Author: Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya

Today, we are living in a stress-loaded cocoon. It has become very difficult to maintain a balance between work and personal life. Work-life balance is about maintaining your energy and time between your work and interpersonal relationships. When you have a proper work-life balance, you have enough time for your hobbies, self-care, and personal relationships while also doing well in your work life. In this article, I will discuss what is a work-life balance, the importance of the same, and finally, how to maintain a proper work-life balance. If you wish to lead a more positive and fulfilling life, subscribe to…

Digital planners are the rage these days. Everyone has heard of them. These are available on almost every Android and iOS device. Even if you have an e-reader, you can add and access your digital planner. The best part is the amount of features that are available in these planners. Have you tried using a digital planner to boost your productivity? You must have heard of digital planners if you went looking for productivity tips. If you are inquisitive about digital planners and how they can help you boost your productivity, you are at the right place. In this blog post, I will…

Overthinking is like a very quiet snake. You don’t even realize it’s present until it has wrapped itself around your neck making it hard to breathe. You find yourself in a constant whirlpool of thoughts and doubts that are impossible to escape. Talk therapy can help with that. If overthinking becomes a regular occurrence, it can severely hinder your everyday life. In today’s fast-paced world, the need to constantly decide and make choices takes a heavy toll on our mental health. In my previous blog post, I discussed what is overthinking, how overthinking affects one’s physical or mental health. This blog post…

Depression is a monster that does not discriminate between people of different castes, creeds, or races. Understanding depression is much more than just gaining personal knowledge. You never know who in your vicinity is suffering from depression and is not even aware of it. However, understanding depression and how to help someone with depression can be a critical step in boosting your empathy, and teaching you effective intervention and support. Even though everyone doesn’t need to know and understand depression, the absence of understanding of this demon can keep you from helping those who are looking for support. The journey of healing from depression is lonely and isolating. However,…

Reading the heading, the first question that must have popped into your head is, “What are intrusive thoughts and intrusive thoughts in OCD?” Let’s begin this blog post by first addressing this crucial question. Intrusive thoughts can be defined as any thought that suddenly pops into your head and brings along with itself a ton of disturbance. Do you ever encounter a sudden disturbing thought that pops into your head for no apparent reason? Suppose you are going through your day, doing your chores, and getting work done when suddenly an extremely bizarre, violent, or sexual thought pops into your…

None of us can be focused all the time. There are days when it seems that motivation has gone on a permanent vacation. You get ready, and go to work but end up just staring at the document or computer. You try to get your work done but your mind just keeps wandering off making it impossible for you to focus. If you have struggled with such an issue before or are currently going through it, you are at the right place. In this blog post, I will discuss a few tips on how to stay focused when you feel…

At one point in our lives, we all engage in overthinking. However, for some people overthinking is a constant thought pattern. Try as they might, they cannot stop the process. In my previous blog post, I discussed overthinking, what causes it, and the effect of overthinking on the overthinker’s life and well-being. In this blog post, I will focus on the strategies to overcome overthinking and how to break free of the loop. If you wish to know more about mindful living and staying positive through difficult times, please subscribe to Guilt Free Mind. The subscription option is present in…

Have you ever felt that you are stuck in a loop of thoughts? These thoughts are going on and on in your head like a movie on repeat. You try to focus on other things. However, you are unable to bring yourself out of it. This unending loop of miserable thoughts is called overthinking. Overthinking is a complicated and common experience that many people are affected by from time to time. One thing you must understand is that engaging in this behavior from time to time is okay. Sometimes thoughts don’t go away and the negative thoughts take up residence in our mind for…

Off late, the power of manifestation has been on the rise. Manifestation involves the deliberate process of visualizing, attracting, and finally, bringing those manifestations to reality. Your manifestation can range from finding love, boosting your health, finding success in your career, or just being positive and happy in general. In this article, I will discuss a few affirmations for manifestation journal. These affirmations will help you get started on your manifestation journaling. To know more about journaling, bringing positivity into your life, and learning how to better manage stress, subscribe to Guilt Free Mind. The subscription option is present on the…

There are millions of people all around the world that suffer from anxiety. Feelings of anxiety, worry, and unease remain on a daily basis, interfering with a person’s ability to function normally. Even though you may feel anxious from time to time, crippling levels of anxiety are not. In order to effectively treat anxiety disorders and provide appropriate assistance to those who are suffering from them, it is essential to understand the underlying causes of anxiety. The first and foremost thing to know is that anxiety stems from various factors, some of which may be unique to each individual. They…