Reading Time: 2 minutes By a lifelong learner and self-taught tech enthusiast From a very young age, the confines of traditional schooling felt restrictive to me. I remember flipping through my textbooks with an insatiable curiosity, often finishing them long before my teachers had the chance to cover the material in class. This rapid pace of learning led many […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Defense mechanisms are psychological strategies that are unconsciously used to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings. Sigmund Freud first identified them, and later his daughter, Anna Freud, elaborated on them. Understanding Defense Mechanisms Defense mechanisms operate at an unconscious level and help ward off unpleasant feelings or make good things […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely recognized and effective treatment for a variety of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Developed by Dr. Aaron T. Beck in the 1960s, CBT is based on the concept that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, and […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Alluring Call of Entrepreneurship It was a crisp morning in 2013 when I decided to answer the siren call of entrepreneurship. The dream was intoxicating: be your own boss, break free from the 9-5 shackles, and build an empire. My heart was ablaze with visions of success, and my mind buzzed with business strategies. […]
