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The Science and Spirituality of Chanting: Boosting Mind, Body, and Emotions

Chanting has been a crucial part of human life in a religious context. Humans have been practising chanting since the birth of this universe. It was an important element of human culture on religious and spiritual grounds. In a scientific

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Why Pain Changes the Way You Think

Go back to the last time you were in pain.  It doesn’t have to be anything too dramatic, just a really bad migraine, or an annoying, constant pain in your back..  Now, would you have been able to focus on

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Small Joys, Big Shadows: How Instagram Rewired Our Sense of Success

Over the last ten years, Instagram has gone from being a simple photo-sharing application to a significant cultural platform where people flaunt their lifestyles, accomplishments, and identities. Rather than serving as a platform of everyday connection, Instagram now functions as

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How Guilt and Regret Shape Our Decisions, Character, and Emotional Well-Being

A central question of human psychology is whether and when people change for the better. It has long been believed that emotions are essential for self-regulation, but the part that certain emotions play in inspiring a desire for self-improvement has

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ISKCON & the Mind: How Spiritual Practices Shape Well-being

For many people,  the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) represents more than a religious movement; it is a lifestyle that is deeply rooted in devotion, discipline, and an activity of inner peace, but how do these spiritual practices impact

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Self-Regulation Through Reading: Can Books Calm the Anxious Mind? 

In a time of digital burnout and anxiety, reading a book can be one of the most extraordinary kinds of self-care. Reading is a restorative cognitive activity that provides a moment of calm without digital engagement, calms the nervous system,

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The Psychology of Self-Perception Under Surveillance

We are always being watched. In the world of technology, we are always surrounded by cameras and other recording devices, which always have their eyes and ears trained to watch every individual. Surveillance has become highly pervasive in daily life

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Psychological Causes of Hearing Voices at Night

Dreams?Voices?Scorsese?Nolan? Does this ring a bell? From timeless classics to foreboding health issues, these have been a part of our timeline since time immemorial. Had John Nash not been a victim of these, game theory would never be possible today. So

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The Psychology of Kindness Fatigue in the Digital Age

Many people, especially those who provide care, are feeling more and more exhausted by the emotional energy needed to continuously be kind, understanding, and sympathetic in today’s hyperconnected world. Being emotionally present for others can become challenging, whether you’re helping patients, students,