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Awareness

The Psychology Behind Chronotypes 

Not all humans are wired to wake, work, and sleep at the same time. Some of us are early birds, springing from our beds at dawn, while others flourish during the stillness of night. Our biology and psychology ingrain these

Life Style

The Psychology Behind Shopping Addiction

A behavioural addiction, shopping addiction is characterised by excessive purchase as a coping mechanism for unpleasant emotions including anxiety and despair. Similar to other behavioural addictions, an addiction to shopping can become a fixation that causes issues in other aspects

Education

The Zeigarnik Effect: Why Unfinished Tasks Haunt Us 

In the 1920s, psychology student Bluma Zeigarnik was dining with her mentor, Kurt Lewin at a cafe in Berlin. Lewin then pointed out something curious. The waiters seemed to have an uncanny memory for unpaid orders. But once the bills

Entertain

Psychology of Catharsis

For centuries the notion that immersing ourselves in tragic stories — whether in ancient Greek plays, Shakespearean dramas, or contemporary films — can cleanse us of negative emotions and bring us back into psychological equilibrium. Catharsis has fascinated writers, artists, and psychologists

Parenting

Is Gentle Parenting the Real Deal or Just Another Trend?

In an age where mothers are bombarded daily with guidance—everything from mommy bloggers to child psychologists—it’s little wonder that parenting fads rise and fall by the wayside. One technique that has surged in popularity is gentle parenting. You may have

Motivation

The Four Perspectives That Shape Human Motivation

Motivation is defined as a psychological process that gives behaviour purpose and direction. It is the force that motivates people to act and seek particular goals or objectives. The main reason motivation is important is because it helps people achieve

Social

Why do we hate being Ignored? 

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

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