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Awareness

Why We Laugh at Things That Should Offend Us: Laughter as a Defence Mechanism

Laughter is rarely as innocent as it appears. Quite often it slips out of us in those moments of contradiction when the situation feels too tense, too absurd, or that is just too true, painfully true. There is a simple act

Relationship

Surrounded Yet Lonely: The Hidden Cost of Being Friends with Everyone

In today’s hyper-connected world, being popular is often mistaken by friends, flooded with messages, tagged in every group photo, and assumed they be living a socially rich life. But behind the smiles and endless conversations, there’s a silent truth many people

Education Industrial

Psychological Toll of Value-Misaligned Careers: Why Success Feels Empty

You can turn off the alarm clock, but you cannot shake the quiet dread that follows you into work. It’s not that the work is too hard or due yesterday; it is the dull pain of feeling that what you

Awareness Technology

How the Dopamine Economy Creates Digital Fatigue

In our constantly connected world, every notification and social media scroll offers a quick pleasure hit. This feeling is driven by dopamine, a brain chemical for motivation. However, digital platforms now use this system to capture our attention. Experts call

Awareness

The Compassion–Capitalism Conflict: Navigating Humanity in a Monetised Helping Profession

There exists an unassuming tug-of-war between compassion and capitalism. Helping others is viewed as innate to humanity, but in various professions: therapy, medicine, education, and social work, it is also regarded as a business. Every act of care has a

Relationship

The Psychology Behind Mood Swings in Romantic Relationships

Riya is confused about her partner. One moment they are affectionate and happy, the other moment they are completely distant. Was it because something happened? Did she say something she wasn’t supposed to? Or is she just thinking too much

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

Industrial

How Early Work Experience Shapes Long-Term Career Satisfaction

Early work experience impacts long-term career satisfaction. These early jobs, which often began in high school or college, build fundamental, employability skills, such as communication skills, problem-solving, and adaptability to workplace environments—referred to as an “invisible curriculum” (Brown & Ellis,

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,

Self Help Travel

The Psychology of Solo Travelling: How Exploring the World Alone Expands Your Identity

Solo travelling is not limited to going on holidays; it is a deeper self-inquiry. Stepping out of a specific role of the situation, new and profound comprehensions of self are often catalysts to significant growth (Yang, 2020). The simple act