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COVID-19 has changed the way we used to live our lives and while you are practicing self isolation and social distancing there maybe times when you might feel lonely. But instead of becoming sad and letting negative thoughts dominate your mind, there are several things you can do to fight off loneliness. Following a schedule and accomplishing day to day tasks with zeal is a great way to stay normal. By doing this, you will hardly have any time to feel lonely. Also, approaching loved ones and spending quality time with them is possibly the best thing you can do during quarantine. Loneliness is often accompanied by yet another companion called ‘overthinking’. It is when you tend to think things too much and harbor questions such “what if this would have happened?” or “Should that person have said so?” and so on. Such questions aren’t just questions, they take a huge toll on your mental health as well. Now, you might not be able to immediately get rid of a thought that’s eating your mind but what you can do is change the perspective and replace that thought with something more positive. You could also try engaging yourself with mindful activities. We have discussed all this and more in this podcast, so do listen to the podcast till the last. The post Podcast Ep.12 – Coping With Loneliness And Overthinking While In Quarantine appeared first on Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being.

The world fights the unexpected COVID-19, and we all have our battles going inside our minds. As we have been quarantined to stay indoors, the pressure of being productive is exaggerated by social media. The people are still struggling with maintaining their daily lifestyle with limited means while others are indulged in enjoying this time with their loved ones. Many are taking up to the several challenges of learning new skills and showcasing it online. Yet some are not coping well with it and spiralling down to the mental health problems. You can some of them conceal their anxiety with too much work, and others are drawing back from their favourite activities.  So the notion of utilizing this time to learn something new isn’t right? Well, yes, as it is not good at the cost of your mental peace. Therefore we talk about the harsh reality of being asked to be productive during quarantine lockdown. We understand that`just by giving up the following trend and compromising our mental health will not help us achieve anything.  The post Podcast Ep.11 – To Be Or Not To Be Productive During Quarantine Lockdown? appeared first on Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being.

The current situation due to coronavirus is forcing us into a moment of realizing how we organize our work & family life. For too long, we have struggled to perform as if we are invisible but the reality is, we are not. Among the various outcomes of this virus, it has made us realize we have families and we need to act like it. In these difficult times when we are working from home, our families are playing an important part in supporting us. And we need to understand it. In today’s podcast, we will talk about marinating work-life balance amidst quarantine and what things you need to keep in mind to stay productive and active. Let’s remember each day is a new lesson for us. We are on trial and we need to implement everything that we learn. By discussing and accepting the things they are we can fight this and can maintain a work-life balance. The post Podcast Ep. 10 – Maintaining Work-Life Balance Amidst Quarantine appeared first on Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being.

A Healthy Body Leads To A Healthy Mind. I believe this is the right way to achieve overall fitness. People often fail to maintain a balance between physical fitness and mental wellbeing. We need to understand that it is essential to keep good care of your body as it has a direct effect on our mental health. Therefore, it is suggested to get indulge in physical activities for at least 30 mins every day to keep those happy hormones endorphins releasing. You can join a gym, or a swimming class, get yourselves enrolled in kickboxing or resistance training, or dancing as it helps you burn calories. However, while engaging yourselves in this healthy regime, make sure you don’t get obsessed and choose the wrong path to end up stressing yourselves more. That’s why it is important to keep these things in mind that working out is important but overexerting can spoil things, try to strike a healthy balance between maintaining a healthy body and mental wellness. Remember the mantra all good things take time and patience. The post Podcast Ep. 9 – How Physical Health Impacts Mental Well Being appeared first on Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being.

Often people are afraid to talk about Mental Health issues because there are several Myths, Misunderstanding & Negative Stereotypes surrounded by it. These fallacies result in stigma, discrimination & isolation among individuals suffering from Mental Illness. Today, we’ll be debunking those common Myths with Facts that can help people better understand mental health care. Listen to this podcast & we hope it helps to lessen the stigma associated with mental health problems. Also, if you or someone you know is suffering from such issues, now finding help is easier than ever before. Just connect with us on www.calmsage.com or drop a message on our Facebook or Insta handle. We are always there to listen to you & help you lighten up your mood! The post Podcast Ep. 8 – Common Mental Health Myths & Facts appeared first on Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being.

Humans are emotional beings. For every circumstance, we portray an emotion, which is quite normal? In fact, if humans didn’t have emotions, they wouldn’t have been human in the first place. Yet, there are times when we have to have certain control over our emotions. Since an unwanted emotional outburst can be the reason for our downfall.    Having said that, with social complexities rising by the day, it is important for someone to manage emotions. First thing first, you must master the art of acknowledging your emotions because only then you can find ways to manage it.   If you are wondering how to manage and acknowledge emotions in your day to day life, listen to the podcast from start to end as we will talk about the importance of emotional intelligence in day to day life and ways you can manage it. Listen to This Over Apple Podcast  or  Spotify The post Podcast Ep. 07 – Emotional Intelligence In Everyday Life appeared first on Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being.

“Expectations are premeditated resentments”.  I personally feel that this quote is useful and actually practical in reality. Psychologically speaking, there are two facts related to this:  Expecting something to happen will not make it happen.  People have a tendency to pin their hopes for happiness on fulfilled expectations.  We may expect our partners to live up like romantic films, jobs to be idealized versions, and life matches up like “Instagram Feed”. But do you know that these expectations can create stress when they do not match up with the reality?  Therefore, it is high time to build awareness and manage our expectations, according to the actual situations. Listen to our podcast and let go of expectations and find something to be grateful about, even when things do not turn out to be the way you hoped, and experience the serenity.  Remember that the only person you should be competing with is “you”. Listen to This Over Apple Podcast  or  Spotify The post Podcast Ep. 06- Expectations vs. Reality appeared first on Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being.

It’s hard to lose someone but it’s even worse to lose yourself while loving them. Each year, between 5% and 9% of the population lose a close family member. But that’s not the only kind of loss that can cause grief. People can feel the pain when, they lose a job, position, income, etc. Even a major change in life like death of their idol, getting divorced and more can make you grieve. A recent example of which is death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna that left people devasted. We all feel it & there’s nothing wrong, humans are filled with emotions. We only need to understand that we cannot lose sight of our responsibilities. It’s okay to not be okay! To overcome this overpowering pain, express your feelings, face them, and most importantly don’t let people tell how you feel and don’t tell yourself how you feel either. The post Podcast Ep. 5 “Let Your Inner Strength Be your Guide: Overcoming Loss And Grief” appeared first on Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being.

Self-Care is in Vogue! On Insta feeds, blogs & all lifestyle magazines, everywhere the term keeps popping up! But what actually is self-care? Several people mistook it with being selfish, but it’s not at all like that. Self-Care is all about, taking time for own self, out of this stressful life to regain your physical, mental, and spiritual strength. Listen to this podcast, where we talk about self-care management and explain What Self-Care Is All About & What Simple Tactics You Can Follow To Prioritize Self-Care?  Listen to This Over Apple Podcast  or  Spotify The post Podcast Ep. 4 “Best Ways to Practice Self-Care Every Day (Because You Deserve It)” appeared first on Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being.

Heartbreak and relationship failures shall not pull you back in your life. You might lose your heart and gain sadness for some time, but it is necessary to overcome the phase. Listen to the podcast where our expert will tell you how to overcome depression and stress of relationship failure and come back on the track without losing who loves you already. The post Podcast Ep. 3 “End of Heartache: Overcoming Heartbreaks & Relationship Failures” appeared first on Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being.