Aditi Surana, graphologist, high performance coach and anti-anxiety expert, draws our attention to the human mind, which is acknowledged for its ability to think, solve problems or even compete. “But we are not educated on essential skills such as dealing with emotions, expressing what hurts us, or even being vulnerable. Journaling gives you an outlet for your thoughts and emotions,” says Surana, who conducts Calmsutra, a session for practising what is called ‘sssss stroke’. “It is a breath-coordinated, rhythmic, handwritten stroke that calms your mind in minutes. In these challenging and uncertain times, our fears are triggered every now and then. We need a mechanism that works like a whistle to blow out the pressure from a cooker,” says Surana.

The ‘sssss stroke’ method of journaling by Aditi Surana