God Is Not Fair?

Friends, when it comes to our mental health, there are several things around us that affect us and anything can trigger us and make us vulnerable to situations that we otherwise are very much capable of handling. In today's episode, I host Shubhrata Prakash who is doing some good work in the mental health domain and acts as a "North Star" to people in need. There are certain gaps cre...

Sometimes, in life, we go through a road that is very rough and it seems like never-ending. We're not able to visualize how to sail through. We have several questions unanswered including whether it is going to end ever... We even think of giving up... But you know what, sometimes nature puts us on to such roads only to make us stronger and emerge as torch-bearers for others and we don't e...

When we are kids, we're quite creative. We do what we want to do, we enjoy what we do, and we master what we do... But, as we grow old we start doubting ourselves, our capabilities. We don't do many things that we love. We get into the trap of EMIs, Jobs, Business, Expectations, etc. Ever wondered why does it happen? Is it truly part of growing up? Does everyone go through this? Well, even...

So, Finally, after a sabbatical of a few months, I'm back with Season 3 of God Is Not Fair?.  In this very first episode of GINF? I have talked about "how to move on in life?" because most of us, have gone or go through a rough period in life wherein we question almost everything around us, sometimes our own existence. As you're aware GINF? addresses mental health and has over a...

Hi Friends, Having reached more than a million amazing souls and touching the lives of more than 800 individuals in the last 4 years, I'm glad to announce SEASON 3 of God is Not Fair? podcast. In this series, we would be talking about mental health through lived experiences of people in real life. As usual, no Gyan; only real perspective. Stay tuned... See you soon! Jai Hind Vivek

We feel stressed in our lives because of different reasons. Whether it’s work,  school , social life, family, love, or anything else, one can get bogged down by all kinds of things. And one of the biggest reasons could be "not being able to get what we always dreamt for". Due to this, one might want to just take a step back, breathe and ask: “how do I restart my life?”. However, with so...

As per an Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) research,  Every 7th Indian man is shaken up by the mental health disorders . Men are a species who have to handle/ manage several expectations right from the childhood and this does leave them frustrated as they grow giving them the sense of "No one loves me unconditionally, everyone around me needs something or the other from me". I can't...

A little stress can be a good thing: it can be the motivational push that we need to get things done. However, sometimes, dealing with stress, especially during exam season can be a difficult thing to do. And, with an estimated 20-50% annual increase of university students seeking help for studies-related mental health issues, it's clear that we're under more pressure than ever before. In today's...

अपना ग़म लेके कही और न जाया जाये, घर में बिखरी हुई चीजो को सजाया जाये ! घर से मस्जिद है बहुत दूर चलो यु कर ले, किसी रोते हुए बच्चे को हँसाया जाये ! These are not just beautiful lines written by Nida Fazli but the crux of a happy life. In a research it was found that most people crave for happiness. Why is it so difficult to remain happy? In today's episode, I have talked about 7 habits if we pract...

These are the top 10 habits that have the potential to make anyone "Super Successful" based on my experiences and learnings. 1. Take decisions, however small or big it is. 2. Prepare before you start so that you focus on outcomes, not resources while performing. 3. Take important decisions in the first half of your day. 4. Filter your to do list, Prioritize. 5. Enjoy what you do or do what you enj...

We live with people and can not avoid them. Good people around us help us improve our lives, boost our confidence, and enable us to succeed but there are people around us who knowingly/ unknowingly pull us down, label us as something that we are NOT, kill our productivity, and engage us in things that are neither desired nor deserved by us. It is vital for all of us to identify such people around...

Dreaming of achieving something, working on them, getting stuck, lacking motivation, thinking of quitting, keeping trying, and finally winning over a certain challenge in our life. Sounds relatable? YOU'RE NOT ALONE!! In today's episode, I interviewed Shantanu Kurulekar who recently completed IRON MAN 70.3, a really tough fitness competition. I'm sure his on-ground learning would certainly help us...

How often do you feel? - Most people around you are doing good except you - Fear of the unknown - Getting anxious for no reason - Not fully enjoying something that you worked hard to achieve - Something is missing despite you being a role model to many If you relate to any or every point mentioned above, do listen to this podcast to gain better clarity. Mind is a very powerful tool that nature has...

If we want to control our thoughts, positive self-talk is the place to start. We generally have only two types of thoughts - 1. those who constrict us and 2. those who expand us. No prize for guessing that negative thoughts constrict us and positive thoughts expand us. And this impact/effect is seen in our physical and mental behavior as well. In today's episode, I have discussed how to choose the...

Many of us face challenges that can be stressful, and overwhelming, and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Certain actions, such as physical distancing, can make us feel isolated and lonely and increase stress and anxiety. After a traumatic event, people may have strong and lingering reactions. Learning healthy coping skills and getting the proper care and support can help reduce stress...

Life often puts us into situations where all we see around is "Darkness". We're not able to make the right decisions, we keep failing in spite of being capable and competent. While my interaction with some 20 odd people, a majority of them said "kabhi kabhi grah nakshatra theek nahi hote hain", a few of them blamed it to someone or something else and there were many other responses as well. We don...

Many a time, we get this feeling of not accomplishing the things that were important to us and we thought it'll be done within the stipulated time. Sometimes the deterring factors could be unavoidable and sometimes well within our control. In both cases, it leaves a bad taste in our mouths with the dissatisfaction of non-accomplishment. In this episode, I have discussed a technique that has helped...

A friend of mine often starts driving while the hand brakes are on. The brakes are released only after realizing that the car is not running properly and heating up. Don't we do the same with our mind or body often? We, many a time, try to move up with tons of unnecessary stuff on our shoulders which causes stress. Positive pressure is good but not stress. It narrows your ability to think clearly,...

We all have our own insecurities. Whether we deal with insecurities regarding our weight, our socioeconomic status, our physical appearance, or our job, we all experience the emotions associated with feelings of being insecure. What can only make our personal insecurities worse, is when other people take advantage of them. When an individual highlights our weaknesses, especially in a public settin...

The biggest dream/ problem or the confusion amongst growing teens is Career. A large population of Indian Youth aims to build careers in the armed forces and directly/indirectly I was also a part of it. One of the biggest differentiators between the armed forces career and corporate is that the armed forces career is time-bound in many aspects like you can join defense in a particular age band and...

Whenever you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. And, that factor is attitude. Conflict is a normal and natural aspect of relationships. As human beings, we are primed to respond to stress with a "fight" or "flee" response. Often, neither of these choices is appropriate. Therefore, we need to find a way...

While going through our teenage years, we deal with numerous emotions and challenges. Our body is changing, our environment is changing, aspirations, expectations and everything around us make us so fragile sometimes... It's very important to do some self-talking and reach out for clarity or help. I got an opportunity to connect with Sunidhi Rai, a young author who recently crossed her teenage. I...

One of the important things that I have learned from my life is - No one can always be successful and No one can always be a failure (in terms of all the aspects of life). We all aim for success and feel miserable when we fail. Whatever amount of consolation is given or however number of motivational videos you watch, the truth is - IT HURTS (Sometimes terribly). Well, in today's episode I got an...

Hi Friends, We all at some point of time in our lives feel confused and willingly or unwillingly take a drastic step, sometimes without even thinking about it like quitting a job, ending a relationship abruptly, buying an expensive item without needing it, etc... Men and women are equally likely to experience a transition or crisis, But it looks different in both genders.  "The stereotype is...

In a survey of more than 1300 participants, 96% said they feel anxious about exams. This high percentage isn’t surprising, but it still raises questions about whether the education system is overly competitive and stressful. I firmly believe that education should be about much more than exam grades. But schools aren’t going to get rid of exams any time soon, so students might as well lea...