<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Varuna Sharma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Varuna Sharma]]></description><link>https://mindfullstate.wixsite.com/varunasharma/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:51:11 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://mindfullstate.wixsite.com/varunasharma/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[A Letter to All New Mothers ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear Mother,  Stepping into this new role can be as overwhelming as it is beautiful. It’s normal to feel joy and exhaustion, love and...]]></description><link>https://mindfullstate.wixsite.com/varunasharma/post/a-letter-to-all-new-mothers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ca40571ce12776d6eca5f4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:02:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/e3a052_b9499689084c4ec3aaafad582d0563eb/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Varuna Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Reasons a Nature Walk Boosts Your Mental Health ]]></title><description><![CDATA[#MentalHealth #Nature #Immunity #Video #Pengu #Comic]]></description><link>https://mindfullstate.wixsite.com/varunasharma/post/3-reasons-a-nature-walk-boosts-your-mental-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bfc654f2b287367acf5835</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2025 02:35:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/e3a052_6a710b76dc624383b43afd6e72fa63d9/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Varuna Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[✨ Creating is happiness. Art is happiness. ✨]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creative expression has a profound impact on our mental health. Whether it’s painting, sketching, writing, or simply doodling, engaging...]]></description><link>https://mindfullstate.wixsite.com/varunasharma/post/creating-is-happiness-art-is-happiness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ba81c54c40c4b0142e6dfd</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2025 01:15:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/e3a052_e86bb064d7ae49e5b80da9719978404c/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Varuna Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part 8: Anxiety   Just Feeling Nervous | Series : Actual Psychology vs Pop Psychology]]></title><description><![CDATA[“,   .     !”   ...]]></description><link>https://mindfullstate.wixsite.com/varunasharma/post/part-8-anxiety-just-feeling-nervous-series-actual-psychology-vs-pop-psychology</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68886ae3e2fb1aad70725692</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:33:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3a052_222b8ef88c3343a4b45063454da54a1f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Varuna Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part 7: PTSD Isn't Just About "Feeling Traumatised" | Series: Actual Psychology vs Pop Psychology]]></title><description><![CDATA[“       ” - We hear statements like this all the time. But PTSD...]]></description><link>https://mindfullstate.wixsite.com/varunasharma/post/part-7-ptsd-isn-t-just-about-feeling-traumatised-series-actual-psychology-vs-pop-psychology</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688717f2065ca46efae91ee9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 06:28:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3a052_e9718523aeaf4c76957ac1c3ee3356e7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Varuna Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part 6: Toxic Positivity - When Good Vibes Go Too Far | Series: Actual Psychology vs Pop Psychology]]></title><description><![CDATA[“  .” “    .” “   ...]]></description><link>https://mindfullstate.wixsite.com/varunasharma/post/part-6-toxic-positivity-when-good-vibes-go-too-far-series-actual-psychology-vs-pop-psycholog</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6874bce40be91a1929ea1f4e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 03:47:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3a052_84e42b4fb31b4470b7d5d094979e4b14~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Varuna Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part 5: OCD ≠ Being Neat or Organized | Series: Actual Psychology vs Pop Psychology]]></title><description><![CDATA[“’     " - You’ve probably heard (or said) this casually. But being tidy or liking order isn’t the...]]></description><link>https://mindfullstate.wixsite.com/varunasharma/post/part-5-ocd-being-neat-or-organized-series-actual-psychology-vs-pop-psychology</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6874b8d4e7aaf23c1033753a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 03:45:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3a052_e4c11ded1f634e80bf3bbeb9562dde06~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Varuna Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part 4: "Normalizing" Doesn't Mean Ignoring Help | Series: Actual Psychology vs Pop Psychology]]></title><description><![CDATA[“’  !” -       ...]]></description><link>https://mindfullstate.wixsite.com/varunasharma/post/f38b8ac8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6874b33a49b18336a603e341</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:37:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3a052_e0fd1ec5509f40418339f51aa1e7d666~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Varuna Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feel Free. Feel Emotions.]]></title><description><![CDATA[#MentalHealth #Psychology #BeKind]]></description><link>https://mindfullstate.wixsite.com/varunasharma/post/feel-free-feel-emotions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6874a34497051c95031b0009</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 06:28:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/e3a052_d4da8cd0490b47d7bbc6e7005e5787f0/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Varuna Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part 3: Triggered is More Than Feeling Uncomfortable | Series: Actual Psychology vs Pop Psychology]]></title><description><![CDATA[“, ’    !” —       ...]]></description><link>https://mindfullstate.wixsite.com/varunasharma/post/part-3-triggered-is-more-than-feeling-uncomfortable-series-actual-psychology-vs-pop-psychology</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68749ef097051c95031af278</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 06:10:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3a052_4e3c9b62957e41fbb6d626d5e8ff36c3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Varuna Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part 2: Gaslighting Is Not “Just Disagreeing” | Series: Actual Psychology vs Pop Psychology]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Stop gaslighting me” — a phrase now seen everywhere from Instagram captions to casual fights. The problem? Pop psychology has stretched...]]></description><link>https://mindfullstate.wixsite.com/varunasharma/post/part-2-gaslighting-is-not-just-disagreeing-series-actual-psychology-vs-pop-psychology</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6867bf53d7f2edd2bbac36e6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:45:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3a052_6e60960466524e0eb73be568deb071f9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Varuna Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Series: Actual Psychology vs Pop Psychology | Part 1 of 8 Narcissist ≠ Self-Obsessed or Annoying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Series: Actual Psychology vs Pop Psychology Part 1 of 8 Clearing the Confusion Psychology is a science rooted in research, clinical...]]></description><link>https://mindfullstate.wixsite.com/varunasharma/post/series-actual-psychology-vs-pop-psychology-part-1-of-8-narcissist-self-obsessed-or-annoying</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68676d6502e2c0b5efe82e7e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3a052_a43d646c3d91426f8f541ce410796516~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Varuna Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knowing Your Weakness is Your Strength]]></title><description><![CDATA[It may sound paradoxical, but self-awareness is one of the most powerful tools for personal and professional growth. When you can name...]]></description><link>https://mindfullstate.wixsite.com/varunasharma/post/knowing-your-weakness-is-your-strength</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685d55b2895f8b310c32acdf</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:40:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3a052_48e215847745490fa5ab15c4016c6da7~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_800,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Varuna Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Gentle Reminder From Nature]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tree in front of me was shedding its leaves, while others around it were blooming in full glory. And it struck me, none of them are...]]></description><link>https://mindfullstate.wixsite.com/varunasharma/post/a-gentle-reminder-from-nature</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685d1f02e9ff6142481fdf33</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3a052_74de62f4a4454dfe9179e6a4a0afb4e5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Varuna Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[More To Do Than Just Stop Bullying]]></title><description><![CDATA[   , ,    ...]]></description><link>https://mindfullstate.wixsite.com/varunasharma/post/more-to-do-than-just-stop-bullying</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685a8bec1fc4e9a7f8d272be</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 03:15:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3a052_6bcf8c160bb9445989c5d201e581da24~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Varuna Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are You Reacting or Responding? ⏸️]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you noticed how quickly your mood shifts when something triggers you, like a critical comment, a delayed reply, or a sudden change...]]></description><link>https://mindfullstate.wixsite.com/varunasharma/post/are-you-reacting-or-responding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685b96e6d2c786af5d5a182c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:28:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3a052_c595ed2619a74cc097f679343184e38c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Varuna Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dear NEET Aspirants, No Rank Can Measure Your Worth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of you have gotten the news you’ve been dreaming of. Some are holding back tears behind a brave face. Some don’t even know how to...]]></description><link>https://mindfullstate.wixsite.com/varunasharma/post/dear-neet-aspirants-no-rank-can-measure-your-worth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685b966b7d12e91fd9b6c144</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:26:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3a052_5997f3fd7cf94ba2b7870c9f60f008cc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Varuna Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are You Too Carrying the "Invisible Load"? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever ended your day feeling drained, even though your to-do list is barely halfway done? That’s the invisible load - the mental,...]]></description><link>https://mindfullstate.wixsite.com/varunasharma/post/are-you-too-carrying-the-invisible-load</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685b95d5d99c65dd82efdcca</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:24:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3a052_9dac368b1fec4710a6d475a6fdff46bd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Varuna Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Self-Care is Not Always Pretty]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’ve romanticized self-care into something aesthetic - bubble baths, scented candles️, weekend getaways. But real self-care? It’s...]]></description><link>https://mindfullstate.wixsite.com/varunasharma/post/self-care-is-not-always-pretty</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685b94f76092e10b7c54eecc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:21:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3a052_ace1dd9b4758470fa5e629defb970c75~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Varuna Sharma</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Am I Not Over It Yet?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have often encountered this question in my therapy sessions with clients.  We live in a world that’s always in a hurry, and that...]]></description><link>https://mindfullstate.wixsite.com/varunasharma/post/why-am-i-not-over-it-yet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685b944bd99c65dd82efd874</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:18:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3a052_4d4220b9730946cb93eb726f6665af84~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Varuna Sharma</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>