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Why so many people feel emotionally numb

New Delhi, July 29 -- Over the last few years, the question at the heart of my work has been, "What allows people to feel alive?" I see more than enough clients in my therapy practice who feel they ha... Read More


The hidden cost of perfectionism: How the need to excel can limit creativity and joy

New Delhi, July 15 -- I spent last week attending a meditation workshop. The five-day workshop used art as a medium to help us gain a better sense of ourselves and how we view the world. One of the a... Read More


Why people are obsessed with life advice and what they're missing

New Delhi, July 1 -- Last July on my birthday, I decided to catch up with a friend who's in her 80s. I had not seen her for a few years as she lived between different cities and countries. I had met h... Read More


How we define ambition shapes our lives

New Delhi, June 17 -- One of my favourite questions in therapy sessions is to ask clients to define what ambition means for them. It's a question that has fascinated me for years. I have recognised t... Read More


Rest is more than sleep: Why so many adults feel emotionally drained

New Delhi, June 3 -- A 42-year-old client says she feels emotionally wiped out. "It feels like everything in life demands my energy and requires my involvement. I'm constantly managing something at wo... Read More


The hidden struggles of your 40s: Why midlife feels so overwhelming

New Delhi, May 20 -- A 42-year-old client says he is in a constant state of transition. "In my 20s and 30s, I felt I had to give everything to my work so that my business could settle. Now, in my 40s,... Read More


Digital amnesia: How AI and automation are eroding our cognitive skills

New Delhi, May 6 -- In therapy sessions, I pay close attention to the friends and family members my clients talk about-and I also notice who gradually disappears from their stories or goes unmentioned... Read More