Why We Stop Trying: Exploring the Science of Learned Helplessness
Learned helplessness is a state many people find themselves in without realizing it. It happens when someone goes through tough situations repeatedly-no matter how much effort they put in, things don’t get better. Over time, they start to believe their actions don’t matter, and they stop trying. This feeling of powerlessness can show up in […]
Role of Fantasy and Daydreaming in Escaping Reality – A process of therapy
Remember those times during school or college when lectures would get boring, or the professor’s tone was so monotonous that it lulled us to sleep, and we would find ourselves drifting away while staring out the window, our minds weaving stories and scenarios, or creating imaginary conversations and arguments, or even inventing stories about alternative lives. […]
When self-care becomes self-sabotage, understanding and exploring how popular ‘self-care’ routines can actually backfire.
We have all heard it: “Take a bubble bath, eat some chocolate, binge Netflix- it’s self-care!” Sounds great, right?? But here’s the catch: not everything wrapped in the label of “self-care” is actually caring for yourself. Sometimes, it’s just a dressed-up version of avoidance, procrastination or even self-sabotage. Let’s talk about what happens. When does […]
Through the Fog: The Psychology and Process of Grief
Imagine grief as a landscape you never expected to travel-a place suddenly thrust upon you by loss. Some days feel as if you’re trudging through dense fog, unable to see much beyond your feet. Other times, the path is rocky, with sudden drops and steep climbs that leave you breathless. Grief is intensely individual, but […]
One Hour, Just Me/ Therapist off duty
There’s a quiet myth about therapist, and even those training to become one: that because we understand human emotions, we somehow don’t need support ourselves. That we can “figure it out” from our books, notes, or experience. But here’s the truth: therapists are human first, and therapy is just as valuable for us as it […]
Mind chattering away with unwanted thoughts? Let’s change perspective
Ever had days when you don’t even realise how much a thought has bothered you or changed how the day progressed from usual? Just like neighbour, our mind can be a chatterbox – talking away without break. At times it may say something very profound, but most of the time it creeps up unexpectedly, with […]
Radical Acceptance: The Key to Getting Unstuck
Life can often feel unfair- filled with hardship, pain and confusion. At one point, she was a happy-go-lucky, confident high school girl, the kind you’d expect to be voted “Most popular” or “Most likely to succeed”. But at just 17, everything changed. She developed extreme social withdrawal, was hospitalized, diagnosed with severe psychiatric conditions, locked […]
Psychological First Aid: The Everyday Superpower You Didn’t Know You Had
We’ve all been there: a friend collapses into tears after a breakup, a coworker experiences a panic attack, or a neighbor withdraws after losing a loved one. In these moments, many of us feel paralyzed—wanting to help but fearing we’ll say the wrong thing. Enter Psychological First Aid (PFA), a science-backed approach that turns everyday […]
The Dopamine Trap: Breaking Free from Binge-Watching and Doom- Scrolling
Have you ever promised yourself “just one more episode”—only to find it’s suddenly midnight and you’re still glued to Netflix? Or maybe you’ve opened Instagram or YouTube for a quick scroll, only to be swept away by an endless stream of reels and videos. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Binge-watching and doom-scrolling have […]
Mastering Your Inner Weather: The Art of Emotional Regulation
Imagine your emotions are like the weather—sometimes sunny and calm, sometimes stormy and unpredictable. Emotional regulation is your inner “weather control system.” It’s not about stopping the rain or making every day sunny, but about having an umbrella when you need it, knowing when to seek shelter, and being able to enjoy the sunshine when […]