Unmasking Perfectionism: A Journey to Authenticity

Unlock liberation from perfectionism in Asian/South Asian cultures with our insightful guide. Embrace imperfection, redefine success, and navigate societal expectations with practical advice. Explore the impact on mental health and discover strategies for self-compassion and authenticity. Break free from unrealistic standards and embark on a journey towards fulfillment. Discover the transformative power of authenticity for South Asian women, challenge traditional roles, and find support through culturally sensitive therapy. Start your journey to authenticity today.

mental healthAlefiya NomanbhoyJanuary 9, 2024alefiya nomanbhoy, perfectionism, mindfulness, cbt, dbt, asian, authenticity

The Power of Self-Forgiveness: Letting Go of Past Mistakes and Moving Forward

Failures and mistakes can weigh on our minds a lot. We can get stuck on these and they prevent us from moving forward. The first step is knowing why we need to let go, and how to let go. Remind yourself that failure is just learning what didn’t work and that you don’t deserve to be punished for mistakes you wouldn’t make now. Letting go requires practicing self-compassion, mindfulness, and thought disputations.

Caring Through the Storm: Supporting Your Friend with Depression

Do you know someone with depression? Perhaps a friend, colleague, or family member? Or is it that you’re thinking, “Something’s not quite right. Could it be depression? Should I say or do something? What can I do?”

How to Help Autistic College Students Succeed: Tips for Parents

It’s not just about focussing on academics and grades. Alverson and his team in their research in 2019 identified several areas to focus on. The three I have chosen to share with you are providing the right kind of parental support, providing a set of transition-focussed skills and developing self-awareness/disability awareness.

Social and Academic Experiences of Autistics in UK Colleges. Are yours similar?

I found this article published in 2019, quite recent, I must say, where Gurbuz and his team investigated and reported the social and academic experiences of autistic university students in the UK. What I’d like to know is whether these findings resonate with you, that is graduates or current college students with autism. By resonate, I mean, do you have similar experiences? Do you agree with the findings? Do the findings make sense to you?

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