Both come from a place of superiority, an ‘I know better than you’ mindset. But sometimes, advice can come from a good place, a place of genuine concern. Can the same be said when someone judges you? Nope. Judgment is the opposite of a compliment, it’s an insult. Plus, it only makes the person at …
Feeling stressed, anxious, lonely, and depressed with nowhere to escape? Blame it on pandemic fatigue. Take a break from the real world for a while. That’s what I’m gonna do. Racing thoughts (intrusive thoughts in rapid succession) have been bothering me a lot lately and I have become very low-functioning as well. It’s time to …
Halloween is a day when we are free to dress up as whoever and whatever we want. Unfortunately, instead of getting creative with this freedom, many people opt for whatever is popular. But as they say, to each their own. If someone wants to be basic or play it safe, it’s entirely their business. What’s …
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Do you use emojis in your work emails? Let me guess: you probably do so to portray your friendly and casual self, right? Maybe you should reconsider. Recruiter Adam Karpiak was recently told that “smiley faces aren’t considered professional”. Ugh. Emojis help us emote, so what’s wrong with using them? According to global research, smileys …
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Anxiety, stress, and depression. You may have heard that these are some of the new mind-related diseases of the 21st century. Owing to the COVID-19 outbreak, they are on the rise. Therefore, it is necessary for everyone to be aware of certain tips to ensure good mental health. In this age of chronic busyness, sometimes …
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Recently, I saw a video doing the rounds on social media. You know, the one in which Chris Rock states, “Only women, children, and dogs are loved unconditionally. A man is only loved under the condition that he provide something.” If you haven’t seen it, you can check it out here: What?! …
Today is World Mental Health Day, a day meant to highlight the importance of mental health. But honestly, mental health awareness is not a once in a year thing. Taking care of your mind has to be a part of your daily routine. Especially with all the turmoil we are going through at this point …
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Being human, most of us feel moved by the plight of the underprivileged and want to do something to help them. Most big organizations have Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs in place to help us do just that, but how many of us actually participate? In an interview with Mahevash Muses, CSR Consultant Aditya Dhuri …
Consent is a loaded word, isn’t it? Post the #MeToo movement, we have finally begun to give it the attention it deserves. Due to this, many of us are aware that ‘no means no applies’ to consent aka permission in the context of sex. But is that all it is? I believe ‘no means no’ …
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Okay, not all arranged marriages are toxic but they generally are and honestly, they should be banned. Here are some substantial reasons why they should be made illegal: https://www.mahevashmuses.com/culture-and-society/logical-reasons-why-arranged-marriages-should-be-banned-india/ For the record, I did not have an arranged marriage. Why am I clarifying this? Because some people will think I had one and then accuse …
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