Mindfulness – What treasure does the present moment hold?

If you find yourself constantly in pursuit of the future or lost in thoughts of the past, find time, and consequently, life slipping by without really enjoying any moments of it, then this article is for you. The Human Mind Plenty of articles and motivational guides talk about the power of mindfulness. The impact of …

‘Goodnight’ – The Nightmare that is Insomnia

Trouble falling asleep and consequent exhaustion is the common indicator of the sleep disorder that is Insomnia. Oftentimes one may face trouble staying asleep for long stretches or waking up too early and unable to go back to bed. This sleep disorder is often paired with a restless mind and an overload of thoughts. The …

The Anatomy of Anxiety

Anxiety is the term used to address how one’s body reacts to stressful situations. It is a term often used in situations eliciting sudden fear for oneself. Though this is a natural phenomenon in cases of uncertainty or lack of confidence, anxiety disorders occur when the stressful situation triggers unmanageable or overwhelming reactions. They tend …

The ‘Perfect Figure’ or the ‘Happy Self’

The psychological consequences of exposing yourself to unrealistic body standards, tiring workout regimes and difficult diet plans result in the formation of unhealthy body image ideals. While some are blessed with faster metabolisms, some tend to inherit their supposedly ‘perfect figure’ and some work their body to the limits to attain their desired figure. But …

People Pleasing

The psychology behind people pleasers is that they perfect the art of pleasing everyone around them, even at the cost of their own happiness and comfort. Talking about how this topic comes under the mental health category, people pleasers often forsake their own mental health to please their loved ones and feel immense amounts of …

What Happened?

She clutches her ragged doll, soot-stained cheeks streaked with tears. What happened to my house, she wonders, as a stranger nudges her away from fallen debris. Her eyes search for a familiar face, faces lined with misery, but none she recognizes. What happened to my family, she voices, only to be silenced by a world …

Agony

Alone in this insufferable hell, Given life through every fracture in my soul, Of my own heart, from my own hands, Not a glimpse of reprieve, Yearning and clawing for a hopeless misbelief. -ayesha k.

Darkside

I wonder how you will react, to the layers of my act, to the textures of my depth, through the experience unscathed. I reflect on your expressions, of my youthful indiscretions, when you had your first peek, of the monster that lives beneath. -ayesha k.

Breaking Bad Habits: Easier said than done.

The first thing I do when I wake up, and maybe you are guessing at things like yoga or lemon water, but it's actually checking my phone. It's an awful habit that a lot of us have found ourselves falling prey to, but the temptation is just too hard to let go. This is a …

Turbulent

Is your mind ever steady? Ever in step with your actions, ever in sync with the world, or is it like mine? An aircraft in turbulent skies, pushing through clouds, the resistance a steady nausea. Have the oxygen masks dropped yet? Or this something you accept, with gritted teeth and fisted hands. -ayesha k.

Pillar

A frown etches itself, between his brows, a headache permanently residing within. He looks around at what he has built, a house, a home, a family, a comfort. It takes a while for him to focus, he lives in the past, or lives in the future, the present a foggy reminder, of what lays right …

Queendom

Between her toys and clutter, she made a fortress, of pomp and luster. A palace for a Queen she called it, a palace for her, she named it. Who would reign beside you, on this throne so mighty? Her pigtails grazed her shoulders, as she looked up at her mummy. It is but a Queendom, …

Early Bird or Late Owl

Early bird catches the worm but what about those who are productive at night. Plenty of people find their minds fired up to work when the world goes to sleep. And these very people are able to achieve great things in the silent hours of the night, away from the demands of the world. So …

Understanding Mental Health Stigma

One of the difficult and exasperating facts about dealing with a mental health illness is the comorbid stigma overshadowing the person. Mental health stigma is the disapproval or isolation experienced by a mentally ill person from society. This societal disapproval often makes mental health illnesses much more difficult to cope and heal from than other …