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Awareness

When Expectations Become Reality: Exploring the Pygmalion Effect

Expectations are defined as a beliefs system which is future- centred in nature and acts as a driving tool for progression in our society. Philosophers such as Maarten Maartensz (2005) describe expectations as being personal and based on our life

Parenting

Happy Parenting

Our children are like seeds, seeds with life waiting to express itself. They only need the right environment, not a manual to grow to their full potential. But what if the environment turns toxic, the water is too much, the

Entertain

4 Psychological Thrillers You must Watch

Trigger Warning: Some Movie description and the movies itself can be triggering for the readers If you ask any cinephiles about their favorite movie genre, thrillers would top the list. Psychological thrillers, in particular, would be everyone’s personal favorite. These

Health

Over-Exercising and Mental Health

Exercising is often commended for the benefits it gives to both the body and the mind. It helps to maintain a healthy weight as well as lowers the risk of many chronic diseases. In addition, it improves mood and increases

Industrial

The Scarcity Effect: How “Only a Few Left” Tricks Your Brain

Have you ever thought about how the final slice of pizza seems way tastier than the first ? Or how a limited time offer suddenly changes your perception from “I’ll think about it” to “I must have that right now!”?

News

Kerala girl Suffering with Anorexia dies after months of fasting

In an incident from Meruvambayi, Kerala, a 19-year-old woman, Sreenanda, lost her life after following an extreme “water fasting” regimen for nearly a year. A first-year degree student, she had reportedly been influenced by weight loss advice found online. Her

Positive

The Journey of Moving Beyond People Pleasing

Everyone wants to feel noticed and loved by people because, as humans, we constantly crave attention. As it is said, man is a social animal. But this attitude of being noticed and craving for attention often makes you a people

Industrial Technology

The Psychological Effects of Automation: Job security and Mental Health 

Have you ever felt inadequate or less valuable in your workspace, especially with the increasing presence of automation? Have you found yourself thinking that you need to improve or adapt to keep up with the machines? As automation comes to

Education

Loss Aversion: Why Losing Hurts More Than Winning Feels Good? 

What a pleasure it would be to find 2000 rupee note on the street! Imagine now that you have lost 2000 rupee from your wallet. If that same amount were found, the remorse and frustration would probably outweigh the happiness.

Health

Orthosomnia: How Tracking Sleep Can Lead To Insomnia  

Sleep is an important human biological process that has a direct impact on overall health, mental performance, and emotional stability. With the advent of wearables and mobile apps that are accountable for monitoring one’s sleep-state pattern and increasing awareness, most