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Retiring early? How to handle the emotional vacuum after leaving your career

New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- Over the last 10 years, much of my work as a therapist has been with clients who decided to retire early, in their late 40s or early 50s. Those most frequently seeking assistance... Read More


What sitting idly taught me about myself

India, Feb. 18 -- Over the last few weeks, I remained indoors due to a stomach bug followed by a throat infection. As I spent time recovering-cutting back on therapy sessions and allowing myself to re... Read More


What sitting idly helped me learnt about myself

India, Feb. 17 -- Over the last few weeks, I remained indoors due to a stomach bug followed by a throat infection. As I spent time recovering-cutting back on therapy sessions and allowing myself to re... Read More


What is workaholism? Understanding the drive to work beyond exhaustion

New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- A 37-year-old tells me, "I love my work; there are days when I can work 17 or 18 hours a day. Everything, whether its family, friends or intimate relationships, exists in the bac... Read More


Navigating life in the age of information overload

India, Feb. 3 -- The digital information overload we are surrounded by shapes how we dress, live, and what we choose to buy or avoid. Social media also shapes how we think, what we pay attention to an... Read More


Navigating life in the age of digital information overload

MUMBAI, Feb. 3 -- The digital information overload we are surrounded by shapes how we dress, live, and what we choose to buy or avoid. Social media also shapes how we think, what we pay attention to a... Read More


A therapist's guide to building reciprocal relationships

New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- A 40-year-old client in a therapy session talks about people saying all the right things, but when it's time to act or show up, they fall short. She says, "I've started to feel f... Read More


Cultivating calm: Techniques to manage anxiety and build inner strength

New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- Over the last two weeks, a lot of clients have been talking about wanting to feel calm in their day-to-day life. It's one of the goals they hope to achieve this year. They have b... Read More


Be benign to yourself

India, Jan. 13 -- A sixty-two-year-old female client in her first session tells me, "I have chosen to start therapy because I find it hard to forgive myself. Although others see my life as a good one-... Read More


Be benign to yourself

India, Jan. 13 -- A 62-year-old female client in her first session tells me, "I have chosen to start therapy because I find it hard to forgive myself. Although others see my life as a good one-and in ... Read More