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01/01/2023

Here’s wishing everyone a healthy, prosperous and fulfilling new year 🎉

25/12/2022

Team illuminate wishes you a joyous and blessed holiday season. Merry Christmas 🎄✨

23/12/2022

Emotional regulation refers to the ability to manage or control the responses made to a stimuli. This can be done through thought based, emotion centric or behavioural interventions.

In essence, it is a skill of delayed reaction by creating an intentional space between the trigger and the response made to it. A variety of techniques can be used within that space to combat the dysregulation.

Self-regulation can help with :
• Managing the intensity of the emotion experienced
• Managing the impact of the emotion (how long you stay in that state)
• Making balanced and not extreme emotional responses
• Be in control of how you respond
• Effectively communicate your needs to others

22/12/2022

Window of tolerance is a term used to describe the zone of optimal level of arousal that helps an individual function most effectively. Within their window of tolerance, people are able to attend to and respond to stress and other challenging situation without much difficulty. It is characterized by a sense of groundedness, flexibility, openness, curiosity, presence, an ability to be emotionally regulated and think logically.

However, some stressors (external or internal) could lead people to move out of their window of tolerance regulated nervous system state and into a high arousal one known as hyperarousal. This is a state of overstimulation which is characterised by the following :
• Hyper-vigilance
• Feelings of anxiety and/or panic
• Racing thoughts
• Feeling overwhelmed
• Frequent irritability and anger

A down regulated state is that of hypoarousal where there is significantly less stimulation. Here the freeze response is a characteristic feature. Other markers of a hypoarousal are :
• Emotional numbness
• Feeling empty
• Dissociation
• Lack of energy
• Mental exhaustion

A key goal in emotional regulation is to be able to expand one’s window of tolerance and return from a dysregulated nervous system state to a more regulated one.

21/12/2022

The wheel of emotion is a therapeutic tool that helps you not only label and identify what emotions you are experiencing at a given moment but also expand your emotional vocabulary.

The innermost circle lists the primary emotions experienced by us – happiness, sadness, fear, anger, disgust, and surprise. The outer circle comprises of words that specifically describe our experiences based on the feeling influenced by our primary emotional state. They further tell us about how various emotions can combine to give rise to complex emotional experiences.

Use this tool to identify the primary emotion and follow the adjacent feeling related words to pick the one that best describes what you have been experiencing.

Correct identification is imperative to adequately attend to the emotion and its regulation.

20/12/2022

Emotions and feelings are terms that we often used interchangeably to describe our affective experiences. These however do not allude to the same thing and have a few distinctive characteristics.

Emotions are the immediate physiological response to a perceived stimulus (internal or external). These are usually manifested through bodily sensations (which help us notice them) and provide real time data of the impact the situation had on you. They are usually shorter in duration. For example : happiness, sadness, fear, disgust, surprise.

Feelings include a cognitive aspect. They are influenced by our emotions but are usually generated by our mental thoughts. They are a conscious evaluation or appraisal of what we are experiencing and could be biased. For example : confident, humiliated, shocked, amazed.

Our emotional responses comprise of the following components – affect, emotion driven thoughts, physical sensations and emotion driven behaviour.

19/12/2022

Emotional bypassing is an unhelpful coping mechanism that is characterised by sweeping things under the rug and temporarily trying to manage the impact of the situation and its accompanying emotions. It is an attempt to avoid vulnerability through exaggerated detachment, toxic positivity and intellectualising one’s feelings.

Emotional processing on the other hand, refers to the ability to notice and attend to affective experiences in a safe and supportive manner. It includes acknowledgement, assessment, acceptance, and regulation to fully process the impact a situation has had on you. It also leads to insight that can help you move forward.

16/12/2022

The main goal of working with or through your emotions is to increase one’s awareness and understanding of their emotional world along with its varied manifestations. The following processes are an important part of expanding your emotional intelligence :

• Emotional awareness : ability to perceive emotions of self and others
• Emotion utilization : ability to access and/or generate feelings to facilitate thought
• Emotional knowledge : ability to understand basic and complex emotions
• Emotion management : ability to regulate emotions to promote growth

An important skill to develop while navigating your emotional experiences is to build curiosity about what each emotion is trying to convey. Use the prompts in the post to ask yourself questions that aid in exploration of the emotion and its expression.

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12/12/2022

Emotional exhaustion is a state of feeling emotionally worn out and drained as a result of accumulated stress from personal and/or work lives.

Here are a few ways in which you can reduce feeling emotionally exhausted. Any other ways or techniques you can implement in order to decrease emotional exhaustion? Let us know in the comments!

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11/12/2022

Overwhelmed, tired, burnt out, fatigued, overloaded - how many times have you used these terms to describe how you are feeling?

These feelings result from the overall physical, mental and emotional exhaustion experienced by individuals all around. As the days and weeks progress, the amount of work and resulting distress increases.

Emotional exhaustion is a state of feeling emotionally worn out and drained as a result of accumulated stress from personal and/or work lives.

Here are a few signs that can indicate that you are emotionally exhausted. How many can you relate to? Any other signs that act as an indicator of emotional exhaustion? Let us know in the comments!

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10/12/2022

Emotional processing is the method of identifying, acknowledging and regulating one's emotions and emotional experiences.

It includes multiple mechanisms and processes that are used by an individual in order to come to terms with any distress-causing situation. It is all about emotions, how to deal with them and the best way to resolve emotional pain.

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09/12/2022

Instrumental emotions are the third category of emotions. They are learned expressive behaviours or experiences that are used to influence or manipulate others. The emotion can be manipulative and/or have a secondary gain.

People express instrumental emotions because they have learned that other people will, they hope, react to these emotions the way they want. y. Instrumental emotions are expressed either consciously or automatically to achieve a goal. Over time they often become part of the person’s personality, such as being dominant, overly dramatic, or shyly demure.

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08/12/2022

Secondary emotions are responses to or defences against a more primary feeling or thought. They are not associated with a primary need and are troublesome because they often obscure what people are feeling deep down.

Secondary emotions are symptoms of core feelings that are being obscured. These troublesome feelings often do not represent people’s primary emotional response to situations; they are symptoms of emotions with which the person is not dealing.

Identifying secondary emotions, reflecting on them and labelling the underlying primary emotion can help you be more in control of your emotions, thereby facilitating the process of regulating your emotions.

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06/12/2022

Primary emotions are people’s core gut responses to situations. These emotions have a very clear value to survival and well-being when adaptive and are a source of difficulty when maladaptive.

Primary adaptive emotions are present reactions to current input, and when the situation that produced them is dealt with or disappears, the emotions fade. These emotions are the main source of emotional intelligence.

Primary maladaptive emotions are a reflection of past unresolved issues than reactions to the present situation. They once represented an attempt at optimal adaptation to aversive circumstances, but as circumstances have changed, they are no longer adaptive.

Take a moment to pause and reflect on identifying the type of primary emotion being experienced by you - is it adaptive or is it maladaptive? If it is maladaptive, what is the source of its origin and what can you do in the present moment to make yourself feel better?

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04/12/2022

Emotional control and regulation is the ability to take any action that helps in altering the intensity of an emotional experience.

Using emotional regulation can help you effectively exert control over your emotions through a wide range of approaches.

Here are a few ways in which you can help regulate your emotions and have a positive impact on your mental health and well-being.

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03/12/2022

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a term popularised by Dr. Daniel Goleman.

It is the area of cognitive ability that influences our interpersonal behaviour. having Emotional Intelligence means that you can manage your emotions well, express them efficiently, and be able to perceive other people's emotions.

Emotional Intelligence helps one make rational decisions using the "thinking" brain (prefrontal cortex) and the "emotional" brain (limbic system).

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Always being on the go, doing one task after the other, keeping yourself busy, not focusing on being in the moment - these are signs that you might be in survival mode. It is usually a trauma-response, which when left unattended, can become a lifestyle. It might feel that doing everything at once and getting it over with is helpful, but in reality, it’s just a way to not focus on things that actually need attention. What can you do about it? - Breathe. Not the shallow breaths from your chest, but the deep breaths from your belly. This signals your parasympathetic nervous system and helps you relax. - Reflect. Listen to yourself, your mind and your body. See what you need in this moment, and figure out a way to attend to that need. - Reframe. Be aware of how you talk to yourself. Listen to what your “inner critic” tells you, about yourself, and how much is it actually true. Show yourself the same amount of love and compassion, that you do to others. - Release. The negative thoughts and feelings that were present, but never noticed. When you reflect and connect with yourself, you’ll understand your worries and fears more clearly. Follow @illuminate.your.mind for more 💛 #illuminate #illuminateyourmind #psychology #psychologist #therapy #therapist #counseling #counselor #heal #healing #healingjourney #healingquotes #healfromwithin #trauma #traumahealing #healingtrauma #strong #strength #selfcare #selfhelp #selfheal #selfhealers #selfhealing #healthyliving #growthmindset #connect #innerpeace #fyp #explore

Mental Health Day 2021

In a world where so much is happening on a daily basis, it is difficult to not get affected. It doesn’t just happen on the physical level, but also on the psychological level. We celebrate Mental Health Day every year to continue conversations around mental health. Becoming more aware of how we are feeling, not just physically, but even mentally; is very important for our overall well-being. Thank you so much for being a part of our video: Naisargi - Yash B - Bansari - Drumil - Pancham - Drashti - Yash R - Yashasvini - Kunal - Shashank - Swagatama - Drupad - Sidhanto - Prachi - Vrunda 💛💛💛 It is high time we develop a holistic approach that’s inclusive of mental health, to start conversations regarding mental illnesses, reduce the stigma associated with the same, spread awareness regarding them, and normalise it for anyone and everyone. . . . #illuminate #illuminateyourmind #psychology #psychologist #therapy #therapist #psicologia #psychologistsofinstagram #therapistsofinstagram #mentalhealth #mentalhealthday #mentalhealthday2021 #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #igtv #igtvvideos #itsokaynottobeokay #seekhelp #mentalillness #holistichealth #holistichealing #youareenough #youarenotalone #selflove #selfcare #trending #foryou #fyp

Team illuminate wishes you all a very happy International Women’s Day ❤️ More power, love and support to each and every single one of you out there 💫 Each one of us has strength and potential within them. Take a screenshot of this post and let us know in the comments what defines you 💪🏻 📢 Share it with your friends and spread the word 📩 Save this for when you need a reminder of your own strength and potential 🔗 Follow @illuminate.your.mind for more such posts #illuminate #illuminateyourmind #illuminatepsychology #psychology #psychologist #therapy #therapist #counseling #counselor #therapistsofinstagram #psychologistsofinstagram #womensday #womensday2021 #internationalwomensday #whatdefinesyou #oneforall #allforone #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #selflove #selfcare #selfhelp #selfcompassion #explore #explorepage #instadaily #teamilluminate

Mental Health Support 💫

illuminate X Letters2Strangers Being mindful of how we respond to somebody sharing their concerns with us is the first step to normalising conversations regarding reaching out and seeking help. Remind yourself to be sensitive and empathetic to what the other person is going through and operate from a place of compassion and not pity. Think about what you would like to hear or what responses would make you feel better if you were in the same situation as them. If you find yourself at a loss of words or are worried about saying the wrong things, educate yourself about their concerns. This will help you gain some perspective about the difficulties face by them and respond accordingly. Remember you don’t have to tiptoe around people expressing themselves, just lend an ear and listen to what they have to say. Try not to dismiss or minimise their pain and suffering and focus on being there for the person. More compassion based responses to the issues shared in the video could be: ❌It’s all in your head ✔️ Everything you are feeling is valid and has a cause. I might not know how it is affecting you but I’m willing to learn and listen. ❌You don’t look anxious ✔️I am so proud of you for prioritising yourself and taking good care of yourself even when times are so tough. ❌Take a chill pill ✔️Please take the time and space to process how this situation makes you feel. I’m here if you want to discuss aspects that are bothering you. #illuminate #illuminateyourmind #letters2strangers #therapy #psychology #psychologist #therapist #therapistsofinstagram #counseling #professionals #mentalhealth #mentalheathmatters #mentalhealthsupport #whattosay #whatnottosay #mentalhealthadvocate #wellbeing #itsokaynottobeokay #seekhelp #instagram #instareels #reeloftheday #reelsbyilluminate #reelsindia #foryou #fyp #explore #explorepage #viral #trending

Reasons to go for Therapy ✨

illuminate X Letters2Strangers Therapy is for anyone and everyone who finds it difficult to cope with distressing events or those who would like to enhance their well-being. #illuminate #illuminateyourmind #letters2strangers #therapy #psychology #psychologist #therapist #therapistsoffacebook #counseling #mentalhealth #mentalheathmatters #wellbeing #endthestigma #normalizetherapy #reasonstoseektherapy #youarenotalone #itsokaynottobeokay #seekhelp #facebook #facebookvideo #facebookreel #reelsbyilluminate #reelsindia #foryou #fyp #explore #explorepage #viral #trending

Mini Journal Flip Through 💛 Ending 2020 with a glimpse of what the last month looked like 💫✨ Journaling has been a creative way for me to express my thoughts, feelings and behaviour in that given moment. An attempt to help you feel the same is our upcoming Mindful Journaling workshop 💛 Register yourself if you still haven’t, as we only have a few seats left ✨ 🎵: Dathan - Mirror Masa (I Think I’m Falling for You) 🎶 #illuminate #illuminateyourmind #illuminatepsychology #illuminateworkshop #workshopalert #workshop2021 #journal #artjournal #collagejournal #junkjournal #bulletjournal #journaling #artjournaling #collagejournaling #junkjournaling #bujo #journalingcommunity #artistsoninstagram #collagework #instaart #instajournal #instadaily #explore #explorepage #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #registernow #staysafe

Lessons of 2020 ✨

2020 will forever be etched in our memories as a year of ups and downs, challenges and uncertainties that impacted us deeply. Join us in winding up the year and introspecting about the insights it has instilled in us by registering for the workshop “Wrapping Up 2020: Reboot your Positivity Quotient” on the 20th of December, 2020. To know more about the workshop or to get yourself registered, send us a DM or feel free to call/text on +917435941077. . . . #illuminate #illuminateyourmind #workshop #2020 #lessonsof2020 #wrapup2020 #itsawrap #farewell2020 #psychologist #learning #mindfulness #gratitude #covid19 #thistooshallpass #alonetogether #newnormal #positivityquotient #happiness #motivation #facebook #mentalhealth #explore #mentalhealthindia #mentalhealthworkshop #explorepage #instadaily #past #present #future #hello2021

Lesson #2 :- BE KIND ✨ Everyone has a story, one that’s filled with their experiences, struggles, fights, monsters, regrets, failures and so much more. And this everyone includes yourself too. It becomes even more important to be kind, to yourself, as well as to others around you. The world needs more of it ! 💥 🎵: Pure Imagination - Future James 🎶 . . . #illuminate #illuminateyourmind #therapist #counselor #2020 #lessonsof2020 #lessontwo #bekind #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #reels #facebook #facebookvideo #trending #viral #explore #explorepage #instadaily #artjournal #art #journal #journaling #artjournaling #journalingcommunity #journalspread #artist #artwork #artoftheday

✨Being mindful of your self-talk ✨

A lot of our negative internal monologues are often rooted in assumptions. We speculate about our worth, our personality, our capabilities, our appearance etc which may be far from the truth and devoid of any proof or logic. But because this tape of self-criticism has been played incessantly, we start personalising and believing these thoughts. Being mindful of the language we use while talking to ourselves and about our self is extremely important. Switching our internal narrative from a critical one to one filled with compassion is the first step in facilitating self-love. . . . #illuminate #illuminateyourmind #psychologist #counselor #therapist #selftalk #positiveselftalk #selflove #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalwellness #selfcare #selfhelp #reels #facebookpost #reelsinstagram #trending #viral #explore #explorepage #facebook #selfcompassion #youareenough #instareels #reelsvideo #affirmations #reelsindia #foryou

Self-Talk and You ✨

How we talk to ourselves, is very important, for it has a significant impact on how we feel. ✨ Here I show you three ways to change your Negative talk into Positive self-talk. Hope this helps ✨ #illuminate #illuminateyourmind #illuminatepsychology #psychologist #counsellor #therapist #selftalk #positiveselftalk #selflove #youmatter #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalwellness #selfcare #selflove #reels #firstreel #instagram #reelsinstagram #facebook #facebookvideo #trending #trendingnow #viral #explore #explorepage #instadaily

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Nerve endings in the gut are one of the many ways your brain talks to your gut. When the body experiences stress and anxiety, it causes a cascade of events that are designed to help us escape imminent danger. It shuts down non-essential activities (most common being digestion) and uses chemical messengers to direct its resources and energy to the brain and muscles. This has repercussions for the gut microbiota. This is when probiotics come to your rescue. Listen the video to know more about probiotics and swipe left to unlock the varieties that are easily available. 🥢 #illuminateyourmind #healthhabitat #prachishah #psychologist #therapy #therapist #counselling #counsellor #nutritionist #moodandfood #healthfirst #mindandbody #healthylifestyle #mindbodyconnection #diwali #newyear #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalwellness #explorepage #instadaily #staysafe #wellness #holistichealth #holisticliving #mindbodysoul #mindfulliving #nutritionistsoffacebook #therapistsoffacebook

Mind-Body Connection

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