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The Psychology of Donations: Empathy or Hidden Motives?

When we examine society, its evils always stand out. Social evils often overshadow the good and neutrality present in society, causing immense misery worldwide. The abundance of darkness in the world still fails to prevail in its entirety because of

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How the Amygdala Shapes Our Emotions and Behaviour

The limbic system is a complex array of brain structures responsible for extensive regulation of emotion, memory, and behaviour. Key structures include the amygdala, hippocampus, thalamus, and hypothalamus. The amygdala plays a pivotal role in the processing of emotion in

Self Help

How Animated Stories and Anime Shape Emotional Intelligence in Children

Children today are raised in a media-filled world where handheld technology and streaming platforms introduce cartoon stories into their daily lives. What appears to be casual entertainment is an extracurricular classroom for emotional learning. Developmental psychology stipulates that kids learn

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Handwritten Letter as Heirlooms: Intergenerational Memory And Emotion

Losing a loved one may be one of the most painful experiences in one’s life. The grief, the longing, the what-ifs, all tend to occupy an individual completely. It thus becomes crucial to find ways to keep our loved ones

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How does Instagram’s algorithm amplify only “big” wins?

Picture this. You’ve come home after a long day of work and don’t feel the best about yourself. You feel a wave of fatigue take over as you lie down on your couch and pick up your phone to scroll

Life Style

When Self-Love Becomes a Sales Pitch: How Consumerism Shapes Our Sense of Worth

The understanding of self-love, traditionally known as an inward process of self-acceptance and inherent value, has seen a remarkable shift across modern society. Originally linked to personal development and emotional balance, this profoundly personal process has become more and more

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The Neuroscience of Self-Care: How Sleep, Mindfulness, and Routines Improve Brain Health

Did you ever consider how self-practice is so amazingly good for you? It’s more than indulgence; self-care gets at the very deep workings and pays back the incredibly complex mechanisms of your brain. This article explores the neuroscientific roots of

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The Psychology of Workplace Loneliness and Its Mental Health Impact

In today’s hyperconnected workplaces, it is entirely possible to feel very lonely. It’s not about being physically isolated; it’s feeling either emotionally or socially disconnected from your coworkers and the broader organisation. The psychological impact of workplace loneliness is considerable:

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The Psychology Behind Short School Lunch Breaks: Impact on Children’s Development

Lunch breaks are a part of the school’s daily routine, helping students to refresh and connect with peers. The breaks restore the intellectual and emotional balance required for learning. Research has demonstrated that the availability of adequate lunch breaks enables

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Why Humans Crave Physical Presence Despite Constant Digital Communication

Picture this. A student who decides to travel to a different country to pursue education, miles and miles away, has a particularly bad day. When she returns home, she picks up her phone and dials her parents. The conversation lasts