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Every thing you need to know about Self Help

Most of us wish we could improve certain things about ourselves. These improvements may be related to the way we think, the way we feel, our skills, behaviours, lifestyle or even the end result (outcome) we seem to be achieving.

Talking to people around us, introspection, reading Self Help articles and attending self-help programs are generally some of the things most of us do to create these improvements. A lot of self-help material (training programs and articles) is mired in ideas about positive thinking that are at best ineffective and at worst destructive. To clarify some of these concepts so that you can apply them safely and more effectively we add some articles from time to time on the ICHARS blog. These articles are marked with the tag “Self Help” and are made available on this page.
Please Remember:
Diagnosis and treatment of emotional/mental disorders require trained mental health professionals. Self-Help Pages should NOT be used as a substitute or alternative for seeking professional care for the diagnosis of any psychological/psychiatric disorders. Nothing here is meant to replace professional advice or care from a qualified mental health practitioner. Please refer to the therapists and coaches directory to consult trained mental health professionals.

Focus on solutions

Focus on solutions: Why and How?

Introduction The first thing that most of us do when faced with adversity appears is to focus on the negatives. “Why me?” is one of the most common question that we ask ourselves. Somewhere we miss the fact that the

Tips on wording of suggestions

What are suggestions? Suggestions are statements spoken with a view to bring about some change in the person being spoken to. Tips on wording of suggestions: These suggestions can be used to create desired change in clients. For better results before

Anger is not always bad

What is Anger and is Anger really bad?

Most of us believe that anger is a negative emotion and it’s ‘bad’ to get angry. Research results show that anger can lead to behavioural breakdown and health-related issues. But Aristotle thought “anger was good for a person.”

Wash Hands when feeling guilty

Feeling guilty, wash hands but be careful

Recently I came across an interesting article titled “Feeling guilty or sinful? Just Wash your hands !!!”. The article was about understanding how not only our mental states determine our behaviour but also how our behaviour can help us control our mental states.

guilt is realisation of mistake

Guilt Meaning, Purpose & Way forward – Complete Guide

Guilt is a cognitive or an emotional experience that occurs when a person realizes or believes — accurately or not — that he or she has compromised his or her own standards of conduct or has violated a moral standard, and bears significant responsibility for that violation.

When not to meditate

Unveiling Side Effects of Meditation: Insights and Precautions

For as long as I remember, almost everyone I spoke to about meditation has told me that it is the way to a blissful and peaceful living. Some have gone to an extent of saying that it is the solution to whatever problem one has and everyone should practise it as there are no side effects of meditation. And I kept wondering whether this is true?