BY: Dr. Prerna Kohli
Expressing Love towards your loved ones!
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”~ Lao Tzu.
Lao Tzu, the Chinese Philosopher several centuries ago so appropriately described Expressing love.
I am sharing with you 10 ways to express your love:
Listen without interrupting: When someone you love is talking, do not interrupt them; allow them to finish what they are saying. Listen to them even if you don’t agree with what they are saying.
Speak without accusing: When you speak, don’t accuse the other person, a diversity of opinion is a welcome trait.
Give without sparing: Give your loved one, everything you have, your time, your love, your attention, give without holding back.
Pray without ceasing: Pray, pray alone, pray together, pray to God for the well-being, and success of your loved ones.
Answer without arguing: When your loved one asks you a question, answering without arguing, just because it is a different opinion from your mindset, doesn’t meet that you have to argue and disagree.
Share without pretending: Share with your loved one without holding back, share everything you have with your loved one.
Enjoy without complaining: God has given you plenty, a home, food on the table, a bed to sleep on, enjoy what you have without complaining.
Trust without wavering: Trust that your loved ones will look after you, that they have your best interests in their mind. Trust without wavering, and your trust will be rewarded.
Forgive without punishing: Every human being will make a mistake, you need to learn to forgive without punishing.
Promise without forgetting: When you make a promise, don’t forget, a promise that is broken or not fulfilled is a breach of trust.
For all human beings there is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.
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About Dr. Prerna Kohli
Most of all, Dr. Kohli believes that “You can talk with a close friend or relative about what’s troubling you. Yet it’s not the same as a professionally-trained experienced psychologist who knows exactly what kind of help you need.”
Most noteworthy, 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. Thefore, she offers Heart-based workshops and lectures that focus on Life Balance, Self-awareness, and Inner Peace. As a result, she is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and compassion with others. Consequently, Prerna blends intuitive wisdom with a solid understanding. Most of all, she creates a powerful holistic approach, specializing in the areas of Emotional change.
In conclusion, 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.
BY: Dr. Prerna Kohli
Living with Compassion
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” Dalai Lama
Compassion is the motivation to help others when you see them suffering. Hence, Humanity compels us to Living Life with Compassion. Thus, compassion is what makes on help some else who is suffering physically, emotionally, spiritually or mentally.
The Dalai Lama very appropriately said that if you want others to be happy, practice compassion. Thus if you want to be happy, practice compassion. Hence, below are 5 things to do become more compassionate. According to The Dalai Lama being compassionate not only makes the other person happy, but it also makes you happy.
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Have Compassion for yourself:
First thing to remember, is to start with yourself, be gentler kinder and forgiving with yourself. By the same token, forgive yourself for your past mistakes. As the saying goes charity begins at home. Just think about it, how can you be more compassionate with others if you don’t love yourself.
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Deal with Genuine concern:
Secondly, when dealing with the other person, deal with genuineness and, the person who is suffering doesn’t just need your time, money and effort, they also need your genuine concern. Hence, remember compassion comes from the heart.
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Listen
Listen to the other person problem, don’t be dismissive, don’t jump into resolving the problem, but with compassion and care, listen to what the other person has to say. Practice compassion by listening to the individual who is suffering.
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Speak from your heart:
Speak to the person who is suffering, with love and affection, speak from your heart. Even if you aren’t in a position to help them, listen to them, and after listening to them speak from your heart. There is a difference from speaking from your mind versus speaking from your heart. The message from the heart is full of compassion and love.
Thus, living with Compassion is a learned behavior. People believe that certain people are more compassionate than others, while this is true, this doesn’t prevent anyone else from learning how to be more compassionate towards other living beings.
“Let us fill our hearts with our own compassion – towards ourselves and towards all living beings.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh
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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. 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.
BY: Dr. Prerna Kohli
Stop Doing This! And Be Happy!!!
To be happy in life, Stop this! Be Happy!!! I recently encountered a very interesting list of things to give up to be happy, I am sharing this list with you.
Give up the need to always be right:
Sometimes it is beneficial for yourself, and your relationships to not always be right. In society so many times you will encounter people who are so fixated on their own ideas and believe themselves to always be right.
Give up your need to always be in control:
In my private practice, I encounter individuals who always have to be in control, these can be of simple things as which movie the family has to watch, which restaurant they will dine out in. It serves no purpose.
Give up on blaming others:
It is so easy to blame others for your problems, whether it is your boss for workplace problems or parents for performance in school exams. This is counterproductive, and each one of us has to take ownership of their own actions and the consequences of those actions.
Give up yourself defeating talks:
People with low self-esteem always talking negatively to themselves, and always believing that they are incapable of doing something. This could be as simple as eating well, exercising. They are constantly putting themselves down.
Give up your limiting beliefs:
Needlessly we have self-limiting beliefs, hence these beliefs; I am not good in studies, or no one in our family has ever been in business or I am not smart enough to enter an engineering / medical college etc.
Give up complaining:
Certain people have the habit that they are always looking for perfection in life, thus they are constantly complaining about the weather, it is too hot or too cold. So, these people become constant complainers, it is neither beneficial for them, and slowly others drift away from them.
Give up criticizing others:
Gossiping and criticizing others. In my private practice, I frequently encounter couples who are constantly criticizing each other, along with other people in their family. Thus, This behavior does not lead to a productive and conducive lifestyle.
Give up the need to impress others:
Focusing your life on impressing others is a waste of your time and energy, furthermore, it doesn’t help in achieving anything else
Give up your resistance to change:
Life is about change, so every day everything is changing around you, and if you insist on not changing and evolving, you continue to live in the past.
Give up your fears:
Fears unless faced head-on, are limiting your potential and debilitating.
Give up your excuses:
Most importantly, instead of performing at peak, you are constantly finding excuses for your nonperformance.
Give up your past:
Those of us, who continue to live in the past are not able to move on. Hence, people have past grievances which prevent them from living today to the fullest.
Give up your attachments:
So many of us have unnecessary attachments with things, my car, my house, my clothes. This attachment to materialistic items is a waste of emotions and energy
Give up living your life to meet others expectations:
So many people live their life to meet the expectations of others. Hence, the expectations of society or family. Thus, in my private practice, I am frequently counselling adults who are unhappily pursuing a profession that their parents insisted them to choose.
Give up labels:
Stop labelling other people, it is unacceptable to reject a person based on their religion, the colour of their skin or their ethnicity.
In conclusion, you need to incorporate these 15 points into your life and see yourself become happier.
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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. 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.
BY: Dr. Prerna Kohli
Living with someone Suffering from Depression?
Living with someone suffering from Depression?
Firstly what is depression? In a layman’s terms, depression is a strong feeling of helplessness, due to which a person is not able to function normally at home or at work.
Technically speaking depression is when a person feels sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, helpless, worthless, guilty, irritable, angry, ashamed or restless. They may lose interest in activities that were once pleasurable, experience loss of appetite or overeating, have problems concentrating, remembering details or making decisions, experience relationship difficulties and may contemplate, attempt or commit suicide. Insomnia, excessive sleeping, fatigue, aches, pains, digestive problems or reduced energy may also be present.
Frequently, I am asked what can I do, if I am living with someone who is suffering from depression? Here are 7 ways you can help:
- In the first place, make it clear that you want to help, listen without judgment and offer support.
- Also, encourage them to seek professional help Offer to accompany them to their appointments with the psychologist, mental health professional or counselor.
- If medication is prescribed, help them take it as it is prescribed. Also, please be patient with your patient, the medicine takes a time to make them feel better.
- Help them with everyday tasks, and to have regular eating and sleeping pattern.
- Encourage them to exercise regularly and also to partake in social activities
- Learn more about depression, update your information on this illness.
- If they are thinking of self-harm, to have already attempted to harm themselves, do not leave them alone, and remove dangerous things such as sharp objects, medicines, and guns away from them.
In conclusion, when you live with someone with depression, you can help them recover, but you need to take care of yourself first. Thus, Depression is a disease that can be cured.
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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. 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.
BY: Dr. Prerna Kohli
Emotional Eating – what and whatnot to do
Seeking solace in food at the weak moments in life is referred to as Emotional Eating. Thus, People turn towards food for comfort, this may happen consciously or unconsciously. Unfortunately, this will negatively impact your health as well as weight and will definitely sabotage your weight-loss program.
The most common triggers are
- Relationship problems, issues, with spouse, children, and others
- Work problems, issues at the workplace often manifest themselves in emotional eating
- Fatigue or symptoms of fatigue such as high blood pressure, Vitamin D deficiency among other causes of fatigue will trigger emotional eating
- Financial problems, lack of money, excessive expenditure, and other financial concerns are known to trigger emotional eating
- Health issues, actual or perceived health issues will be the onset of emotional eating for many people
Some people are known to eat lesser when they suffer from emotional setbacks, but a majority of the population will seek comfort in food and this binge eating is deprived of all enjoyment of eating food. Thus, for some people, food serves as a distraction from the emotional turmoil in their life. These people will eat snacks, treats, and other food whenever they are upset or angry. So, eating food subconsciously becomes a diversion tactic for these people to avoid the emotional situation.
Hence, the outcomes of emotional eating irrespective of the reason are the same, weight gain, self-loathing, guilt, and an unhealthy lifestyle.
If you are suffering from emotional eating the following steps will help you:
- Firstly, maintain a food diary of everything except water that goes into your mouth
- Meditate, exercise, do deep breathing, when you have the urge to eat
- Drink water, or green tea when you are feeling stress and the onset of emotional eating
- It’s equally important to, Discuss your problem with friends and family, and seek their support
- Also, don’t allow yourself to have free time, beat the boredom
- Don’t stock your pantry with tempting snacks
- Snack on healthy snacks, replace fattening snacks with fresh carrot sticks
- Learn from your setbacks, if you experience a setback, learn from it and move forward
With a little practice and willpower, you can overcome Emotional Eating.
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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. 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.
BY: Dr. Prerna Kohli
Traveling Boosts Mental Health
First and foremost, it is a well-kept secret that Traveling Boosts Mental Health. When someone is feeling low, anxious or is suffering from a mild depression, it is recommended that a trip will help improve their mental health.
Traveling to another city or country not only is an opportunity to see that region’s history and partake in its culture, but it is also a break for the mind. One leaves their problems at home and while on the trip and imbibing the experiences of this new land.
Besides the break from the day to day challenges of living your routine life, the opportunity of travel encourages mental growth as well as widens the horizons of the mind.
Below are the top psychological benefits of Travel:
Planning the trip A person starts to plan the trip well in advance, the research of the hotels to stay in, restaurants to eat in, cultural experiences to partake in keep the mind busy and preoccupied in a positive way. The inter-action with friends and advisors on what to see and do in the new place leads to positive endomorphins being released in the brain.
Travel lowers Stress levels As one travels the “stress” is different, such as what is a good place to eat at, what are the best sights to see, thereby distracting the mind even though temporarily from the problems that one may have at home.
Travel improves your brain health In a new location one faces new challenges such as language, food etc., the mind becomes active and responsive in resolving these issues. You become more and more globally and culturally aware. Research has shown that those who travel are more open and emotionally stable than those who don’t.
Travel Keeps your fit Travelling will not only make your mentally alert and fitter but also physically. Carrying those suitcases, and walking kilometers and kilometers each day as you assimilate the culture of the new country/city makes your muscles stronger. Not only do you sleep better at night but you become physically stronger. We all know the psychological benefits of these.
In conclusion, traveling improves your mental health. What are you waiting for? Start planning your next vacation now.
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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. 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.
BY: Dr. Prerna Kohli
IQ vs EQ: Intelligence Quotient (IQ) & Emotional Quotient (EQ)
IQ vs EQ? What is the difference between IQ and EQ? Is IQ better than EQ?
There are so many questions and misconceptions regarding these two terms. I will be clearing any doubts around these two terms and explain which is better.
First and foremost for the definitions:
Firstly, Intelligence Quotient or frequently referred to as IQ is the intelligence quotient score which is calculated from several standardized tests. These tests are for maths, logic and verbal skills. Hence, the tests are designed to assess the human being’s intelligence. Thus, the abbreviation “IQ” was termed by the psychologist William Stern. Generally, IQ scores are used for deciding which class a student needs to be placed in, assessment of intellectual disability, and evaluating job applicants. All things considered, a person who has a high IQ will be exceptionally good at maths, or other mental skills.
Emotional Quotient or frequent referred to as EQ is the ability of human beings to be able to recognize their own, and others emotions, to be able to differentiate between feelings and label them accordingly, to use emotional information to guide thinking and actions, and to be able to manage and modify emotions to suit the circumstance. On the other hand, a person who has a high EQ will be extremely good at relating with other people, and to be able to sympathize and appreciate their human values.
For instance, having a higher IQ may help an individual perform well on a test, but those people who have a lower IQs but higher EQs score will demonstrate remarkable ability to respect other people, their emotions, and other aspects of their life.
Frequently I am asked what is better to have a high IQ or EQ to be successful in life? No doubt, in my opinion, if an individual has a reasonable amount of IQ to function in society, coupled with a high EQ will be far more successful in life. In conclusion, imagine who would you like to spend more time with, someone who has incredibly high accuracy in maths, and is brilliant in taking test, but has very low people skills, is unable to relate to other human beings, or someone who is sympathetic to your pain and is there to share your joys in life.
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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.
BY: Dr. Prerna Kohli
Achieving Inner Peace!
Inner Peace is frequently referred to as Peace of mind. Thus, it is an intentional or a deliberate state of psychological or spiritual calm that an individual creates for him or herself, in spite of stress creating instigators around them. Hence, having Inner Peace is to be healthy and it is the opposite of being “stressed” or “anxious”. Inner Peace is the state where our mind performs at a best possible level with a positive outcome. Peace of mind is thus associated with bliss, happiness, and contentment.
Bliss, Happiness, and contentment are what every one of us is seeking.
How does each one of us achieve Inner Peace? We know that if we have Peace of Mind i.e. Inner Peace we will automatically have Bliss, Happiness, and contentment. These steps will help you on your journey to achieve Inner Peace.
Peacefully Caring For Yourself:
Meditate frequently, keep your life simple, and take your time on your journey of Inner Peace, it will not happen overnight but it is the journey, and you need to enjoy the journey. You will need to rest frequently, and free your mind of stress and worries.
Developing a Peaceful Perspective:
Learn to be patient in all aspects of your life, learn to live in the present, don’t worry about the future or fret about the past. Don’t judge others, be happy. Have pride in yourself and your achievements. Be content, be happy with what you have, don’t compare your life with others. You need to be responsible and optimistic in life.
Letting Your Inner Peace Influence Your Relationships:
Be private in your relationships, don’t discuss every aspect of your life with others, thereby don’t allow a situation to arise where others can gossip about you. Consequently, don’t indulge in gossip about others. Be pleasant to others, it doesn’t cost anything to be nice other others. Seeing the beauty in life and other fellow human beings. Focus on the positive and not the negative. Fall in love, fall in love with life! Avoid negative people who pull you down.
In conclusion, achieving Inner Peace is neither difficult or impossible for any one of us. As a result, it is a matter of consistency and deliberate effort. Following these simple guidelines will help put you on the path of Peace of Mind.
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About Dr. Prerna Kohli
Dr. Kohli believes and it is especially relevant 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.
BY: Dr. Prerna Kohli
Loving Your Partner
Loving Your Partner is an ongoing activity, it is simple to fall out of love, but we must continuously endeavor to keep our love alive. Below are my favorite tips to keep your love alive.
Distinguish between infatuation and love:
Love is seeing all the flaws and blemishes and accepting them. Love is accepting the bad habits and mannerisms, and working around them. Also, it is recognizing all the fears and insecurities, and knowing your role is to comfort. Furthermore, Love is working through all the challenges and painful times. Infatuation is fragile and will shatter when life is not perfect.
Choose to love your partner:
Choose to show your love for your partner, all relationships have one law. Never make the one you love feel alone, especially when you are there.
Be open and honest with each other:
A loving partnership is about character – integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat one another.
Date your partner all over again:
Just because you are married and have a ring on the finger and a paper certificate should not stop you from dating your partner, go on date nights like lovers and not a married couple.
Stay in love:
Lao Tzu said: “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” In a marriage with responsibilities of children, parents, financial obligations, it becomes very easy to fall out of love, stay connect with each other, find a common interest, and stay in love like you used to be.
Love the whole person:
Love every aspect of your significant other, love their annoying habits, love their interests, love their mind, love their soul, love their body despite all its blemishes.
Be-one but be separate:
Be one with your spouse, but have an independent life also, have your own friends, your own interests, and your own hobbies. It may sound like an oxymoron, but it is the key to loving your partner.
There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved. Show your love and it is but natural that the other person will reciprocate.
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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.
BY: Dr. Prerna Kohli
Parental Exam Tips
Parental Exam Tips:
Exam Tips for parents; with final exams around the corner, below are some tips for parents to ensure that there is smooth sailing during this period of high stress.
Exam tips:
Encourage them to ready their exam equipment, such as pencils, pens, notebooks and other stationary
If they are going for a board exam, to a different center than their usual school, do a dry run, on how long it takes to reach the exam center at the scheduled time, as parent keep your vehicle prepped up.
Prepare a checklist of what they need to carry with them, run through the checklist to make sure that everything is assembled
Make sure that your child understands and believes that you are proud of them, and will love them irrespective of how they fare in the exams. Create an environment of encouragement and positivity around them. In our family it is about eating a special meal (sweet rice and curd) and a quick trip to the neighborhood temple, create a pre-exam routine for your child
Post the exam tips:
The period after the exams is a time to talk about how your children feel, allow them to talk while you listen to them. Ensure that they don’t focus on their mistakes. This is a good time to share your own experiences with examinations when you were growing up. This is a time to provide encouragement and allay their fears, plan on some fun activities with your child. In India board exams (class X, and specifically class XII) and the ensuing results are an important milestone in a child’s life, they have their own fears and apprehensions of the future, you are as parent need to the calming force and energy in this period.
One of my favorite sayings: “When thinking of life, no amount of guilt can solve the past, and no amount of anxiety can solve the future. “
