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Self Help

The Psychology Behind Decision Fatigue

Making decisions today is a nearly constant activity. From the mundane – choosing what to wear in the morning, to much more important decisions related to work, finance and relationships, the human brain is continuously making decisions. Such an onslaught

Motivation

14 Effective Ways to Boost Self-Motivation and Achieve Your Goals

Self-motivation is the best driving force that propels us towards our set goals. This is the inner spark that sets determination in us and keeps going even if we face any challenges. It’s crucial to remember that intrinsic motivation—a type of

Education

What is the Pygmalion Effect?

The power of expectation is the greatest power we have. George Bernard Shaw The Pygmalion effect or the Rosenthal effect is the psychological phenomenon wherein higher expectations regarding outcomes lead to better performance. It is named after the Greek mythology

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

Parenting

Long-Term Effects of Childhood Neglect on Adult Mental Health

Childhood is a crucial time when emotional, psychological, and social well-being is shaped for the future. Many challenges can affect a child’s development, and one of the most harmful forms of abuse is neglect. Unlike physical abuse, which often leaves

Awareness Health

Understanding Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Every day, we are under stress. Stress affects people of all ages significantly and has a major impact on how they perform on a daily basis. We should ideally have eustress, which is a healthy level of stress that motivates

Health

Digital Solutions to Sleep, no longer a Dream!

Sleep Problems have the potential to become the next Mental Pandemic considering their strikingly high global prevalence in the past decade. Scientific evidence suggests that the prevalence of ‘sleeplessness’ is as high as 50-60% amongst slightly older adults, females and

Industrial

How Flexible Work Hours Can Improve Mental Health

Imagine a workplace where you are no longer constantly exhausted from the inflexible 9 to 5 schedule and your productivity is not defined by the clock. Flexible hours offer an individual the freedom to align their personal and professional life

Industrial

How to Boost Employee Morale and Satisfaction: Psychologist Speaks

Maintaining employee morale and motivation has become more critical in today’s dynamic and highly competitive business environment. As companies face fierce competition and the need to constantly adapt to rapid changes, a motivated workforce is the backbone of success. High

Industrial

Responsibility vs Accountability: Is Responsibility Enough?

Take responsibility! Does this phrase ring a bell? The word “responsibility”- has been shoved down our throats throughout our lives. Be it our parents, teachers or even sometimes neighbours. Whenever we made a mistake, we were given the old “stop