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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... और पढ़ें


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... और पढ़ें


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,... और पढ़ें


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... और पढ़ें


Wellness vs. psychotherapy: Understanding the difference between self-care and treatment

New Delhi, April 22 -- The New Yorker recently ran a piece titled, What I Know About You Based on How Many of Your Friends Are Becoming Therapists. It was witty, filled with observations that many of ... और पढ़ें


Why emotional lightness is key to better mental health

New Delhi, April 8 -- At a wedding recently, a nine-year-old asked me what a psychotherapist did. Explaining one's work to children is a delicate process. I said I listen to people when they feel sad... और पढ़ें


Talk to strangers, it can be good for you

India, April 7 -- About a month ago, I took a solo trip to the Kochi Biennale. This wasn't my first time travelling by myself, I have done it many times and enjoy it deeply. Yet I was surprised to see... और पढ़ें


Talk to strangers, it can be good for you

India, April 7 -- About a month ago, I took a solo trip to the Kochi Biennale. This wasn't my first time travelling by myself, I have done it many times and enjoy it deeply. Yet I was surprised to see... और पढ़ें