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The Science Behind How Nostalgia Fuels Optimism

Psychology has spent decades measuring the sweet-n-sour feeling of longing for times gone by – as the triggering phenomenon. Earlier it was considered a disease that made people homesick. Nowadays, it is considered a complex emotional experience with tremendous therapeutic

Education

The Paradox of Hedonism: The Pursuit of Pleasure and Its Pitfalls 

As centuries of human experience have shown, pleasure-seeking is a major theme in the philosophy of centuries. Hedonism – the doctrine that pleasure is the only intrinsic good, and perhaps has the most classic philosophical ideals-has kept thinkers busy with

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What Happens to Your Brain When You Watch Cute Animal Videos?

Living in this stressful world is important, and there are many ways through which an individual can ease him or herself. Recently, cute animal videos have gained favour as one such method for alleviating stress. Be it a ball playing

Awareness Self Help

What Chess Can Teach Us About Success, Adaptation, and Endings

Invented in India around the 6th century CE, the sport of chess seems to be analogous to life itself. It is a board game consisting of 6 different kinds of pieces. The Pawns (8), Rooks (2), Knights (2), Bishops (2),

Education

The Psychology and Neuroscience of Curiosity

Curiosity is one of humanity’s most defining traits – the insatiable urge to explore, question, and understand the world around us. From a child’s endless ‘why’ questions to scientists probing the depth of the universe, curiosity drives discovery and learning

Relationship

Cuffing Season: What It Is and Why You Feel the Need to Pair Up

As the “Winter Is Coming”, there is something about it that seems to alter the pace of life around us. The chilling temperature, shortening of the days and within no time the environment becomes almost silent and reflective. This is

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Ananya Panday Reveals How Therapy Helped Her Beat the Blues from Social Media Trolls: ‘I Used to Feel Very Down’

Bollywood actor Ananya Panday has spoken about her struggles with mental health, body-shaming and social media trolls in an interview with Barkha Dutt’s We The Women. She revealed how the intense bullying she faced during the early years of her

Motivation

Understanding “Main Character Energy” in Gen Z

Imagine being the protagonist in your film as you navigate through life. Every decision, every obstacle, and every victory along the way is simply a part of your plot. “Main character energy,” a phrase that has become popular among Gen

Education Life Style

Psychology of Novelty: The Appeal of New Experiences

Have you ever wondered why your brain lights up for a spontaneous trip, a new restaurant or a new person in your life? Why does it feel so nice to have something new? It brings a different kind of energy

Education

9 Psychology Backed Tips for Acing Exams

With the exam season coming, stress is at an all-time high among students. If you are overwhelmed by the amount of material you need to study and revise, say hello to these evidence-based study techniques. Following these can make exam