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Education

The Difference Between Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

Two key concepts that often come up when trying to understand human behaviour are Emotional Intelligence/Quotient (EQ) and Intelligence Quotient (IQ), which are seen as important for explaining what shapes our behaviour. In essence, both terms are critical for considering

Life Style

How  Does Trauma Affect Brain Function?

Trauma can impact the body as well as the mind on a deep level. Anytime we speak of trauma, we are talking about having gone through something disturbing or heartbreaking, such as being in a serious car accident or losing

Positive Self Help

10 Ways to Cultivate Gratitude in Your Daily Life, According to Psychology

You pray in your distress and in your need; would that you might pray also in the  fullness of your joy and in your days of abundance. Khalil Gibran We all pray when we need something, but how conveniently do

Positive Self Help

5 Simple Ways to Find Meaning and Purpose in Life

“What’s the purpose of my life?” and “How can I make my life more meaningful?” are often asked questions from one another by most of us. That’s some severe stuff, but the great news is that finding meaning and purpose

Life Style

The Acceptance Stage of Grief

Have you ever wondered if you’ve gotten over a loss or a traumatic incident? Have you accepted everything and made peace with it? How do you know if you’ve accepted and are all set to move on? Read on to

Life Style

Psychology behind Aggression

In psychology, aggression often covers a wide range of behaviours that can cause physical or mental harm to oneself or others. Aggression and violence are often driven by negative emotions like fear or anger. For instance, a person may react

News

Death of 26-Year-Old EY Employee Sparks Debate on Toxic Work Culture

The recent heart-breaking death of a 26-year-old employee working at Ernst & Young (EY) in Pune has brought due attention to workplace stress and burnout. Ernst & Young is a multinational company that is also a part of the Big

Awareness

Experiencing Self disgust: when the self feeds off self

“When I see myself, when I think about myself, I feel like shit. I am so disgusted with myself that I want to puke at myself or maybe even finish myself as I feel unbearable to myself……this me,  is just

Health

The Psychology of Smoking Relapse

Smoking relapse is one of the most significant challenges that most smoking quitters or stoppers face. Although wide availability of cessation aids and interventions exist, the rate of relapse remains relatively high, with many returning to smoking within the first

Education

Understanding the Essential Skills in Psychology

In today’s world, understanding the behaviour of a person is complex. As we all know psychology is the study of human behavior and mind. Psychologists are the professionals who help people cope with harmful behaviour and the social and emotional