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Why ‘Kidulting’ Is A Growing Trend And There Is Nothing Wrong in It

Do you still buy stuffed toys? Not for your child, but for yourself? Before you give that smirk, here’s a fun fact. Studies show that adults who keep or buy childhood toys and stuffed animals are more emotionally resilient. And,

Motivation

When Success Defines You: The Hidden Psychology of High Achievement and Existential Anxiety

Consider an example of a senior consultant who has never had a full day off in three years. She wakes up at 5:00 am and checks her mail even before the kettle heats, and goes to sleep with her phone

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 Psychology Student Syndrome and Psychological Well-Being: A Narrative Review

Academic training in the field of psychology often creates a perception among psychology students that they are emotionally intelligent or psychologically resilient. However, recent research and classroom experiences indicated that these students are indeed vulnerable to unique emotional and cognition-related

Awareness

Perfectionism as a Transdiagnostic Risk Factor

Perfectionism has been found to serve as a risk factor across diagnoses. The unending need to become “better” at something, essentially the ability to do something “better” today than you did yesterday, propels us into a state of perfectionism. Success and perfectionism

Positive

Joy on Screen: Exploring Contemporary Buddhism and Positive Psychology

The term “Buddhism” encompasses a wide range of customs, beliefs, and practices that have been embodied in various civilisations throughout history since they first emerged in the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama around 2,500 years ago. The Four Noble Truths, the

Relationship

Love Isn’t Just Romance: A Healthier Way to Celebrate Love Week

Every year, Love Week includes red flowers, gifts, and passionate messages. Couples exchange photos. Shops offer discounts. The world of social media is romantic. Despite this, love brings with it not just compassion and care for a partner, but also

Relationship

Family Expectations vs Personal Choice in Modern Weddings: A Psychological Perspective

To plan their wedding, a couple gathers with their relatives. One side wants a big hall and hundreds of guests. A simple ceremony with close friends is what the couple desires. Voices are raised. Emotions are wounded. Stress increases. Marriage these days

Positive Self Help

Toxic Positivity: When ‘Good Vibes Only’ Becomes Harmful

We live in a fast-paced world that doesn’t seem to pause for anyone. With a world so focused on productivity and optimism, we’ve started to dilute the boundary between real hope and emotional denial. In this age of technological advancement,

Awareness

The Emotional and Ethical Costs of Commercialising Mental Health

For decades, mental health was a “hush-hush” topic, hidden away in backrooms. After COVID-19, mental health struggles finally came out into the open. It wasn’t a secret anymore; people actually started talking about it seriously, which created a perfect environment

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Choosing What’s Familiar Over What’s Healthy: A Psychological Explanation

Rajat came back from his office, opened a bag of chips and dip. He planned to watch the new documentary released on Sunday, many of his colleagues have already watched it and have praised how relatable and relaxing it is.