Self-Help Podcasts

Jan 25, 2022

Is there a purpose or meaning to life? Why are we here? What are we supposed to do? What is the significance of life itself? These are tough questions for which there are no definite answers.

Sep 22, 2018

You cannot be certain of anything. Life is uncertain. None can predict the future. You do not know how your actions will shape up or how they end up. In such circumstances, what is the best course left for you?

May 19, 2018

How to use the law of attraction without blindly relying upon the mind's supposed magical ability to precipitate reality.

Apr 25, 2018

In this discussion, we identify ten basic assumptions that critically hamper our ability to perform well, reach goals, or achieve success.

Apr 21, 2018

When we speak of abundance, the first thing that comes into our minds is money. However, abundance means more than having money. If you ask those who have plenty of money, they will more likely tell you a similar story.

Mar 20, 2018

This audio presentation is about practicing self-love and self-acceptance to overcome negativity and critical attitude towards oneself to experience peace and harmony. Self-acceptance does not mean complacency or passivity.

Jan 18, 2018

Jayaram V speaks about cognitive errors and biases which interfere with our thinking and decision making and how to overcome them to improve our thinking and perception and learn to think with clarity and understanding.

Nov 10, 2017

What leads to success? How can you ensure that your efforts are progressing in the right direction? The author suggests three important factors and a simple, straightforward approach to achieve success in any field or project.

Sep 28, 2017

On how to respond to criticism without being undermined by it. A critic's criticism reveals more about him and his judgment rather than the object of his criticism.

May 15, 2015

Adversity can make or break your life. It all depends upon whether you take it as a personal challenge or take it personally as a sign of failure. In adversity you are bound to suffer from conflict, self-doubt, alienation, and even depression.

Oct 31, 2014

Do you really choose to be happy? Many people think about being happy, but do not choose to be happy. Happiness is a choice. Your happiness depends upon how you interpret your daily experiences and what choices you make.

Oct 15, 2014

There are many theories about how to achieve happiness. Happiness is a state of mind, and like many states of mind you can determine your happiness quotient. You may not always succeed but you can improve your chances.

Nov 8, 2013

An audio presentation of the article titled "Don't look for happiness at the end of the journey" by Jayaram V, available at Hinduwebsite.com.

Nov 3, 2013

Most of the time in your life, you have the choice either to let negativity rule your life or to take control of it and allow positive thinking to prevail. You always have this choice in performing actions, making decisions, and choosing relationships.

Oct 29, 2013

Simple experiences can change your life and give you a new direction which you never thought before. People are motivated by many things in their lives — a scripture, a teaching, a guru, a book, a movie, a conversation.

Oct 24, 2013

This audio presentation is about the importance of having goals, goal setting, and how you may use clear and well defined goals to achieve success and happiness in life.

Oct 16, 2013

We generally think abundance in terms of having many luxuries and plenty of wealth. Abundance does not necessarily mean being rich or wealthy. It applies to every aspect of life and has both positive and negative aspects.

Oct 12, 2013

In ideal situations, you should not take any criticism personally. At best, a criticism is a message or feedback about yourself or your actions — like raw data from an instrument giving you vital information about some aspect of your life.

Jul 1, 2013

There are two fundamental factors that are key to success in whatever you do. Find out what they are in this audio presentation by author and writer Jayaram V.

Jun 29, 2013

This audio presents the views of Greek philosophers such as Socrates and Aristotle on happiness — part of a very long article on the psychology and philosophy of happiness.

Mar 8, 2013

There are so many hurdles to our learning and knowing that our knowledge is never free from errors and limitations. Yet millions of us take our knowledge for granted. We will be better off if we cultivate humility and pay more serious attention to the way we learn.

Feb 28, 2013

This explores the meaning and significance of happiness from various perspectives and how we may experience it both short term and long term. Part of a large article published on Hinduwebsite.com.

Jan 14, 2013

A brief self-help talk on taking control of your life.

Jan 11, 2013

Research suggests that negative thinking is useful and has its own value. We cannot ignore its importance, knowing well that we are constantly forced to deal with the uncertainties of life. Negative thinking helps us deal with adverse and unpleasant outcomes.