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The Science of Personal Transformation: Can People Really Change?

Ever wondered how our thoughts and actions, when aligned, cause us to become this ‘new version of ourselves’? Well, psychologically, there’s an answer to it. Transformations don’t exactly happen overnight. To change is to evolve. A game of intention and

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Masculinity and Emotional Suppression

From a young age, boys are taught to be strong. Not always are they allowed or made to feel safe enough to show emotion. A pressure to fit into society’s designed boxes of masculine expectations. Masculinity has long been associated

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It’s Okay to Rest: Rewriting the Inner Narrative Around Worth and Productivity

The word ‘productivity’ has now grown to mean ‘to do more’ and ‘to do better’ towards the attainment of a goal. And productivity has become such an integral part of goal-directed behaviour that it impacts one’s worth as well. This

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Why Do People Hold Deep Grudges?

Grudges are referred to as a deep-rooted feeling of anger and frustration toward a person who is thought to have hurt or wronged the person. They arise from a conflict that is not resolved and in which one thinks another

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Addiction Psychology and Relapse Prevention: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Substance Use Disorders

Addiction, in psychological terms, is defined as a chronic and relapsing disorder characterised by compulsive substance use and an intense desire to seek drugs, despite the negative consequences. It results in uncontrollable behaviours that can harm health, relationships, and overall

Education

Psychology Behind Effective Learning  

Ever wonder why some lessons click, and others fly right over your head? It’s not magic; it’s the psychology of learning. Getting a handle on how we learn isn’t just for teachers; it’s vital for anyone who wants to absorb information

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The Adolescent Brain: How Frontal Lobe Development Shapes Thinking and Behavior

Adolescence is described as the brain’s second growth spurt. It is a time of development of the brain’s circuits and the frontal lobes, which are responsible for behavioural, cognitive, decision-making ability and voluntary movement. It has been proven that the

Parenting

Perfect Parenting Doesn’t Exist And That’s Okay

In the opinion of most experts, there is no such thing as a “perfect parent.” Numerous studies reveal that there isn’t a manual for parenting since it is difficult to be a perfect parent. Striving for a flawless parenting experience

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Tourette Syndrome in Childhood: Early Signs, Challenges, and Interventions

Imagine a child in a classroom, hands twitching, eyes blinking rapidly, letting out an unexpected grunt. The room gets quiet. The teacher pauses. Peers giggle or stare. What no one sees is the invisible storm beneath the surface of a neurological tempest

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The Stories They Make up: Analysing Children’s Apperception Test (CAT)

Individuals’ personalities are formed by their consistent actions, feelings, and thoughts (Bergner, 2019). Direct questionnaires are a common method to study personality, but they may not be useful to reveal unconscious thoughts and emotions. To solve that problem, psychologists invented