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Nudge Theory in Everyday Life: How Small Changes Shape Big Decisions

People often love to imagine themselves making rational, well-considered decisions about things based on weighing up all the pros and cons. But research into what’s called behavioural economics suggests otherwise: that actually lots of the time it’s more a matter

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10 Psychology-Backed Habits for a Happier, More Fulfilling Life

Happiness is something that one feels can only be realised upon reaching a particular milestone in their lives. These milestones may include a promotion, a salary increase, graduation, or owning an ideal house. However, the joy that one gets from accomplishing

Relationship

The Psychology of Situationships: Why People Avoid Commitment

Feeling confused about a person in a relationship is not an odd moment. In the process of getting to know someone, multiple questions about the other arise. But what about someone who is not sure about the relationship itself? For example, consider

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Understanding Toxic Relationship Patterns in Men and Women

Imagine receiving a text from your partner, and instead of feeling excited, you are feeling anxious. You begin wondering whether they are upset, whether you said something wrong, or if there is any new argument incoming. What once felt comforting

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Parental Grief and Diagnosis of Neurodivergent Condition

As a child psychologist or a school counsellor, have you ever found yourself struggling to find words to explain a child’s diagnosis (Neurodivergent children) to their parents or has a parent’s reaction to the diagnosis left you unsure of how

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The Psychology Behind Musafir Cafe: Why the Story Feels So Personal

Has there been a time when you have experienced watching films or television series that seemed to encapsulate emotions that are beyond your grasp? There are some works which are memorable for reasons that go beyond their plot twists, because

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Why the Quality of Friendship Matters More Than the Number of Friends

In a culture where followership is being counted on Instagram and Twitter, where the term friend has been short-circuited to “follower” and “following”, a simple question needs an honest answer: Does it matter if a person has friends? Decades of

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Marketing the Mind: The Psychology Behind Consumer Buying Decisions

When a shopper adds something to their cart, it rarely feels like influence. It feels like a personal decision. They compare the price, check reviews and think whether they actually need it or not. It is completely their own. But

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Living Well, Not Just Feeling Good: The Psychology of Eudaimonia

Let’s consider two people. The first one sits on the couch in the evening with the TV on, eating comfort food, and avoiding things that are challenging or uncomfortable. The second goes to a community centre in the evenings, learns

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Psychological Flexibility: The Key to Better Mental Health and Resilience

Consider a time when something truly went wrong: a relationship ended, a job was lost, a health scare came down out of nowhere. How varied are the ways individuals deal with them? Everyone has a tendency to avoid any emotional state