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What High-performing Families Do to Stay Ahead of Life’s Money Challenges?

Money challenges affect every household at some point. Rising living costs, unexpected emergencies, and the pressure of long-term goals create constant demands. Some families, however, seem better prepared to handle these pressures.  They remain resilient and confident, even during challenging

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The Psychology Behind Surprise Gifts

Have you ever received a surprise gift from anyone when you least expected it? For many of us,  the answer is ‘Yes’. How did we feel when we first received a surprise gift? Happy, excited, smiling, right? These are not

Industrial

Strategies for Boundary-Setting, Self-Care & Resilience in Leadership

Priya, an HR in a start-up tech company called xoxo. She usually starts her days early and ends late. She attends calls from home, relatives and even replies to their messages on weekends, and rarely gives time for herself. Her

Self Help

Why Some People Feel Lonely or Overwhelmed at Big Celebrations

Even though large celebrations can be joyous, they may also be stressful, lonely, or emotionally overwhelming for some individuals. For an introverted person, socialising can quickly deplete emotional energy (Aron & Aron, 1996). Others may feel weighed down by grief,

Health

AuDHD : Sign, Symptoms & Causes

‘X’, a 23-year-old student, always felt out of place. As a child, she struggled to make eye contact, was sensitive to sounds and found comfort in routines. Yet, at the same time, her teacher often described her as distracted, impulsive and

Parenting

Adolescent Bedrooms: A Psychological Tug-of-War Between Parents and Teenager

Few things cause family tension more than a messy room belonging to a teenager. To parents, it appears to be a sign of laziness or disrespect for family rules. To teenagers, a messy room may express freedom from parental control.

Positive Self Help

Power of Solitude: How Alone Time Boosts Mental Clarity & Emotional Health

“I realised the best decisions I make are the ones that I make when I ‘m completely alone with my thoughts; no distractions, no urgency, just me and the quiet.” This is a lived reflection about solitude. A person sitting

Self Help

The Guilt Continuum: Balancing Distance, Duty, and Doing Enough

Am I doing enough? Less useful a question ever posed, but hovering at the edge of our everyday worries when we let a home call go to voicemail, skip a social invitation from a friend, or call in sick one

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The Science and Spirituality of Chanting: Boosting Mind, Body, and Emotions

Chanting has long been a vital part of human life, deeply rooted in religion and spirituality.  Beyond its spiritual role, it also connects closely with the human mind and brain, influencing psychological and emotional health. These repetitive rhythms act as

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Too Many Dreams, Too Little Direction: How ADHD Impacts Career Decisions and Growth

Making career choices can be hard for people with ADHD, and these choices really affect how they feel about themselves. Acting without thinking can cause quick decisions. Trouble with planning and focus makes it hard to compare options, which can