Why do we hate being Ignored?Â
To be ignored is a very human feeling and one that tends to cause discomfort, whatever the context. Whether it’s a friend who does not respond to a message, a colleague who ignores your input, or a stranger who walks
Social
Health
Neglected and Unaddressed: Post-Stroke Psychological Disturbances
A stroke patient in his 70s with a premorbid stubborn and aggressive personality refuses to step out or meet anyone, is irritable and shows frustration and anger in conversations. He is unable to accept his state of mental health making
Awareness
Understanding Counter-Empathy: The Dark Side of Emotional Awareness
As social creatures, we have to express and share our emotions with others with the aim of building connections and bonding. Understanding others’ emotions comes with our own emotional awareness, and with that, we resonate and empathize with others’ different
Self Help
Beyond the Stressor: The Science of Emotion-Focused Coping
Emotion-focused coping refers to the technique of managing affective distress instead of focusing on the cause of the stress. Emotion-focused coping is especially useful where there is no possible way to change the stressor, including illness or loss. Such people try
Life Style
Can Smiling Trick Your Brain into Feeling Happier?
How long has it been since you last smiled? You might want to think about making that frown go away. It turns out that smiling is quite beneficial to your health in addition to being a method to express happiness.
Social
The Impact of Microexpressions on Social Perception
Consider the example of a person entering a room of strangers and feeling an inexplicable bond with one of them due to a fleeting smile at that person or consider when one of your friends is saying how happy they
Relationship
Why We Love Toxic People: The Psychology of Unhealthy Attachment
Have you ever been obsessed with someone who makes you feel just like a choice? Or maybe you keep going back to a relationship that drains the life out of you more than your 9-to-5? We’ve all been there—stuck in
Parenting
The Psychology of Parenting an Introverted vs. Extroverted ChildÂ
Parenting is an intensely individual endeavor, informed by a caregiver’s beliefs and background and influenced by a child’s particular temperament. One of the most consequential factors is where a child lands on the introversion-extroversion spectrum — a personality trait that
Education
Motivation
Boards Results Are Out It’s time to think about your Career!
With one hurdle (The board exams) crossed now, it’s time to prep for the next one. A bit of thinking, a little bit of analysis and a little bit of professional advice shall do the best for you now. As
Life Style
How Minimalism Reduces Stress and Enhances Well-Being
Minimalism is a lifestyle concept that focuses on intentionally reducing material belongings and simplifying one’s physical and mental environment. It is mostly a reaction against the excessive consumerism and congested environments that have grown common in modern culture. In general,