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Awareness

Coping With ‘Being Average’: A Psychological Look at Mediocrity and Meaning

Most of us perceive ourselves as “average” daily, about the various tasks we carry out. Although it is a common experience, it carries complex consequences that have psychological impacts. In both organisational and social contexts, the ways people internalise and

Self Help

The Psychology of Self-Compassion: More powerful than self-esteem? 

We are often told that we are special and unique because we can do or achieve anything. That confidence is enough to get everything done. From a young age, our worth is attached to our achievements. An instance of this

Therapy

Reparenting Yourself: A Self-Healing Trend Rooted in Therapy

Reparenting is a self-care method by which individuals consciously provide themselves with the nurturing, safety, and emotional support that may have been lacking in their early developmental years. Reconnecting with the “inner child” is the central aspect. Doing so would

Social

The Psychology Behind Internet Virality 

We live in a world where a simple dance video or a cat meme can reach millions of people and become a conversation starter very easily. But what makes this happen? Why do certain videos and pictures go viral, while

Positive

The Science Behind Colour and Emotion

When you open your eyes, you encounter several visual stimuli. The wondrous workings of the optic system make it possible for any individual to perceive not only the object but also its characteristics, like shape, size, brightness, depth, motion and

Life Style

The Spotlight Effect: Why You Think Everyone Notices Your Every Move

Everyone has their own share of awkward moments in public and often feels embarrassed for a long time, wondering what others thought of them. It is a common phenomenon to feel like everyone has their eyes on you and is

Therapy

The Rise of Digital Therapy– Boon or Burnout?

Digital therapy and AI-supported treatments are revolutionising mental health care. These modern solutions are not just some fancy technology, but they do provide a real-life utility of enabling easier access to treatment, giving personalised assistance and perhaps even relieving the

Awareness

What Burnout in Your 20s Reveals About Modern Adulthood

Meet person A, a recent graduate who has always been ambitious and career-driven. Whether it be scoring well in exams, improving their skills, bringing innovative ideas to the table, or even working overtime at their job, they constantly aim high. But

Awareness Self Help

The Psychology of Pattern Recognition 

Imagine a person who has spent a significant amount of time watching K-dramas. Without learning the languages, they may start to pick up some words. With the help of subtitles, they began understanding that ‘jin-jja?’ (진짜?) In Korean, it means

Awareness Self Help

Why We Love Personality Quizzes: The Lure of Self-Categorisation

If you have ever come across terms like MBTI, the various personality types, the type A or the type B friend poll and so on and thought of taking a little personality quiz yourself, this article is just the right