapy Help? Becoming aware and working on the common thread running through these apparent physiological concerns is what helped.  The root cause was in the mind, not in the body. Though they hadn’t experienced big traumas, a closer analysis of their life suggested the presence of “developmental trauma” in many cases. Experience or perception of negative, abusive, neglectful (lack of warmth) harsh environment in childhood left them ill equipped to deal with stressors as life progressed. To deal with their circumstances, they numbed themselves, suppressing and cutting off from their emotional pain. Unfortunately, if you numb the negative emotions, the positive ones get numbed too. Hence, this compromised their capacity to feel positive as well. They interacted with the world more cognitively, focusing on getting things done and moving on. Over a period of time this unprocessed emotional energy started to manifest in bodily symptoms. Chronic body pain for instance was associated with the burden of carrying responsibilities from a very young age and a lack of love and support. Asthma was associated with a suppression of one’s own voice and not articulating one’s feelings in most situations. Ulcerative colitis and cancer were associated with huge amounts of guilt and anger. Some people I have worked with haven’t undergone developmental trauma but have experienced prolonged stress and are left with issues like migraines and repetitive eruptions of ulcers and skin conditions. Mobilizing and processing the emotional energy in a safe and holding environment began the psychological healing process, which started reflecting on the body as well.  Clients with complaints of different aches and pains demonstrated remarkable improvement while patients suffering from advanced conditions like Cancers felt more in control of their diagnosis and medical treatment. A unanimous feeling they all shared was a regret of not keeping their mental health in check and seeking psychological help at an earlier stage that could have perhaps averted the physiological condition altogether.  One of the other key commonalities was the complete lack of awareness of the emotional suffering they were experiencing over a period of time. On the contrary, they dismissed their suffering as trivial and unimportant. They were either not feeling the pain as a consequence of numbing themselves or were in state of (helpless) denial about its existence that ultimately led to chronic physical diseases that warranted attention. Breaking The Cycle: Preventing Psychosomatic Symptoms ‘The past is present for new learning to occur’. Tune into your inner world, be honest with yourself and answer the following questions: Do you generally feel little or no emotions? It’s like being on neutral in every situation. Do your thoughts comprise primarily of things to do? Quickly shunning away emotionally loaded material? Do you have past experiences that you believe you are over however get uncomfortable when triggered? Do you consider others’ needs before yours and have a hard time saying no? If the answers to the above questions is a “yes” you are prone to developing psycho- somatic symptoms because of your tendency of coping by suppression and by not putting yourself as priority. As they say – A healthy body is a reflection of a healthy mind. On this “World health day” make a resolve for improving your mental- health as your physical health depends on it. Attune to your emotions, as they are messengers guiding you through life. When there are pleasant experiences allow yourself, to feel the pleasant feelings completely. Challenging situations will produce unpleasant emotions. Instead of resisting it, embrace it as it teaches you to bring about a change towards healthy growth. Is Trauma negatively impacting your life? Counseling can be a great tool for you to manage and learn more about trauma and lead a happy, stress-free life. We are here for you. Book an Appointment Frequently Asked Questions What are some ways to manage Developmental Trauma by myself? Some of the best ways to manage developmental trauma is through mindfulness practices, learning and being informed about trauma, and being in groups to provide support to yourself and others from trauma.  Can all trauma be Developmental Trauma? No, as there are multiple forms and types of trauma. Developmental trauma, in particular, occurs in childhood and can hinder a normal development of the child.  Can I get better from Developmental Trauma? Certainly. Trauma can be effectively healed and managed with the help of various therapeutic and self-help strategies.  About the Author This article was written by Gitali Chatterjee, Counselor at Inner Space. This post was consulted & approved by professional therapists practicing online therapy and counseling.  Ask a Therapist If you are interested to know more about Developmental Trauma and other mental health topics, ‘Ask A Therapist’ is a platform for you to ask your questions related to Mental Health, Mindfulness & Emotional Well-Being to our team of qualified Therapists. Ask a Therapist Related Blogs Coping With The Psychological Effects Of Traumatic News Vicarious Trauma and PTSD Disciplining Children With Compassion

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How Does Lack of Routine Impact Your Health? : World Health Day Series

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Today is World Health Day!   We don’t need ‘days’ to look after ourselves. However, they are good reminders to look into anything we might be missing out on. After all, they make us think of whatever the day is about, even if for a few moments. This World Health day, we decided to write about ways in which Mental Health affects Physical Health. With the boom in mental health awareness, we all know that mental health affects physical health.   However, the specifics of this are still not known to many. How does mental health affect physical health? What factors can affect it? To what extent can the effect be? To shed light on these questions, over this week, we will share an article on the effect of 3 factors on mental and physical health: Lack of a Routine – irregular sleep, lack of proper eating habits and a sedentary lifestyle Loneliness – lack of companionship and feelings of isolation Developmental and Relational Trauma – chronic and intensely distressing experiences in childhood and adulthood Today’s sharing is the first of these three. It is a sharing from Nandita Sarma,  one of our therapists. Stay tuned this week for the other two!   How is Lack of a Routine Detrimental to Physical and Mental Health? What is lack of a routine? It is irregular sleep, eating habits and exercise. Most often we think of mental health and physical health as two separate entities but they are often very closely linked. These irregular habits often show immediate effects on our emotional well being. It often makes us restless, focus in our day to day activities becomes a task, we feel fatigue or a dip in energy and we become short tempered…to name just a few effects. A lot of us suffer from poor sleep patterns and we often blame – stress, taking work home, our relationship with our gadgets. What Are We Missing? The cost of a lack of routine is much higher than just bad moods and lack of focus. There is research evidence that irregular sleep habits put you at a risk of diabetes, heart disease, obesity and it shortens your life expectancy. If you seem to catch almost every flu and cold that is going around, your bedtime could be to blame. Extended periods of lack of sleep can disturb your immune system and your body might not be in a position to fight, like it used to. Regular sleep habits boosts your immunity, prevents diabetes, increases sex drive. Regular sleep habits generally help us function better mentally and physically. Lack of irregular eating habits and exercise may lead to many mental and physical ailments. The National Institute of Health links long-term poor nutrition with a number of physical issues. These include obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, gallstones, gout and many other health problems. According to them, a sedentary lifestyle increases the risk for heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis and infertility. In recent times, I have noticed that a lack of routine in the lifestyle has become a norm. There is no consistency, therefore people struggle to maintain a balance in their personal, professional and social lives. It is sometimes difficult to identify what comes to the forefront first – mental stress or physical ailments. But maintaining a routine will definitely help in functioning to the best of your abilities at a steady pace. We almost always put a lot of thought before doing anything….on this World Health Day, leave the thinking aside and just start. It’ll do a lot of good to both your mental and physical wellbeing. ADD THIS SIMPLE PRACTICE INTO YOUR LIFE TO CREATE A ROUTINE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDP181LvDrc&ab_channel=InnerSpace about the author share this blog! read similar blogs

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DEFENSE MECHANISMS – DAY 8: RUSTY COHLE

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Rusty is an intense character with a depressing past. He is shown to be a misanthrope, highly self-aware, truthful, responsible, messed up, cruel, obsessive, perceptive, intelligent – all rolled in one. But why are his defenses designed to keep him from experiencing happiness?

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Defense Mechanisms – Day 6: Dr. House

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Dr. House seems to be this bitter, grumpy, cynical middle- aged man full of pride and lacking empathy. However, we can surmise that this image is but a defense. In what ways does Dr. House manage to maintain an emotional distance when relating to others and why does he need to do it?

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DEFENSE MECHANISMS – DAY 5: CARRIE MATHISON

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The very perceptive CIA Agent, Carrie, often digs out solutions that others may miss. She seems driven by her principles to catch the bad guys, and to uphold justice. In dealing with people who embody terrorism, she is objective and often ruthless. However, there are times when her objectivity can be questioned.

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A young woman from another country moved with her family to live for one year in a town near the monastery. When, in the course of the year she discovered the monastery, she would periodically visit to have discussions with the Abbess. The Abbess introduced her to meditation, which became very meaningful for the young woman.

When the family’s year-long stay was drawing to an end, the young woman asked the Abbess, “In my country there is no Buddhism and no one has even heard about meditation. How can I continue to learn and deepen the practice you have started me on?”

The Abbess said, “When you return home ask far and wide for who, among the wise people, is recognized as having the greatest ability to listen. Ask that person to instruct you in the art of listening. What you learn about listening from such a person will teach you how to further your meditation practice.

― Gil Fronsdal, A Monastery Within: Tales from the Buddhist Path