Daily Dose: Your Regular Wellness Supplement

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.

Very often we unknowingly feed our brains with negative information, pessimistic messages and doomsday thoughts. Not realizing that this takes us down the road of constant brooding and negativity. Our brain recognizes negative signals much more acutely than positive signals. It is thus important for us to reduce negative feedback to our brain and increase positive one.

The tendency to have greater sensitivity to negative rather than positive events is called Negative Bias. This means that negative events affect our mood more than positive ones. Have you ever received feedback on a piece of work which was mostly positive except for one criticism – and that was the comment that stuck with you? That's the negative bias in action.

We often neglect the fact that our mind and soul deserve nourishment too, just like our body. They need moments of joy and fulfilment to grow. We often neglect them and trade-off those moments of joy for other mundane activities of daily life. While those are important as well, it is important for us to think of and create ways in which we can find time for our mind and soul. This is what I talk about in this episode of daily dose.

Mid-life crises is not a mental disorder or strictly a mental health issue, but it is nearly universal in both men and women and starts around the age of 40. Researchers have clearly demonstrated that happiness reaches a low point at around 40 years of age, before we start recovering and rebounding. Research has also shown that some conscious changes in our habits and life can help in reducing the severity of the problem or preventing it completely.

While we are all on different, unique journeys of our own, we are all human… we have our strengths and our weaknesses… Patience is a human virtue that has helped many and I have closely observed people develop it over time. All it needs is a strong desire and a little nudge in the right direction. I want to share some simple techniques to increase the level of patience in your daily life.

Life is always a mix of good and bad times, happy and sad moments, bright and dull days. So are relationships, so is love. It is a myriad of emotions, thoughts and behaviours. Embrace all of them together, as a package and temper your arguments with objectivity and positivity.

We all are facing difficulties, these are tough time for everyone. Someone has a job has to retain, someone owns a business and needs to keep it afloat. Each of us is born different, with a different life, different achievements, different circumstances. An important facet of life is gratitude… that is being grateful for what we have, without looking at what others have. We have many reasons to be thankful to our family and friends, to God and to the world for all the good that has happened to us. It also keeps us happy and healthy.

Evidence suggests that procrastination doesn't just hurt our professional work and personal productivity, it may also seriously damage our health… chronic procrastination may make people more vulnerable to serious health conditions, like cardiovascular disease and hypertension. Avoid it at all costs.

It takes a lot being a parent, being a sibling, being a spouse, being a friend, being a responsible child… But remember - you can do a bit for yourself too. Feel better, feel happier by building healthy, mutually enriching relationships. You truly deserve it. You can make it happen.

You have the ability and power to change…. don't react but respond to the situation, by building your mental resilience and strength, as I share few tips and tricks to build your mental muscle.

Helping your child make the right career choice and discover themselves should not be a stressful exercise. You as informed parents can provide guidance and options to your children as they grow up and move towards their chosen paths... without mirroring your neighbor's decision.

It is vital to believe in yourself… Ask yourself WHY five times to avoid mindlessly believing and acting upon what others tell you. Decide mindfully… because only you know and care about what will give you happiness.

Start living your life, stop the urge for being that perfect image of yourself, just be real you. Learn to live with the small blemishes.

Performing in face of adversity is not a universal phenomenon, but it is something that can help a human survive in near death situations. This episode describes ways in which we can overcome fear of the unknown and known challenges and live a positive life.

“Freedom”, is extremely important for all our us – for our mental and physical well-being. This episode highlights different ways in which we can feel free and healthy staying well within our homes... Stay safe, healthy, happy and free!

This episode is dedicated to an act that consumes roughly one-third of our life - Sleep. Sleep is essential for improving your overall health, attention span, productivity and mindfulness, at workplace and at home. I share my own experience of managing sleep disorders and improving quality of life amongst my patients.

This episode is dedicated to our corporate executives, for whom juggling different roles and responsibilities is a daily challenge - often leading to stress, anxiety and other physical health challenges. I offer a few easy tips to turn the chaos that is to a system that can be.

During this period of screen and technology overload, can we keep our kids safe and healthy. A few simple tips to ensure that we provide the best possible ecosystem for our kids during this difficult period.

This episode is dedicated to the parents who have been managing their kids during these testing times, in addition to managing their home, official work and external challenges. I share a few tips on how can each one of us manage anxious kids while sitting at home through simple, effective and scientifically proven techniques.

This is a special episode dedicated to protecting the health of our seniors and engaging them constructively through simple meaningful ways.

Learning and upgrading your skills will not only make you more employable, more productive, more efficient but also healthier and happier. Do listen to my story of learning and how it helped me thrive in a foreign land away from my family and friends.

This episode is about the essence of finding your anchor and opening up to this close confidante, to be yourself, to relieve stress and get over rough days and hard times.

When you have little time to unwind and a lot of baggage to get rid of... it is time you meditate, ideally in a calm, serene cozy place... if not, then on the go. I bring you some quick and easy ways to do it.

An introduction into the world of health and wellness as seen and experienced by a medical doctor in multitude of roles as a professional, as a mother, as a wife, as a daughter and a sister - sharing trials and tribulations of our daily lives and simple ways to overcome them to lead healthier and happier life.