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Education

From Denial to Humor: The Ladder of Our Mind’s Defenses 

Psychology Charts the Secret Mechanisms We Use to Cope, Grow, and Guard Against Ourselves. Did you ever joke your way out of a breakup with a sarcastic quip? Or deny it was all good, even as your world crashed down

Life Style

What if life isn’t a Journey, but a Dance? 

Since the day one is born, his/her journey of life is said to begin. You would have heard inside hospital rooms, the parents saying- “my daughter will become a doctor” or “my son will be a pilot”, etc. The basis on

Health

The Terror of Success in Women

“Researchers have found that women tend to associate success with more significant negative consequences” (Kosakowska-Berezecka, Jurek, Besta, Badowska, 2017). How often do we come across women who are satisfied with achievements below their true potential? Quite frequently, I guess! But

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6 Signs Your Relationship Is Ready for a Major Commitment

So, you’ve survived a weekend IKEA trip together without breaking up – congrats! If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re starting to wonder if your relationship is ready for the next big step, whether that’s moving in together

Life Style

These 10 Tiny Tricks Can Make or Break Your First Impression, According to Psychology

You only have seven seconds. It’s that simple. During the brief moment it takes to greet and shake hands, someone has already built up a mental dossier about your professionalism, friendliness, and reliability. “Thin-slicing” is the term psychologist Amy Cuddy

Industrial

The Psychological Underpinnings and Mental Health Impact of Productivity Fetishisation 

Modern professional settings often valorise busyness and constant output as markers of success, a trend sometimes called “hustle culture” or productivity fetishisation. In such cultures, hard work and efficiency are idolised, and taking breaks is stigmatised. Workaholism, defined as an

News

War Anxiety: When Geopolitical Tensions Take a Personal Toll

At a time when war did not feel so distant anymore, when front lines are streamed live into our pockets and traumatic happenings unfold between memes and texts (Langdon, 2020), the affective power of conflict has seeped into our daily

Health

Placebo vs. Nocebo: Can Your Brain Heal or Harm You Just by Believing

Human mental ability is amazing. It shapes perception, influences conduct, and regulates emotion. Could it, however, also have the ability to either help or hurt the body? The intriguing and sometimes misunderstood placebo and nocebo effects, which reveal the real

Parenting

Do “Gentle Parenting” Methods Actually Work? A Critical Look at the Trend 

Parenting plays a pivotal role in a child’s development; it influences their cognitive,  emotional, social, and physical growth. Dr. Linda C. Mayes, a Yale University professor in her research on Neurobiology of Parenting and Brain Development, found that  “Responsive parenting

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CBSE Results Are Coming – So Is the Pressure

In a country like India, ‘results’ play a very pivotal role in a student’s life because It is not just associated with them but with the larger social context as family honour. Students are often told to perform well in