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Industrial

Ikigai and Overwork: A Psychological Journey Through Japan’s Work Culture

Ikigai: Unpacking Its Meaning Ikigai, a concept woven into the fabric of Japanese philosophy, invites us to discover our life’s purpose. The term itself gracefully combines “iki,” meaning life, with “gai,” signifying value, together representing the intrinsic worth of existence

Awareness

It’s Okay to Rest: Rewriting the Inner Narrative Around Worth and Productivity

The word ‘productivity’ has now grown to mean ‘to do more’ and ‘to do better’ towards the attainment of a goal. And productivity has become such an integral part of goal-directed behaviour that it impacts one’s worth as well. This

Awareness

The Impact of Porn on Adolescents: Exploring the  Psychological and Emotional Effects 

In today’s digital world, young people have more access to the internet than ever before. While this can be empowering and educational, it also brings real challenges, given how easily adolescents come across porn or pornography. This often occurs during

Awareness

Why Do People Hold Deep Grudges?

Grudges are referred to as a deep-rooted feeling of anger and frustration toward a person who is thought to have hurt or wronged the person. They arise from a conflict that is not resolved and in which one thinks another

Awareness

Cognitive Biases That Secretly Control Your Decisions – And How to Outsmart Them 

Are You Really in Control of Your Decisions?  You may prefer to view yourself as a rational decision maker. You consider evidence, weigh pros and cons, and make decisions based on logic – or at least you think you do.

Parenting

Parental Pressure vs. Personal Purpose: Whose Dream Is the Child Chasing

As soon as a child is born, many parents begin to dream, imagining their little one growing up to become a doctor, an engineer, a lawyer, or an artist. Although these dreams often come from a place of love, sometimes,

Education

Why We Procrastinate: The Psychology Behind Delayed Decisions and How to Fix It

We’ve all been guilty of it—putting off a task we know needs to be done, promising ourselves we’ll “start tomorrow,” only to find tomorrow rolls into next week. To procrastinate is something most of us have experienced, whether it’s avoiding

Research

The Cost of Staying Up Late: How Chronotype Impacts Cognitive Aging

Not all minds are wired to rise with the sun. While some spring out of bed full of energy, others thrive in the quiet hum of late nights. These natural preferences, known as chronotypes, influence not just daily productivity but

Relationship

Why Some People Struggle More in Relationships

In addition to being incredibly tough, relationships may also be enriching. Studies in psychology, sociology, and the actual world show why some people find it more difficult to establish and sustain healthy relationships and what practical solutions can be useful.

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Is It Possible to Anticipate Mental Health Challenges During Alcohol Detox?

Alcohol detox is perhaps the first step many of us take on our path to recovery. Although it can be uncomfortable for most of us to physically endure, alcohol detox can also affect our mental health and well-being.  Both the