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Technology

The Psychology Behind Feeling Safe with Our Phone

On a Sunday night, Kumar sits on the subway heading home after visiting his childhood friends. The bus travel was quiet, and the lights were dim and low. He glances at his smartphone again and unlocks it, starting to chat

Awareness

Power of the Mic: How Misleading Podcasts Shape Public Perception

The rise of social media has provided everyone with not only the chance to be on screen but also an audience that validates them. But simply carrying a mic doesn’t necessarily show knowledge or credibility.  What initially came out as

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The Rebound Effect: Why do Some People Move on Quickly after Arguments? 

Human relationships are bound to have arguments. Conflicts can cause emotional reactions that last for hours, days,  or even weeks, whether they take place in friendships, romantic relationships, or in the workplace. But not everyone carries resentment. Some people seem

Parenting

The Role of Nutrition in Supporting Cognitive Growth During Childhood

We often overlook how fast a child’s mind grows and changes. One moment, they are quietly observing the world, trying to make sense of simple shapes, colours and sounds. Then slowly they begin responding to everything around them, a familiar

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The Psychology of the Countdown Mindset: How Constant Time Monitoring Impacts Your Mind

Every morning, we start our day with an alarm and not the sun. Many people start their day by checking the clock, calculating how much time they slept or how much time is left before the first commitment. This habit

News

Doctors Warn: Even Vacations Are Becoming Another To-Do List 

Have you ever returned from a holiday drained and tired, making you feel exhausted rather than rejuvenated? Thank you are not alone. Dr Sunita Sayammagaru highlights this situation as a modern travel paradox that leads people returning from a trip

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Fear of Failure and the Psychology of Cheating: Understanding the Shame Loop

The cheating is often seen as a moral failure, a choice made by individuals lacking integrity. Yet beneath the surface, there is pressure to meet expectations. The phenomenon known as the “shame loop” explains how these emotions create a self-reinforcing

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The Psychological Benefits of Having the Right Health Insurance for You and Your Loved Ones

Mental health was never given its due, and the issues surrounding mental wellness were mostly addressed in hushed tones for a long time. But the stigma attached to these issues is slowly being dismantled. There is more awareness now than

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Mob Theory: The Psychology Behind the Behaviour of a Huge Crowd

Mob theory explores why people act differently in a crowd than they would alone.  Understanding this fascinating psychology helps uncover why large groups behave the way they do… How Anonymity Changes Crowd Behaviour Being part of a large crowd can

Awareness Self Help

When Resilience Backfires: When Constantly ‘Bouncing Back’ Leads to Burnout

In contemporary psychology, resilience has become synonymous with strength—the celebrated capacity to recover from adversity and preserve mental equilibrium in the face of disruption. Defined as the process of adapting well to significant stress, trauma or adversity  (American Psychological Association, 2020),