by Prapanna Chaudhuri | Feb 12, 2024 | Journal
“I just don’t get why you keep suggesting sleep will magically make me stop feeling so anxious and overwhelmed all the time,” a client vents in frustration during a counselling session. At some point, all mental health experts have entertained perplexed expressions...
by Prapanna Chaudhuri | Feb 12, 2024 | Journal
Let’s face it: With the non-stop stress and digital stimulation of modern life, getting enough high-quality sleep is a real challenge for many people. Racing thoughts, worries, and constant alerts from our devices keep our minds wired and active at night when we...
by Prapanna Chaudhuri | Feb 12, 2024 | Journal, Mindful Meditation
Mental health in India is in crisis mode, and we are just starting to talk about it openly. Shocking but true – nearly 7 % of all Indians suffer from depression, anxiety, or substance abuse. That is a massive number of people struggling! So what is causing this...
by Prapanna Chaudhuri | Feb 12, 2024 | Journal, Mindful Meditation
As Suneha settles down reluctantly for her first meditation session, she sighs, “My brain just can’t stop worrying long enough to feel peaceful. This all sounds great in theory, but I don’t think I have it in me to really ’empty my mind’.” And...
by Prapanna Chaudhuri | Jan 13, 2023 | Journal, Mindful Meditation
Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention to the present. This state of mind is characterized by heightened awareness, a lack of judgment, and an ability to observe one’s thoughts and feelings without becoming overly engaged or reactive to them. It is a...
