I, Me, Myself   “Self–care is giving people the best of you, instead of the rest of you," says writer Katie Reed. Self-care is not being selfish, it is just that you also give priority to your   needs and wants, without guilt, and look to fulfillment and contentment. Unless you are whole and happy, can you help others to be the same? The popular metaphor, “You can’t pour out of an empty cup,” sums it up. As a society, we will ‘battle on’ despite the odds against us. We tend to expend more energy than we create, leading to burnout. This doesn’t happen all at once but builds momentum and one fine day snowballs into a crisis. Knowing your limitations and striking a balance is crucial towards keeping your cup full. How does your cup become empty? When you are constantly prioritising the needs of others, racing to meet targets, and push yourself to do more, you suffer burnout, and your cup begins to empty. You can address the situation by practising self-care or act...

  Benefits of Meditation   Are you anxious and stressed? Meditation may help you relieve stress, and anxiety and help you attain the peace and calm that you so desire . Meditation is when you clear your mind of random thoughts and focus on one particular thought to attain a mentally and emotionally clear and calm state. The practice of Meditation has been present since time immemorial. In the days of yore, it was mainly meant to understand the sacred and spiritual aspects of life. Today, meditation is mainly used to calm the mind and lower stress levels. Anybody can meditate anywhere. You can meditate on a bus or a plane or even in a waiting room or as you walk. It is inexpensive and doesn’t require any special equipment.   Benefits of meditation: ·        Looking at stress in a new and positive way ·        Building skills to manage stress ·        Becoming more ...