Being Self Partnered

     Companion is convivial but not compulsive.

In the recent British vogue talks with activist Paris Lees, Emma Watson preferred her status as 'self partnered' instead of 'single'. Her approach was quite a trendsetter and received worldwide appreciation. Why is mere rephrasing of word so noteworthy and even global media reported the talks primarily?

 

As per World Health Organization (WHO) reports which were analyzed for National Care of Medical Health (NCMH), at least 6.5 percent of the Indian population suffers from some form of the serious mental disorder. In the virtual world of social media, daily routines are excessively glorified and posted. But common flaws of life are rarely shared. Consequently our minds develop thoughts of being lower in imaginary classes of social media. Count of compared likes or hits with our mates, certifies these hollow doubts. An arbitrary comparisons on social networks, unrealistic concerns, negligible deficits of goal sheet constitute in over thinking which leads us to anxiety disorders, loneliness, depression, paranoia, etc. Although social networking is not the only factor but it indeed is the prime accelerator to provoke these mental health problems.

Marking Solutions

Each individual experiences distinct ebbs and flows of life. So don’t judge yourself on arbitrary measures of likes or hits. The person with more likes or hits simply indicates the better organized and actively connected network of social media. It doesn't measure the real life socializing or achievements. Also the extent of socializing is personal choice, in the same manner of having food or wearing clothes. One may prefer less spices or brighter colors. Similarly individual's nature may choose to limit social networking which results in subtraction of likes or hits and not satisfaction or enjoyment.

Speak Up India

Mental Health Care Act 2017 is introduced in India to provide mental healthcare services. There is huge stigma, fear about discussing mental illness in India. We must communicate our emotions with family and friends, share free and genuine dialogue with them. We should treat the mental illness with same ease as in case of fever or coughs. It is absolutely like other common diseases. In fact proper medical treatment, food habits, physical exercise help you to cure mental diseases which are exact procedures in case of fever or coughs. Over thinking can't overcome our genuine or phony issues but proper medical treatment and authentic efforts will certainly do.

Dating Yourself

The journey of Life offers parallel obstacles, complications, events to everyone. Emma Watson's remark is highly applauded because it is essential to approach life incidences through positive windows. We must communicate with ourselves in optimistic manner. Following routines by our own is absolutely necessary as well as classical. Usual activities such as attending social gatherings, dining out, solo travelling, etc. are okay to be performed alone. Companion is convivial but not compulsive.

Defining Self Partnership

Self partnered status defines ability to adore life without compulsive reliability. It doesn't imply inability to be in relationship presently or in future. It's a virtue of self confidence to concentrate on personal growth. One of the constructive way to represent ourselves and thereby exploring joy as an individual. Being self partnered is a respectful way to exercise in virtual sphere. Let’s learn to embrace ourselves. It is enlightenment for self as well as enrichment for the society.