When you walk into a community health center, a school counseling room, or a quiet corner of a neighborhood support office, you’ll often find a person listening carefully, offering guidance, and connecting families with resources. That person is usually a social worker. Social workers are the hidden pillars of society, standing beside people in moments … Read more
Many people today feel tired all the time. They work hard, but still feel unhappy. Why? One reason is they don’t have a good balance between work and life. This is called work-life balance. It means giving time to both your job and your personal life like family, health, rest, and fun. In this article, … Read more
In Pakistan, over 60% of young adults say they struggle with managing their time between work, study, and family. It’s no surprise life feels fast, and expectations feel even faster. But what if productivity wasn’t about working harder but working smarter? Let’s break down simple time management techniques that actually work for real people students, … Read more
Fear is a natural emotion. It helps us stay alert and protect ourselves from danger. But when fear becomes overwhelming or irrational like the fear of flying, heights, or social interaction it turns into a phobia. And that can severely limit how you live, work, or enjoy life. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), … Read more
25In Pakistan and across South Asia, stress is often treated as a silent companion of daily life. Whether you’re stuck in traffic, facing exam pressure, dealing with family expectations, or trying to keep up with work, stress builds up quietly but dangerously. According to the World Health Organization, one in four people in South Asia … Read more
Listening is not just about hearing someone speak. It’s about understanding what they really mean. Research shows that people forget nearly 50% of what they hear immediately after a conversation. That number jumps to 75% within a day. Why? Because most of us listen to reply, not to understand. Active listening changes this. It’s a … Read more
In South Asia, many of us pride ourselves on hard work, late-night studying, or sacrificing sleep for family needs. But sleep is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. According to the World Health Organization, over 20% of the global population suffers from sleep-related problems, and Pakistan is no exception. Emotional instability, anxiety, irritability, and even depression … Read more
Change is not new. But lately, it feels like the world is shifting faster than we can catch our breath. Whether it’s a job loss, health scare, exam results, political instability, or a relationship ending, uncertainty affects us all. In Pakistan and South Asia, where family expectations and social pressures are high, these changes hit … Read more
In Pakistan and South Asia, mental health treatment still carries heavy stigma. But behind every hospital curtain is a human being with a story to tell, one of pain, healing, and resilience. These are the real voices of people who stayed in psychiatric hospitals and came back with something worth sharing. Their experiences are not … Read more
Every year, thousands of young people around the world, especially in low-income urban areas, get pulled into gang life. Some join because they want protection. Others want power, identity, or just a place to belong. But what happens when someone decides to leave? What does it take to escape, survive, and rebuild? In this article, … Read more