Rakesh Aggarwal

Optimism is sometimes misunderstood. It’s often seen as blind positivity – pretending everything is fine, even when it clearly isn’t. Genuine optimism is something much more grounded and practical. It’s about: How we interpret events How we respond to setbacks How we make sense of what happens in our lives Optimism can act as a protective factor against low mood and depression. And importantly, it’s not something you either have or don’t have – it’s something that can be developed and...

Most of us know what it feels like to hold on to anger. Someone says something that hurts us. Someone lets us down. We feel wronged, overlooked, or treated unfairly. And long after the moment has passed, the thoughts remain. We replay what happened. We revisit what was said. We imagine what we should have done differently. In those moments, anger and hatred can feel justified – even necessary. But there’s a quiet truth worth reflecting on: Holding on to anger and hatred often affects us more...

It’s a question most of us have asked at some point – sometimes consciously, sometimes not. We work hard, we save, and we look forward to buying something new: a car, a phone, a piece of furniture, a home upgrade. And when we finally get it, there’s often a genuine lift in how we feel. So yes, owning things can make you happy – at least for a while. But there’s a catch. That boost in happiness is often short-lived, and usually not as strong as we expected it would be. The Excitement of...