Susena Nayak

06/11/2025

Resilience — like sunlight through trees.

Sunlight through the trees reminds us —
even when life feels dark or tangled, light can still find a way through.” 🌿☀️

From a psychological perspective, it’s a reminder of resilience — our ability to heal, grow, and find hope even in difficult times.
Just like sunlight filters through the branches, positivity and strength can reach us through the smallest openings in our minds and hearts.

05/11/2025

✨ As a Clinical Psychologist, I’ve seen how self-esteem shapes every aspect of our lives — from the way we think about ourselves to how we allow others to treat us. A single belief — “I am enough” — can truly transform lives.

When self-esteem is low, it can lead to self-doubt, anxiety, and difficulty setting boundaries. But when nurtured, it fosters resilience, confidence, and emotional balance.

When you begin to see your worth, everything shifts. You speak kinder to yourself, choose better for yourself, and walk away from what no longer serves your peace.

💬 Remember: Working on your self-esteem isn’t self-indulgence — it’s self-care for your mind.

Self-esteem isn’t about perfection — it’s about embracing who you are, even on the days you feel imperfect.

18/10/2025

When we reach out early, we open the door to brighter possibilities.
Let’s join hands to help every child bloom.

11/10/2025

Breaking new ground for mental health awareness in India.

Deepika Padukone has been appointed as the first-ever Mental Health Ambassador by the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare 🇮🇳.

Union Minister J.P. Nadda said this partnership will help raise awareness, reduce stigma, and highlight mental health as an essential part of public health.

As a mental health professional, I hope this initiative inspires greater acceptance, understanding, and access to care for everyone.

21/09/2025

Your mood isn't magic, it's daily habits. It is shaped by the little things you do every day. Treat your habits kindly, and your mind will thank you

28/07/2025

Save this and share with someone who is always overthinking.

27/07/2025

26/07/2025

🌿 National Parents’ Day 2025 🌿
"Children are not things to be molded, but people to be unfolded." – Jess Lair

As a clinical psychologist, I often meet parents who are loving, committed — yet burdened by guilt or the pressure to “get it right.”

Here’s what I’ve learned from both science and therapy:
Parenting isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence.

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🧠 Conflict is normal — repair is powerful.
Dr. Dan Siegel calls this the rupture and repair process.
When we meet conflict with empathy and emotional regulation, we teach our children resilience and deepen trust.

💪 Want a confident child?
Focus on effort, not just outcomes.
Carol Dweck’s research shows that a growth mindset grows from praising persistence, not perfection.

🌱 Want a resilient child?
Let them fall — and rise — in a safe space.
Dr. Shekhar Seshadri (NIMHANS) reminds us that struggle builds strength when it’s supported with warmth.

👁️ Children don’t learn from lectures — they mirror us.
They absorb how we handle stress, love, and mistakes.
Our nervous system is their emotional blueprint.

⚖️ In many Indian homes, parenting is still unequal.
While mothers carry the emotional load, studies by UNICEF and NIMHANS show that father involvement boosts children’s cognitive and emotional development.
👉 Co-parenting isn’t just support — it’s essential.

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✨ Let this day be a gentle reminder:
Children don’t need perfect parents.
They need emotionally aware, evolving ones — who show up, reflect, and grow.

🎯 Parenting is not a solo act.
It’s a partnership of presence, care, and co-regulation.

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💬 What’s one parenting belief you’re rewriting this year?
👇 Drop it in the comments
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