CBT VS ACT: The Definition, Difference and Treatment

Why we Procrastinate? Procrastination affects all of us at some point of time in our lives. But when it turns into a more chronic nature, it starts hindering our capabilities and keeps us from being the best version of ourselves. It limits our ability to be our most productive selves

Table of Contents While everyone puts off some types of tasks once in a while, certain people are also known as “habitual procrastinators,” who comprise 20-25% of the population, do so chronically and on almost all the tasks that they are responsible for. They may have a long shopping list

Almost all of us have encountered situations where we are tirelessly working towards a meaningful goal but end up failing spectacularly because of something stupid. This often happens due to the excess stress, anxiety and fear of failure that you encounter while completing that task. The extra pressure that builds

“To me, music therapy is performing without self-consciousness. It’s more about empathising than it is about entertainment. You can start to solve an issue if you can utilize music to block out the suffering and get an understanding of how another person thinks.”                                                                                                                          Jodi Lynn Music therapy is the clinical

Table of Contents What is Hypnotherapy? Hypnotherapy, also known as guided hypnosis, involves using relaxation and concentrated attention to achieve a higher level of consciousness or mindfulness. In other terms, it induces a “trance” or altered state of consciousness in the individual. Hypnotherapy works by establishing a hypnotic state characterised

We live in a society where death is somewhat considered to be a taboo. Many people don’t know what to do or to say when someone they know has experienced a loss. Grief is a reaction to any form of loss. It is not only limited to feelings of sadness,

“I was one of the many people who tuned into the Golden Globe awards ceremony the other day. I am embarrassed to admit that I did feel some pangs of envy as I watched the glamorous celebrities pose for the cameras on their walk down the red carpet. I will

Corporate wellness programs are constructed to improve employees’ physical and mental health, at its root they are employer-designed plans. The plans may have various events like fitness programs, wellness programs and health coaching. Why are these plans designed? While each program’s aim is to achieve the above two goals, programs

Every Relationship has its own set of ups and downs. But even with their flaws, healthy relationships work better— you feel good as an individual and confront problems with your partner as they arise. A healthy relationship takes you to a better mental space where you feel safe, respected, and

Anger is a complex emotion. It is an adaptive response that can help with our survival and can be a way of protecting our boundaries and showing others that any kind of injury to our own sense of worth will be challenged. It could also be a gateway to another

The roots of loneliness We also stay in touch with our loved ones who are away from us through calls and texts. We start to feel lonely, only when we wish to connect with people but find it difficult to connect or relate to others in an authentic, meaningful, and

The process of “Holding On”, or the active principle, has been taught us since childhood. We are told to try harder and work more to achieve our goals. School, workplace, and even economic systems drive into us the value of “holding on”. For many of us, “Holding on” may have

“Have faith in yourself. You are braver, more skilled than you realize, and more capable than you believe.” Roy T. Bennett What does it mean to think positively? You might think it means looking at the world through rose-colored glasses, dismissing or glossing over the negative aspects of life. On

Addressing past trauma can be the most significant contributor to healthier relationships, better self-esteem, prospects of success, and physical and emotional health. Many of us have had imperfect childhoods, being subjected to varying degrees of trauma early into our lives at an age where we deserved to feel safe and

Addiction is a chronic, relapsing condition that disturbs the brain of a person. When a person is doing things that are harmful and they are unable to control those certain habits it’s an addiction. Some examples of a habit that may turn into addiction are smoking, alcohol, and gambling addiction.

A significant pattern observed over cases of autoimmune diseases is that there is either a high-stress event preceding its onset, like the loss of a loved one, loss of a job, a breakup, divorce, miscarriage etc., or there is an unhealthy pattern of chronic stress or trauma experienced in early

Vishuddha Chakra or Throat Chakra is the fifth chakra of the system. In Sanskrit ‘Visha’ means poison or impurity and ‘Suddhi’ means pure. Hence this chakra is associated with the purification of the mind and body. It is located at the throat region which is why it is also known

“Let’s not forget it’s you and me vs. the problem. Not you vs me”~ Steve Maraboli Possession of healthy and positive relationships is one of the most important pillars of authentic well-being. We need to feel connected, valued and have a reliable alliance. Modern-day society is experiencing a relationship crisis—family

Sahasrara chakra or the crown chakra is the final chakra located on the top of the head. This chakra is a mysterious yet beautiful centre of energy. It is the most subtle chakra of the chakra system which helps us to evolve and reach the zenith of the spiritual path.

Table of Contents Introduction Individual variances in common ways of thinking, feeling, and acting are referred to as personalities. Two major topics in this area are the focus of personality research: Understanding how people vary from one another in certain personality traits, like friendliness or irritation, is one. Understanding how

Chakra is the psychophysical center within the body and mind structure. Vritti is distortion or alteration of the originally peaceful state of consciousness or state of mind— longings, desires, emotions, or any kind of  movement away from the original silent state of mind. Chakras perform many vital functions within the

REBT is a therapy in which the patients learn to recognise, confront, and swap out self-defeating beliefs with constructive ones that support emotional well-being and goal attainment. REBT is used to help people deal with hardship, overcome it, and accomplish their goals. In REBT, patients and doctors collaborate to address

Raga Chikitsa or Raga Therapy is a branch of music therapy that uses Raga, a melodic framework for improvisation akin to melodic practices in the Indian classical music, for holistic healing. Certain Ragas are used for stimulation, while others for relaxation. Ragas usually have a preferred Rasa or a mood