Health and Well being are used synonymously but are different. Well-being is nothing but the combination of feeling good and functioning well. It is the experience of positive emotions such as happiness and contentment as well as the development of individual’s potential, having some control over one’s life, having a sense of purpose, … Continue reading Health and Well being
Mental health
How to motivate students – A few Do’s and Don’ts
Tom was an intelligent and sensitive seventh grader. He was a back bencher who could be called an Outsider. One day, his teacher told the class that his assignment was the best in the class. That day Tom came home and did his homework quietly and told his mom that school was fun. How did … Continue reading How to motivate students – A few Do’s and Don’ts
Musical Note
My tryst with adventure continues. This time it is on a musical note. Loved the singing and enjoyed the adrenalin high. Sing to relax. so long as it is not cacophony. Listen in and let me know what you think of this new adventure. A stressbuster for me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIASNvQgQ8Q&t=123s
My Yoga Adventure
I finally retired from active service on the 31st of March 2022. Suddenly I found myself with a lot of free time, and in order to use fully utilise it I joined a yoga class. The teacher was nice she had a group of housewives or homemakers with her doing online yoga class. She asked … Continue reading My Yoga Adventure
Purpose, Meaning and Happiness in Life
I want to find the Purpose, Meaning and Happiness in life. Positive psychology research suggests that Happiness and Meaning are essential for the wellbeing. Is this the purpose? May be not every time. The pursuit of happiness and meaning are two of our most central motivations in life. Happiness and meaning are strongly co-related to one … Continue reading Purpose, Meaning and Happiness in Life
It’s only Ragging
Its only Ragging!This type of school bullying referred to in this article as ragging can take place among girls as well as boys and is found all over the world.Illustration by Susanna Masheder, from Mildred masheder's book "Freedom from Bullying ", Merlin Press , 1998 New Era in Education, Volume 83 Number 2, August 2002
Publications – It’s only Ragging
Its only Ragging!This type of school bullying referred to in this article as ragging can take place among girls as well as boys and is found all over the world.Illustration by Susanna Masheder, from Mildred masheder's book "Freedom from Bullying ", Merlin Press , 1998 New Era in Education, Volume 83 Number 2, August 2002
Perceptions of Stress
It is fashionable to talk of the stress encountered in the workplace. But, what is understood by the term is not always clear. In this paper the general boundaries of current thinking about stress are outlined. The findings are reported from a survey of Primary school Heads of Mumbai. Published in New Era in Education, … Continue reading Perceptions of Stress
Publications – Perceptions of Stress
It is fashionable to talk of the stress encountered in the workplace. But, what is understood by the term is not always clear. In this paper the general boundaries of current thinking about stress are outlined. The findings are reported from a survey of Primary school Heads of Mumbai. Published in New Era in Education, … Continue reading Publications – Perceptions of Stress
Deal with Stress
The relationship between stress and disease is now well established, but was not always recognised. Hans Selye describes stress as the “nonspecific response of the body to any demand “. It is non-specific because, any number of stressors can produce the same general non-individualised response as a defence. Stress could be a combination of personal, … Continue reading Deal with Stress