Cancel Culture: Why Kindness and Second Chances Matter in the Digital Age

– Benaaz Irani Imagine this: you’re scrolling through your favourite social media app when you come across a post calling someone out for something they said or did years ago. The comments section is a firestorm of hate, and before you know it, that person’s career, reputation, and mental health are crumbling. Sounds familiar? This is cancel culture. Cancel culture, at its core, was meant to hold people accountable, especially those in

— Shagun Tiwari Before I promote therapy, I want to share how it has impacted my own journey. Before I found the ‘right’ therapist, I tried therapy twice—somewhat recklessly—when I didn’t know how to handle all the discomfort I was feeling. I’d been thinking about starting therapy since I was 22, but over time, I realised that simply wanting to go wasn’t enough to embrace the process of therapeutic change.

— Shagun Tiwari A support group is a safe, structured environment where individuals facing common struggles or concerns—such as grief, mental health issues, addiction, or chronic illness—meet to share their stories, experiences, and insights. These groups can be facilitated by a trained therapist, counsellor, or even a peer leader with lived experience. Group spaces can take various forms, from in-person meetings to online gatherings, offering flexibility and access for different

— Benaaz Irani, Psychologist I’ve encountered numerous instances where individuals, be they clients, friends, colleagues, or family, sought a quick and definitive ‘solution’ to their problems. The plea often echoes frustration and an overwhelming inability to think clearly for themselves under stressful circumstances, with requests like, “Can you just make a decision for me and solve this problem?” or “Make this go away!!!” It is a moment of vulnerability where

We live in a world that prioritizes productivity and external validation. We have all experienced it and also suffered from overworking, burnout, everyday stressors and strained relationships. It becomes of crucial importance to inculcate self-love into your daily life. Self-love is the primary foundation of a healthy and fulfilling life. It involves treating yourself with kindness, compassion, and acceptance. Cultivating self-love is a lifelong journey, and it requires intentional practice. 

Personal growth is an essential aspect of life that leads to personal development and self-actualisation. It entails a constant process of self-improvement by acquiring new skills, abilities and experiences. But the process of growth is not always linear, it has to be dealt with obstacles that hinders our motivation for growth. It then becomes important to overcome them in the most effective manner. Overcoming Procrastination Procrastination is a typical block

All of us have some kind of fear developed from birth or from our development years. Fear resides within us to protect us from danger. But sometimes, our fears can hold us back from achieving goals and living our best lives. In this blog post, we will be discussing how your fears are holding you back and what you can do to overcome them. The Fear of Failure One of

Personal growth is an essential process in the journey of our living. We often associate it with achieving success. But unfortunately, many people encounter barriers that prevent them from growing. These obstacles can cause anger, low self-worth, and a lack of motivation.  Below in this article, we will go through the three main obstacles that affect personal growth and development: Fear of Failure One of the major obstacles to personal