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Why Deadlines Feel Overwhelming: Understanding Workplace Anxiety Through Neuroscience

In today’s life, a notification ring on the phone has become equivalent to a snap of a twig in the dark. What is the pending task? What did I forget? Is the modernised form of Is there a rat or

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The Illusion of Control: How Horoscopes Reduce Uncertainty and Anxiety

An image of an old man might have appeared inside your head, shuffling the pages of a newspaper in search of something. Specifically, after reading the word ‘’horoscope’’. These little columns are very popular among the readers of our nation. It really

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Psychology Behind Uncertainty: Why the Unknown Triggers Anxiety

Uncertainty is woven into everyday life, often in quiet and familiar ways. It appears when a student refreshes an exam portal repeatedly while waiting for results, when a working professional checks emails anxiously after hearing rumours of layoffs, or when

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Why Do Young Employees Experience Performance Anxiety in Their First Job?

Excitement, pride, and anxiety often blend as many embark on their first job. It’s the first time many people have experienced such opportunities leading to financial independence, professional engagement, and adult development. But they give them the opportunities, and they come

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How to Manage Mammogram Anxiety

The predominant fear connected to any mammogram goes unacknowledged because it is masked by minor issues, like the presumed pain involved, and fear about the result. If it is the first time and you’re going through it, anxiety may be

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The Fog of Worry: How Anxiety Affects Self-Monitoring and Decision Awareness

Late one evening, Mira sat at her desk, facing two job offers. One was stable but unexciting, the other was riskier but more aligned with her passions. She mulled it over repeatedly. What if she chose wrong? What if she

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Food and Feelings: How Diet Influences Stress, Anxiety, and Mood in Growing Children

We often understand food as something that keeps the body active and healthy, but we rarely pause to think about how deeply it affects the mind. For children and adolescents, this connection becomes even more important because their brains are

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Why Solitude Recharges but Social Anxiety Suffocates

On a quiet evening, Aadhya, a 21-year-old, comes up with a cup of tea and a sketchbook in her hand. She sighs in relief as this is her favourite day of the week. No noise. No interaction. Just silence, creativity

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More Than a Game: Cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues Opens Up About Battling Anxiety

On 2nd November 2025, the world witnessed the Women’s Indian cricket team winning the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Before the semi-finals against Australia, Jemimah Rodrigues, a rising cricket star who won the “Player of the match” in the semi-final,

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The Hidden Cost of Status: How Social Media Drives Overspending and Anxiety

The relentless pursuit of image—luxury cars, designer labels, curated social media lives—often hides a cost of psychological and financial stress. So many forego savings and stability to show success, motivated by social comparison and the narrative that the wealthy are