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Awareness

Can the feelings of AWE lead to changes in life?

Emotion is part of everyday life and it is innate in organisms. Emotion comes from the Latin word ‘emovere’ which means to move. It influences an individual’s thoughts and behavior through physiological and psychological changes. Rasa simply means to taste or savior, it is allpervasive and almost the same as emotions in Indian scriptures. It […]

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Entertain

What makes Suspense so Suspenseful? according to Psychology

A unique sensation- that of excitement, a little bit of fear, maybe nervousness and anxiety that makes you embrace yourself to be surprised. You’ve surely experienced this feeling known to humans as suspense. Maybe you’ve felt this way in your day-to-day life when your best friend refused to tell you that secret till you both […]

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Health

Memory 101: Understanding the Basics of Working Memory

Working memory is an important brain system that we use every day without even thinking about it. It allows us to temporarily store and manage information for everything from remembering a phone number to doing maths problems or making a grocery list. In this article, we’ll break down the psychological concept of working memory in […]

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Education

10 Books to Alleviate Your Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is a cognitive process that takes place in human beings enabling them to solve problems effectively and make decisions easily. It is a skill necessary to survive in this fast-paced world. While some people have an innate tendency to think critically, others are capable of developing this skill. Ideally, critical thinking should be […]

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Motivation

The Psychology of Determination

American Psychological Association Dictionary of Psychology defines determination as a mental attitude characterized by a strong commitment to achieving a specific goal despite hardships. Determination is mostly considered a feeling or an emotional state however psychologists associate it with terms like anticipatory enthusiasm and challenges. The term determination has its roots in Latin and comes […]

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Awareness Motivation

Understanding Commitment and How to Maintain It

Commitment is a foundational part of human life and is reminiscent of focus, goals, intention, etc. It is about focusing more resources on a relationship or a physical/mental activity. Committing may thus lead to increased motivation obligation and engagement with the act or person. It is often used in expressions to affirm the seriousness towards […]

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Awareness Self Help

The Psychology Behind Boredom

Well, it’s easy to say “I’m bored” but defining the state is like walking on thin ice. Boredom means a feeling of being unengaged in reality i.e. when the current activity or environment lacks engagement or purpose to a person, leading to an attention shift in him/her. Feeling bored is an everyday phenomenon that can […]

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News

Spain welcomes first ever parliamentarian with Down syndrome

Being the first member of the Parliament having Down syndrome, Mar Galcerán has left her mark on the political history of Spain. She struggled for decades to make sure that those who had intellectual impairments were involved in the discussion. The 45-year old, who was elected as Valencia’s regional legislature, is convinced that her skills […]

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News

Nation Mourns the Loss of Munawwar Rana

With heavy hearts, we share the news of Munawwar Rana passing at the age of 71. Since 2017, this renowned Urdu poet courageously faced the relentless challenges of lung and throat infections. We mourn the loss of not just a poet, but a soul who confronted adversity with unmatched strength and grace. Munawwar Rana, was […]

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News

A teacher graded his students a day before passing away

Teacher’s have a significant impact on students’ life. They cultivate, encourage, boost and teach them to be their best selves. An inspiring example of commitment, a teacher made sure that all his pupils’ homework was evaluated when he passed away. A picture was taken by his daughter of working from his hospital bed to record […]

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