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Education

What Is IGNOU’s 240-Hour Internship and Why It Matters for Psychology Students

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), one of the largest open universities in India, offers a range of courses, including the Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology. The MA programme in Psychology aims to provide learners with a sound

Awareness

The Universal Magic of Harry Potter: A Psychological View

Ever found yourself captivated by a story where a boy with a lightning-shaped scar battles dark forces, discovers friendship and learns profound life lessons, all while navigating the trials of adolescence? J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series isn’t just a tale

Life Style

When the Fame Fades Away: The Psychological Side of Celebrity Retirement 

Retirement, for all of us, is a subtle and private milestone. It may come with emptying a desk, a goodbye cake from colleagues, and gradually settling into a life with fewer deadlines, but celebrities’ retirement is seldom that straightforward. It’s

Health

How to Care for Someone with Alzheimer’s: Psychology Backed Tips

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease is a journey filled with love, patience, and many challenges. It affects everyday life in small and big ways, as memory, thinking, and behaviour change over time. Caregivers not only need emotional strength, but

Life Style

Why You Feel Sluggish Mid-Year and How to Boost Your Motivation  

As the calendar turns to June-July, many people experience a distinct drop in energy and excitement. This phenomenon is known as the “mid-year slump”, which is characterised by low motivation, performance, and innovation. Understanding the underlying psychological principles and executing

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Mindfulness Practices in Breeze: How Games and Exercises Help Cope with Stress

Work stress, daily challenges, economic situation, relationship problems, mental health concerns, and the constant buzz of notifications — life can feel overwhelming. With too many things happening daily, it’s easy to get into a trap of continuous stress and anxiety.

Awareness

Coping or Escaping? Social Media as a Coping  Mechanism  

Ever caught yourself scrolling listlessly through Instagram after a frustrating day, laughing at TikTok to forget a pending deadline, or ranting on Twitter about a difficult morning? You’re not alone. In a time where our phones are essentially part of

Awareness Self Help

Population Growth and Psychological Impacts of Resource Scarcity

Over the previous few centuries, the world’s population has steadily increased, reaching over 8 billion in 2022, and continuing to grow. The role of technological development and improved healthcare in increasing life expectancy and reducing mortality rates cannot be denied.

Relationship Self Help

The Psychology Behind Always Wanting to “Fix” People

Do you usually catch yourself in a pattern where you’re continually trying to fix others, advising them, or jumping in to fix someone else’s issue even if they didn’t request it? Perhaps you even take pride in being the go-to

Awareness

How Core Beliefs Shape Our Perspective and Behaviour

Think of moving through life with a pair of invisible spectacles that colour every experience, relationship and choice. These “spectacles” are our core beliefs—unconscious assumptions about the self, other people and the world. Often developed during childhood, they work below