Mindfulness or meditation is one of the easiest ways of embarking successfully on your journey to happiness. Meditation is so simple to do, and so relaxing for the mind and soul. You start by meditating for ten minutes a day. Then, the goal is to extend it to 20 minutes twice a day. Over and over again in my practice, I hear of clients complaining that they don’t have time to meditate. There are twenty-four hours in a day. That is One thousand four hundred and forty minutes a day. Hence, all you need to do it extract 40 of those minutes for yourself. That is less than three percent of the day for yourself.

Over the millenniums there is a strong correlation between meditation and happiness. Dr. Richard J. Davidson professor of psychology and psychiatry; at the University of Wisconsin–Madison as well as founder and chair of the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the Waisman Center; has done extensive research in close association with His Holiness The Dalai Lama on meditation. Dr. Davidson’s research is focused on cortical and subcortical substrates of emotion and affective disorders, including depression and anxiety. Participants in imaging experiments include normal adults and young children. Those with, or at risk for, affective and anxiety disorders. Most interestingly Dr. Davidson’s research has indicated that it is possible to learn to be happy. Happiness is a skill that can be learnt as any other skill. Such as learning to play the piano. According to Dr. Davidson’s research meditation is the gateway to learning the skill of happiness. The research done by Dr. Davidson should not be taken lightly, Time magazine recognizes him as one of the hundred most influential people in the world. Today scientists like Dr. Davidson are proving using MRI machines and advanced technologies that wise men have known since eternity and the benefits of meditation are discussed extensively in the Bhagwad Gita and the Upanishads.

I have founded guided meditations the simplest to do. You can find hundreds if not thousands of videos on the internet on meditation by some of the best trainers and gurus. Thus, among my favourite meditations are by Dr. Deepak Chopra an Indian settled in USA origin author, public speaker and physician. A prominent alternative-medicine advocate and author of several dozen books and videos, he has become one of the best-known and wealthiest figures in the holistic-health movement and has been described as a New-Age guru. I also meditate to videos by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar or generally referred to as Guruji or Gurudev. He is a spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living Foundation, which aims to relieve individual stress, societal problems, and violence. One of my personal favourite voices to meditate to is Glenn Harrold is a British hypnotherapist, songwriter and author of self-help books, CDs and downloads. Glenn’s audio recordings of guided meditations are soothing, and his meditations on sleep, in my opinion, are among the best.

I am frequently asked on how to meditate; meditation is becoming far simpler thanks to modern technology. So, I have downloaded some of my favourite meditation audios and videos on to my iPhone, and always carry a pair of headphones with me. Sitting in my car, while I am being driven from one appointment to the other, I will close my eyes and listen to a Dr. Chopra, or Glenn or Gurudev. I reach my appointments refreshed and happy. Do not meditate while driving. Only meditate when someone else is driving. Train rides, aeroplane flights, waiting at airports become far more enjoyable when you can indulge in meditation. Also, One meditation session a day is a routine in my life. Like brushing my teeth or eating my breakfast. I fit my meditation schedule between client sessions, social engagements and other day to day activities.

Your goal is to meditate twice a day for twenty minutes each time, choose a few meditations that resonate with your personality since you are seeking happiness, it is very effective to do a root chakra meditation as it addresses your need for security.

Chanting for Happiness? There is a magical importance to chanting or reciting a Hindu mantra 108 times. There are various different types of mantras in Hinduism, there are some that are specifically for happiness.

The Gayatri  mantra is one of the most important mantras for Hindus, and if chanted 108 times each day is said to create happiness for the believer.

Oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ

tát savitúr váreṇ(i)yaṃ

bhárgo devásya dhīmahi

dhíyo yó naḥ prachodáyāt

A modern day translation of the Gayatri verse by Ralph T. H. Griffith is as follows:

“May we attain that excellent glory of Savitar the god: So may he stimulate our prayers.”

The Mantra for attainment of happiness is

Om Namah Shivaya

A modern day translation of the mantra by Elizabeth Gilbert the author of her bestselling autobiography book and subsequent movie “Eat, Pray, Love” is as follows:

“Honor the divinity within me.”

Both these mantra’s have a universal appeal and can be chanted by anyone irrespective of their religious belief, however if you are uncomfortable chanting these mantras, I suggest you find a mantra within your own religion which you can chant.

In Islam there is a mantra of repeating the 99 names for Allah which create similar positive vibrations for the faithful. Hence, Two popular Muslim chants are

Allahu Akbar

A translation of this mantra is: God is great.

Bismillah Al-Rahman, Al-Rahim

A translation of this mantra is: In the name of Allah, the most compassionate, the most merciful.

Similarly, there are chants of all other religions.

One of the shortcuts, that I have employed is that every morning I put these mantras on the audio system, and hear them first thing in the morning. Also, the other mantras are on my phone, and as I walk, I hear them on my headphones and chant along, ambivalent to what the other morning walkers are thinking or assuming about me.

The word mantra is formed by joining two Sanskrit words “man” and “tra”, meaning mind and freedom. Thus, A repetitive chant creates positive vibrations. Today chanting in Buddhism has become extremely popular, please remember that the objective of chanting is to create positive vibrations that lead to happiness, the mantra is negotiable, but chanting is not negotiable as it leads to happiness.

In my private practice, I have learned that everyone wants and needs to be happy. You too can be Happy!

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About Dr. Prerna Kohli

Dr. Kohli believes that “You can talk with a close friend or relative about what’s troubling you, but it’s not the same as a professionally-trained experienced psychologist who knows exactly what kind of help you need.”

She is a 100 women Achievers Award Winner (2016) from the Honorable President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee.

Dr. Prerna Kohli is a Clinical Psychologist, a Public Speaker, a Workshop Facilitator and a Holistic Practitioner. She offers Heart-based workshops and lectures that focus on Life Balance, Self-awareness, and Inner Peace. Dedicated to sharing her knowledge and compassion with others, Prerna blends intuitive wisdom with a solid understanding, creating a powerful holistic approach, specializing in the areas of Emotional change.

Dr. Prerna Kohli is a leading Psychologist in India with over 20 years of experience and has been providing families, individuals, parents and children counseling on being happy.

Get up and exercise, depending upon your level of fitness start to exercise.  I am not advising you to start running a marathon. That takes months and years of practice, but a simple exercise such as walking. Many neighbourhoods have what are called walking clubs. Where a group of people get together over the weekend and take long walks. Find some in your area, if there isn’t one, this is a great opportunity to start a walking club. The easiest way to find a walking club in your neighbourhood is to search on Facebook.

When you go shopping, don’t look for the spot closest to the entry. Park your car a comfortable distance away from the entry, enjoy your walk. Take the stairs instead of the escalators and the elevators.

Why do you feel “happier” after exercising? There is a simple scientific explanation for this. While you exercise your body releases endorphins, these are the feel-good hormones in your body. As the endorphins enter your bloodstream, the chemical reaction makes you feel better, and your brain reacts by feeling better.

I want you to distinguish between exercise that burns calories and that which makes you feel good.

Cleaning the house, mopping the floors is an exercise that burns calories, but it isn’t exercised to make you feel good. Continue to clean your house, and do your dishes, but equally important make that brisk walk in the garden, the simple jog around the park a part of your life, these small activities that you do for yourself release these elusive endorphins that make you feel happier.

You must have heard of the term “runner’s high”, this is that feeling of joy and happiness that runner feels after having exercised. Whether you swim, run, weight train, the release of the endorphins into your bloodstream give you that runner’s high. When your exercise crosses over from aerobic to an anaerobic state the runner’s high is created. If you don’t want to be confused with technical terms such as aerobic and anaerobic exercise, just think that you need to exercise vigorously to achieve that state of happiness.

Remember exercising whether it is simply walking or training for a triathlon reduces anxiety, and that reduction of anxiety results in happiness. Physically active people have a sense of achievement in achieving their goals leading to happiness. The goal can be as simple as walking 15 minutes without stopping or achieving so much distance in so much time. Exercise is exceptionally beneficial for those who have a problem with sleeping at night.

Exercising is a diversion from negative thinking and negative thoughts, the absence of negative thoughts in the brain leads to happiness.

When I started out, my goal was to walk five times a week and building up stamina to walk to 60 minutes each day without taking a break. As the weeks and months went by, the distance I covered in 60 minutes has increased. You can also build your stamina. Go for it!

In my private practice, exercise is worth it to lead happiness. I have learnt that everyone wants and needs to be happy. You too can be Happy! 

As India celebrates it’s Republic Day on January 26, there is a feeling of joy and happiness in the air. Yet there are many cynical individuals who complain about the fact that after so many years of independence, India continues to struggle with corruption, low life expectancy, illiteracy and other problems.

Like many other families, my forefathers left everything thing they owned in what is now Pakistan at the time of patriotic and immigrated to India with nothing but their desire to live in India, in a secular country. They worked hard and rebuilt their lives once again. Psychologically speaking it is very important to be patriotic

Psychologically speaking it is very important to be patriotic but what is patriotism? Patriotism can be defined as the love and loyalty that we feel towards the country one lives in.

“Patriotism is necessary to preserve and protect the nation as it currently exists.”

Without our roots without our nation, we are nobody, refugees leave their homeland, those who aren’t patriotic end up being emotional refugees in their own land.

Being patriotic provides an anchor, and sense of belonging and ownership.

Being patriotic doesn’t mean to blindly love their country and not to see the flaws and the areas of improvement. But to love one’s country and strive to fix the imperfections.

On this occasion of Republic Day, be proud to be patriotic. Thus, It gives a sense of euphoria, and joy and well being. Dress for the occasion, celebrate with loved ones and be joyous to be living in an independent India, many surrendered their lives so you and I can live in an Independent India.

Jai Hind!

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About Dr. Prerna Kohli

Dr. Kohli believes that “You can talk with a close friend or relative about what’s troubling you; but it’s not the same as professionally-trained experienced psychologist who knows exactly what kind of help you need.”

She is a 100 women Achievers Award Winner (2016) from the Honorable President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee.

Dr. Prerna Kohli is a Clinical Psychologist, a Public Speaker, a Workshop Facilitator and a Holistic Practitioner. She offers Heart-based workshops and lectures that focus on Life Balance, Self-awareness and Inner Peace. Dedicated to sharing her knowledge and compassion with others, Prerna blends intuitive wisdom with solid understanding, creating a powerful holistic approach, specializing in the areas of Emotional change.

Dr. Prerna Kohli is a leading Psychologist in India and provides families, individuals, parents and children counselling on being happy.

Psychological Benefits of Exercise is the value of exercise on the body is well known, you can lose weight, or if you so desire you can gain weight, you lose fat, you can gain muscle, and your body appears to look fitter and healthier, earning you admiration and attention.

What is not well known is the psychological benefits of exercise. Below is a brief list of the psychological benefits on your mind of exercise:

• The mood gets enhanced
• Stress reduction, and the ability to handle stress better
• Self-esteem improves, this happens because of the sense of achievement of being able to do something such as 100 push-ups or running for 26 kilometers, also as the body becomes fitter the feeling of well-being enhances
• The joy and positivity of increased physical fitness
• Enhanced self-worth
• Improved body image
• Increase in energy to be able to do day to day tasks
• Confidence increase

Depression and feelings of being low are reduced by exercising. So exercise regularly for 10 weeks (at least 3-5 times each week) to see the symptoms of depression reduce drastically. Research has shown that regular exercise can help give your mood a boost. Several recent studies suggest that; whether you lift weights or go for a run, working out can help reduce anxiety and improve overall mental health. So if you are feeling low, depressed, sad or just unhappy go for a brisk walk, jog or lift some weights.

It is found that; bodybuilders, and fitness experts, tend to abuse their body less with drugs and alcohol compared to the general public. They also tend to eat healthier. But, the moment an individual starts to indulge in steroids to enhance their muscle growth, a new set of psychological problems arise. Around poor body image and low self-esteem, which need to be addressed.

Interestingly, the general public has this belief that a man or a woman with a “gym” body has lower IQ  and are dismissive of their intellectual capabilities, while in fact, the reverse is most likely true. Research shows that cardiovascular exercise can increase brain cells, and a tough workout with weights increases a brain protein associated with decision making, higher thinking, and learning. Research also shows that working increases the memory power of the brain.

Post-exercise the individual is rewarded by a hormone called dopamine, the reward hormone, and dopamine provides a natural high, therefore reducing or eliminating the need to do illegal drugs or alcohol.

Gym goers sleep well, hence are less addicted to sleeping pills, and are less restless at night and sleep well.

Working out and going to the gym, whether for cardio or weights, will have positive effects far beyond the gym and looking better with or without your clothes on. Thus, by working out you can have an increase in self-confidence, positive mind frame and a smart thinking. There is no reason for not exercising on a regular basis.

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About Dr. Prerna Kohli

Dr. Kohli believes that “You can talk with a close friend or relative about what’s troubling you, but it’s not the same as a professionally-trained experienced psychologist who knows exactly what kind of help you need.”

She is a 100 women Achievers Award Winner (2016) from the Honorable President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee.

Dr. Prerna Kohli is a Clinical Psychologist, a Public Speaker, a Workshop Facilitator and a Holistic Practitioner. She offers Heart-based workshops and lectures that focus on Life Balance, Self-awareness, and Inner Peace. Dedicated to sharing her knowledge and compassion with others, Prerna blends intuitive wisdom with a solid understanding, creating a powerful holistic approach, specializing in the areas of Emotional change.

Dr. Prerna Kohli is a leading Psychologist in India with over 20 years of experience and has been providing families, individuals, parents and children counseling on being happy.

Coffee Keeps Mental Problems Away. Whoever said that coffee is not good for you was completely wrong. Coffee is a key to happiness.  Everyone remembers their first cup of coffee. It was bitter, scalding hot and the cause of a sleepless night. But after that a lifelong habit.

Coffee keeps mental problems away and drinkers are happy people. As you travel the world and especially in Europe both young and old are sitting in small groups enjoying their coffee, conversing and starting their day on a high.

Coffee is generally associated with happiness, meeting friends and loved one. So often we use the phrase, “let’s meet for a coffee next week”. Scientists have known for many years that coffee stimulates the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Dopamine produces the euphoria and pleasant feelings that people often associate with their first cup of coffee in the morning.

Coffee makes us feel so good because in the brain it releases all those hormones which give us a feel good feeling. Science says that coffee (in a much milder way) releases the same hormones in the brain that drugs do.

An interesting piece of trivia, the word coffee originates from “kafaa” a place in Southern Ethiopia famous for it coffee beans. The word became cafe or caffe in Italian and Spanish and final coffee in modern English.

Having coffee as a shot of espresso, diluted with hot or cold milk, sweetened with milk and sugar is a matter of personal preference, but the approximate 95 mg of caffeine is the kicker which can’t be negotiated. 

Coffee in moderation is recommended, beyond that it can lead to problems such as lack of sleep, anxiety, and palpitations. Coffee addicts are moving to decaffeinated coffee, I recommend moderation instead.

Go ahead, have your coffee, you know I am going to definitely start my day with a cup of Cappuccino!

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Dr. Kohli believes that “You can talk with a close friend or relative about what’s troubling you, but it’s not the same as a professionally-trained experienced psychologist who knows exactly what kind of help you need.”

Prerna is a 100 women Achievers Award Winner (2016) from the Honorable President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee.

Dr. Prerna Kohli is a Clinical Psychologist, a Public Speaker, a Workshop Facilitator and a Holistic Practitioner. She offers Heart-based workshops and lectures that focus on Life Balance, Self-awareness, and Inner Peace. She is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and compassion with others. Prerna blends intuitive wisdom with a solid understanding. And creating a powerful holistic approach, specializing in the areas of Emotional change.

Dr. Prerna Kohli is a leading Psychologist in India. With over 20 years of experience and has been providing families, individuals, parents and children counseling on being happy.

A lot of people may hear you, but there would be few who would listen. The hearing is kind of a technical process. Listening, on the other hand, is being receptive to other person’s word and being in sync with their emotions as well. When you are a good listener, it propagates visceral cohesion. You could be there by just following these golden rules!

Be approachable

Keep your doors always open. You do not have to take it literally. Rather it means that one should be warm and kind enough to make the other person at ease. This helps the latter to come out of the closet.

Hang on every word

Along with maintaining a positive aura, one needs to be attentive. Listening is more than keeping quiet while the other person talks. A listener listens, but a good listener receives as well. You, not just nod your head, but are receptive of their emotions as well. This would show that you respect them and are interested to know about their ordeal. Keep an open body posture, make eye contact, echo their words.

Cross- Check and Empathize

What the other is trying to say and what you understand should be in sync. Keep a check in between, if required, by echoing their words. You may ask them questions, give a little push if required, and provide feedback. Most important of all is being empathetic. The person should feel accepted and understood.

Bypass the biases

The person sharing their sufferings is vulnerable. And opening up about the same can be very challenging for them. Being a good listener, one must abstain from judgments. Let the person put away his worries, let them be irrational, let them vent out! You can wait for the appropriate time to tell them what’s right or wrong. Then you are good listening person

Use silence appropriately.

At times, an appreciative or understanding silence might be the best response, after the person narrates the life event which is extremely appalling. When you feel they have unburdened themselves completely, that is the right time for you to speak up.

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About Dr. Prerna Kohli

Dr. Kohli believes that “You can talk with a close friend or relative about what’s troubling you, but it’s not the same as a professionally-trained experienced psychologist who knows exactly what kind of help you need.”

She is a 100 women Achievers Award Winner (2016) from the Honorable President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee.

Dr. Prerna Kohli is a Clinical Psychologist, a Public Speaker, a Workshop Facilitator and a Holistic Practitioner. She offers Heart-based workshops and lectures that focus on Life Balance, Self-awareness and Inner Peace. Dedicated to sharing her knowledge and compassion with others, Prerna blends intuitive wisdom with a solid understanding, creating a powerful holistic approach, specializing in the areas of Emotional change.

Dr. Prerna Kohli is a leading Psychologist in India and provides families, individuals, parents and children counseling on being happy.

Diagnosing Depression

First of all, there are exams and tests which can help rule out other problems that could be causing your symptoms, pinpoint a diagnosis and check for any related complications:

• Diagnosing Depression by Physical exam. Your doctor may do a physical exam and ask questions about your health. In some cases, depression may be linked to an underlying physical health problem.
• Diagnosing Depression by Lab tests. For example, your doctor may do a blood test called a complete blood count or test your thyroid to make sure it’s functioning properly.
• Diagnosing Depression by Psychological evaluation. Expect your doctor or mental health provider to ask about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Also, You may be asked to fill out a questionnaire to help answer these questions.
• Diagnosing Depression by DSM-5. Your mental health professional may use the criteria for depression listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), published by the American Psychiatric Association. Thus, This manual is used by mental health providers to diagnose mental conditions and by insurance companies to reimburse for treatment.

Types of depression

Symptoms caused by major depression can vary from person to person. To clarify the type of depression you have, your doctor may add one or more specifiers. A specifier means that you have depression with specific features, such as:

• Anxious distress — depression with unusual restlessness or worry about possible events or loss of control
• Mixed features — simultaneous depression and mania, which includes elevated self-esteem, talking too much and increased energy
• Melancholic features — severe depression with lack of response to something that used to bring pleasure and associated with early morning awakening, worsened mood in the morning, major changes in appetite, and feelings of guilt, agitation or sluggishness
• Atypical features — depression that includes the ability to be cheered by happy events, increased appetite, excessive need for sleep, sensitivity to rejection, and a heavy feeling in arms or legs
• Psychotic features — depression accompanied by delusions or hallucinations, which may involve personal inadequacy or other negative themes
• Catatonia — depression that includes motor activity that involves either uncontrollable and purposeless movement or fixed and inflexible posture
• Peripartum onset — depression that occurs during pregnancy or in the weeks or months after delivery (postpartum)
• Seasonal pattern — depression related to changes in seasons and reduced exposure to sunlight

Other disorders that cause depression symptoms

Several other disorders, such as those below, include depression as a symptom. It’s important to get an accurate diagnosis, so you can get appropriate treatment.

• Bipolar I and II disorders. These mood disorders include mood swings that range from highs to lows. Thus, It’s sometimes difficult to distinguish between bipolar disorder and depression.
• Cyclothymic disorder. Cyclothymic (sy-kloe-THIE-mik) disorder involves highs and lows that are milder than those of bipolar disorder.
• Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. This mood disorder in children includes chronic and severe irritability and anger with frequent extreme temper outbursts. This disorder typically develops into depressive disorder or anxiety disorder during the teen years or adulthood.
• Persistent depressive disorder. Sometimes called dysthymia (dis-THIE-me-uh), this is a less severe but more chronic form of depression. While it’s usually not disabling, the persistent depressive disorder can prevent you from functioning normally in your daily routine and from living life to its fullest.
• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder. This involves depression symptoms associated with hormone changes that begin a week before and improve within a few days after the onset of your period, and are minimal or gone after completion of your period.
• Other depression disorders. This includes depression that’s caused by the use of recreational drugs, some prescribed medications or another medical condition.

In conclusion, depression is a treatable medical problem but needs treatment by an experienced psychologist.

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About Dr. Prerna Kohli

First of all, Dr. Kohli believes that “You can talk with a close friend or relative about what’s troubling you, but it’s not the same as a professionally-trained experienced psychologist who knows exactly what kind of help you need.”

Furthermore, she is a 100 women Achievers Award Winner (2016) from the Honorable President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee.

Dr. Prerna Kohli is a Clinical Psychologist, a Public Speaker, a Workshop Facilitator and a Holistic Practitioner. She offers Heart-based workshops and lectures that focus on Life Balance, Self-awareness, and Inner Peace. Consequently she is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and compassion with others. Prerna blends intuitive wisdom with a solid understanding. And creating a powerful holistic approach, specializing in the areas of Emotional change.

Dr. Prerna Kohli is a leading Psychologist in India. Consequently, with over 20 years of experience and has been providing families, individuals, parents and children counseling on being happy.

The 5 golden rules of good talking are:

Convey messages in a clear and effective manner: This should go without saying. If you are going to say anything at all, then it should be as clear and as concise as possible. If people get the feeling that you or your message are confused or that you are just using small talk to fill up time and/or embarrassment, they may switch off. They may also label you as a time-waster and shun your company. The key here is to make sure that you’ve actually got something to say before you open your mouth. If not, just make jokes or, if British, speak in irony. This is the first Rules of Good Talking

Use clear and unambiguous language: Avoid long, complex, or jargon-filled sentences, and keep your message as clear, simple, and to the point as possible. For example, empty expressions such as ‘best practice’, ‘core competencies’, ‘evidence-based’, and ‘moving forward’ are as pretentious as they are annoying, and almost designed to make you appear like a soulless corporate monkey.

Use non-verbal methods of communication: Think laterally. Think creatively. Support and enhance your message with non-verbal tools such as a diagram, prop, powerpoint presentation, or video. It is far more effective to pass a message through several media, in this case sight as well as hearing. 

Use repetition: If provided with a list, people best remember the first item (primacy effect) and the last item (recency effect) on the list. Therefore, if something is particularly important, say it twice: once at the beginning and once at the end. If a concept is particularly difficult or unwelcome, it may be worth building up to it over a period of time, and then to repeat it until it has been both understood and—crucially—accepted.

Check understanding: 

Yes, again. After going through a complex or difficult concept, make sure that the concept has been understood before you move on or leave. By getting your interlocutor(s) to grapple with the concept and translate it into their own words, you are not only checking understanding but also reinforcing learning and memorization.

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About Dr. Prerna Kohli

She is a 100 women Achievers Award Winner (2016) from the Honorable President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee

Dr. Prerna Kohli is a Clinical Psychologist, a Public Speaker, a Workshop Facilitator and a Holistic Practitioner. She offers Heart-based workshops and lectures that focus on Life Balance, Self-awareness and Inner Peace. Dedicated to sharing her knowledge and compassion with others, Prerna blends intuitive wisdom with solid understanding, creating a powerful holistic approach, specializing in the areas of Emotional change.

Dr. Prerna Kohli is a leading Child Psychologist in India and provides both parents and children counselling on raising healthy and well rounded children.

Inevitably every living being will die; and when humans are in the sunset of their life, and sitting on their death bed, there is a sense of depression, regret and feeling that many desires and ambitions have been unfilled.

Our life is full of choices, and many of them come with uncertainty as well as a lack of clarity of what the outcome of that choice will be. Unfortunately, we can never come to know what would have happened, if we had made a different choice.

Failed relationships, missed opportunities, and poor judgment calls are emotions and depressions that each one of has to live with. Thus, some choices seem easy at the time that the choice is made, but later turn out to have been poorly selected; but, other choices are difficult from the beginning.

There will be many regrets in life but different regrets will have magnitudes of the sense of lost opportunities and be reasons for depression.

Here is a list of seven potential regrets that people have expressed on their deathbed, best to make sure that you avoid them and this depression:

Not spending enough time with loved ones: choose what you do with your time wisely

Worrying too much:  worry has never gotten anyone anywhere.

Not forgiving enough: forgive them for your own peace of mind

Not living your life to it’s fullest: you only have one life, live it.

Worked too much: work enough to live. Thus, have hobbies to enjoy your life.

Wasting time on the unimportant: and not achieving your fullest potential.

Not living in the moment: people don’t live in the present but are focused on the mistakes made in the past or fearing what the future holds. and you also suffer from same problem so you need to meet with  Depression Counseling

You know you will die, and it important to not reach the end of life with regrets, start changing your life today itself, and make these changes in your behaviour from today, from now!

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“You can talk with a close friend or relative about what’s troubling you; it’s not the same as professionally-trained experienced psychologist who knows exactly what kind of help you need – Dr. Prerna Kohli.”

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About Dr. Prerna Kohli

She is a 100 women Achievers Award Winner (2016) from the Honorable President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee

Dr. Prerna Kohli is a Clinical Psychologist, a Public Speaker, a Workshop Facilitator and also a Holistic Practitioner. She offers Heart-based workshops and lectures that focus on Life Balance, Self-awareness and Inner Peace. Thus, Dedicated to sharing her knowledge and compassion with others, Prerna blends intuitive wisdom with solid understanding, creating a powerful holistic approach, specializing in the areas of Emotional change.

Dr. Prerna Kohli is a leading Child Psychologist in India and provides both parents and children counselling on raising healthy and well rounded children.