The Thought Box

Tag: Mental Health

  • The Courage to Choose Yourself

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    We grow up in a world that teaches us how to love others, how to serve, adjust, please, and sacrifice, especially within Indian families, where selflessness is considered sacred and obedience is often mistaken for love. From an early age, we’re told that our lives are extensions of our parents’ dreams. We learn to prioritize…

  • Healing by Faith

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    One of the most deep and positive adjustments I’ve made in my life was when I actually gave myself to God. It wasn’t overnight, but more of an inner calling, a gentle whisper from deep within my being, something my soul cried out for. Life had reached a point of overwhelm, emotionally draining, and mentally…

  • Healing Begins Within

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    If I were to improve my community, I would begin not by changing others, but by evolving myself, and then gently guiding others through the light I carry. I believe true transformation starts from within. If one candle is lit, it can light a thousand others without losing its own flame. My goal is to…

  • The Essence of Uniqueness

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    That’s such a beautiful and thought-provoking question. From my point of view, as someone who’s deeply immersed in psychology and also quite introspective by nature, I believe what truly makes a person unique is a combination of both inner and outer dimensions, some visible, others beautifully hidden. First and foremost, I think our thought patterns…

  • Laughs & Little Joys!

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    First of all, video calls with my bestie are my personal comedy shows. We live in different states, but distance has only made our gossiping game stronger. We talk about everything under the sun, sometimes meaningful, often complete nonsense, and always ridiculously funny. From analyzing someone’s cryptic Instagram story like it’s a Sherlock Holmes mystery,…

  • Unseen Dreams, Unwritten Destiny

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    Well… when I was five, to be brutally honest, I didn’t even know there was something called “future.” Future? What future? I was too busy living in the present like a tiny Buddha, enjoying my roohafza, running around barefoot, watching cartoons, and just being blissfully unaware that one day I’d be expected to answer deep…

  • Learning to Say No

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    Honestly… not often. Or at least, not in the past. I’ve always struggled with saying “no.” You could say I was almost allergic to it. Being an introverted girl who avoids conflict like it’s the plague, I always found it easier to say “yes” and deal with the consequences later, consequences that usually meant sacrificing…

  • The Quiet Power of Observation

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    If I had to pick just one word to describe myself, it would be “observer.” I’ve always been the kind of person who watches and listens more than I speak. Whether it’s people, emotions, patterns in behavior, or even the small unnoticed details of life, I naturally analyze everything. Maybe it comes from my background…

  • Finding Comfort in Simple Joys

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    Coping with negative feelings is something we all have to navigate at different points in our lives. Over time, I’ve learned that instead of resisting these emotions, it’s much more helpful to acknowledge them, sit with them for a while, and then gently guide myself toward a better state of mind. One of my favorite…

  • Breaking Free: “Log Kya Kahenge?”

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    Neha
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    Have you ever found yourself hesitating before making a decision, constantly worrying about what your family, friends, neighbors, or even strangers might think? If yes, you’re definitely not alone! Welcome to the quintessential Indian experience, famously known as the “Log Kya Kahenge” syndrome. In simple words, it’s that voice in your head whispering, “What will…