Let us Love Ourselves

  source:Pexels.com Whenever we feel any out-of-the-blue happiness or pleasure we feel it is because of the outside circumstances or things happening around us.  Most of us de-romanticize happiness based on outside factors be it watching a comedy movie, laughing out loud with friends, scoring good grades, etc.  Although these are just another sort of events happening outside, it's our inner feelings/emotions that make us happy. But the real part is played by our hormones that are present inside our body. It is the hormones that regulate everything from physical function to emotional well-being. It is because of these hormones that we are able to feel happy/sad.  Here we will only talk about the four main "happy hormones" that are responsible for our happiness and how we can make the most of them feel happy instantly.  Types of Happy Hormones 1. Dopamine- Often known as the "neurotransmitter", Dopamine is the most pleasant hormone in our body. It sends signals to...

Are you feeling sad for no obvious reason? Well, sometimes it happens with me too. We all go through such moments once in a while. Sadness over the loss of a loved one, a specific item, or after a breakup is one thing, and being upset for no apparent reason is another. However, there are times when sadness is persistent and doesn't go away. It can be a flashback of the past trauma, childhood memories, or maybe a symptom of depression. This is why it is crucial to recognize what is bothering you and treat it immediately so that it does not harm you. Are you suffering from depression or, is it just your overthinking? Let us find out! source: pexels.com Before we move on to find out the difference between sadness and depression. I want to make it clear to you all that I am not a certified psychologist or a mental health counselor. Nor even I have studied psychology.  This article has been written with the help of all the external resources and my personal findings. While sadness and d...

Attachment, either physical or emotional, helps to keep us going. Some may confuse it with love, while others are aware of their limits. So what is this need of becoming detached from others? Why do we frequently hear from others that they require space or that they wish to withdraw from a particular relationship?  Usually when the attachment is more from one side or when one person is giving more into a relationship they become emotionally dependent on someone.  Attachment and caring are a part of love. However, when you see yourself willing to do more for others, it means you are dependent on them.  This is why many therapists or motivators ask people to withdraw themselves from others so they do not get hurt. Here we will learn why, when & how to detach from someone. Detaching or detachment does not mean you should isolate yourself so that nobody can hurt you. It means to focus on yourself and your needs so that you do not worry about someone else's behavior. It is...

Have you ever been in a position when you know the other person does not want to talk with you but you still want to? They're implying that they don't want to be with you by their acts and behaviors, but you're not ready to accept this! You want them to call you or text you. And when they do not call or respond to your texts, you check them on all the other social media platforms. Seeing them online on Facebook or Whatsapp makes your heartache Isn't it? Trust me I know how it feels to feel abandoned, and shattered. It looks like we are the most unworthy human on this planet. We beat ourselves up. We feel guilt and shame and curse our destiny. source: pixabay It is the most pathetic thing that we all humans do (except those who love themselves). Yes, someone who is incubated with self-love  will never beg anyone to be in their lives. They won't run or chase someone because they are happy loving themselves. They are full of love and, they give love to everyone around ...

Ever find yourself hopeless thinking about your future?  On the one hand, there are your ambitions, passions, and objectives whereas, on the other hand, there is your current reality, which is where you are right now. You want to get to the other side, but something is preventing you from doing so. Isn't that so? Trust me. Every successful person you know has been there. But the only thing that pushed them forward is that they didn't let their current reality take control over their minds. There can be many things that are not letting you reach your desired destination. You may not even be aware of them. However, if you figure out what that one item (or a collection of things) is, you can move on to living the life of your dreams. Here are some beneficial tips that you must follow in order to get back on track and life the life of your dreams: Accept your reality- The first thing you have to do is accept where you are.  Admit that you are not where you want to be. Jot it down ...

 Do you also sometimes feel burdened by an emotion called- "Guilt"?  And then you start blaming yourself for the things you've done, and you wonder why you've done them. Well, let me tell you- "Guilt is the result of overthinking a situation or, more specifically, thinking about how others are feeling about the way you have responded to them!" If you have done something that made you happy and it gave you a sense of peace at that time, you should not feel bad about doing it. Guilt is nothing but normal human emotion. It isn't even a negative emotion; it indicates that you are moral and ethical and that you are aware that your decisions have consequences.  Most of the time we are accused of things for which we should not be guilty. This means that we apologize for the things for which no apology is needed. You hurt yourself when you feel guilty. It's you who has to suffer and not others. So why take the blame on yourself when you only think about you...

In 2020 when the pandemic hit the world, we all got stressed, anxious and upset. We had to stay away from our loved ones and isolate ourselves to protect them. But gradually, we made it through it, and in December 2020, we all wished for a happy new year. We all thought this coming year would bring back our happiness and everything would get better. But little did we know that this situation was going to be worse.  Wait, I am not going to make you feel depressed! A lot is going on right now, be it the shortage of beds, oxygen, or the poor development of our healthcare system. Our social media feeds are flooded with messages from people who need assistance or news outlets broadcasting disturbing images of dead bodies. When I see such posts on my Instagram account, I feel gloomy about the situation. That feeling of fear and numbness that I experience, I am sure you guys experience it too. But as it is said that- "Hope is the only thing that can help us get through the darkest of ti...