Psychology says people who celebrate their birthdays alone aren't isolated, they may simply be choosing solitude over loud partiesSome people intentionally choose to spend their birthdays on their own. They might take a solo trip, enjoy a favorite meal, visit a quiet p...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Psychology says people who avoid cutting cakes on birthdays or anniversaries don’t dislike people, they like to celebrate their special days differentlyPsychology suggests that people who don't like cutting cakes on birthdays and anniversaries are not unhappy or they don’t hate people. For ...
15 Jul, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Psychology says people who dislike fireworks aren't just being antisocial, they may be more sensitive to sensory overload or sudden loud noisesPsychology says avoiding fireworks may be linked to sensory processing sensitivity, sensory overload, startle responses, and individual dif...
05 Jul, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Psychology says people who prefer staying home often have these 10 phrases in commonPsychology suggests that people who prefer staying home often use familiar phrases that reflect their need for rest, boundaries, and emotio...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Psychology says people who feel quietly drained after small everyday social moments aren’t antisocial: They’re often responding to levels of stimulation other people barely noticeLeaving social events early does not mean disliking people. Psychology now views social exhaustion as a normal response to mental demands. ...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Psychology suggests adults who leave parties without long goodbyes aren’t rude: They’re protecting the social energy they still need after the room stops watchingExiting social gatherings sooner than expected is not considered rude. In fact, studies in psychology indicate that it serves as an effecti...
31 May, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
‘He would not speak. It was confidence’: Saif Ali Khan on dad Tiger Pataudi’s private personality. Actor shares how his silence ‘exasperated’ mom Sharmila TagoreSaif Ali Khan recently honored his father, Tiger Pataudi, at the Tiger Pataudi Memorial Lecture 2026 in Kolkata. He shared personal anecdot...
21 May, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
Why Cancelling Plans Feels So Good, According to PsychologyBacking out of social plans brings unexpected relief. Psychology explains this is not about being antisocial but how the brain handles pres...
10 Feb, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Can being an introvert harm your career? Employee recalls being yelled at by team lead for staying quietA young introvert working at a multinational company recently shared their struggle with fitting into a workplace that favors extroversion....
02 Jun, 2025, 08.35 PM IST
A framework to fix social media personality typesThe article discusses the surge of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) in the early 2000s and its use in mapping team dynamics. It then ...
24 Aug, 2024, 11.11 PM IST
Myth debunking 101: ‘Introverts cannot be leaders’Introverts face stereotypes hindering their leadership potential, yet possess crucial qualities like empathy and strategic vision. Despite ...
25 Jun, 2024, 04.12 PM IST
Myth debunking 101 – ‘Networking is only for extroverts’Networking is often seen as a task for extroverts, but experts argue that introverts have unique qualities that can make them successful ne...
11 Mar, 2024, 10.52 AM IST
Pandemic may have triggered a personality change, new study shows people are now less agreeable & outgoingMany of us became more health-conscious during the pandemic, for example by eating better and doing more exercise.
29 Sep, 2022, 06.10 PM IST