Arvind Otta

When the King of Bollywood opens up about his emotional struggles and self-criticism, it raises a question we all need to ask: Are we pushing ourselves to become better, or slowly destroying our peace of mind? Glad to share my psychological insights with @indianexpress on Shah Rukh Khan's reflections, self-criticism, self-pity, and the fine line between personal growth and emotional suffering. As I explained, self-criticism can help us recognise our weaknesses, develop self-awareness, and grow. But when it turns into constant self-judgment, we risk losing sight of our own worth. The goal is not to stop questioning ourselves. It is to stop punishing ourselves for being human. Because sometimes, the person we need the most compassion from is ourselves. Thank you, The Indian Express, for bringing this important psychological conversation to a wider audience. What do you think? Are you your biggest critic or your biggest supporter? 👇 indianexpress.com/article/pe… #MentalHealth #ShahRukhKhan #SRK #Psychology #ArvindOtta #SelfCriticism #SelfAwareness #SelfCompassion #MentalHealthMatters

I am really happy to share the launch of my new book, “Psychology Admission Interview.” ❤️ This book is dedicated to all my teachers and mentors who supported me during my foundation years and who continue to guide me even today. A lot of what I teach today comes from the lessons, values and guidance I received from them over the years. And to all my students who kept asking me, “Sir, when are you writing a book to help students prepare for Psychology admission interviews?” Well, your complaint has finally been resolved. 😄 I sincerely hope Psychology Admission Interview helps students prepare with better clarity, confidence and understanding as they take an important step forward in their psychology journey. #psychology #books #psychologybooks

⚠️ NTA has announced that the UGC NET JRF exams for Sociology, Commerce, and English will be reconducted due to errors. Nothing has been announced for Psychology so far. At this point, NTA’s credibility is seriously under question. Exam errors, uncertainty, delayed decisions, and lack of clear communication may look like administrative issues on paper, but students are the ones who pay the price. There can be a perspective that NTA recognized issue and taken action but ❗️Every error has a cost, and unfortunately, that cost is usually paid by students. #psychology #NTA #NET #Psychologyexams

Deepest form of patriotism is not only loving our country, but becoming the kind of people our freedom deserves. This Independence Day, I feel proud as Indian not because we are perfect, but because we continue to grow, question, learn and hope. May we build an India where every mind feels heard, every identity feels respected, and every person has the freedom to become who they truly are. Happy Independence Day. 🇮🇳 #proudindian #independenceday

🚨 BREAKING: Joint Entrance Examination for Post Graduate Medical & Allied Sciences calls students for interview even when they have not participated in the Written Exam. Maybe from now onward, the eligibility criteria for Clinical Psychology course at the Institute of Psychiatry (IOP) will be: "Are you available for an interview?" 😌 Dear institutions, students don't expect miracles. They just expect a process that makes sense. Eske liye bhi #protest chahiye kya? I added word "Protest" becase protest and #GenZ created aura so no one in system want to take risk. 🤨 #Psychology #exams #entrance

It’s strange! When filling out forms, my wife can choose to mention my name as her husband's name in official forms. But I don't have the option to mention her name as my wife's name. 🤥

I hate travelling because it offer me to get rid from all the screen & stop homo sapians to enjoy life like jombie. 🤐 It force me read and celebrate the experience of the wisdom of wise and unfortunetly read krishnamurti to feel the eco of silence inside. 🤫 #books #travel #psychology #read

Interpersonal psychology का शायद सबसे खूबसूरत शेर: “परखना मत, परखने में कोई अपना नहीं रहता किसी भी आइने में देर तक चेहरा नहीं रहता।” : डॉ. बशीर बद्र रिश्तों को बार-बार जांचने की आदत अक्सर रिश्तों की गर्माहट छीन लेती है। कभी-कभी भरोसा ही सबसे बड़ी समझदारी होता है। सलाम, भद्रा साहब। 🌿 #psychology #bashirbhadra #poem

Best example of learned helplessness: students after NTA exam. 🤔 This classic example deserves a special chapter in the Indian version of psychology textbooks. #psychology #Education #UGCNET

If you're appearing for the CUET PG Psychology exam, pause for a second. If Freud shows up in the paper… just remember he had theories about everything, so you probably studied at least one of them. 😄 ➡️ If you forget a concept, don't panic. Your brain is just demonstrating a real-life example of retrieval failure. ➡️ If anxiety appears, observe it like a psychology student and mentally note: “Interesting emotional response. Will analyse later.” Jokes apart, you’ve studied, revised, stressed, and survived the preparation phase. That already says a lot. Now go into the exam hall with a calm mind, a little confidence, and maybe a tiny prayer that the questions are kinder than the syllabus. 😊 Good luck to all CUET PG Psychology aspirants. Your future case studies are waiting. 🧠✨ UPS Education #CUETPG #CUETPG2026 #CUETPGPsychology #PsychologyStudents #PsychologyAspirants #PsychologyCommunity #FuturePsychologists #ExamMotivation

Punjab announced 343 jobs for psychologists. People studied, gave exams, filled out forms, and made plans. And then the government said, “Actually nah, let’s outsource.” That’s it. No closure. 🤨 The irony is wild. These friends were literally applying for jobs to help people cope with addiction, anxiety, and chaos… and then the system threw them straight into an anxiety arc of their own. Meanwhile, every conference, panel, and LinkedIn post is screaming “mental health awareness.” Cool. Love that. But awareness without actual hiring is just motivational quotes with no budget. This whole thing feels like ordering a therapist on Swippy and getting a “Sorry, restaurant not accepting orders right now.” hashtag#jobs hashtag#Mentalhealth hashtag#Psychology

Punjab announced 343 jobs for psychologists. People studied, gave exams, filled out forms, and made plans. And then the government said, “Actually nah, let’s outsource.” That’s it. No closure. 🤨 The irony is wild. These friends were literally applying for jobs to help people cope with addiction, anxiety, and chaos… and then the system threw them straight into an anxiety arc of their own. Meanwhile, every conference, panel, and LinkedIn post is screaming “mental health awareness.” Cool. Love that. But awareness without actual hiring is just motivational quotes with no budget. This whole thing feels like ordering a therapist on Swippy and getting a “Sorry, restaurant not accepting orders right now.” #jobs #Mentalhealth #Psychology

I recently attended a family function hosted by one of my colleagues, and it was such a joy to be part of their celebration. Spending time with their family reminded me that the success of your venture and yourself is also defined by how the lowest-level of employee is doing in their life. It's not a matter of pride; it's our responsibility to be with all those who supported you in your journey. When someone in a junior role can support their family, celebrate their moments, and live with dignity and confidence, it speaks volumes about the environment we’re creating. Feeling grateful and satisfied for moments like these that show what teamwork and unity truly mean. Congratulations to you and family, Kuber. Love to work with you. ❤️ #Leadership #PeopleFirst #WorkCulture #EmpathyInLeadership #TeamBonding #HumanSideOfWork #Gratitude

We can be proud of many things, but not of everything. Don't want to say anything. Only hashtag Choose any but wisely. #ProudHuman #proudPsychologyLearner #proudIndian #ProudSexEducator #ProudWomen #proudLGBTQ+ #ProudParent #ProudListener #ProudFarmer #ProudNurse #ProudRationalist #ProudDriver #ProudSecurityGuard #ProudElectrician #ProudMechanic #ProudTailor #ProudWaiter #ProudBarber #ProudGardener #ProudBusConductor #ProudCleaner

Somewhere on our home planet. You are spending time with yourself and people who are keen in psychology are the best companions. You always get these three no matter where you go. #Psychology #Peace #GoodCompany

खुद से या खुद को कष्ट देना उतना ही अमानवीय है जितना किसी अन्य जीवित प्राणी को। चाहे वो कष्ट #शारीरिक, #मानसिक या #आध्यात्मिक हो।