All posts tagged: self-reflection

‘Nobody to blame here except…’: Jennifer Lopez says divorce from Ben Affleck led to deep self-reflection

‘Nobody to blame here except…’: Jennifer Lopez says divorce from Ben Affleck led to deep self-reflection

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Actor Jennifer Lopez has spoken candidly about the personal growth and healing she experienced following her divorce from Ben Affleck, revealing that the end of her marriage prompted a period of deep self-examination. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at the 78th Venice Film Festival during the premiere screening of the film The Last Duel on September 10, 2021. (REUTERS) In a recent interview, the Office Romance actress reflected on the changes in her life over the past few years. Lopez said she recently moved into a new home and acknowledged that “everything in my life has changed over the past couple of years,” as quoted by People magazine. While discussing her current phase of life, Lopez described the emotional journey she has undergone since her split from Affleck. “I’m also staring down- what is my life now? The past 20 years, it’s been one thing, the past five years has been a tumult, and then the last two years has been kind of the healing process from that tumult where I really got to know …

World Book Day | Raashii Khanna: I prefer a physical book over reading on applications

World Book Day | Raashii Khanna: I prefer a physical book over reading on applications

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On World Book Day today, actor Raashii Khanna says reading is not merely a pastime but a way of engaging with the complexities of human emotion and experience. Drawn to stories that explore what often remains unspoken, Raashii reflects on how literature has sharpened her understanding of people and deepened her self-awareness, calling it an “essential part” of her life. “Very early on, my friends introduced me to reading, and it changed my world. I am naturally drawn to the inner world that we all carry. I gravitate towards stories about what people don’t say out loud—whether it’s trauma, silence, spirituality, healing, or even women finding their voice,” shares Raashii. Actor Raashii Khanna That inclination naturally feeds into her work as an actor. Reading, she explains, sharpens her ability to imagine and interpret human behaviour beyond what is visible. “You create the world in your own mind when you read, and that helps you understand people more deeply—their layers that aren’t always obvious,” she notes. It is this process of internalising emotions and perspectives that …

Five tips to find what really brings you joy outside of work | Health News

Five tips to find what really brings you joy outside of work | Health News

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Not long ago I attended a concert. It was a band that I had been waiting a while to see and so I was excited to be there in the crowd. Part way through, they played my favourite song and I noticed that I felt something different.It felt like a pinnacle moment where the emotion of joy felt expansive and unstoppable. In that moment, I felt more alive with all my senses of my surroundings heightened and yet so much more connected to the core of who I know myself to be. I first set out to write about finding joy, as if joy was out there in the world waiting for us to find it. However, the story of the concert shows us that this is not the case. Not everyone likes the band that I saw and not everyone in the concert had the same experience as me. This tells us that joy is more personal, an inside job, rather than something to find outside ourselves. Story continues below this ad The psychologist …

We make stories and stories make us | Parenting News

We make stories and stories make us | Parenting News

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“Nobody likes me. I am unlikeable.” “I am going to die alone.” “I don’t deserve to live.” How do the stories people tell themselves reach this dead-end of despair? Did it start with abuse at home for not living up to the family’s expectations? Or maybe it was the ridicule by teachers for not being fast enough? Each “not enough” being notched in the scorecard shaping their sense of who they are, their identity. Until they reach a point in their life when the burden of these problem-saturated stories is too heavy to carry. Others might look at them and wonder, “What’s wrong with them?” When the question is really, “What have they been up against and what are the adversities they have faced that have shaped their stories of themselves?” Human beings are meaning-makers. Stories we tell ourselves help us provide structure for meaning-making. A father gives the child an angry look and the child reckons, “I have done something bad.” The father looks at the child with anger most of the time and …

Camila Cabello sees nothing wrong in ‘breakup sex’

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On Wednesday, in the latest episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, Camila Cabello has candidly shared her perspective on post-breakup intimacy. Camila Cabello, a cast member in “Rob Peace,” poses at the premiere of the film at Eccles Theatre during the Sundance Film Festival, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) The 27-year-old ‘Bam Bam’ singer expressed openness to the idea of “breakup sex,” if someone plodding through the emotional pool. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. “I feel like if you’re wanting to have breakup sex, you’re probably gonna hit each other up next week,” Cabello remarked. “There’s still something there.” ‘Do it until it’s out of your system’ The ‘Havana’ artist further advocated for so-called forbidden desire, suggesting a “date him until you hate him.” “And like I said, I’m sorry, I’m a proponent. I don’t believe in the forbidden fruit — if you want it do it. Kinda like ‘date him until you hate him’ vibe. I don’t actually hate anybody …

7 key mindset shifts to unlock self-love | Feelings News

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Self-love stands as a cornerstone of personal well-being and growth, yet it remains elusive for many individuals. In a world that often prioritises external validation and perfectionism, fostering self-love necessitates deliberate shifts in mindset. The first step, according to Khyati Kanji, a psychologist and art therapist, is to differentiate between self-love for selfishness. “I have come across various people who mistake self-love for selfishness. While selfishness stems from an intent to be inconsiderate, the intent in self-love is to nurture ourselves without causing harm or loss to others.” Another misconception, Kanji said is the idea that “self-love only means showering oneself with gifts and indulging in all things we love.” “While that is one way of giving to ourselves, self-love can also involve engaging in activities that we may not like or find comfortable but know will benefit us in the long run.” For instance, working out, going for therapy, focusing on self-growth, regular health check-ups, me-time, and maintaining emotional boundaries to preserve our peace of mind, are steps to practice self-love, as per Kanji. …