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Awareness

When You’re No Longer Special: Understanding Majority Insecurity

Being “special” is a heavy psychological burden. For most, recognition, individuality, and the feeling of being different from all others are core aspects of identity and self-esteem. But when people come to feel that they are no longer special—that their

Life Style

When Self-Love Becomes a Sales Pitch: How Consumerism Shapes Our Sense of Worth

The understanding of self-love, traditionally known as an inward process of self-acceptance and inherent value, has seen a remarkable shift across modern society. Originally linked to personal development and emotional balance, this profoundly personal process has become more and more

Education Self Help

How to Trick Your Brain to Study and Stay Focused

Mental resistance is a common hindrance for students, and it most often occurs in the forms of procrastination, apprehension, and evasion of study. It should be understood that the resistance may occur due to the fear of failure, negative self-talk,

Health

Overcoming Social Anxiety: The Complete Toolkit to Build Lasting Social Confidence

The sensation of intense physiological and emotional pain upon being invited socially, normally followed by the sensation of a “gut punch” or sudden visceral reaction, is an abnormal manifestation of social anxiety or social phobia. It is a condition where

Parenting

Educated, Employed, and Still Expected to Bear a Son: The Gender Paradox in Modern India

The deeply ingrained cultural tradition of India is central to understanding the historical roots of its gender roles. For centuries, a patriarchal system has defined clear roles, with ancient Vedic texts from as early as 1500 BCE privileging men in

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Free Trauma Test with Results: Find a Psychiatrist Near You

Symptoms of trauma can be felt for a very long duration and can influence your mind and emotional well-being. It could be triggered by various events that are precipitated by accidents, such as the death of a loved one, abuse

Life Style Social

The Psychology Behind Indians’ Modern Preference for the West

The fascination that Indians have with the West is shaped by various historical, social, and economic factors. Their preference for Western brands, products, education, lifestyle, and culture continues to shape their lifestyle and aspirations. The preference for the West among

Industrial

Universal Design for Learning at Work: How UDL Transforms Training for Every Employee

Let’s face it: our workplaces are beautifully messy tapestries of people. Different backgrounds, unique ways of learning, diverse abilities, and a kaleidoscope of experiences. But here’s the snag: when we roll out the same old training for everyone, we’re not weaving

Awareness Self Help

Perfectionism, Overplanning & Imposter Syndrome: Causes, Effects, and How to Overcome Self-Doubt

In a society that promotes hustle culture and perfection, many individuals are encountering perfectionism, overplanning, and pervasive impostures as prevalent, some of the common evidence for Imposter Syndrome (Clance & Imes, 1978; Hewitt & Flett, 1991). The reasons for these

Social

Gendered Expectations in India: Why Sons Inherit and Daughters Nurture

The traditional Indian household tends to have some deeply ingrained gendered expectations. Such expectations tend to have a deep impact on the family dynamics, the lives of children, and the overall personality of all its members. Though some of these