The theory of hierarchical needs was introduced by Abraham Maslow, a psychologist by profession. The theory is often represented by a pyramid consisting of 5 layers; and depicts how people should overcome those needs which are more basic, physiological (at the bottom of the pyramid) before moving on to those that are more complex, difficult … Continue reading The state of self-actualization

New Year resolutions are so common that the two phrases go hand in hand. I have never heard of a non–New Year resolution so far. And so I have always wondered, why do people make resolutions at New Year time? And why do they have to wait for a New Year to make resolutions? It … Continue reading New Year resolutions

Wishing everyone a very happy and prosperous new year. Let this be a year of hope, happiness, harmony and humanity across the world.

We had an hour-long stress management session at work today. The focus was on a person thinking mostly of the past and worrying about the future; thus generating stress. The key is to live in the future and enjoy every moment to the fullest. Then there were various techniques discussed on how to reduce stress. … Continue reading Stress Management

Just as the millions in India, I pay my homage to those innocent Indians who were mercilessly butchered by a bunch of sipteful, disgusting Pakistanis the same day last year. Thankfully, all but one of those rats were killed, but not before they had taken down over a 100 innocous citizens of Mumbai. May the … Continue reading Salute to the 26/11 martyrs