A blog by Dr. Anuj Kumar
How much is enough depends on one’s perspective and values. It’s about balancing needs and desires and understanding what truly brings satisfaction. Needs can be material, emotional, or both, as can ambitions and goals. Ultimately, ‘enough’ is a profoundly personal and situational concept. It’s not about having everything but about appreciating what you have. It’s …
Unhappiness or sadness is one of the seven universal emotions experienced by us resulting from loss and failure. Personal and cultural notions play a significant role in making us unhappy. While sorrow is often considered a ‘negative emotion’, it serves a vital role in signalling a need for comfort, especially when it comes …
Emotional Maturity is a personal feeling or perception: no one can tell or comprehend the other person’s maturity or level of understanding. It is a mental status achieved without any age bar. A fifty-year-old man may behave most childishly, while a sixteen-year-old lad may exhibit a different level of Emotional Maturity. Emotional Maturity liberates us …
A good or a bad habit depends on how it aligns with certain values, perceptions, goals and consequences. Good habits generally lead to a better quality of life. They impact personal health and hygiene, set career goals, and positively create relationships. Bad habits are addictions, interference with goals, social disrespect, and inappropriate ethical standards. They …
Forgiveness involves an intentional decision to let go of resentment and anger. The act that hurt or offended you might always be with you – working on forgiveness can lessen that act’s grip on you. Dealing and healing are two interconnected steps in the emotional process of forgiveness. Dealing with someone else’s derogatory actions requires …
Personal comfort and cultural norms deeply influence public displays of affection (PDA). These small gestures in public can reinforce a sense of belonging and partnership. Some openly celebrate their relationship, serving as a public declaration of commitment that makes their partner feel valued. Excessive PDA can sometimes seem performative, especially if it feels forced or …
I visited Manhattan before the World Trade Centre fiasco. My friend took me to the top of this colossal edifice. Looking around and specifically down below, I got dizzy and pukish. The concrete jungle made me wonder, where do I stand in this vast wilderness—millions of people housed in these tall skyscrapers, breathing …
“I am not upset that you lied to me; I am upset that from now on, I can’t believe you.” I tried hard to remember when I first told a lie. To the best of my memory, I was in Kindergarten as a three-year-old cute kid, and I lied to my mother about not eating …
War in relationships, often called the Cold War, is a unique and underestimated form of conflict. Unlike physical wars fought with cannonballs and missiles, this war is characterised by emotional distance, tension, and egoistic conflict between partners. It’s a silent battle in which each partner fights their internal struggles, leading to a breakdown in communication and …
An Ecosystem is a community of living organisms in conjunction with the non-living components of their environment, interacting as a system. These Biotic and Abiotic components are linked through nutrient cycles and energy flows, a community of living organisms that live and interact in a specific milieu. The ecosystem of relationships is a dynamic, interrelated network …