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Social Comparison Theory

Social comparison theory is one of the important concepts and ideas advanced by psychologist Leon Festinger way back in 1954, explaining how human beings determine their sense of self-esteem, identity, and behaviour. According to social comparison theory, people compare themselves with

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Understanding Flow State and How It Drives Peak Performance

Before we dive into the relationship between flow state and peak performance, let us first understand what these two terms mean. The term ‘flow state’ was coined by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. He described it as a mental state where an

Awareness

What do Ambivalent People Actually Feel?

Ambivalence is a contradictory feeling. It might be triggered by everyday events, life changes major transitions, or once-in-a-lifetime moments. Ambivalent people feel both positive and negative feelings simultaneously. They might feel nostalgic or bittersweet, or being terrified and excited, or

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Why Self-Discipline is the Real Secret to Success, According to Psychology

Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day. Napoleon Hill Success is often attributed to hard work, perseverance and even luck, but we never talk about the self-discipline that goes into achieving the goal, however small

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Death Across Cultures and What We Can Learn from Them

This article explores how cultures across the globe perceive and cope with death, offering insights into the diversity of beliefs and practices. By selecting six culturally diverse groups based on geography and religion, we examine the unique ways communities interpret

Health Parenting

The Role of Parental Involvement in Managing Virtual Autism

In the age of digitalization, screens are now an indispensable portion of everyday life, especially for young children. Virtual autism refers to autism-like symptoms that develop in children due to overexposure to digital devices. Unlike a cursory exposure to a

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Are You an Enabler? The Hidden Costs of ‘Helping’ Others Too Much

In the chaotic, unpredictable world of relationships, there’s a special breed of people–enablers–who are like unsung heroes, rushing into action to save the day. These are the ones that can’t stand seeing you struggle, swooping in with the best of

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Ganser Syndrome  

Ganser syndrome is a rare and esoteric psychiatric disorder marked by nonsensical answers as well as other bizarre behaviours. Often classified as a form of dissociative disorder, the  Ganser syndrome involves what is called “approximate answers” or vorbeireden—that is,  incorrect

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How to Tell If You’re Experiencing Hypochondria (And What to Do)

Think of illness anxiety disorder, commonly known as hypochondria, as your brain’s alarm system getting stuck in the “on” position when it comes to health concerns. It’s not just being careful about your health – it’s when that careful attention

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Why Losing Your Creative Outlet Feels Like Losing Yourself

Losing your ability to make art is tough. It’s not just about losing a job – it’s about losing part of who you are. Whether it’s due to injury, health issues, or other problems, going from “artist” to “former artist”