Seeking Validation Letting go of control in the moment can be hard especially for things which are beyond our control. Sitting with the discomfort through journaling or talking to a friend helps us know we are not alone in the pain and the discomfort in the moment. Feeling validated either…
Body Scan Sometimes verbalizing what our bodily sensations means to us is difficult in the heat of the moment. We create that pause and step back to observe what is happening in our body. So as to give ourselves that reprieve from acting on the emotion without reflection. Doing this…
Mindful Awareness Understanding the triggers of anxiety or past trauma, helps in bringing mindful awareness to our own experience of the situation at hand. By bringing more presence to the current moment, we step out of the role of doer into the observer. With that in mind, we next see…
Sometimes the most effective approach to feel the hope is to set a small goal that seems achievable. Accomplishing that goal however small takes effort. Especially, when the rest of the world seems dark and heavy. Taking small measurable steps toward a larger goal. This is what helps set the…
Anger Phase of Grief The anger phase of grief is something that is fertile in sadness gripped with the frustration of the loss happening. Taking in all the impact of the loss. While not knowing where to show it but pour into the journal. This becomes a way of externalizing…
There are empathy misses we encounter throughout the day that become more apparent to us. That’s when we slowly understand what it is to make meaningful connection with our loved ones. This is what I learned from Brene Brown’s book, “Atlas of the heart”. This is a great indicator of…
Conscious Awareness When there is a subtle change in the way we perceive things we reiterate the importance of acknowledging the shift. This notice of shift persists. The awareness we bring to the subconscious process. Making it to the conscious awareness, the learning is immense of our own internal working…
Meeting with people especially strangers makes me want to run freely in open spaces. However when I end up doing it, it feels liberating and rewarding. So as, to feel the experience of a genuine smile or laugh shared. That is worth putting myself through the social awkwardness and let…
The fall season is a known time to rest and reset. Rest does not always need to be in a solitary state. This was something to acknowledge and learn especially for avoidant attachment styles. Knowing that rest and reset can also be done with social connections. By reaching out for…
Please check out the link to my latest training on South Asian Domestic Violence and Trauma. This training briefly highlights differences between Codependency vs Interdependency in South Asian culture, the importance of Learning to set Healthy Boundaries, taking on a Feminist Approach and Asking for One’s Needs Effectively. You may…