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Research

Confidently Wrong: The Mindset That Loves Conspiracy 

A recent study out of Cornell University, published on June 25, 2025, challenges what we thought we knew about conspiracy theorists. Turns out, it’s not all about narcissism or the need to feel special. What really seems to drive these beliefs is something much simpler: people overestimating how good their judgment is, and wrongly assuming […]

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Uncategorized

Gender Norms and Self-Concept in India 

Gender norms refer to the collective cultural beliefs concerning how men and women should act and behave. Such norms, which are usually based on stereotypes, dictate, say, that women are supposed to be caring and emotional, and men are dominant breadwinners. Conversely, when we refer to self-concept, various studies and theories indicate that the life experiences, […]

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Positive

The Psychology of Everyday Joy: Micro-Moments and Subjective Well-Being in Positive Psychology

A notion that tends to persist among us generally is that happiness comes from the big events in life. Things like: Getting a promotion. Going on a dream vacation. Having a grand birthday celebration and buying a new house. These are things we tend to look forward to. But what if research disagrees with that […]

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Relationship

Outgrowing My Closest Friend: A Silent Grief 

Friendships are a unique kind of relationship, where you laugh till your belly aches, send random relatable memes and the frequent teasing of each other, but with all this, there exists a special kind of trust, mutual respect, and emotional support (Kemp, 2022). While there has been loads of exploration on topics like attachment and […]

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Why Choosing a Local Florist Is More Than You Think

When you are searching for flowers to celebrate a special occasion, you probably think initially about how convenient it would be. You may think about having them delivered or picking up a bouquet at the grocery store. But there is something unique about walking into a local flower shop that big-box stores and online florists […]

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Parenting

Parental Pressure vs. Personal Purpose: Whose Dream Is the Child Chasing

As soon as a child is born, many parents begin to dream, imagining their little one growing up to become a doctor, an engineer, a lawyer, or an artist. Although these dreams often come from a place of love, sometimes, they can feel like a burden to the child. When children are pushed to follow […]

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Alexandria’s SHRM Foundation Launches Free Toolkit to Help Employers Embrace Skills-Based Hiring

Companies are rethinking how they evaluate talent. Increasingly, employers are recognising that skills and practical experience can outweigh degrees when it comes to finding the right fit for open roles. But making the shift to skills-based hiring is not as easy as flipping a switch. It is especially true for organisations entrenched in traditional hiring […]

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Research

Zoning Out or Zoning In: How Aimless Wandering Trains the Brain

Today’s fast-paced life does not allow us to waste time by mindlessly drifting or walking around physically. But science in neuroscience suggests otherwise. A 2025 HHMI and Janelia Research Campus research discovered that when mice were allowed to explore an area without any purpose or reward, their brains effectively underwent major changes in the visual […]

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Education

Why We Procrastinate: The Psychology Behind Delayed Decisions and How to Fix It

We’ve all been guilty of it—putting off a task we know needs to be done, promising ourselves we’ll “start tomorrow,” only to find tomorrow rolls into next week. To procrastinate is something most of us have experienced, whether it’s avoiding homework, delaying a work project, or even skipping a doctor’s appointment. But procrastination is not […]

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Self Help

How Social Media Success Stories Make You Feel Behind

THE SCROLL You’re curled on the couch, phone glow on your face. Coffee steam rising.  Scroll.A college friend just launched a startup.Scroll.Your ex-coworker’s promotion post: “Humbled to lead the team!”Scroll.A villa in Bali. Sun-drenched. Salt-kissed. Hashtag #blessed. Your breath catches. Your shoulders tighten. And right on schedule, the whisper:  “Why isn’t this me?” This isn’t jealousy—it’s your ancient […]

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