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Introduction You open a dating app, and there are thousands of profiles just a swipe away. At first, the infinite options feel thrilling. But after dozens of conversations that fizzle out, you’re exhausted, disillusioned, and questioning your ability to connect. Welcome to the choice overload, supercharged by the swipe culture of modern dating. While it’s …
Introduction Can we carry emotional scars of traumas we never personally experienced? Growing research suggests we can—through a phenomenon called inherited trauma or transgenerational trauma. This concept proposes that the psychological wounds of parents and even grandparents can leave lasting imprints on children and grandchildren. While inherited trauma was once a controversial idea, modern neuroscience, …
Inherited Trauma and 3 Important Ways In Which It Shapes The Next Generation Read More »
Introduction We often think of cities as symbols of opportunity: bustling streets, glittering skylines, endless culture, and convenience. Yet, as more than half the world’s population now lives in urban areas a figure expected to rise to nearly 70% by 2050 (United Nations, 2018) scientists are uncovering how cities profoundly affect our mental health. Far …
5 Dynamic Ways In Which Urban Environment Shapes Our Mental Health Read More »
Introduction Each summer, the All England Club hosts one of the world’s greatest sporting spectacles: Wimbledon. From the meticulously trimmed grass courts to the roars of Centre Court, this tournament is a crucible for the best tennis players on earth. While power and precision are on full display, what often determines victory is invisible: the …
6 Important Attributes of Wimbledon Champions and The Psychology of Pressure Read More »
Introduction Anger is one of the most misunderstood human emotions. We’re often taught that it’s dangerous or shameful, yet pretending it doesn’t exist can backfire. On the other hand, the idea that “venting” it is always healthy isn’t supported by science either. Let’s unpack common myths about anger — and explore what research says about …
3 Powerful Anger Myths and Healthier Ways to Deal With Anger Read More »
Introduction Ever found yourself scrolling LinkedIn at midnight, plotting a side hustle? Congratulations: you might be a moonlighter. But why do we take on extra gigs under the glow of the metaphorical moon—and what does psychology say about this increasingly common trend? Read More- Burn Out and Mental Health What Is Moonlighting, Really? Moonlighting refers …
What is Moonlighting and 4 Important Reasons Why People Are Compelled To Do It Read More »
Introduction Picture yourself at a carnival, pulling the lever on a slot machine. The reels spin — cherry, cherry…lemon. So close! Your heart leaps and sinks almost at the same time. Instead of discouraging you, the near win makes you want to try again. Why do these near misses feel so intense? Why do they …
The Thrill of Near Misses and 3 Important Ways to Make It Work For You Read More »
Introduction In an age of perpetual noise, blaring notifications, crowded streets, humming air conditioners—silence feels like an absurd luxury. Yet, paradoxically, silence is not emptiness; it’s a psychologically rich space that deeply influences cognition, emotion, creativity, and even brain structure. As George Prochnik notes, “Silence is not the absence of something but the presence of …
Important Science of Silence and 2 Major Benefits of It Read More »
Introduction Imagine waking at dawn, alert and motivated—or struggling to step out of bed until midday despite urgent deadlines. That’s chronopsychology at work: how your internal clock shapes not just sleep, but your personality, decision-making, health, and social life. Whether you’re a “lark” or an “owl,” your chronotype—your biological preference for earlier or later activity—guides …
What is Chronotypes and 6 Important Ways to Re-Set Your Biological Clock Read More »
Introduction “It wasn’t the big crisis, it was 15 little things by 3 p.m.” That’s microstress in a nutshell: mini‑stressors that, over time, punch far above their weight. In a world buzzing with emails, traffic, expectations, and tiny interruptions, we often overlook how small stressors—minor annoyances, inconveniences, and micro-worries—can quietly chip away at our mental resilience. …
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