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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Indian Express
Alia Bhatt likes people watching to cheer herself up on bad days: ‘I'm not looking into their bedrooms, but..'
Constant hustle and trying to keep up with responsibilities and deadlines can wear us down. Finding pockets of escape can help recentre and bring us back to what really matters. In conversation with Jay Shetty on his podcast On Purpose, Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt opened up about a simple activity that helps cheer her up on bad days. 'Very often what I do, especially when I'm having a bad day, I have this little balcony at the back of my bedroom – it's very small, sort of like a fire exit. I just go and stand there, and watch people. In Bombay, especially, there are a lot of buildings that are together. So this might sound a little creepy, but when I go and stand there, I just have a wide view of activity in different people's homes,' recalled the Jigra actor. 'Somebody is walking with clothes, somebody's watching television. I'm not looking into their bedrooms. But it just gives me a sense of life existing whilst yours is. And it just puts a lot of things into perspective,' she further explained. Rima Bhandekar, Senior Psychologist – Helpline at Mpower, Aditya Birla Education Trust told us, 'When we watch others going about their day, it creates a sense of empathy in the observer without any actual interaction. It brings us back into 'now' through just noticing life as it unfolds without a word. It forces our brain to focus on others rather than oneself, away from overthinking, anxiety, and stress, to feel a sense of 'calm' in the moment. According to her, being surrounded by a group of people in public spaces such as gardens, shops, and public transport reconnects our brain to the real world around us. Most thoughts generated in our brains are repeats of our ongoing worries, hectic schedules, and self-judgment. When the mind shifts from internal chaos to external rhythm, it could be helpful for people prone to anxiety. Bhandekar added that when we see new faces, people from all walks of life move around, interacting with the environment, it sparks curiosity and lifts our mood. When we see people having a good time, it also fills our hearts with warmth, and we smile unknowingly. There can be multiple reasons that sour your mood. Often, one minor mishap, if not addressed promptly, can set off a chain reaction of negative events, ultimately derailing our entire day. The domino mindset is a term given to the profound impact that small setbacks can have on our overall well-being and productivity. According to counselling psychologist and mental health advocate, Sohini Rohra, there are many lines of treatment that a clinician or psychologist can use to address the domino mindset of overgeneralising, but a few steps that the individual can take to save themselves from emotional turmoil are as follows: *Try to make a list of evidence and facts to support the thoughts that are driving you to conclude the worst. *Are you being guided by feelings or evidence? *Make a list of evidence that might prove your conclusion to be false. *Make a list of the pros and cons of your way of thinking. *Is everyone around you in agreement with your conclusion *Try to step outside of yourself and see if you would come to the same conclusion if your loved one were in your shoes. *Learning to form individualised and situation-specific judgments rather than global judgments. *Recall specific events where you have succeeded in proving yourself otherwise. *Learning to set expectations that are not overly optimistic but, in fact, realistic.
India Today
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Four Indian-origin content creators on Time's list of top 100. Who are they?
Four Indian-origin content creators – Dhar Mann, Michelle Khare, Samir Chaudry, and Jay Shetty – have earned a coveted spot on the inaugural Time100 Creators List, which celebrates 100 most influential digital creators shaping culture, conversations, and communities around the YouTuber and actor Prajakta Koli was also featured – the only Indian to make it to the first-ever list includes creators from 15 countries, divided into five categories: Titans, Entertainers, Leaders, Phenoms, and In the Titans category, 41-year-old Dhar was acknowledged for his scripted YouTube shorts that highlight moral teachings and promote social over 25 million subscribers, his YouTube channel delivers cinematic short films that tackle issues like bullying, abandonment, and resilience through powerful moral digital creator is a two-time nominee for Favourite Male Creator at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards, according to Time studied at the University of California, earning degrees in Economics and Political Science, according to KHARE NAMED UNDER THE LEADERS CATEGORYIndian-American YouTuber Michelle Khare was named under the Leaders category. She gained acclaim for her hit YouTube series "Challenge Accepted", which has over five million faced the sting of job rejections initially. "When I was a kid, my dream job was to be a Disney Imagineer," she wrote on Instagram in June."I applied after college but didn't get the job. I had no idea that rejection would take me on my own creative path to start my YouTube channel," she over 5 million subscribers tune in to watch Khare take on some of the most stressful jobs and stunts in the world — from training to master Harry Houdini's underwater box escape, to attending the FBI Academy, to auditioning for the University of Kentucky's top-ranked cheer team, according to in 1992 in Louisiana, US, she reportedly graduated from Dartmouth College in 2012 with a Bachelor's degree in Digital Arts and Media MONK AND PODCASTER JAY SHETTY ALSO FEATUREDBritish-Indian Jay Shetty, an acclaimed author and podcaster, also features in the Leaders category. His podcast, On Purpose with Jay Shetty, regularly secures a top spot on Spotify's US health and fitness podcaster, and former monk Jay Shetty built a global following by translating ancient wisdom for the modern world. Drawing on lessons from his time as a monk, including in a Hindu monastery, Shetty offers guidance on everything from heartbreak to self-worth through his podcast, Time he's speaking with Oprah, actor Tom Holland, or the singer and rapper Lizzo, the 37-year-old aims to help people navigate life's challenges with clarity and intention, the magazine has more than 22 million followers on Instagram and TikTok, plus another 9 million across his two YouTube was born to Indian parents and was raised in earned a first-class honours degree in management science from Cass Business School in 2010, according to his bio on his CHAUDRY ALSO EARNS SPOT IN TIME's LEADERS CATEGORYSamir Chaudry, 35, also appeared in the Leaders' category along with Colin Rosenblum, his creative collaborator on the popular YouTube channel "Colin and Samir".The duo – Colin Rosenblum and Samir Chaudry – have been making videos together for over a decade and have become go-to interviewers for digital stars on their namesake YouTube meeting in 2012, the pair built and sold a digital media network focused on the sport. By 2017, they had launched the Colin and Samir channel on YouTube and shifted their focus to the creator economy, according to nearly 1.6 million subscribers, they're now known for hosting candid conversations with the biggest names in the business – including MrBeast, Emma Chamberlain, and Amelia Dimoldenberg – offering an insider's look at how creators build their careers, the magazine and Samir's platform has since expanded to include a podcast and the "Publish Press", a newsletter covering creator news and trends, it was born in 1989 in Santa Monica, studied film and digital media, with a focus on cinematography and film production, at the University of California, Santa Cruz.- Ends
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Top couples therapist reveals the one relationship trait that 'scares her'
A top therapist who specialises in solving couples' issues has revealed the one relationship trait that 'scares' her the most. The host of Showtime's 'Couples Therapy' and 'the world's number one couple therapist', Dr Orna Guralnik, made the revelation during an appearance on Jay Shetty's mental health podcast On Purpose. In a snippet from the episode posted on YouTube, the New York -based clinical psychologist, 58, said she found couples who never argued 'scary' and questioned how they sustained their relationships without quarrels. She called the entire concept 'unreal' and said the very ability to work through differences is what makes a relationship 'interesting'. 'Couples that don't argue scare me' exclaimed Dr Guralnik while chatting with Shetty, the 37-year-old wellness influencer and life coach. 'I don't know what happens there. Do they just not talk? 'What?! Do they not reveal ways in which they are different? That's scary!' While seated opposite Shetty in a brown armchair, she paused and appeared to look perplexed and genuinely concerned. The doctor then pondered whether each individual would have to be 'the same person' bearing similar personality traits in order to never argue. 'How do you not never argue?' she continued. 'Like what? Are you just the same person? Have you become enmeshed with each other? 'And everything about you that is different you just repress or dissociate?' Dr Guralnik is a certified clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst. Much of her work with couples has been documented on the American TV series Couples Therapy. The Showtime programme - which airs in the UK on the BBC - documents Dr Guralnik's one-hour therapy sessions where she gets to know couples through a series of questions and conversations. It appears a similar style of questions were posed during her chat with Shetty, as the doctor seemed to delve into the psyche of lovers who claimed to never face confrontations. 'Are you so afraid of conflict?' continued Dr Guralnik. Then referring back to her suggestion that couples would have to be 'enmeshed' in order to continuously keep the peace in their relationships, she asked 'where are each of you? Have you vanished? 'I think it just seems unreal. 'I think the ability to face differences... how have you faced your differences? 'How you work though your differences is what's really interesting about a relationship - and that's where it's life is'. Similarly, Dr Nicole LePera, a clinical psychologist from Philadelphia, listed not arguing with your partner as a telltale sign that your marriage is headed for failure. She said the relationship characteristic was one of eight patterns of behaviour she saw in partners who 'don't make it'. The red flag will come as welcome news to couples with a fiery relationship who are prone to a lover's tiff. Many of Dr LePera's couples who broke up 'never fought', she said. 'This usually came from one partner avoiding or suppressing their issues. When one partner would finally reach a boiling point, the other partner would be confused because they seemingly never disagreed'. Dr Guralnik is just one of many VIP guests to appear on Shetty's On Purpose podcast. The hugely popular host and influencer has welcomed a load of A-listers from Selena Gomez to ex-US president Joe Biden and Cynthia Erivo. But the 37-year-old is not just a presence on TikTok (where he has some 5 million followers) he is also a podcaster, author, life coach and ex-mon k. Shetty, who lives in Los Angeles with his wife Radhi Devlukia Shetty, even officiated ill-fated 2022 wedding to Ben Affleck. He didn't always live in sun-soaked California though: Shetty was born and raised in London to non-practising Hindus, where he went to Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet. According to some reports, he had a lightly rebellious childhood where he 'experimented with drugs, fighting and drinking too much'.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jay Shetty
Credit - Josh Telles Author, podcaster, and former monk Jay Shetty built a global following by translating ancient wisdom for the modern world. Drawing on lessons from his time as a monk, including in a Hindu monastery, Shetty offers guidance on everything from heartbreak to self-worth through his podcast On Purpose with Jay Shetty, which regularly ranks on Spotify's top U.S. health and fitness chart. Whether he's speaking with Oprah, the actor Tom Holland, or the singer and rapper Lizzo, the 37-year-old aims to help people navigate life's challenges with clarity and intention. The London native's message has resonated broadly—he has more than 22 million followers on Instagram and TikTok, plus another 9 million across his two YouTube channels. After writing two best-selling books, Shetty recently took his message on the road with his On Purpose live tour, which blends guided meditation with motivational storytelling. For millions of fans, Shetty remains a calm, collected voice amid the noise—and a go-to source for personal growth in turbulent times. Data and insights powered by #paid Contact us at letters@
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Selena Gomez had 'the biggest crush' on Ice Cube
Selena Gomez used to have the "biggest crush" on Ice Cube. The 32-year-old beauty - who is engaged to record producer Benny Blanco - has revealed that she had a big crush on the rap star during her younger years. Appearing on a new episode of Complex's GOAT Talk, Selena said: "Can I tell you my first one that I had a crush on, Ice Cube? I had the biggest crush on him when I was, like, five." Selena subsequently explained why she was so infatuated with the rapper. She shared: "It's so weird, but I just thought he would protect me. "I'm only saying it simply based on my childhood." Selena actually listened to a lot of rap music during her younger years, and she was a huge fan of Eminem at the time, too. The chart-topping star explained: "One of [my favourite rappers] was Eminem only because I grew up listening to him "My dad was a DJ so he would remix all kinds of songs, and every time it was an Eminem song, I would just get so excited." Selena announced her engagement to Benny in December 2024, and the brunette beauty previously revealed that she feels "so excited" about the prospect of having children. The singer admitted that she'd love to raise children with Benny one day. Selena - who previously revealed that she isn't able to carry her own children - said on the Jay Shetty Podcast: "I don't know what will happen, obviously, but I love children. I have an 11-year-old sister that I absolutely adore. "I love making [children] laugh; they're just so sweet. So absolutely, when that day comes, I'm so excited for it." Selena first found stardom as a child, and Benny believes that she still shares a connection with children. The 37-year-old producer explained: "When you started doing this you were a kid and that was your way to connect to people and I feel like you still feel like you have that obligation to connect with young kids. "You shaped so many young people's lives, whether it was 'Barney', 'Wizards of Waverly Place' ... you're still finding your way to do that."
