God Is Not Fair?

Whenever you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. And, that factor is attitude. Conflict is a normal and natural aspect of relationships. As human beings, we are primed to respond to stress with a "fight" or "flee" response. Often, neither of these choices is appropriate. Therefore, we need to find a way to address conflict that is direct and assertive, while also respectful and diplomatic. A few of us fear conflict and go to great lengths to avoid it, which can backfire and lead to emotional, relational, and medical problems. If handled effectively, conflict can be an opportunity for learning, growth, and positive change. Do listen to this episode to know the basic things that we can do to resolve conflicts in relationships. I hope it helps. I'll see you soon. Jai Hind Vivek

While going through our teenage years, we deal with numerous emotions and challenges. Our body is changing, our environment is changing, aspirations, expectations and everything around us make us so fragile sometimes... It's very important to do some self-talking and reach out for clarity or help. I got an opportunity to connect with Sunidhi Rai, a young author who recently crossed her teenage. I really loved the conversation and I'm sure you'll like too. Do listen to this episode and share it with others you think would benefit from it. See you soon. Jai Hind Vivek

One of the important things that I have learned from my life is - No one can always be successful and No one can always be a failure (in terms of all the aspects of life). We all aim for success and feel miserable when we fail. Whatever amount of consolation is given or however number of motivational videos you watch, the truth is - IT HURTS (Sometimes terribly). Well, in today's episode I got an opportunity to converse with a very popular RJ in Kolkata who addresses this challenge his way. Do listen. I hope it helps. I'll see you soon. Jai Hind Vivek www.thevivek.in

Hi Friends, We all at some point of time in our lives feel confused and willingly or unwillingly take a drastic step, sometimes without even thinking about it like quitting a job, ending a relationship abruptly, buying an expensive item without needing it, etc... Men and women are equally likely to experience a transition or crisis, But it looks different in both genders.  "The stereotype is a man buys a red sports car". That's not always the case, of course, but  men do seem more intent on wanting to prove something. Men might gauge their worth by their job performance. They may want to look successful, for instance, even though their achievements don't measure up as they had hoped. "Women often get validity through relationships," and that's true even if they've had a lifelong career. So at midlife, they are likely to evaluate their performance as a wife, mother, or both. Listen to the complete podcast and know how to handle this transition. I'll see you soon. Jai Hind Vivek www.thevivek.

In a survey of more than 1300 participants, 96% said they feel anxious about exams. This high percentage isn’t surprising, but it still raises questions about whether the education system is overly competitive and stressful. I firmly believe that education should be about much more than exam grades. But schools aren’t going to get rid of exams any time soon, so students might as well learn to deal with exams as calmly and effectively as possible. In today's episode, I have discussed a few tips that'll certainly help you be more productive and this episode is NOT ONLY ABOUT SCHOOL/ COLLEGE EXAMS. I hope you have a great time. See you soon. Jai Hind Vivek www.thevivek.in

When life throws lemons at you, make lemonade. Easier said than done, right? A majority of people around us give us "Gyan" that they themselves can't follow in adverse circumstances. But, there are real people who preach what they practice. I happened to meet one such person and really got inspired. "Life" can't be controlled by us but we can definitely control the way we react to it; just like the sailer can't determine the wind's direction but can control the sail. I'm sure this 10 minutes story will bring a lot of clarity to your perspective. Do listen, share your feedback and pray for the soul that is in much pain. Frankly, she's in a state today that we don't know whether she would wake up tomorrow. But she has woken up many souls around her. I'll see you soon. Jai Hind Vivek

The schools have reopened in most cities and pre-primary and primary sections are running in full swing, but there is something that is bothering both young kids and parents. That is ‘Managing this transition from online to offline'. If this is happening with you as well or with someone you know, listen to this podcast where I invited a renowned Child Psychologist from Delhi Prachi Srivastava, and learned her perspective and experience. I hope this helps. See you soon! Jai Hind Vivek

We mostly come across someone at some point in time in our lives who thinks He/She is THE BEST, doesn't care for others' emotions, has an inflated sense of importance, and goes to any extent to get praise. He/She may be a narcissist. Narcissism is extreme self-involvement to the degree that it makes a person ignore the needs of those around them and, this is a medical condition. While everyone may show occasional narcissistic behavior, true narcissists frequently disregard others or their feelings. They also do not understand the effect that their behavior has on other people. Are there ways to deal with them? Yes, there are. Do listen to this episode to get more clarity. I'll see you soon. Jai Hind Vivek www.thevivek.in

Successful people usually don't get where they are by adhering to the ordinary. But I've got news for you. They're not always dripping with confidence all the time. They all have moments where the anxiety of a mistake sits deep in their stomachs or they don't know for sure what the right decision is. And in those moments, they almost always reflect on what others have said. And by focusing on the truths and broader perspectives embedded in those words, they rebuild their courage. If you're feeling at all mouse-ish, do the same. Listen to this episode to learn more in detail. I hope it helps. I'll see you soon. Jai Hind Vivek

On certain occasions or journeys in life, we feel stuck and it appears like everything is lost, no hopes. That not only causes demotivation but anxiety, depression, irritation, frustration, and sometimes "blues". Blues are often used for a scenario that once passed doesn't make much difference in our lives but LIFE is not just one color, it's a spectrum, right? Well, in today's episode I have a special guest with me who shares her journey of "Blue". Do listen and share your feedback. See you soon. Jai Hind Vivek

"Happiness is a state of mind" is often heard and true. But who does it depend upon? Who determines you're happy or not? Everyone I have met has only one wish in their lives "Being Happy". If the wish is so straight forward why everyone is not happy? Recently I read an article about the "Happiness Index" where a country like ours who taught the ways to remain happy to the world in the most authentic spiritual manner is ranked 136 and guess what, Finland tops the chart and even one of our neighboring countries is above India. Hmm... Coincidentally, I happened to meet someone who is working on a project related to the happiness index of India, I thought of having her on GINF? show. And this interaction was really interesting and amazing. Do listen and share your feedback! See you soon. Jai Hind Vivek

Anger is an emotion that is experienced by all of us, yes all of us. Even our scriptures narrate how our rishi munis used to give "Shraap" when they used to get angry and later on they used to provide some remedies as well. Well, that option is not available to us so better we identify our trigger and manage our anger. You know what, in the actual sense, we can not manage anger but we can do some intervention at the trigger and post anger level like venting it out right so that it doesn't harm us or people around us. In today's episode, I have shared a technique RTPCR that'll certainly help us live a more meaningful life. I hope it helps. See you soon. Jai Hind Vivek

Mindfulness basically is a state of being in the moment while nonjudgmentally acknowledging our own thoughts and emotions. If we practice Mindfulness and master it, the following are the key benefits: 1. Reduced stress 2. Decreased emotional reactivity 3. Improved focus 4. Better relationships 5. Improved working memory and much more. Mindfulness is not a new thing. In Hinduism and Buddhism, it is being practiced for centuries. In this episode, I've discussed how to achieve that. Hope it helps. See you soon. Jai Hind Vivek

Anxiety is a natural process of human evolution. We all feel anxious before or while experiencing anything new. The transition that we're going through currently i.e. online to offline is causing a lot of stress, especially amongst students. In today's episode, I have shared a couple of incidences that might make you think and realize the importance of life. I've also shared the ways to cope with this anxiety. Do listen and share with students and their parents. I'll see you soon. Jai Hind Vivek

"नशा" may be a celebrated word in films or on-screen but in reality, it destroys families and at times - generations. By and large, there are three types of people in society - one who never got addicted to anything, second who had some kind of addiction but overcame it, and third, who were trapped by addiction and only death could release them from it. You know what? I feel, we all in life, have or had some or the other kind of addiction. Addiction as Dr. Narayan, our guest of this episode says, is not about habits, it's about use disorder. That means when we don't use things the way we should use them, it becomes an addiction. People who are trapped in "Use Disorder" or addiction do exhibit some changes in their behaviors like major changes within their friend groups, unusual secretiveness, excessive need for sleep, unexplained irritability, aggression, or sometimes, mood swings. Rather than hiding these behavioral changes under the carpet, we should talk about them and seek help from professionals so that

Almost all of us have experienced headaches and many of us have it more frequently than usual. Headache can be debilitating and in the long run, may reduce our efficiency and productivity. And, over the period of time, we may get other mental or emotional problems associated with it. Headaches characterized as migraine are sometimes preceded by warning symptoms. Triggers may include hormonal changes, certain food, and drink, stress, and even exercise. Migraine headaches can cause throbbing in one particular area that can vary in intensity. Nausea and sensitivity to light and sound are also common symptoms. Apart from sos pain reliever medication, if we identify the triggers and work on them, we may lead a better life. Listen to this podcast to know how can we manage ourselves during migraine. I hope it helps. See you soon! Jai Hind Vivek

In a country like ours, marriage is not a relationship between just two individuals. On average, one marriage affects almost 100 people around the married couple. Popular/ more accomplished the couple larger the number of people around them who get affected. Divorce, break up, Failed marriage are the terms more heard nowadays. There are genuine issues amongst people that need to be looked into but honestly, most of the families could have been saved had there been a fair understanding of how to deal with the situation. It's important to understand the basic causes and remedies for a strenuous relationship. In today's episode, we have a renowned Psychologist Mamta Iyer who helps us understand how to manage relationships more effectively. I hope you enjoy this. See you soon. Jai Hind Vivek

Being insecure with our individualities, our lives, personal relationships, work, affects us and the people around us a lot. Insecurities are a mirror of our deepest fears—and, like fear, they can sneak into your life and manipulate your success. When you give into self-doubt and insecurity, they steal the joy of your present and your future. They weaken your self-growth and hinder your ability to love yourself. Listen to this interesting episode where I have interviewed a popular RJ who is doing some amazing work, everyday. I'm sure you'll enjoy this. See you son. Jai Hind Vivek

Chain se sona hai to jaag jaeye... Often heard, right? But bro, pehle chain se soye to... Lack of good sleep is a common condition now a day. Some people have it transiently, some have a bit prolonged one due to a specific event in their lives and some have chronic sleep disorder. The question is - Can we improve our sleep quality? Yes, we can. I have discussed the how part in this episode. I hope you enjoy it! See you soon. Jai Hind Vivek

Blackmail: the action, treated as a criminal offence, of demanding payment or another benefit from someone in return for not revealing compromising or damaging information about them. This is what google described it as but the truth is - Blackmail is much more taxing than it. In majority of the cases, the people in the shadow are know to us and we find absolutely trapped due to various assumed consequences on financial, physical, emotional and mental well-being. Let us understand if we or someone known to us gets in to any such circumstance, how to sail through it. I hope it helps. See you soon. Jai Hind Vivek