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During my discussion with Dr. Navjeet Kaur, I was struck by something she said. So often when we are physically unwell, we are often quick to announce it. However, when the discussion turns to mental health, many people are still afraid to share what is ailing them.
I am very glad to have had this opportunity to meet Navjeet where she came up to me after my speaking engagement in New Delhi, India for International Women's Day. She's doing important work at her College for girls there and now, in fact has her own show on the Win Win Women multimedia network. I am pleased to have the opportunity to introduce you to her here.
In this episode of “On Your Own Terms,” Navjeet shares her “Homegrown Solutions for a Patchwork World”. I encourage you to watch the video of our conversation, listen to the podcast, and read the summary below!
Homegrown Navjeet
During that time, I was timid. I couldn't communicate properly, and I thought it was my behavior, I wouldn't be able to change it.
But Naveet changed her mind about that.
No, I need to change this.
Navjeet wanted to push herself to grow and communicate effectively, so she joined the Indian Army as a nursing officer as a young woman. At first, she focused on physical health, but, over time, she realized the great importance of addressing mental health as well.
People are very comfortable talking about their physical health, like having a fever or surgical issues. They don't mind talking about these problems. But when they're facing any problem with their mental health, they are very reluctant to speak to others.
I thought I needed to do something because we can heal.
Solution-Focused Navjeet
I have seen in India many students committing suicide because they feel that they are not competent and not able to achieve their goals in their lives. We need to work on these issues!
Navjeet says the mind is like a computer. If you add unnecessary files to a computer, it will become slower over time.
Likewise, a person who does not maintain their mental health will eventually become less focused and efficient.
Navjeet's Patchwork
Navjeet advises people to develop confidence, enjoy every moment of life, express gratitude, and remain thankful for their blessings. By cultivating a positive attitude and mapping your own path forward, we can all grow in positive directions. We can learn things, we can model others, and be a model for others.
We can learn from others. If others can do it, you can also do it.
Changemaker Navjeet
If you want to reach out to Dr. Navjeet Kaur, you can email her at navjeetkaurlifecoach@gmail.com or fine her on Instagram @navjeetkaurholistichealing.
Dr. Navjeet Kaur's message on mental health is so important in this era of burnout and unreasonable expectations of ourselves. That is why her message is key for many of the SDG goals.
The biggest impact of her work lies in Goal #3 – Good Health and Well Being and Goal #4 – Quality Education.
With strong mental health we are able to advance Goal #8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal #9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, and Goal # 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities.
I also hope you'll get in touch to let us know what YOU and people you know are doing to realize these Global Goals by the year 2030. We can sure do it if we all work together and take our place as Changemakers!
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