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In today’s busy world, our minds are often filled with endless thoughts, worries, and distractions. Mindfulness, a practice that encourages focusing on the present moment, offers a way to calm the mind. But what exactly is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of paying full attention to what is happening around you right now: your thoughts, […]
1. Nutrition & Eating Habits Plan and prepare balanced meals in advance (focus on vegetables, lean protein, whole grains, and healthy fats). Practice portion control and read food labels carefully. Get a personalized diabetic meal plan from a dietitian. Limit sugary drinks, refined carbs, and processed foods. Eat at regular times and avoid skipping meals. […]
You don’t need to drink alcohol to develop fatty liver. You don’t need to be overweight either. And surprisingly, you may not even have a single symptom. That’s what makes fatty liver so tricky—it can quietly develop while you feel completely fine. Your liver is one of the hardest-working organs in your body. It helps […]
My journey as a psychotherapist has, in many ways, been a journey of searching. Not necessarily for ‘the right way’ to do therapy, but for an approach that made sense of what I was feeling and witnessing in the therapy room. My training gave me a strong foundation in counselling psychology. Over the years, I […]
When I saw this pattern, I couldn’t unsee it. Let me explain. This is something I used to relate to, and I keep seeing it with clients too. I could be doing a lot one week and then, a few days later, find myself not wanting to lift a finger, as if I couldn’t find […]
“You are a therapist. Your life must be so sorted.” I have heard this a lot from my friends. However, that’s not how it usually is. Starting my journey as a therapist has been a roller coaster ride. Each day varies, ending on a high or a low, with a plethora of thoughts running at […]
“Ghar ka khana khao, sab theek ho jayega.” We’ve all heard this growing up. And yes, home food is comforting, fresh and far better than most outside options. But let’s be honest. Ghar ka khana is not automatically healthy. It depends on how it’s cooked and how you’re eating it. A very simple example. Dal […]
Many people begin a diet believing that discomfort is part of the process. They expect hunger, restriction, and frustration, almost as if these are signs that the diet is working. Somewhere along the way, we started associating health with struggle and discipline with suffering. But in reality, a diet that constantly makes you feel stressed […]
“Hi, is it okay if we don’t put my name in the registration? I don’t want anyone to know I am coming for therapy.” “I know one of your family members, what if I see you at one of their events?” “Can I trust that you won’t show familiarity if we meet outside?” “How do […]
Every time someone comes to me for weight loss counselling, I can almostpredict the first question that will come within a week’s time- “Why is thenumber on the weighing scale not dropping fast enough?”As a nutritionist, I understand this eagerness. We live in a world where quickresults are celebrated and patience often takes a back […]