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Psychology says people who always use GPS while driving even when they know the way are not forgetful: Why they trust certainty more than memory- Psychology says adults who hold onto empty jars and containers are often seeking more than storage: Why ‘just in case’ thinking makes it hard to throw things away
- Psychology says people who only like to buy clothes in stores and not online are not outdated: Why the brain still trusts touch more than algorithms
- Psychology says adults who eat bananas with a spoon are not weird: Why some people turn everyday eating into a comfort ritualPsychology suggests that adults who eat bananas with a spoon are rarely being strange or childish. More often, they are responding to funda...22 Jun, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
- Psychology says adults who save money in jars or piggy banks are not old-fashioned: Why physically seeing money grow gives the brain a sense of control and securityPsychology suggests that adults who save money in jars or piggy banks are rarely being old-fashioned. More often, they are responding to a ...21 Jun, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
- Psychology says adults with huge tattoos are not seeking attention, they are using the body to tell stories, reclaim identity and express authenticityPsychology suggests that adults with large tattoos are rarely trying to become someone they are not. More often, they are expressing and em...20 Jun, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
- Psychology says people who dip their cookies in tea or coffee are not being childish: Why small rituals help the brain slow down and feel comfortedPsychology suggests that adults who dip cookies into tea or coffee are rarely being childish. More often, they are creating a small ritual ...18 Jun, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
- Psychology says people who press the elevator repeatedly are not necessarily impatient: It is about craving control during tiny moments of uncertaintyThe elevator button is just one example of a broader psychological pattern. The key insight is that people are often not trying to make the...17 Jun, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
- Psychology says men who try to control their wives or girlfriends aren’t ‘protective’, but their ‘toxic masculinity’ often starts with fear and a fragile egoThe psychology behind men who try to control their girlfriends or wives often reveals a complicated mix of insecurity, entitlement, emotion...29 May, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
- Psychology says people who never listen to other opinions aren’t always confident and many are secretly afraid of this one thingThe psychology behind people who refuse to listen to others or expect everyone to follow their way often points to deeper patterns involvin...29 May, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
- Psychology says women often feel the need to control everything at home and it is not OCD but generational mental loadThe psychology behind women wanting things done a certain way often points to a deeper link between stress, mental load, anxiety and social...23 May, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
- Is your boss playing favorites? Psychology says this bias is often driven by hidden insecurity — a need to control, boost ego, and mask deeper leadership weaknessesThe psychology of workplace favoritism shows that it is rarely about one employee being more capable than another. Instead, it often stems ...18 May, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
- Why do my father wants to do everything by himself without help? Psychology says supressed emotions and need to wear the 'tough masculinity' mask prevents them from expressingThe psychology of fathers who resist seeking help reflects a complex mix of identity, social expectations and emotional patterns. While the...15 May, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- What’s the psychology behind people who need to control everything — Control freak or coping mechanism?Psychologists note that the urge for control can be addressed through awareness and consistent practice. Approaches such as cognitive behav...01 May, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
- What's the psychology of micromanaging bosses? Is your manager watching every move? The shocking reason your boss doesn’t trust youMicromanagement involves excessive oversight of employees’ work, often marked by constant monitoring, highly detailed instructions, and lim...30 Apr, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
- What’s the psychology behind people who arrive at the airport hours early and fear missing a flight?The psychology of people who arrive at the airport too early reflects a complex blend of anxiety, personality traits, and learned behaviour...24 Apr, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
- Who really is Candace Owens? shocking lawsuit by French President Macron reveals secrets about her net worth, career, and personal life!In a surprising twist, American commentator Candace Owens has found herself at the center of a legal storm. French President Emmanuel Macro...24 Jul, 2025, 09.40 AM IST
- The curious case of investment in educationEmpirical evidence suggests that while the overall returns to education are positive, there exists significant heterogeneity. Indian policy...16 Jan, 2021, 11.37 PM IST
- Continue to be bullish on metals, OMCs: Deven ChokseyMarket corrections or an overhang situation may help you add to your portfolio, says Choksey18 Apr, 2017, 11.45 AM IST
- Look beyond textbooks to undo the damage: KV KamathTextbooks were written when you did not have to deal on a real-time basis with several markets. So it is time to push them to the back of t...29 Aug, 2013, 11.17 AM IST
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