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Technology

The Psychology Behind Feeling Safe with Our Phone

On a Sunday night, Kumar sits on the subway heading home after visiting his childhood friends. The bus travel was quiet, and the lights were dim and low. He glances at his smartphone again and unlocks it, starting to chat

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Power of the Mic: How Misleading Podcasts Shape Public Perception

The rise of social media has provided everyone with not only the chance to be on screen but also an audience that validates them. But simply carrying a mic doesn’t necessarily show knowledge or credibility.  What initially came out as

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The Rebound Effect: Why do Some People Move on Quickly after Arguments? 

Human relationships are bound to have arguments. Conflicts can cause emotional reactions that last for hours, days,  or even weeks, whether they take place in friendships, romantic relationships, or in the workplace. But not everyone carries resentment. Some people seem

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The Psychology of the Countdown Mindset: How Constant Time Monitoring Impacts Your Mind

Every morning, we start our day with an alarm and not the sun. Many people start their day by checking the clock, calculating how much time they slept or how much time is left before the first commitment. This habit

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Mastering Emotional Regulation: Techniques to Manage Stress and Improve Mental Health

Stress can be brought on by a variety of important factors, or stressors. The stress response is the result of the human brain using information gathered from previous or new behaviours in response to a perceived threat in the environment

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When Resilience Backfires: When Constantly ‘Bouncing Back’ Leads to Burnout

In contemporary psychology, resilience has become synonymous with strength—the celebrated capacity to recover from adversity and preserve mental equilibrium in the face of disruption. Defined as the process of adapting well to significant stress, trauma or adversity  (American Psychological Association, 2020),

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Anger vs Aggression: Understanding the Psychology Behind Emotional Reactions

Almost all of us have experienced anger at some point in time, whether it’s due to a traffic jam, a betrayal, or something much trivial. Anger is a very natural emotion. However, our approaches to dealing with it can vary

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Why Teamwork Works: The Neuroscience Behind Human Collaboration

In today’s largely interconnected world, connection is not just a catchphrase; it’s a biological and social necessity for the well-being of an individual. Humans have been social animals since the dawn of civilisation. From humans surviving in groups to modern

Parenting

The Psychology of Parentification: The Hidden Cost of Growing Up Too Soon

Childhood is often seen as a time of innocence, play and carefree exploration. Yet for many children, this reality is far from true. Often, children have to become adults way before their time and have to assume responsibilities that exceed

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Why Childhood Trauma Can Lead to Obsessive Thinking and Perfectionism

To live with an obsessive mind is to live in constant vigilance, a quiet and tiring attempt to create a form of stability in an unpredictable world. Obsessive thoughts and beliefs are intrusive, repetitive and inflexible ideas that contain uncertainty and ultimately