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Education

Perfectionism in Academia: When ‘Doing Your Best’ Never Feels Enough

Academia has long had its roots in being explorative, hardcore, where perfectionism cuts. A doctorate, like a PhD, can be a lot to take on, to study and get a grip of in itself (Patricio, 2020). However, the competitive nature

Industrial

The Psychology of Rest: Why You Feel Guilty Doing Nothing

Aisha, a 26-year-old working as a marketing executive in the Himalaya company for 2 years. She works from Monday to Saturday continuously and doesn’t take a break. On a Sunday morning, she wakes up with a severe headache, and her

Positive

Caregiver Burnout and Fragile X: The Hidden Strain on Families

One of the genetic conditions that leads to developmental difficulties like learning challenges, behavioural troubles, and intellectual incapacity is Fragile X syndrome. Fragile X syndrome can potentially result in autism spectrum disorder (Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023). The

Industrial

Freelancing Isn’t Always Free: Mental Health Behind the Hustle

Freelance work-life is not a new term in the current market. In fact, for the sole motive of gaining experience and attaining practical exposure, people usually engage in freelancing more than a curated or internship opportunity. What comes then as

Positive Self Help

When Positivity Becomes a Burden: Understanding Forced Optimism

Have you ever been in a room full of people right after receiving some news which has sent your thoughts into a complete disarray, and yet, not one person in the room could guess what you were experiencing? A moment

Awareness

How Much Can Your Heart Take Before Burnout Takes Its Toll?

It’s likely that you have heard someone say, “I’m burnt out,” or perhaps you have said it yourself. However, burnout is more than a quick state of exhaustion or lack of motivation. Your heart is listening to this full-body warning

Awareness Relationship

Boundaries in Neurodivergent Relationships: Why They Matter

Neurodivergent relationships are relationships where one or more of the people in the relationship label themselves as neurodivergent, i.e., their brain develops or thinks differently compared to the social norms of development or cognition of what’s ‘typical’ or ‘neurotypical.’ This

Life Style

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

Life Style

Need for Drama: Deconstructing the Psychology behind Dramatic Personalities

The wide range of human needs—from biological imperatives to intricate psychological and social motivations – has received a lot of attention across the psychological literature throughout history. From psychogenic needs to motivational hierarchies, theorists such as Frederick Herzberg, Abraham Maslow,

Health Life Style

‘I Should Be Doing More’: The Internal Crisis Created by Wellness Influencers and Hustle Culture

Maybe take some rest, but not that much. Slow down, wait, buckle up. Right or wrong, good or bad, the advice is almost always subjective. While hustle culture paces you for the world, wellness influencers can try to slow you