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The Liberating Power of Self-Forgiveness: A Path to Healing and Growth

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  "Have you ever seen a baby trying to learn how to walk? The multiple times he falls and rises back up and tries to move forward - I wonder if he could walk far, tied with shackles of the burden of times he had made a mistake and fallen on his butt." Forgiveness is often associated with the act of pardoning others for their wrong doings. However as humans we often forget to forgive ourselves for the past mistakes we had made. We try moving forward in our lives with the burden of our past mistakes, regrets and self-condemnations and wonder why it feels heavy and tiresome to climb the mountain called life.  As humans we often find ourselves in situations where we forgive strangers but when it comes to our own mistakes we seem to have lost our compassion and instead blame ourselves and experience guilt, shame or regret. Hence, we enter a vicious cycle of negativity holding us back from our journey and growth and entitlement. No where do we condemn the act of being rational and ...

10 Essential Skills of Counselor

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10 Essential Skills of Counselor  1. Ability to understand the client and make them feel understood 2. Ability to ask the right questions to dig deeper into the problem 3. Ability to actively listen to client without judgement and prejudice 4. Ability to communicate both literarily and metaphorically 5. Ability to help the client clearly define the aspiring future 6.Ability to help client shift focus from past to present and future 7.Ability to work with conditioned behaviors, thoughts, positive intentions, feelings, defence mechanism, believes and values 8.Ability to help client release suppressed intense emotions and replace them with constructive ones 9.Ability to help client recover repressed memories and work with them 10.Ability to move forward in the session by keeping the focus on the client In order to successfully execute these skills certain subset of skills can be used including: 1. Empathetic understanding: it refers to understanding client's emotions and feelings whi...

Weight Management and Yoga

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Weight management refers to the process of maintaining a healthy body weight through a combination of healthy eating habits, regular physical activity, and a balanced lifestyle. It involves both achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, as well as preventing weight gain and obesity-related health problems. Effective weight management requires a long-term approach that focuses on sustainable lifestyle changes rather than quick fix solutions and may involve the help of healthcare professionals such as doctors, nutritionists, and personal trainers. Importance of Weight management   Improved physical health: Maintaining a healthy weight reduces the risk of developing many chronic health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer. Improved mental health: Weight management can have positive effects on mental health, including increased self-esteem, reduced stress, and improved mood. Increased energy and vitality: Achieving and maintaining a he...

Benefits of Meditation

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Meditation is a mental practice that involves focusing one's attention on a particular object, thought, or activity to achieve a state of mental clarity and emotional calmness. It is a technique that has been used for thousands of years to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and increase awareness and concentration. There are many different forms of meditation, including mindfulness meditation, transcendental meditation, yoga meditation, and loving-kindness meditation, among others. Regardless of the specific type of meditation, the basic principles involve sitting quietly in a comfortable position, focusing on the breath or a specific object, and allowing thoughts and feelings to pass without judgment or attachment. Research has shown that regular meditation practice can have a range of benefits for mental and physical health. These benefits include reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep quality, increasing focus and attention, enhancing emotional regulation, and reducing sy...

Beginners Guide to Mandala Art

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Mandala art is a form of art that originated in Hindu and Buddhist cultures and has gained popularity in recent times. It is a circular design made up of intricate patterns and shapes, which are meant to represent the universe and its infinite nature.  If you are a beginner looking to get started with mandala art, here is a step-by-step guide to help you out: Gather your materials: You will need a few basic supplies to get started, including a drawing paper, a compass, a ruler, a pencil, an eraser, and colored pencils or markers. You can also use other materials like watercolors or acrylic paints if you prefer. Choose your design: There are countless designs to choose from when it comes to mandala art. Some popular options include geometric patterns, nature-inspired designs, or traditional Hindu or Buddhist designs. You can also create your own design if you prefer. Draw your circle: Using your compass, draw a circle in the center of your paper. This will serve as the base of y...

Mandala Art and Mental Health

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Mandala art is a form of geometric art that originated in ancient Indian and Buddhist cultures. The word "mandala" is derived from Sanskrit, meaning "circle" or "center". A mandala is typically a circular design that contains intricate patterns and shapes, often with a repeating radial symmetry. Mandala art is typically created through drawing or painting, but it can also be created through other mediums such as sand, stone, or fabric. Mandalas can be simple or complex, with varying degrees of intricacy and detail. In many cultures, mandalas are used as a spiritual or meditative tool, representing the universe or cosmos, and used as a focal point for concentration or contemplation. They are also used in therapeutic settings, where creating or coloring mandalas can be a calming and meditative practice, helping to reduce stress and anxiety. Today, mandala art is popular among artists, designers, and enthusiasts worldwide, and can be found in a variety of co...

Unlayer Your Problem Like A Psychologist

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                                          Understanding Layers of a Problems Like a Psychologist Problems are natural to occur in everyone’s life and successfully solving them can give us a sense of accomplishment thus building our self-esteem. Although at times we might feel stuck in a situation which gives rise to frustration and increased stress level impacting our physiology, behavior as well as emotions and thoughts.  Encountering such stubborn problems, it’s important to systematically move forward in order to resolve the issue by understanding it’s deeper construct, thus, providing us a path to work upon in order to achieve our goals. In a 6-layer problem mechanism it is hypothesized that any problem constitutes of 6 layers where layer 1 is a surface layer and layer 6 being the deepest layer.  Now, let us dig deeper into the 6-layer mechanism of proble...