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How to Overcome Procrastination: Tips for Students

Many students are familiar with the phenomenon of procrastination and its negative consequences. They delay tasks even though they know that doing so might result in bad grades and low GPA scores. Some students blame themselves for not being able

Awareness

The ‘Almost Syndrome’: The Mental Strain of Falling Short

Do you remember feeling a single step from triumph? Or even so close to getting the prize that never came after the last round? Scoring 99 but with an eye on 100 is what the “Almost Syndrome” refers to, psychologists

Awareness Self Help

The Hidden Links Between Creativity and Intelligence

Creativity and intelligence have been the points of interest for decades among psychologists, teachers, and researchers. Both these complex constructs empower humankind to reach its full potential. While intelligence is the wellspring of many cognitive skills in the guise of

Self Help

Perfectionism, Procrastination and Paralysis

Have you ever felt like you’re not able to get something just right and keep stalling repeatedly, with the hopes that once you start, you’ll do it perfectly? Why do we defer our tasks and at the same time want

Awareness Education

How Brain Rot Impacts Your Mental Health

Have you felt a hazy feeling in your mind, usually followed by a sense of forgetfulness? It becomes tough to focus and your productivity takes a hit. This cognitive decline is a result of something called brain rot. This phenomenon

Education Health

Exploring the link between ADHD and Depression

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Depression are both mental health conditions with symptoms that often overlap. These conditions can affect numerous facets of a person’s life, such as productivity, self-esteem, social relationships and academic or career performance. Psychological, neurological, environmental

Positive Self Help

5 Game-Changing Mindset Shifts for Success

Success isn’t a game of chance or fate; it’s fueled by your mindset and daily choices. But, alas, success is a tapestry woven with more than just those threads. Your worldview shapes your path, often outweighing effort and skill. How

Awareness Parenting

The Cocomelon Nightmare : Educational Tool or a Cause for Concern

Cocomelon and other similar animation series have exploded into the lives of children, taking root in households across the globe. Bright and set to a catchy rhythm, almost endless episodes promise entertainment as well as education for the kids. But

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What Chess Can Teach Us About Success, Adaptation, and Endings

Invented in India around the 6th century CE, the sport of chess seems to be analogous to life itself. It is a board game consisting of 6 different kinds of pieces. The Pawns (8), Rooks (2), Knights (2), Bishops (2),

Life Style

The Psychology of “Fake it Till you Make it”

How many times have you heard someone say, “Just fake it till you make it”? The expression has been bandied about in boardrooms, social circles, and self-help books as an easy means to boost confidence and improve performance. But why