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Education

The Zeigarnik Effect: Why Unfinished Tasks Haunt Us 

In the 1920s, psychology student Bluma Zeigarnik was dining with her mentor, Kurt Lewin at a cafe in Berlin. Lewin then pointed out something curious. The waiters seemed to have an uncanny memory for unpaid orders. But once the bills

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

The Beauty of Being Average 

We people in this contemporary world run towards being extraordinary, and perfect and strive to be the best. We are happy if the child gets 100 out of 100, even if they score 99, we look into the missing pieces.

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

Research

Psychedelics enhances Intimacy, Attraction and Sexual expression 

Have you wondered what mushrooms do to us, not the edible mushroom we use in the kitchen, but the one that is classified under psychedelics? Are they good or bad? Do they truly benefit those who use them? Let’s see what

Industrial

The “Office Politics” Effect: How Workplace Drama Affects Mental Well-Being 

Do you enjoy your job? How is your job environment? Do you often get the opportunities and rewards you deserve from your workplace? If you are treated fairly in your workplace, then it’s a very healthy environment. But this is

Life Style

How Minimalism Reduces Stress and Enhances Well-Being

Minimalism is a lifestyle concept that focuses on intentionally reducing material belongings and simplifying one’s physical and mental environment. It is mostly a reaction against the excessive consumerism and congested environments that have grown common in modern culture. In general,

Education

11 Ways Understanding Psychology can Improve your Life

Psychology is everywhere. It shapes our choices, emotions, and relationships. Yet, many see it as something only therapists or researchers need to know. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Let’s be honest. How often do we fall for “if you

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14 Ways AI Is Transforming College Career Services

Artificial intelligence has made a big impact on schooling. Nowadays, it’s almost impossible to visit a college campus without encountering it, either directly or indirectly – and that’s before we even talk about the numerous workshops that instructors and students

Industrial

Workplace Cliques and Their Role in Office Culture

Workplace psychology is the study of human behavior in professional settings and how it influences work dynamics. It is also known by the terms occupational psychology or organisational psychology. When explored further, workplace mannerisms, behaviors, and work principles form the