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Self Help

The Decline of Deep Conversations: How Small Talk  Affects Mental Health  

Meaningful exchanges are becoming increasingly rare in today’s society, with most people avoiding even casual, lighthearted conversations in daily life. When interactions lack depth, it can negatively impact relationships, mental well-being, and our ability to connect with others. While small

Social Technology

From Pixels to Possibilities: Why do we play games?

Ever wondered what makes people tap their screens repeatedly and glued to their screens, during commute or when they are bored? It is most probably the games they have been playing! Gaming has become an ubiquitous part of our contemporary

Research

Perceiving Societal Pressure To Be Happy Is Linked To Poor Well-Being, Especially In Happy Nations

Societies value happiness and want their members to enjoy it. While this commitment from society sounds admirable, placing too much emphasis on positivity (as opposed to negativity) could lead to an unachievable emotional norm that paradoxically jeopardizes personal well-being. The

Motivation

The Psychology of ‘Revenge Success’

Have you ever thought about revenge and spite as paths to success? We often hear that success should be driven by passion, ambition, or personal growth. But what about spite? That burning desire to prove someone wrong or rise above

Relationship

Millennials Aspire For Much More than Love & Stability in Their Relationship

Relationships have gone through a tremendous makeover in the last few decades. Millennials are facing challenges in their relationships that never existed before. As Esther Perel, a psychotherapist and an expert on relationships says, “Never have we invested more in

Awareness

The Secret of Worrying

Everyone is familiar with the song by Bob Marley, “Don’t worry be happy” one of the best to hum whenever you are disturbed. However, even those who are familiar do not seem to go deep into the words to understand

Awareness

How to Recognize and Respond to Manipulation

In social psychology, There are eleven main types of influence: persuasion, self-promotion, suggestion, infection, imitation, affection, request, coercion, criticism, ignoring, and manipulation. Manipulation is a hidden Emotional influence by one person on another. It is closely related and opposite to

Motivation

What are the reasons we don’t succeed and how to overcome them?

Success is a personalized and relative experience, rather than an objective or fixed standard we hope to attain. Each of us would define success based on our values, priorities and experiences. Personal, financial, social, spiritual, academic, and professional are some

Awareness

9 Characteristics of Self-Actualized People

Have you ever encountered someone who radiates a deep sense of purpose, inner peace, and authenticity? These beings seem to move through life with clarity, confronting challenges while staying true to themselves. The concept of self-actualization was introduced by psychologist

Awareness

10 Japanese Concepts for Self-Improvement and Success

Japanese lifestyle and culture is a beautiful balance of traditional values and surreal modernity, offering a deeper understanding of the Japanese Way of Life. In a fast-paced world of constant hustle culture and struggle for success, Japan’s age-old customs blend