A healthy relationship is one which is based on trust and security, but also has an element of spontaneity and surprise… which is why small gestures and happy surprises are a great way to keep relationships strong and vibrant.

Anger is a perfectly normal human emotion and, when dealt with appropriately doesn’t warrant a concern. We all get angry at times, even people who are very good-tempered. It is actually good to be angry for the right reason, however, the key element here is that one needs to be able to manage one’s anger and not allow it to control your life.

Studies have documented valuable outcomes associated with experiencing positive emotions that range from improved physical health to lower job turnover and higher productivity. Let us hear what it means to empower ourselves and our teams through positive emotions at workplace, thereby increasing our own and our organizational productivity. 

It is an old adage - When the going gets tough then the tough get going. Where does this toughness come from? How can we develop it over time? What do you as a leader instill in your teams to make them tough and resilient? Being mentally tough can protect our minds and how we can train our minds to be tough. In this episode we talk about making our minds tough for the pressures that we all face.

We often trade our time in exchange for money, career or other “things” we’d like to have, without adequately realizing that time is indeed our most valuable asset – something that we cannot buy back at any price. We often waste it on stressful workload, financial worries, emotional dramas and more. We become money-rich but time-poor. Is this what we really want? Having lots of money but no time to enjoy it? While each individual may need a tailored approach to managing his or her time and discover more time in the day, the “three steps of redemption” can help you start on this journey of self transformation.

Life is a potpourri of happy and sad moments, relaxing and stressful situations. Complaining is often considered as an extension of being absolutely normal by many of us. It is important for us to realize that complaining affects our brains and our physical health negatively. Negative stress can also exacerbate chronic health problems, such as diabetes or heart disease. Other ailments may include increased headaches, joint pains, and even depression. One way to combat these symptoms is through learning how to stop useless complaining.

We are what we believe we are. Most of the time, we’re unaware of limiting beliefs. It’s like driving down roads with signs that you’re compelled to follow, but not knowing where you are heading to… or deciding not to move on the road at all because you fear that you cannot reach the destination. The power of self belief can take us up to summits which we have always wanted to reach.

Racing to and fro from one task to another, and one thought to another – we are only adding to stress, aggression and anxiety in our own minds. Impatience is more about our lack of self-control, than a lack of time. You can practice being more patient and being more happy.

Your home can do a lot for you to maintain good mental health. How a warm and comfortable home and domestic harmony can make or break your mental well being is often understated. Not just the walls or the furniture, but the people within those walls define home. Let us see how we can make it work for us and make our lives happier.

Depression amongst the adolescent is very common. One in eight adolescent faces this problem. One of the key barriers to getting the right treatment is acceptance of the problem itself. There is a fine line separating a subdued mood from depression and it is often missed. It is important for us to realize that if we notice any change in behaviour or a noticeable change in the adolescent’s thinking that persists for more than two weeks, take note of it and seek expert's advice.