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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,

Life Style Positive

Monastic Life and Its Impact on Mental Health 

In our busy world, the idea of a quiet and simple life may seem radical. For centuries, people have chosen this path by joining monasteries. It focuses on discipline and inner growth. This practice continues to capture the interest of

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

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.

Awareness Motivation

Fighting Stigma: The Pioneers Who Made Mental Health Visible

For generations, mental illness was treated as a hidden wound – suffering in silence, spoken of in whispers. Society misunderstood those in psychological distress, labelling them as “mad” and unworthy of care. However, individuals across history refused to accept this

Industrial Self Help

The Psychology of Quitting Your First Job: Why Leaving Feels Like Failure

When Riya handed in her resignation letter from her first full-time job, her hands shook, not from regret, but from fear. She had spent months convincing herself that she just needed to “adjust,” that this was normal. Yet the late

Positive

Near-Death Experiences and The Psychological Reframing of Mortality

Many people view death as the ultimate unknown, a boundary hidden in silence, fear, and uncertainty. But for some who have come very close to death, that line becomes something else: a moment of deep understanding.  People who have survived

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

Education

The Psychological Impact of Peer Education on Neurodiversity in  Schools 

Schools are said to be the first institution after a mother’s lap, from where the process of learning for a child begins. Schools not only contribute to the academic growth of children but also create a sense of compassion, empathy,