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Awareness Education

The Real Struggles of Psychology Majors in India

Imagine this: a young student stands at a forked path, tasked with the decision of the subject of their choice to pursue for the foreseeable future. Very few will opt for the budding field of psychology. Those who choose to

Motivation

The Psychology of Self-worth

Sarah, a 25-year-old, works as a marketing executive in the Nicolas company. She works from 9 am to 6 pm and doesn’t get enough leave. Even though she worked hard, she still feels low self-esteem and criticises herself, due to

Awareness

“Am I Helping or Just Listening?” When Peer Support Starts to Drain You

There have been a number of times when individuals find themselves becoming damsels in distress. And during those moments, they have leaned on a “therapist friend“, their knight in shining armour. The one who always picks up their calls, offers

Industrial

The Psychology of Rest: Why You Feel Guilty Doing Nothing

Aisha, a 26-year-old working as a marketing executive in the Himalaya company for 2 years. She works from Monday to Saturday continuously and doesn’t take a break. On a Sunday morning, she wakes up with a severe headache, and her

Positive

What Psychology Taught Me About Myself

Psychology became a part of my life much before I realised its presence, or took it up to study the subject formally. Growing up, I had been a silent but keen observer. I would pick up on subtle things that

Industrial

Freelancing Isn’t Always Free: Mental Health Behind the Hustle

Freelance work-life is not a new term in the current market. In fact, for the sole motive of gaining experience and attaining practical exposure, people usually engage in freelancing more than a curated or internship opportunity. What comes then as

Education

How Magazine Writing Enhances Academic Communication

Writing formal academic papers with extensive technical jargon is a task that PhD candidates often spend considerable time on. But when academics start contributing to magazines, particularly those that focus on mental health like Psychologs, they must learn how to simplify

Relationship

Emotional Substitution: Why We Recast New Relationships to Fill Old Emotional Roles 

We often tend to seek the known, to attract the familiar, to reach for those who make us feel the same. Sometimes we unconsciously draw towards people or dynamics that feel like “home”, even if the “home” is shaped by

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6 Essential Soft Skills Every Effective Coach Should Have

Most of us can agree, effective coaching goes beyond just sharing knowledge. Strong coaches read the room, not just the playbook. They connect with clients in real conversations, using everyday skills that anyone can recognise. The job demands a significantly

Relationship

What Compatibility Really Means in Neurodiverse Love 

When you live in such a world that seems to be neurotypical-centric, even the traditional concept of being compatible based on sharing interests, cues, and routines seems to be archaic. Love usually implies the discovery of new rules when the