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Life Style

Understanding the “April Theory”: A Psychological Perspective

As April approaches, there is a certain transition of chill air to a warm breeze. Spring eventually envelopes the hemisphere, creating a noticeable shift in the collective psyche. Spring rolls over, there is a sudden change in climate, and it

Motivation

The Four Perspectives That Shape Human Motivation

Motivation is defined as a psychological process that gives behaviour purpose and direction. It is the force that motivates people to act and seek particular goals or objectives. The main reason motivation is important is because it helps people achieve

Awareness

Flow States Vs. Hyperfocus: How ADHD Challenges Traditional Motivation Theories 

What if the most intense states of mind available to us – the moments when time melts away and the world outside fades – aren’t always a sign of peak functioning but sometimes an expression of neurological chaos? In the

Awareness

Sweat isn’t a Substitute: Gym helps, but it’s not Therapy

With the growing awareness around mental health and therapy, it’s common to see individuals turning to self-care practices to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional fatigue. One such practice is hitting the gym. Physical activity is often considered as a “natural antidepressant”

Hindi

उत्पादकता बढ़ाने के 10 असरदार तरीके

आज कल सभी अपने जीवन में अधिक उत्पादक बनना चाहते हैं लेकिन ये कभी-कभी मुश्किल लगने लगता है। या ऐसा लगता है कि आपके पास करने के लिए बहुत कुछ है और उसके लिए बहुत कम समय है? यदि आप

Awareness

Dyadic analysis of associations among PTSD symptoms, Fear of emotion, and Couple Communication difficulties

The impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on individuals has received considerable scholarly attention, yet the influence it bears on romantic relationships is increasingly getting its place within the growing repertoire of research. When we picture anyone afflicted with PTSD,

Awareness

Why “Fixing Yourself” Might Be a Capitalist Trap

“To be fully alive, aware, and responsive is to be in a state of constant becoming,” wrote Erich Fromm in The Sane Society (1955). But somewhere along the way, “becoming” turned into “fixing.”  Maybe you’ve felt it too, that persistent

Health

Neglected and Unaddressed: Post-Stroke Psychological Disturbances

A stroke patient in his 70s with a premorbid stubborn and aggressive personality refuses to step out or meet anyone, is irritable and shows frustration and anger in conversations. He is unable to accept his state of mental health making

Awareness

The Imperative Need to Explore the Reciprocal Nature Between Student and Faculty Well-Being in Indian Colleges and Universities!

This article establishes the importance of addressing both the faculty and student mental well-being in Indian higher educational institutions. The Indian Universities are yet to realize the reciprocal nature and the importance of both faculty and student well-being. It is

Positive

Negativity Bias: The Hidden Force Behind Self-Doubt and Stress

The negativity bias is our propensity to focus on unpleasant events and to notice them more easily. This negativity bias, often referred to as positive-negative asymmetry, occurs when we experience the pain of a reprimand more strongly than the delight of