4 Reasons Modern Dating Feels Like Work – Ilisha Explains
Dating is supposed to be exciting—a journey full of possibilities. But for many today, it’s become a loop of short-lived […]
Dating is supposed to be exciting—a journey full of possibilities. But for many today, it’s become a loop of short-lived […]
Even in strong, loving marriages, boredom can quietly creep in. Life’s routines take hold, and the early excitement that once […]
The question keeps popping up: Will AI replace therapists? On one side, artificial intelligence—fast, tireless, and trained on millions of […]
If the thought of becoming a mom fills you with unease, insecurity, anxiety, or even dread—you’re not alone. So many […]
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether therapy is really for you, you’re not alone. Maybe a part of you […]
It’s a tough question, isn’t it?You might be reading this because your heart’s heavy. Maybe you’ve been cheated on. Maybe […]
It’s not always clear what unfolds behind the glow of a teenager’s screen. In the British series Adolescence (2025), a […]
It’s a question that appears simple on the surface but can keep you awake at night: Which career is right […]
“What do you want to become when you grow up?” This is a question that follows us from childhood into […]
From the moment we are born, our interactions with our primary caregivers shape how we navigate relationships, emotions, and challenges […]
Swiping left—a universal sign of romantic rejection—has become a common parlance for many. In 2021 Oxford English Dictionary officially added […]
Gender roles are deeply ingrained societal constructs that shape expectations for how individuals should behave based on their assigned sex. […]
Assertiveness is a vital communication skill that enables individuals to express their opinions, set boundaries, and advocate for themselves while […]
Many of us struggle with the idea of seeking therapy. We all have moments where we convince ourselves that therapy […]
Mood swings are a natural part of life. One moment, you’re feeling great; the next, frustration or sadness creeps in. […]
Intimacy is often equated with physical closeness, but connection in a relationship extends far beyond the physical. Mental intimacy—the deep […]
We’ve all been there—standing in front of the mirror, whispering something like “I’ve got this” or “I am enough,” hoping […]
Love: one word, endless complexities.It’s one of life’s most profound experiences, yet it often comes tangled in expectations. We imagine […]
There are moments in life when a small gesture—a door held open, a gentle word during a hard day—lingers far […]
Sibling relationship are often seen as life’s longest-lasting bonds—built on shared childhoods, inside jokes, and family traditions. But not all […]
Toxic relationships can be emotionally draining, mentally exhausting, and even physically harmful. Whether it’s a romantic partner, a friend, or […]
Word of the Day – Situationships! They are the new black, and the new sexy. For many, they seem like […]
What makes therapy so different from a close friendship? Why do professional boundaries in therapy matter so much, and […]
What if achieving your dreams wasn’t about magic but science? Manifestation has been a buzzword for years, often misunderstood as […]
Gifting for mental health is more than just picking something thoughtful—it’s about offering tools that can genuinely help loved ones […]
December in India is not just the month of cozy winter mornings; it’s a whirlwind of festivities, obligations, and emotions. […]
The true magnitude of a forest is best seen from the outside, looking in. But we’re usually on the inside, […]
Empathy is one of the best survival tools in the world. It empowers us to understand our fellow (hu)man, and […]
It takes two to tango, yes, but even if one of them feels out of step, the rhythm falters! A […]
They hurt you. Disrespected you, mistreated you, crossed your boundaries, broke your trust, betrayed you. So why forgive them? Wouldn’t […]
The Ripple Effect: How Our Relationships Shape Our Mental Health If your mental health is a garden, every connection you […]
What makes therapy so different from a close friendship? Why do professional boundaries in therapy matter so much, and how […]
In today’s fast-paced world, the thrill of snagging a good deal is hard to resist. Seasonal sales and promotions bombard […]
Thank You. They may seem like two simple words put one after another, but the feeling behind them is powerful. […]
Choices are like Russian dolls. Every choice is a gateway to another choice, and each choice in itself is a […]
Lately, self-care has become the avocado toast of wellness trends—everywhere you look, someone’s indulging in a face mask or splurging […]
What is an Emotion Wheel? Imagine a google maps for your emotions that helps you identify where you are so […]
Haven’t received that six-figure paycheck you hoped to receive at 25? Did not marry by 30? Feeling like you haven’t […]
Every choice to do something, is a choice not to do other things. That would be fine by itself, but […]
Have you ever had the feeling that it is you who is hampering your progress? Do you ever have thoughts […]
A lot of people come to us with similar frustrations of – “I don’t know what to do when I […]
Love and bomb are two words that don’t usually go together. And when they do, there’s no love in it, […]
We won’t mince our words and dilly or dally, we will tell you the reason supplied by our resident relationship […]
Another Monday on our hands. Another week of annoyingly exhausting work upon us. Sigh. Why are some workdays worse than […]
Astronauts or not, we all want space sometimes. We sometimes even need space from jobs, friends, places, and situations! It […]
Word of the day- Situationships! It is the new black and the new sexy. A modern offshoot of the age-old […]
Much like a lamp without oil, a human without proper work-life balance can’t drive away the darkness. But like a […]
Ghosting is the modern-day equivalent of shutting the door to your room with the intent of passively refusing to communicate […]
Bollywood has produced great music over the years. Beats that make us wanna chaiyya chaiyya and lyrics that hold our […]
Sex is great! But sex without anxiety is even better. As helpful as stress can be in moderate amounts, add […]
Cinema has the power to weave stories to the masses in ways that affect their perceptions and beliefs. Bollywood has […]
The American Dream has gone global. Everyone everywhere dreams of making it in this world by becoming filthy rich. It […]
Sexual orientation underlines whom we are attracted to physically, emotionally and sexually. As much as we want it to be, […]
As Zohra and Yogita say in the podcast, Social Anxiety, Introversion and Shyness are not the same! Minute yet significant […]
Kya aapke toothpaste mein namak hai? Kya aapke zindagi mein stress hai? So if you can choose which toothpaste to […]
What is procrastination? Good question, I’ll answer that later. Maybe you’re reading this because you want to know more. Maybe […]
When Amitabh Bacchan said “mere paas maa hai”, it was a resounding statement with far-reaching socio-cultural implications. No amount of […]
Anger, a primal emotion that is ever-present in our daily lives in little ways, is also one of the most […]
“Only people who are capable of loving strongly can also suffer great sorrow, but this same necessity of loving serves […]
Who are we? Why are we here? What’s the point? These are some questions that all of humanity has to […]
Women are weak! Men are strong! Fat people are lazy! Short men are ugly! Fair skinned women are beautiful! Don’t […]
Through love, all is possible. Love sustains us, it enhances us, it protects us and it pushes us to be […]
WAKE UP, GET DRESSED, GO TO WORK/UNIVERSITY, COME BACK, SLEEP, WAKE UP… A standard modus operandi for most of us. […]
The term exam stress sounds familiar. At some point in your life you must have used it in a conversation, […]
Flourishing during Pandemic – Positive Psychology Edition If you were to look up the meaning of “Flourishing” in the dictionary, […]
Food sustains us while the right kind of food also promotes a healthy body and a healthy mind. Our eating […]
Have you ever been so “in the moment” that you lost track of time and your surroundings?Perhaps while you were […]
It is an established fact that technology has assisted us to effortlessly and speedily engage in multiple activities ranging from […]
The Pride Month is almost coming to an end, but you know what isn’t, LOVE! Pride Month lets people from […]
The stigma attached to mental health in India may not be surprising to many of us. Time and again, we […]
One of the fundamental needs of human beings is to love and be loved. For it is love that binds […]
When I was 6 years old, my favourite colour was purple. Now, when people used to ask me, I wanted […]
Haven’t received that pay check you hoped to receive at 25? Did not marry by 30?Feeling like you haven’t done […]
Do you know any kids from school who used to score solid A+ in their report card but couldn’t manage […]
The brain makes human beings capable of special abilities like thinking, information processing, and feeling. Although we like to consider […]
“Weep if you must, parting is hell. But life goes on, so sing as well.” Grief, one of the most […]
The road to decide your career is, in fact, filled with speed bumps and roadblocks. The more one is aware […]
Choosing the right career, the one which you will love, and setting up proper goals for it is something that […]
Coronavirus is something that doesn’t even need an introduction anymore. Life seems like something out of a movie script, and […]
Imagine you have earphones in your pocket. The wire gets tangled up, like all earphones do. Try as hard as […]
Exam stress is that feeling of discomfort you get when you feel like you can’t cope with revision, or feel […]
Dating is supposed to be exciting—a journey full of possibilities. But for many today, it’s become a loop of short-lived […]
Even in strong, loving marriages, boredom can quietly creep in. Life’s routines take hold, and the early excitement that once […]
The question keeps popping up: Will AI replace therapists? On one side, artificial intelligence—fast, tireless, and trained on millions of […]
If the thought of becoming a mom fills you with unease, insecurity, anxiety, or even dread—you’re not alone. So many […]
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether therapy is really for you, you’re not alone. Maybe a part of you […]
It’s a tough question, isn’t it?You might be reading this because your heart’s heavy. Maybe you’ve been cheated on. Maybe […]
It’s not always clear what unfolds behind the glow of a teenager’s screen. In the British series Adolescence (2025), a […]
It’s a question that appears simple on the surface but can keep you awake at night: Which career is right […]
“What do you want to become when you grow up?” This is a question that follows us from childhood into […]
From the moment we are born, our interactions with our primary caregivers shape how we navigate relationships, emotions, and challenges […]
Swiping left—a universal sign of romantic rejection—has become a common parlance for many. In 2021 Oxford English Dictionary officially added […]
Gender roles are deeply ingrained societal constructs that shape expectations for how individuals should behave based on their assigned sex. […]
Assertiveness is a vital communication skill that enables individuals to express their opinions, set boundaries, and advocate for themselves while […]
Many of us struggle with the idea of seeking therapy. We all have moments where we convince ourselves that therapy […]
Mood swings are a natural part of life. One moment, you’re feeling great; the next, frustration or sadness creeps in. […]
Intimacy is often equated with physical closeness, but connection in a relationship extends far beyond the physical. Mental intimacy—the deep […]
We’ve all been there—standing in front of the mirror, whispering something like “I’ve got this” or “I am enough,” hoping […]
Love: one word, endless complexities.It’s one of life’s most profound experiences, yet it often comes tangled in expectations. We imagine […]
There are moments in life when a small gesture—a door held open, a gentle word during a hard day—lingers far […]
Sibling relationship are often seen as life’s longest-lasting bonds—built on shared childhoods, inside jokes, and family traditions. But not all […]
Toxic relationships can be emotionally draining, mentally exhausting, and even physically harmful. Whether it’s a romantic partner, a friend, or […]
Word of the Day – Situationships! They are the new black, and the new sexy. For many, they seem like […]
What makes therapy so different from a close friendship? Why do professional boundaries in therapy matter so much, and […]
Seeking therapy isn’t about admitting defeat; it’s about investing in yourself and your well-being. But how do you know when […]
What if achieving your dreams wasn’t about magic but science? Manifestation has been a buzzword for years, often misunderstood as […]
Gifting for mental health is more than just picking something thoughtful—it’s about offering tools that can genuinely help loved ones […]
December in India is not just the month of cozy winter mornings; it’s a whirlwind of festivities, obligations, and emotions. […]
The true magnitude of a forest is best seen from the outside, looking in. But we’re usually on the inside, […]
Empathy is one of the best survival tools in the world. It empowers us to understand our fellow (hu)man, and […]
It takes two to tango, yes, but even if one of them feels out of step, the rhythm falters! A […]
They hurt you. Disrespected you, mistreated you, crossed your boundaries, broke your trust, betrayed you. So why forgive them? Wouldn’t […]
The Ripple Effect: How Our Relationships Shape Our Mental Health If your mental health is a garden, every connection you […]
What makes therapy so different from a close friendship? Why do professional boundaries in therapy matter so much, and how […]
In today’s fast-paced world, the thrill of snagging a good deal is hard to resist. Seasonal sales and promotions bombard […]
Thank You. They may seem like two simple words put one after another, but the feeling behind them is powerful. […]
Choices are like Russian dolls. Every choice is a gateway to another choice, and each choice in itself is a […]
Lately, self-care has become the avocado toast of wellness trends—everywhere you look, someone’s indulging in a face mask or splurging […]
What is an Emotion Wheel? Imagine a google maps for your emotions that helps you identify where you are so […]
Haven’t received that six-figure paycheck you hoped to receive at 25? Did not marry by 30? Feeling like you haven’t […]
Anxiety? Helpful? Huh? We hear you. The contradiction is unnerving and discomforting. It’s like boiling ice cream or dry water. […]
Every choice to do something, is a choice not to do other things. That would be fine by itself, but […]
Have you ever had the feeling that it is you who is hampering your progress? Do you ever have thoughts […]
A lot of people come to us with similar frustrations of – “I don’t know what to do when I […]
Love and bomb are two words that don’t usually go together. And when they do, there’s no love in it, […]
We won’t mince our words and dilly or dally, we will tell you the reason supplied by our resident relationship […]
Another Monday on our hands. Another week of annoyingly exhausting work upon us. Sigh. Why are some workdays worse than […]
Astronauts or not, we all want space sometimes. We sometimes even need space from jobs, friends, places, and situations! It […]
Word of the day- Situationships! It is the new black and the new sexy. A modern offshoot of the age-old […]
Much like a lamp without oil, a human without proper work-life balance can’t drive away the darkness. But like a […]
Ghosting is the modern-day equivalent of shutting the door to your room with the intent of passively refusing to communicate […]
Bollywood has produced great music over the years. Beats that make us wanna chaiyya chaiyya and lyrics that hold our […]
Sex is great! But sex without anxiety is even better. As helpful as stress can be in moderate amounts, add […]
Cinema has the power to weave stories to the masses in ways that affect their perceptions and beliefs. Bollywood has […]
The American Dream has gone global. Everyone everywhere dreams of making it in this world by becoming filthy rich. It […]
Sexual orientation underlines whom we are attracted to physically, emotionally and sexually. As much as we want it to be, […]
As Zohra and Yogita say in the podcast, Social Anxiety, Introversion and Shyness are not the same! Minute yet significant […]
Kya aapke toothpaste mein namak hai? Kya aapke zindagi mein stress hai? So if you can choose which toothpaste to […]
What is procrastination? Good question, I’ll answer that later. Maybe you’re reading this because you want to know more. Maybe […]
When Amitabh Bacchan said “mere paas maa hai”, it was a resounding statement with far-reaching socio-cultural implications. No amount of […]
Anger, a primal emotion that is ever-present in our daily lives in little ways, is also one of the most […]
“Only people who are capable of loving strongly can also suffer great sorrow, but this same necessity of loving serves […]
Who are we? Why are we here? What’s the point? These are some questions that all of humanity has to […]
Women are weak! Men are strong! Fat people are lazy! Short men are ugly! Fair skinned women are beautiful! Don’t […]
Through love, all is possible. Love sustains us, it enhances us, it protects us and it pushes us to be […]
WAKE UP, GET DRESSED, GO TO WORK/UNIVERSITY, COME BACK, SLEEP, WAKE UP… A standard modus operandi for most of us. […]
The term exam stress sounds familiar. At some point in your life you must have used it in a conversation, […]
Flourishing during Pandemic – Positive Psychology Edition If you were to look up the meaning of “Flourishing” in the dictionary, […]
Food sustains us while the right kind of food also promotes a healthy body and a healthy mind. Our eating […]
Have you ever been so “in the moment” that you lost track of time and your surroundings?Perhaps while you were […]
It is an established fact that technology has assisted us to effortlessly and speedily engage in multiple activities ranging from […]
The Pride Month is almost coming to an end, but you know what isn’t, LOVE! Pride Month lets people from […]
The stigma attached to mental health in India may not be surprising to many of us. Time and again, we […]
One of the fundamental needs of human beings is to love and be loved. For it is love that binds […]
When I was 6 years old, my favourite colour was purple. Now, when people used to ask me, I wanted […]
Haven’t received that pay check you hoped to receive at 25? Did not marry by 30?Feeling like you haven’t done […]
Do you know any kids from school who used to score solid A+ in their report card but couldn’t manage […]
The brain makes human beings capable of special abilities like thinking, information processing, and feeling. Although we like to consider […]
“Weep if you must, parting is hell. But life goes on, so sing as well.” Grief, one of the most […]
The road to decide your career is, in fact, filled with speed bumps and roadblocks. The more one is aware […]
Choosing the right career, the one which you will love, and setting up proper goals for it is something that […]
Coronavirus is something that doesn’t even need an introduction anymore. Life seems like something out of a movie script, and […]
Imagine you have earphones in your pocket. The wire gets tangled up, like all earphones do. Try as hard as […]
Exam stress is that feeling of discomfort you get when you feel like you can’t cope with revision, or feel […]
Social Anxiety is the fear of being judged and evaluated negatively by other people, leading to feelings of inadequacy, inferiority, […]
‘Oh dear, why don’t you open up to people? Are you shy to make friends? Don’t worry you’re just an […]
A New year’s resolution is a promise you make to yourself where you plan to pick up or lose habits […]
Who is a Psychiatrist and what do they do? Psychiatrists are professionals with an MBBS and an MD in Psychiatry. […]
An ideal career is something all of us want in our lives- a profession which we would enjoy, but which […]
Have you ever felt a sudden surge of a very uncomfortable feeling like a dip in your belly when your […]
All your life you hear how intelligence is important to progress in life. How you need to be smart and […]
There are so many myths that revolve around careers and how they affect your life in different ways. And most […]
Hobbies and career interests are often confused among people in conversations. People see others who are very good at a […]
What is Exam Anxiety and How is it Different from Nervousness? Exam season is finally upon us, and with it […]