MindInsights

11/08/2020

Feeling fatigued and zoned out all the time? Does each day feel like a repeat of the previous one?

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Identify tell-tale signs of burnout and find your work-life harmony by switching to "relax mode" from "work mode" every day after work.

Working from home can seem like the ultimate dream of millions of people. After all, it comes with many benefits such as cozy clothes, zero commuting, flexible schedule, more time with loved ones and custom environment. Sounds perfect, right? However, if you’ve worked remotely for long enough, you...

21/07/2020

Any conflict lingers in the mind until it is resolved. And when you're working remotely and don't have to meet the person, you'll see negative emotions simmering underneath every email, chat or meeting.

Which is why it is essential to proactively deal with conflict. Here are some simple ways through which you can resolve the situation and make a new friend :)

How do you manage conflict while working remotely? You can use group chats, project management tools. Also, you can manage your emotions and develop a clear process for managing conflict.

16/07/2020

New blog post alert: Where do you fall on the motivation spectrum? Do you just go through the motions or are you driven by purpose? Or do you fall between the two?

Find out here on the psychology of motivation:

When the lockdown started, I found myself thinking – “Finally, all the time to do everything I ever wanted!” But as days passed by, I realized I’m just idling away. Deciding to put an end to that, I set out on a task to understand what I could do about it. As a psychologist, I …

14/07/2020

When you meet other people, is the first instinct to connect or to armour yourself?

If it's the latter, then this video is for you. A snippet from our session on "Connect with Yourself".

13/07/2020

Stuck with a toxic person in the middle of a pandemic?

Here are some ways to deal with the toxicity without getting frustrated, angry or resentful.

You can begin by first identifying symptoms of a toxic person. Some common toxic behaviors are: Yelling and excessive negative criticism Manipulative, judgmental and controlling Lack of responsibility for their behaviour Guilt-tripping Any form of abuse Invalidating your opinion and needs If you’v...

09/07/2020

Have you heard people say "I'm so bipolar today" when they are having mood swings? Or have you said "I'm depressed" when your mood is a low for a day or two?

Labelling day-to-day experiences in mental health terms might sound cool in the short run but trivialises the suffering of those suffering from mental illness.

A simple change in the language we use to talk about mental health can make a huge difference.

How often do you hear people say “I’m so bipolar today” when they experience mood swings or say “I’m OCD about my work” when they mean they like to be organized? Most of us, including me, are guilty of it. However, the tragic thing is that many don’t find it to be an issue when …

09/07/2020

They say crisis brings out the best in people. And the current crisis is testing each of us in different ways.

If you find yourself unemployed in the middle of a pandemic, fret not. Here are some research-backed ways to bounce back. Also, when you bounce back from this one, you're going to be stronger than ever before!

Our very own Avanti Desai has some practical tips. Read on.

In the current pandemic times, stories of factories closing, stores running out of business and people all over the world facing unemployment have become common. If you’re looking for your next job, adjusting to this ‘new normal’ can be challenging.  Being unemployed can be a serious threat t...