In the ever-evolving landscape of modern society, traditional values and structures often face challenges and transformations. One such institution that has significantly shifted over time is the concept of the undivided family. In India, where family ties have historically been deeply rooted in culture and tradition, the erosion of undivided families is becoming increasingly evident, with a parallel rise in divorces among cosmetic families.

Undivided families, also known as joint families, have long been the heart of Indian culture. These extended family units typically include multiple generations living under one roof, sharing resources, responsibilities, and a strong sense of cultural identity. The undivided family system fosters mutual support, interdependence, and a collective approach to decision-making, thereby promoting stability and harmony within the household and in the society.

However, as India undergoes rapid modernisation and urbanisation, the traditional structure of undivided families is gradually giving way to nuclear families or cosmetic families. These smaller family units consist of parents and children living independently, often in pursuit of individual aspirations and lifestyles. While this shift may offer greater autonomy and flexibility to its members, it also comes with its set of biggest challenges, particularly concerning family bonding and support systems.

One of the primary consequences of the decline of undivided families is the rising trend of divorces among cosmetic families. Unlike the robust support networks provided by undivided families, nuclear families may struggle to navigate the complexities of modern life without adequate family members support. Pressures from work, finances, and expectations can strain marital relationships, leading to increased instances of marital discord and ultimately, divorce.

Furthermore, the absence of a strong cultural education system that instils the values of cooperation, mutual respect, and family members’ duty worsening the challenges faced by modern families. Without a solid foundation in traditional values, individuals may prioritize individual desires over familial obligations, further eroding the togetherness.

To address the growing prevalence of divorces in modern Indian society, there is an urgent need to revive the essence of undivided families and promote a culture of familial unity and solidarity. This can be achieved through a multifaceted approach that includes:

Cultural Education: Introducing comprehensive educational programs that emphasizes the importance of undivided families, traditional values, and familial bonds from an early age.

Community Support: Establishing community-based initiatives and support networks that provide assistance, guidance, and counselling to families facing marital challenges.

Policy Interventions: Implementing policies and programs that incentivize the preservation of undivided families, such as tax benefits or social welfare schemes. So, Governments have major role to play in this concern and also the judicial system as in many divorce cases the applicant misused the rules introduced to safeguard them. Divorces can have profound impacts not only on individuals and families but also on the fabric of society as a whole. Recognizing the significance of marital stability and the need to mitigate the adverse effects of divorces, it is imperative to implement stringent verification systems and ensure that the financial burden of divorce proceedings is borne by the applicants themselves.

Communication and Conflict Resolution: Encouraging open communication and conflict resolution within families through dialogue, mediation, and free counselling services.

Role of Media and Entertainment: Leveraging media platforms and popular culture to promote positive portrayals of undivided families and reinforce traditional values.

By revitalizing the institution of undivided families and nurturing a culture of familial solidarity, India can mitigate the rising tide of divorces and cultivate stronger, more resilient family units. Embracing the timeless wisdom of traditional values while adapting to the demands of modern life is key to safeguarding the foundation of society—the family.

In conclusion, the restoration of undivided families is not merely a return to tradition but a vital step towards building a healthier, more harmonious society—one where familial bonds are cherished, marriages are fortified, and individuals find strength and solace in the embrace of their extended family.

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Ajitkumarr
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The idea of work-life balance has emerged as a prized ideal for many in today’s fast-paced world. We strive to balance our personal and professional endeavors to achieve harmony in this delicate balancing act. What if I told you that it’s not only about finding a balance but also about ‘integrating’ work and personal life while emphasizing on ‘quality of life’?

In our culture, hustling is frequently praised, and working long hours and nonstop for our careers is considered a virtue. But in our persistent quest for professional achievement, we often overlook what really matters in life: living a fulfilling life.

The phrase ‘work-life integration’ is more than simply a popular catchphrase; it refers to a way of thinking that prioritizes putting our personal lives first. It’s about realizing that our lives are a multifaceted diamond with many facets, and our occupations are just one of them. When we prioritize our personal health, self-care, and self-love, we experience true contentment and happiness.

Misperceptions Regarding Work-Life Balance

The ideal of a fulfilling life is often achieved through work-life balance. However, this idea frequently implies that our personal and professional lives must be kept strictly separate and balanced. In actuality, this strategy might cause unneeded stress since it creates the false assumption that everything must be divided exactly.

Conversely, ‘work-life integration’ allows us to combine our personal and professional lives conveniently. It recognizes that our ability to meet life’s demands must adapt as they change. It serves as a reminder that, when necessary, it is okay to bring our personal life into the office occasionally. We need this as we have single parents, nuclear families, and limited support from extended families nowadays.

Putting Life First

Recognizing life as the foundation of our existence is at the core of work-life integration. Your career is essential, but it’s only one among many. Prioritizing life over work is necessary to experience true happiness and fulfillment.

Love and Care for Oneself

Self-care and self-love are prioritized in work-life integration. We can perform in our careers and care for our relationships when we put ourselves first. Self-care is not selfish; it is essential to living a happy life.

Make Time for the Important Things

Make time for the things that are truly important to you if you want to achieve work-life integration. This means we need to prioritize with an intention. These intentional moments form the foundation of a rich and fulfilling life, whether they involve spending quality time with close friends and family, pursuing a passion, or unwinding and recharging.

Life as a Whole, Not Just Your Career

Your profession is essential, no doubt, but it shouldn’t be the focal point of your life. Instead, it should be a part of it. This perspective change gives us a fresh sense of freedom and equilibrium. We no longer need to overcommit or overwork ourselves to establish our value.

In Conclusion

A holistic way of living called “work-life integration” encourages us to put the importance of life itself above our careers. Realizing that the secret to lasting pleasure is taking care of oneself, loving oneself, and pursuing your unique goals is vital. We discover that adopting this concept makes our personal lives, professions, and overall well-being much more fulfilling. Remember that work is one of the many beautiful strokes that go into creating your painting and that life is the canvas.

In the symphony of life, work is just one instrument; let it harmonize with the melody of your existence, and together, they shall create a masterpiece called work-life integration.

Sandiip Panndit
Author, Life Alchemist & Founder
Soul In Harmony™|www.soulinharmony.in
hello@soulinharmony.in

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If you don’t fall sick you are vital, creative, passionate and have an inner power that is designed to do great things for you, your loved ones and the world. The sacred texts define the human body in 5 sheaths Koshas or 5 aspects.

1. Physical wellbeing- (annamaya kosa):

Did you know the human body was not designed to sit for more than a few hours in a day. There are two main factors that require attention- Gut health and physical activity. Researchers have shown that both men and women who report increased levels of physical activity and fitness have reductions in relative risk of death (by about 20%–35%).

It is alarming that as young as children under the age of 5 years are hooked to watching a screen for hours can change their posture forever.

3 things you can do everyday if you are not motivated to workout:

1. Work on your posture, stretch your body for 10 minutes after every 2 hours , take a break from work or being the couch potato.

2. Do spot jogging for 10 minutes 3 times a day to slowly help you start a routine.

3. Play treasure hunt, walk a pet, dance to break the routine of the day.Regular physical activities can improve your muscle strength, boost your endurance and you have more energy to tackle daily stressors.

2. Energy wellbeing- (pranamaya kosa):

Did you know we have more than 72,000 nadis or subtle energy channels according to Samhita sacred texts. When this system flows freely we are vital and healthy; when the flow becomes weak or congested, we struggle with poor mental and physical health.

3 things you can do to ensure balance in your body:

1. Yogic practice of hand mudras similar to reflexology. Each finger represents an element ( Tatva) that helps the flow of subtle energy through the Neural Network in the body.

2. Massage therapy a systematic review and meta-analysis of a study showed improved pain, anxiety,insomnia and depression in people.

3. Breath work and pranayama helps strengthen the connection of the mind and body. It balances the internal energetic flow in the body, helps relaxation and mindfulness.

3. Mental wellbeing – (manomaya kosa):

Recently, there has been significant research emerging on the connection between gut flora and mental health. Scientists at UCLA showed a direct link between probiotics consumed and elevated amounts of the important mood regulating neurotransmitters. There are many dimensions of the manasa ( mind) according to the vedic texts. Memory is the root cause of many mental issues and  plays an important role in mental well-being, it can create despair or miracles.

3 things you can practice for Mental well-being:

1. Studies show that activating the brain with regular brain exercises over time increases the volume of the hippocampus, a key part of the brain’s memory. It also improves many aspects of people’s thinking. You can practice simple brain exercises everyday for 5 minutes each day.

2. To engage in something you are passionate about for 30 minutes to an hour each day. Reading, painting, video games, singing, solving puzzels, anything that can give you joy, self appreciation and peace.

3. Music Therapy, guided meditation, visualisation techniques, professional self talk tools can be therapeutic.

4. Intellect wellbeing – (vijnanamaya kosa):

Life can be lived in only two ways, either you survive it, or you live it. If you are constantly struggling to stay afloat because of future fears or existing worries, then you are surviving. If you are living in the moment with joy and bliss then you are living. Intellect can be limiting when it is practical, living with awareness and wonder can give you optimal health and unlimited potential.

If you have a purpose, a calling beyond your mundane life, then you will be motivated, vital, joyful as you serve, help and do more than you ever imagined. Find your purpose and in the meanwhile the best way is to do volunteer work, work with an initiative, ngo and help as many people as you can.

5. Bliss –Social wellbeing- (anandamaya kosa ):

Human beings are a social species that relies on support to survive and thrive.  When you experience a social snub, a cruel word, an insult it almost feels like a physical pain. Our need to connect is as necessary as our need for food, water and basics.

1. How is your relationship with yourself? are you using self sabotaging behaviours and don’t love your self enough.

2. Learn and practice yogasanas for self confidence, public speaking and social skills with the constantly changing world.

3. Talk to a professional if you have recurring thoughts of feeling lonely, talking to someone is therapeutic.

Dr Larra Shah 

Celebrity Holistic Healer and Astro Science expert and life coach

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An overall change in lifestyle is also necessary to remain healthy. This includes regulated healthy dietary habit, regular walking, exercise and a free mind. You can also change your life the way you are living now to a better one for the rest of your life.

1. Fix your goal an achievable and specific one. Make a schedule of regular diet and exercise and make it possible to follow it at the same time everyday.

2.Whatever form of exercise you are doing may be walking, cycling or free hand exercise, enjoy doing them and love to do them. It’s not good that somebody is forcing you to do them. Always keep in mind you are doing it for yourself, your health, your present and future. It should be do – or die situation for you.

3. Regular meals at a fixed time is necessary as your body system gets accustomed to it. By maintaining this regularity the entire body system functions properly.

4. Self motivation is the best strategy to bring your weight under control. Any force from the family or teasing from others will not help you in any way. Strong commitment from within yourself will charge you up to reach your goal of weight loss. You should understand the gain from these efforts. Otherwise inactivity will pull you down and problems may occur

5. Follow the principle of ‘Divide and Conquer’. Set a small goal,  I will try to follow the diet plan, exercise for 15 minutes and have my favourite food once a week’. Follow this for one month. In the next month slowly increase the time for exercise to 30 minutes. Starting with a big jump is not a wise step. If it fails, you may lose your enthusiasm. So be slow but steady.

6. According to a study report “80% of heart attacks are preventable by life style modifications when initiated early in life”. So to get a healthy life start your corrective steps now only.

7. In the World scenario, more and more people are changing their life style but ultimately being dissatisfied, they cannot return to their original life. According to a report by the World Watch Institute more than 25% of the world’s people now enjoy the life style, which belonged to the affluent class previously. By adopting this life style obesity debt time pressure increased making their life miserable. The ‘State of the World 2004’ commented that about 1.7 billion people have entered into a ‘High Consumer Class’ adopting their diets, own transport and other lifestyle previously enjoyed by the people of America, Europe and Japan. Reports says “Higher levels of obesity and personal debt, chronic time shortage and a degraded environment are all signs that excessive consumption is diminishing the quality of life for many people”.

8. Harmony of self and the environment should be the primary purpose of life. This comes from eating the right food, making your mind free from anger, jealousy, hatred, bitterness, unhealthy competition, etc. and get the right balance between body and mind by regular exercise meditation and relaxation.

9. The choice of food makes all the difference. Plenty of fruits, vegetables, milk and light healthy cooked food keeps your mind peaceful. A healthy mind can live only in a healthy body. But regular eating of read meat, oily stuffy dishes may make you short tempered angry and irritated.

10. Make sure you are consciously taking a decision to life style changes and place it as a priority. It takes a lot of dedication to change your life style for the rest of your life.

11. Avoid food craving – Distract your mind from eating something. Make yourself busy with some creative and positive work till your desire disappears.

12. Record your weight from time to time and compliment yourself for every event of weight loss however small it may be. At least you are moving in the right direction of losing weight.

13. Don’t eat to beat the stress – You may not be knowing that you are munching something always from time to time. This comfort in eating is called ‘Psychological Hunger*. It arises from stress, boredom, frustration and many other disturbances.

14.Food is a source of comfort to many people. According to a Clinical Psychologist “Any psychological disturbance in an individual leads him to seek food as a solace.  Food rich in carbohydrates secrete a chemical substance – endorphin which is described as a mood upper”.

15. To avoid this overeating, you may compliment yourself and others to buy a perfume or clothing rather than always eating in a restaurant. Engage yourself into any creative hobby or activity or play outdoor games with small children to keep yourself focused.

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Since time immemorial, we have been indebted to one profession in all times of pain and distress- doctors. While they are invaluable resources irrespective of the location, Indian doctors have been considered the best of the lot for quite some time now. Be it tackling simpler issues like iodine deficiency or performing complicated surgery taking up longer hours, our doctors have left no stone unturned when it comes to redefining the image of what ‘good healthcare’ should look like.

Good listening skills cures 50% of the illness:

Especially now, with people looking up to doctors and other frontline healthcare workers for protection during COVID times, the role of a doctor in our day-to-day life has only enhanced in importance. Despite all good work, one most common complaint patients have with their doctors is limited time they get during appointments. In India most doctors are overburdened, which may be a reason for the limited time; however, a doctor with good listening skills cures 50% of the illness without even using any medicine.

According to Dr. C.S. Pandav, Former HoD Community Medicine, AIIMS, “One of the biggest problems I have personally witnessed in doctors is the lack of listening skills. Instead of reserving their time to listen to what the patient feels or has to say, the first interaction is just the doctor talking 80% of the time. Physicians need to learn how to listen to their patient before embarking on a path of diagnosis; that is bound to save quite a lot of time”.

Over time, several doctors have come across this practice and been irked by it. Effective communication skills are extremely necessary when it comes to dealing with patients who are already disturbed and in pain. While Indian doctors have excelled in all kinds of practices, be it allopathy, naturopathy or homeopathy, they seem to lack empathy and sympathy, which are extremely critical when it comes to dealing with a distressed individual.

Medical institutions need to instil communication skills:

To address this issue, all medical institutions need to instil communication skills in their newly graduating doctors so that change comes from the very root. Emphasis needs to be laid on medical students spending almost three months in Indian villages, interacting with people on the ground level. This village immersion course is extremely essential.

Dr. G.S. Grewal, Geriatric expert & president elect, Delhi Medical Association (DMA) elaborates,“Some of the problems and obstacles are known to most young graduated, one hurdle which is realised later in their career is communication with the patient. The medium of teaching in medical college is English and most patients speak in Hindi or their local language; many complaints related to diseases have colloquial words to describe them, therefore merely due to lack of proper communication many a times diseases are missed and quite often leads to patient frustration.”

While the lack of communication skills is one such critical issue which requires immediate expert care, several other issues continue to haunt the Indian healthcare system as well. Every Public hospital or dispensary is witness to long queues of ailing people waiting due to dearth of hospital beds. This is one reason why services in developing nations are worse than that in developed nations; in the former, physicians are only able to provide 5 minutes or so to each patient, while the latter sees doctors dedicating 30-60-minute slots to each patient!

For a Doctor to become a good Listener is more important than his Diagnosis/ Prognosis & other knowledge & practice skills. It is very pertinent in the Indian scenario, where the doctor-patient Ratio is amongst the poorest in the world. In such a scenario, most of the Drs have tendency to cut short on what the patient has to say (Listening) & jump on to the prescription, which at times may also result in poor quality of diagnosis/ prognosis resulting in compromise in treatment!”

The Indian education system produces some of the best, most brilliant physicians and surgeons in the entire world. Adding a little empathy and enhancing their ability to listen to their patients can help these doctors prepare the perfect prescription! There is also a common phenomenon of ‘considering the doctor a god-equivalent’, which is quite prevalent in India. For such doctors, listening to their patients & families comes in the way of their elated egos and hence many a times the patient is at a receiving end and not satisfied at all. The patient does not complain, since they consider the doctor to be god.

Dr. Swadeep Srivastava
Founder HEAL Foundation,Nw Delhi

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The word ‘listen’ contains the same letters as ‘silent’: Alfred Brendal.

It was another busy day for Dr. Sharma.  His next patient was Umang, a young guy of the internet generation; as soon Umang sat in front of Dr. Sharma, he reeled out his symptoms and also gave the diagnosis based on his internet research.  Dr. Sharma, an elderly authoritarian GP, nearly lost his temper in this confrontation.  Taking a deep breath, Dr. Sharma gave his point of view, however, unabashedly, Umang started arguing in favour of the internet enabled self – diagnosis.  The tension was thick in the clinic, you could cut the tension with a knife.

Active listening: a two-way process

The internet information super highway has revolutionized knowledge.  E-empowerment of the patient is a reality.  Moreover, health websites are abuzz with health tips and recovery suggestions.  Old grandma remedies are making a comeback on the strength of internet and social messaging tools.  The doctor has to take all this into cognisance while delivering his prescription and therapy guidelines.  E-savvy doctors too are leveraging on the internet medical knowledge platforms, and constantly improving their diagnosis and prescribing or therapy delivery skills.  This is particularly so with the younger generation doctors.

The naiveté of the patient was particularly high in the pre-internet times.  However, the modern day patient has to his advantage abundant knowledge on health issues at his fingertips, thanks to the smartphone penetration.  On the medical side, it is not uncommon for doctors to get reports and case photos on whatsapp, and they provide remote diagnosis and suggestions to patients and peer – doctors.  Modern technology has facilitated communication, broken the information divide and improved health outcomes, but somewhere the human touch may also be missing.

Thus, it is the era for medical professionals and patients to recast their listening attitude to incorporate a two – way process, ‘Active Listening’ – for good health!  The concept of active listening was defined by the Conflict Research Consortium of University of Colorado, USA as: ‘a way of listening and responding to another person that improves mutual understanding’.   So active listening implies the receiver of message shows positive response and is involved rather than being passive.  Such a person seeks clarity, has responsive facial expressions such as nodding and talking in agreement, overall there is improved information flow from sender to recipient.  Often, message senders do their job of providing the message regardless of whether the recipient has understood or not.  This leads to several errors, including medical errors such as wrong intake of medicines.

For active listening to happen, listener should have interest, this shall translate into involvement and the listener will eventually remember the message.  Ideally a doctor must elicit active listening from a patient despite the condition of patient, and the patient’s attender though anxious, must also provide attentive listening.  The challenge in active listening is ensuring comprehension of the message.  There are several barriers to this process.  Bias or prejudice, language problem, defensiveness, memory failure and preconceived notions – all act as barriers to effective listening.  Hence, trust is the key to good active listening.

Medical practitioners too now take great pains to practice active listening, since it gives clues to the patient’s status and lifestyle.  This will enable providing the right therapeutic approach.  Thus, successful doctors enquire about the diet, past allergies, vocation, habits, co-existing diseases, medicines or healthcare products currently consumed and other lifestyle factors of patients to provide a successful therapeutic recommendation.  Several other doctors further emphasize points in their prescription and get a confirmation of the patient’s understanding of the instructions, to ensure safe and efficacious treatment.  For example, taking medicines like antiulcerant pantoprazole on an empty stomach is vital for efficacy.

Practice of active listening is a good habit:

Taking feedback of patients after starting medicines is critical since, prompt action can be taken by doctors in case of any adverse reactions or other unwanted side effects.  For example, diarrhea due to antibiotics is often controllable through probiotic products, which doctors recommend as adjuvant. Practice of active listening is a good habit. Due to the habit of active listening, patients strengthen their learning habit and earnestness for knowledge that makes them happy, healthy and active.  Active listening is one crucial habit that helps people develop rapport and is proven to improve relationship outcomes.  This eventually, contributes to mental well-being and better social health.  Lack of active listening makes a person dull and mechanical.  This leads to challenges in social well-being and impinges negatively on mental health.

NGOs abroad run active campaigns such as LISTENING IS HELPING.  This apparently innocuous skill to have active listening helps not only the recipient of the message, but also helps provide an emotional prop to the mentally stressed.  Pharmacists are trained to offer an active listening ear, which improves health outcomes – particularly in the case of elderly.

Patient-centric communication by healthcare providers includes active listening.  In this era of internet enabled learning, it is inevitable that there is high tech and high touch phenomena.  Active listening by patients and healthcare practitioners will be a game changer approach, doctors stand to gain through goodwill, pharmacists will be seen as extremely helpful and patients themselves will gain valuable tips for their improved health.  Active listening encourages people to talk beneficially.  Active listening is a common sense approach for gaining insights into issues that will help make a person healthier.

Sunil S Chiplunkar
M Pharm (Pharmacology) MBA (Marketing) PGDHRM
VP-Business Development
Group Pharmaceuticals, Bengaluru.
Ph: 6364578669
sunilchiplunkar@gmail.com
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