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In my previous article, I discussed how we can traverse the crests and troughs of life more smoothly if we learn to regulate our emotions. Instead of falling prey to our feelings, we can choose how we respond to them, even when they seem overwhelming. I introduced the RULER model for emotional management put forth by Yale psychologist, Marc Brackett…
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While thinking, in a deep sense, should be pivotal to education, our schools still prioritise rote or mechanistic learning. Though most Indian Boards now include HOTS or questions that require… Read More
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In the last of a tetrad of articles on promoting creativity in children, I elaborate on the positives of play. Just as painting, playing the piano and participating in pantomimes… Read More
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For Zoom meetings, most of your colleagues dress down. You, however, are more formally turned out, a dab of lipstick and mascara included. Should you tone down your make-up and… Read More
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A look into the age-old question of which is better: printed books or e-books? The first time I bought an e-book on Kindle, I was enchanted by the instantness of… Read More
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You are walking on the footpath when you trip over a protruding stone that you fail to notice. Fortunately, apart from minor bruises, you aren’t seriously hurt. As you pick… Read More
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A car swerves in front and you slam your brakes. Though you are safe after the near-miss, the loud music and the insensitive laughter of the passengers in the car… Read More
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In her book, How Art Works, psychologist Ellen Winner describes a prison program, aptly named, Shakespeare Behind Bars, where inmates, convicted of serious crimes, spent many months rehearsing for a Shakespeare play.… Read More
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Whether it’s asking your boss for a raise, a colleague on whether he can fill in for you this week or someone who reports to you to take on more… Read More
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Being proactive and with high self-control can boost one’s wellbeing Avinash is off for his early morning run even before most people’s alarms whirr them awake. He then practices the… Read More
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While old-age homes are mushrooming in metros and smaller cities, most elderly folks continue to maintain ties with their offspring. That the family is the most central and cohesive unit… Read More
About Me
Aruna Sankaranarayanan was the Founder & Director of PRAYATNA, a centre for children with learning difficulties in Bengaluru & Chennai for 22 years. She currently writes for The HINDU, Deccan Herald & Financial Express (Digital) on teaching, learning, work, relationships and well-being.