Aruna Sankaranarayanan

A miniscule virus has literally halted human activity world-over, something unimaginable even a few weeks ago. Anxious thoughts cloud your mind every now and then. “What if I get the virus?” You hope your grandmother, who is living alone in…

This year is likely to be remembered as a watershed year by practically all students. Besides a long hiatus in the regular academic calendar, students have had to contend with myriad uncertainties. From a lack of closure for graduating classes to…

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…