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Motivation

Why “Now” Matters More Than “How”: The Psychology of Procrastination

Having trouble starting a task can be a common situation. Sometimes someone can feel lost or, all of a sudden, extremely tired and find ways to delay the task over and over. Like a project. Day one, there is not

Awareness

Oxytocin: The Complex Science of the “Love Hormone”

Only a few molecules in neuroscience have a career path as strange as the hormone oxytocin. From products for couples to people on dating apps, this hormone has seen it all. Its reputation as the love hormone has obscured its

Social

Ashis Nandy and the Psychology of Colonialism

How does it feel for someone’s identity to be consistently and indefinitely shamed for their culture? What happens to the mind when you are brought up in a system that gives you rewards for thinking as your coloniser and punishes

Relationship

Communication Gaps in In-Law Relationships: A Psychological Perspective

The relationship with in-laws is usually complex and is shaped by societal demands, hierarchies of the family, and emotional vulnerabilities. Although these links could provide support and belonging, they are equally susceptible to misunderstandings. In the dynamics of in-laws, one

Awareness

Is Modern Psychiatry Keeping Us Sick? Exploring the Debate

Today, mental health awareness has widely increased. People are taking care of their mental well-being. Anxiety, depression, and emotional distress are topics of daily conversation. Yet, at the same time, psychiatry, i.e., the branch of medicine dedicated to treating mental disorders, has

News

Rashtriya Raksha University to Train MP Officials on Prisoner Mental Health

This is an important development to understand and resolve the mental health issues of the inmates: The Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) at Gandhinagar, Gujarat, and the Madhya Pradesh Jail Department signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Bhopal. The MoU

Life Style

How Role Play Builds Emotional Intelligence and Empathy

We all have our unique traits and personalities. However, imagine getting the opportunity to switch places with someone else. For a few minutes, you would see the world through the eyes of someone else. Sounds overwhelming, doesn’t it? Imagine a

Relationship

“Who Do You Love More?” Why Comparison Complicates Relationships

Individuals who are in a relationship often ask one another difficult questions. That is part of getting to know your partner to establish a relationship. What do you like? What do you think of this or that?  But there can

Health

Panic Attack or Heart Attack? Knowing the Difference

Have you ever experienced sudden racing of your heart or tightening in your chest in the middle of your everyday life, like working, exercising or sometimes while resting on your sofa? Often, such experiences make us worried and question ourselves

Awareness Positive

10 Ways to Improve Emotional Intelligence

Consider the best person in a professional or personal setting. It is not necessarily the smartest, most technical, or most “right-minded” person. It is the person who appears to know what people are looking for. They remain calm when things