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Education

The Zeigarnik Effect: Why Unfinished Tasks Haunt Us 

In the 1920s, psychology student Bluma Zeigarnik was dining with her mentor, Kurt Lewin at a cafe in Berlin. Lewin then pointed out something curious. The waiters seemed to have an uncanny memory for unpaid orders. But once the bills

Self Help

Helping vs. Overhelping: Why the Difference Matters

We are always taught to be kind, to help people and to be noble and virtuous as it adds meaning to our lives. but some individuals, or maybe all of us, need to understand we are being taught to help

Entertain

Psychology of Catharsis

For centuries the notion that immersing ourselves in tragic stories — whether in ancient Greek plays, Shakespearean dramas, or contemporary films — can cleanse us of negative emotions and bring us back into psychological equilibrium. Catharsis has fascinated writers, artists, and psychologists

Awareness

Do Rage Rooms Have Therapeutic Value for Trauma Survivors?

Rage rooms have become a trendy space in urban settings lately. Also known as anger rooms or smash rooms, this space encourages people to break items such as plates, glasses, pieces of furniture, or electronics in a safe and controlled

Parenting

Is Gentle Parenting the Real Deal or Just Another Trend?

In an age where mothers are bombarded daily with guidance—everything from mommy bloggers to child psychologists—it’s little wonder that parenting fads rise and fall by the wayside. One technique that has surged in popularity is gentle parenting. You may have

Awareness

The Beauty of Being Average 

We people in this contemporary world run towards being extraordinary, and perfect and strive to be the best. We are happy if the child gets 100 out of 100, even if they score 99, we look into the missing pieces.

Social

Why do we hate being Ignored? 

To be ignored is a very human feeling and one that tends to cause discomfort, whatever the context. Whether it’s a friend who does not respond to a message, a colleague who ignores your input, or a stranger who walks

Health

Neglected and Unaddressed: Post-Stroke Psychological Disturbances

A stroke patient in his 70s with a premorbid stubborn and aggressive personality refuses to step out or meet anyone, is irritable and shows frustration and anger in conversations. He is unable to accept his state of mental health making

Positive

Negativity Bias: The Hidden Force Behind Self-Doubt and Stress

The negativity bias is our propensity to focus on unpleasant events and to notice them more easily. This negativity bias, often referred to as positive-negative asymmetry, occurs when we experience the pain of a reprimand more strongly than the delight of

Motivation

The Myth of “Follow Your Passion”

We’ve heard it before, and we’ll hear it again. “Simply follow your passion, and success will follow.” The phrase encapsulating the notion that pursuing what you love will inherently yield great success sounds inspirational and captivating. Indeed, a lot of