Being assertive means striking a balance between being passive and aggressive. It involves expressing one’s needs and respecting the needs of others.

Boredom, surprisingly enough, allows us to recharge and heightens our awareness.

To break from the pattern of unaddressed trauma, we need to discuss every member’s experiences of sorrow, pain, shame, guilt, grief and other intense emotions.

When we choose to be grateful, we accept our life the way it is.

Guilt may be conscious and unconscious, but it stays with us no matter how much we try to forget it.

We mustn’t box an individual seeking help for their mental health based solely on diagnosis.

Grief is not an intellectual response. It is an emotional one. Using logic is hardly helpful.

Forgiveness is an active choice--very intentional and voluntary--that helps release all the negative emotions in our body.

Vulnerability in emotions means connecting with the unpleasant feelings that surface because of our experiences—especially in relation to others.

Boundaries help build a path for clear communication and do away with past feelings of resentment and bitterness.

Dads play a vital role in shaping their children, which is why it matters how they behave with their little ones.

If you feel you have a mental health issue, seek a professional’s help instead of self-diagnosing.

As families gather for Tihar, many of us are likely to have to listen to elders making hurtful remarks that can trigger us to react.