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Psychology of Waiting: Why it feels forever When You’re Anxious

Waiting is a delay, a form of inaction. It is described as remaining idle while anticipating an event. Our perception of waiting is primarily influenced by two areas of the brain. (PsychCentral) As an alarm system, the amygdala sustains and

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How the Big 10 Defense Mechanisms Can Unlock Your Personal Growth, According to Psychology

Defence mechanisms are unconscious psychological techniques devised by the human brain to protect itself from anxiety and negative feelings. These things are supposed to work like little habits to help a person go through his or her life without facing

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Mindfulness, Healing, and Purpose: The Core of Spiritual Psychology

Modern psychology focuses on various behavioral and cognitive approaches to resolve mental health issues in an individual. Spiritual psychology, also known as transpersonal psychology, on the other hand, focuses on the connection of one’s mind, body, and soul for overall

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The Scope of Child Psychology in India: Challenges and Opportunities 

Childhood is a very significant stage in every individual’s life. Proper care and nurturing, depending on the developmental stage, are necessary for the healthy development of children. Even though childcare is a very important responsibility, many are not even properly

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Why Do We Self-Sabotage? The Psychology Behind Holding Ourselves Back

Self-sabotaging is an enemy of dreams and potential. It leads to procrastination, avoidance, and negative self-talk. These behaviours manifest as monumental barriers to an individual’s joy and success. Therefore it is important to understand the inner workings of Self-Sabotaging. By

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Cricketer Pratika Rawal credits Psychology Studies for Mental Resilience

Pratika Rawal is an Indian Cricketer who recently played the best knock of her career with 89 runs which included 10 fours and a six. This helped India claim a win over Ireland in Rajkot last Friday. In the post-match

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5 Subtle Traits of a person who is Overambitious, According to Psychology

Ambition is often celebrated as a driving force behind success and achievement. It motivates individuals to set high goals and work tirelessly towards them. Conditions arise when ambition becomes overambition when one pursues goals to the detriment of well-being relationships,

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Why Fresh Starts Hold Such Powerful Appeal, According to Psychology

Fresh starts attract us. They are a promise of renewal, a promise of change, and a pathway to self-improvement. They could be at the start of a new year, on your birthday, or even at the start of the week, yet

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The Psychology of Debating 

Assume that you’re in the midst of a heated discussion, trying to convince your friends why your favourite place deserves more recognition. Such engagement is more or less just a casual banter, an example of debating. Debating is the fundamental

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The Neuroscience and Psychology Behind Overgeneralization

Overgeneralization is a cognitive distortion in which one deduces very broad generalizations based on a single incident or very little evidence. For example, a student failing one examination can conclude, “I always fail at everything.” Generalizing can be considered a

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