Few moments of peace are needed but are scarce in this age of technology Being alone versus lonely are two distinct phenomena. While loneliness is associated with a multitude of health risks, both physical and psychological,
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Few moments of peace are needed but are scarce in this age of technology Being alone versus lonely are two distinct phenomena. While loneliness is associated with a multitude of health risks, both physical and psychological,
Look for the extraordinary in everyday routines This piece culminates the tetrad of articles on happiness based on Sonja Lyubomirsky’s research. So far, I have covered eight happiness-inducing
When confronted by challenges, develop coping strategies that are positive Previously, I had outlined four strategies recommended by psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky for promoting happiness. Expressing gratitude, being optimistic,
Beneficent behaviour can prompt a chain of positivity In last month’s column, I described Sonja Lyubomirsky’s research that examines happiness levels of people, which can vary due to innate temperament and life’s
Emotions have the tendency to fluctuate through the highs and lows, but we have the ability to enhance our own sense of well-being Waiting. That’s what most of us do on a practically habitual basis. Waiting for admission into a…
If you habitually put off tasks without justification, then, you are possibly a chronic procrastinator You have an entire month before you need to submit your stats project. Unlike last semester, you decide that you will work on it beforehand…
Do less, achieve more — let go of the notion that only if you work hard can you can do it all In addition to your usual college course load, you join the debate, drama and quizzing societies. As you…
Don’t just respond to a person’s words; try to connect with their emotions too Everyone probably knows at least a handful of people who like to talk only about themselves. So, whether the discussion revolves around food, politics,
Harbouring rancour or hostility on a long-term basis exacts a toll on our physical and mental well-being Your best friend starts cold shouldering you, all of a sudden. A professor grades you unfairly because you corrected her in class. Your…
When everything is perfect, there is nowhere else to go. So, just enjoy the journey of self-improvement On many counts, we all fail to measure up. While you are an above-average student, you are never among the star performers. Or,…
Aruna Sankaranarayanan is the author of Zero Limits: Things Every 20 Something Should Know. She was the Founder & Director of PRAYATNA, a centre for children with learning difficulties in Bengaluru & Chennai for 22 years.