Archana Shaktawat

Archana Shaktawat Psychologist🧠| Inner Personality Enhancement Trainer🎓 | Author ✍️| TEDx Speaker🎙️| Wellness Alchemist | CBT, NLP, DBT & REBT Practitioner

Imprint Personality Development Program is a self-reflective course that will enable you to take stock of your achievements and help you set goals in all areas of your life. It will enable you to plan for the future both academically and in your search for employment.

13/08/2025

Binge eating after failing an exam? 🍕🍫
That’s not a coping mechanism — that’s a defense mechanism kicking in.

But if you speak to your teacher, ask questions, and try to understand what went wrong — that’s a coping mechanism.
Think of coping mechanisms as your brain’s to-do list for tough times ✅ — they’re intentional, conscious, and solution-oriented.

In my latest reel, I what coping mechanisms really are.
And in my next video, I’ll break down the different types of coping mechanisms — so you can handle life’s curveballs like a pro.
🎥 Watch now, and get ready to cope smarter, not harder.

02/08/2025

Ever had someone call you selfish… when they’re the one acting that way? 😅
That’s not just rudeness — that’s Projection in action!

🧠 Let’s what Projection really is:
It’s a defense mechanism where we unconsciously blame others for what we struggle to accept in ourselves.

As Carl Jung said:
“What you see in others is not them, but a reflection of you.”

In this video (Part 1):
🔍 What is projection?
👶 Who does it — kids, adults & even people with personality disorders!
💥 Real-life examples you’ll definitely relate to!

Next up in Part 2:
✅ Why we project
✅ Types of projection
✅ How to recognize and rise above it

✨Until then, if someone says “you’re the problem”…
Just smile — they might be talking to their own reflection. 😉
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30/07/2025

😤💥 Ever snapped at someone for no reason?
😅🙈 Or made an excuse for something you knew was your fault?
😶🌫️🫠 Or felt oddly “numb” about something really painful?

Guess what? You were probably using a defense mechanism — and you're NOT alone! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️
These are your brain’s sneaky ways 🧠🕵️‍♀️ to protect you from emotional overload ⚠️💔

Here are the 7 most common ones we ALL use (yes, even you! 😉👇):
1️⃣ Denial – “This isn’t happening.” 🙅‍♀️🚫
2️⃣ Projection – “It’s not me, it’s YOU!” 👉🙃
3️⃣ Regression – Acting like a child 🍼🧸
4️⃣ Displacement – Yelling at the wrong person 😡➡️😞
5️⃣ Rationalization – “I had to do it because…” 🤷‍♂️🤔
6️⃣ Repression – Pushing it deep down… too deep 🧳💣
7️⃣ Sublimation – Turning pain into art/work 🎨✍️🏋️‍♀️

🎥✨ Watch my latest video where I explain these with real-life examples 🎬🔍
Learn how to spot them in yourself 👀 and others too 💬💡

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Tag that one friend who really needs to see this 👇😅💬
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24/07/2025

Ever been in denial after a breakup? 💔😶🌫️
Or snapped at someone for no reason — yaaha ka gussa vaaha nikaal diya? 😤🍽️🚗📞

Let me tell you — you’re not alone. 🤝💗
And more importantly, you might not even realize you're doing it. 🤯😵💫

These are called defense mechanisms 🛡️🧠 — your mind’s unconscious way of protecting you from pain, fear, or emotional overload 💥💔😭
And guess what? We ALL use them. 😅🙈🙉

🎥✨ Watch my latest reel where I PsychDefine break down
👉 what defense mechanisms are
👉 why we use them

🎬 And wait for my next reel — I’m diving into the most commonly used defense mechanisms we unknowingly rely on! 🔍💬💡
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16/07/2025

🎬 If you’ve ever cried during a movie, 🎶 felt the lyrics of a song, 💔 understood what a friend was going through after a breakup, or 👀 tried to see the world through the eyes of someone who’s been abused... then guess what? You’re empathetic. 🤗💙

But let’s be real — empathy isn’t always easy. 😓
Emotions are messy, layered, and sometimes confusing. 🌀
We mix it up with sympathy 😢 or don’t know how to respond at all. 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♂️

✨That’s why I’m here to Psychdefine Empathy for you! 🧠💬
In my new video, I’ll walk you through:
🔹 What real empathy means 🤔
🔹 The 3 types of empathy 💭❤️👐
🔹 Simple steps to become truly empathetic every day 🌱💫

It’s a tough human skill — but with a little practice, you’ll grow better at it. 💪🌻

🎥 Watch the full video now
🔔 Don’t forget to follow for more on emotions, relationships, and healing 🌈🧘‍♀️💞

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05/07/2025

"If he can do it, so can I!"
Sounds motivating, right? 💪✨
But let me pause you there — it’s also misleading 🚫.

As a 🧠 Psychologist, let me tell you:
Just because someone could do it, doesn't mean you necessarily will — and that’s okay. 💬💛

In my latest reel, I PsychXplain something called Survivorship Bias — a sneaky thinking trap that often distorts our decisions 🎯.

We fall for the success stories 🌟, the heroes 🦸‍♂️, the viral wins 🔥…
But we forget to ask:
What about the ones who didn’t make it? 🤔🚶‍♂️🚪

To make it crystal clear, I explain it using the WWII aircraft analogy — where Abraham Wald saved lives not by focusing on bullet holes, but by seeing what everyone else ignored ✈️🔍🛡️.
So yes, be inspired…
But also, be informed 🧭✨

🎥 Watch the reel to find out how Survivorship Bias may be silently shaping your choices.
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02/07/2025

Strange but True! 😮
Some hostages develop emotional bonds with their captors.

This bizarre psychological response is called Stockholm Syndrome — where fear and manipulation blur the lines between threat and trust. 💔🔗

But here’s what most people don’t know:
🧠 It’s not limited to hostage situations.
It can show up in:
🔸 Abusive relationships
🔸 Victims of s*x trafficking
🔸 Even in toxic coaching or mentoring dynamics (yes, support can be a trap too!)

Why does this happen?
How can our brains form attachments to people who hurt us?

🎥 Watch my reel where I PsychDefine – StockHolm syndrome as I decode this deeply unsettling yet important phenomenon — and help you understand how trauma can twist emotional connections.


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25/06/2025

🧿 "Kya aapko bhi lagta hai nazar lag gayi?"
Have you ever held back your laughter... because you feared something bad might follow?

Let’s a deep-rooted fear many of us don’t even realize we have — Cherophobia.

💭 Cherophobia is the fear of happiness. Yes, you read that right.
It’s that belief that “Sukh ke baad dukh pakka aata hai” – so we stop ourselves from fully enjoying the moment.

🎥 Watch my latest reel to know:
🔍 What is cherophobia?
🧠 Where does it stem from psychologically?
👤 Who tends to experience it most?
🛠️ And most importantly — how can we overcome this fear & allow joy back into our lives?

✨ You deserve to be happy without guilt, fear, or superstition. Let's break the cycle together.

👇 Comment below if you’ve ever felt scared of being too happy. Let’s talk about it. 💬
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