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Eight Everlasting Gifts To Reduce Holiday Stress During The Pandemic

By Najmun Riyaz

Posted: November 10, 2020

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="3.22" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.14.2" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" custom_margin="-56px|||||" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"] It is that time of the year again! Being a psychiatrist, I often see how holidays can be...

Self-Love: The Remedy for People Pleasing

By Najmun Riyaz

Mindfulness Self Care

Posted: November 1, 2020

Self-Love: The Remedy for People Pleasing Dr. Najmun Riyaz Having been born in a culture where marriage was considered to be the ultimate goal for a woman, obedience to one’s husband and in-laws was not just instilled but strongly enforced. Any time a group of...

Gratitude: An Antidote to Perfectionism

By Najmun Riyaz

Emotional Intelligence Personal Growth

Posted: September 28, 2020

Gratitude: An Antidote to Perfectionism Dr. Najmun Riyaz My youngest son, born 6 weeks premature, developed some school related anxiety when he started the third grade. Around that age, children enter a phase of development where they becoming less egocentric and more aware of their...

Mindfulness: A Father’s Gift

By Najmun Riyaz

Mindfulness Relationships

Posted: September 13, 2020

Mindfulness: A Father’s Gift Dr. Najmun Riyaz During my talks on stress management, I am always obligated to speak about mindfulness. Whenever I prepare a presentation, I have an inner desire to make that connection with my audience. A connection we can all remember in...