Issue 64

“You can’t just bottle us up.” An underrated line from Inside Out 2 speaks fantastically about supressed emotions. Our emotions are meant to be felt, not hidden away. When we try to suppress or “bottle up” our emotions or feeling, we risk a lot more than just a moment of discomfort. We put at risk our well-being, our relationships, and …

In every culture, there are unspoken rules that guide not only how people behave but also how they feel and what they choose to express. These invisible codes offer a sense of order and identity, but they also restrict the natural flow of emotions. From a very young age, individuals are taught when to smile, when to stay silent, and …

Culture weaves the personality of an individual. It embeds various values, customs, beliefs, tradition and norms. It helps us not only in expressing emotions but learning how to feel it in the first place. In collectivists culture like Japan, India and Korea suppressing emotions are considered essential for social harmony, group cohesion and to maintain social norms. The bottling up ...

A lot of us have experienced that nagging inner voice that whispers, “Whatever you do , you will never be good enough,” or “You always mess things up,”This voice, often called the inner critic, can be persistent. While a certain level of self-evaluation helps us learn and grow, harsh and constant negative self-talk can become destructive, impacting self-esteem, productivity, and …

In recent years, organizations all across the globe have adopted mental health initiatives as part of their commitment to employee well-being. Meditation apps, counselling hotlines, and therapy services are increasingly offered under employee assistance programs (EAPs). At first glance, this appears progressive, acknowledging mental health as an integral part of workplace sustainability. Yet many employees remain hesitant, even fearful, of …