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Awareness

How to Stay Focused in a World Full of Distractions

To be able to hear what’s really happening in the world, you have to block out 99% of the noise Jonathan Franzen  Staying focused in today’s world has become extremely difficult because of digitalisation. Therefore, differing opinions today designate distraction

Awareness

Are You Too Self-Aware?: The Introspection Sword with Two Edges   

Self-awareness can serve as a beacon and a mental trap in the complex web of the human mind. It is the instrument that fosters development, empathy, and wiser decisions. However, it becomes an inner critic that seldom rests if turned

Health

The Terror of Success in Women

“Researchers have found that women tend to associate success with more significant negative consequences” (Kosakowska-Berezecka, Jurek, Besta, Badowska, 2017). How often do we come across women who are satisfied with achievements below their true potential? Quite frequently, I guess! But

Education

Common Mistakes in Psychological Report Writing

Psychological reports are not merely kept in filing cabinets – they impact real decisions that have consequences on people’s lives. They take psychological data and condense it into precise, actionable recommendations, whether they’re helping a student with learning disabilities, helping

Education

The Role of Constructivism in Modern Education

Have you ever felt outdated because everything is changing around you? Globe Scan’s global public opinion research 2023 shows that 78% of people across 31 countries feel that they cannot keep up with a fast-changing world. Things are changing fast

Industrial

The Psychological Underpinnings and Mental Health Impact of Productivity Fetishisation 

Modern professional settings often valorise busyness and constant output as markers of success, a trend sometimes called “hustle culture” or productivity fetishisation. In such cultures, hard work and efficiency are idolised, and taking breaks is stigmatised. Workaholism, defined as an

Health

Placebo vs. Nocebo: Can Your Brain Heal or Harm You Just by Believing

Human mental ability is amazing. It shapes perception, influences conduct, and regulates emotion. Could it, however, also have the ability to either help or hurt the body? The intriguing and sometimes misunderstood placebo and nocebo effects, which reveal the real

Parenting

Do “Gentle Parenting” Methods Actually Work? A Critical Look at the Trend 

Parenting plays a pivotal role in a child’s development; it influences their cognitive,  emotional, social, and physical growth. Dr. Linda C. Mayes, a Yale University professor in her research on Neurobiology of Parenting and Brain Development, found that  “Responsive parenting

Industrial

The 4-Day Workweek: Psychological Benefits vs. Corporate Resistance

The concept of a 4-day workweek has, over the years, progressed from being on the fringe to being discussed by the mainstream among professions and academia. What the world is trying to adapt to today is changing expectations concerning labour,

Industrial

Recency Effect and the Lasting Power of Last Impressions

Imagine this: Mehul is at the front of the boardroom, only five minutes into her presentation, when she makes a mistake. Her shaking hand spills coffee over the shiny table and onto the CEO’s white shirt. There is silence in