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June 9, 2023

Rising Strong: Empowering Women in the Face of Stress and Depression

Vidya Raj
Rising Strong: Empowering Women in the Face of Stress and Depression

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In the face of stress and depression, it is essential for women to find ways to boost their morale and confidence, reclaiming their inner strength and resilience. Life’s challenges can weigh heavy on our hearts, but with the right mindset and strategies, women can rise above adversity and emerge even stronger. Here are some empowering ways to boost morale and confidence during difficult times:
1. Embrace Self-Care: Prioritize self-care as a non-negotiable part of your routine. Nurture your physical, emotional, and mental well-being through activities such as exercise, meditation, journaling, or engaging in hobbies that bring joy. Taking care of yourself lays the foundation for building resilience.
2. Seek Support: Reach out to a trusted support network. Share your feelings with friends, family, or professionals who can offer guidance and a listening ear. Surrounding yourself with understanding and empathetic individuals can provide comfort, perspective, and a sense of belonging.
3. Positive Affirmations: Practice positive self-talk and affirmations. Remind yourself of your strengths, capabilities, and past successes. Repeat empowering statements that reinforce your worth and resilience. Affirmations can help shift your mindset and boost confidence.
4. Set Realistic Goals: Break down overwhelming tasks into smaller, achievable goals. By setting realistic milestones, you can measure progress and build confidence as you accomplish each step. Celebrate even the smallest victories to reinforce a positive mindset.
5. Embrace Gratitude: Cultivate a mindset of gratitude by focusing on the positive aspects of your life. Start a gratitude journal, listing things you are grateful for each day. This practice helps shift your attention towards the blessings in your life, fostering a sense of optimism and resilience.
6. Learn and Grow: Channel stress and depression into opportunities for personal growth. Seek out new knowledge, skills, or hobbies that spark your interest. Engaging in continuous learning and personal development boosts confidence and provides a sense of accomplishment.
7. Engage in Meaningful Activities: Invest time in activities that align with your values and passions. Volunteer, engage in creative pursuits, or contribute to causes that resonate with you. By making a positive impact, you will boost your self-esteem and find purpose even in challenging times.
8. Practice Mindfulness: Incorporate mindfulness practices into your daily routine. Being present in the moment and cultivating awareness can help you manage stress, reduce anxiety, and improve overall well-being. Mindfulness allows you to navigate difficulties with clarity and calmness.
9. Professional Help: If stress and depression become overwhelming, seek professional help. Mental health professionals can offer guidance, therapy, or medication if necessary. Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, and there is no shame in asking for support when needed.
Each woman’s journey is unique, and healing takes time. By implementing these strategies, you can nurture your well-being, boost morale, and cultivate confidence. Together, let us rise strong and empower one another to overcome stress and depression, forging a path towards resilience and fulfillment.

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Vidya Raj

A poet by heart, environmental and social activist,she is keen on social issues concerning women, children, nature lover and a dreamer.  She desires to bring transformation in the mind of people raising voice on read more...

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April 23, 2024

There Is A Prachi In All Of Us! Why, As A Society, Can’t We Look Beyond Appearance?

UP Boards Topper Prachi Nigam was trolled on social media for her facial hair; our obsession with appearance is harsh on young minds.

Anjali Paul

Prachi Nigam’s photo has been doing the rounds on social media for the right reasons. Well, scratch that- I wish the above statement were true. This 15-year-old girl should ideally be revelling in her spectacular achievement of scoring a whopping 98.05% and topping her tenth-grade boards. But oddly enough, along with her marks, it’s something else that garners more attention – her facial hair.

While the trolls are driving themselves giddy by mocking this girl who hasn’t even completed her school yet, the ones who are taking her side are going one step ahead – they are sharing her photoshopped pictures, sans the facial hair, looking nothing less than a celebrity with captions saying – “Prachi Nigam, ten years later”.

Doctors have already diagnosed her with PCOD in their comments, based on photographic evidence. While we have names for people shamed for their weight – body shaming, for their skin colour- racism, for their age- age shaming, for being a female- sexism, this category of shaming where one faces criticism for their appearance has no name. With that, it also has zero shame attached to it.

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