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The millennial midlife crisis: It is Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara minus Spain, minus skydiving and minus, frankly, the men- Psychology says people who are not able to let go of painful memories aren’t vindictive, they may be facing attachment issues
- Psychology says the “cool” parent who lets their child negotiate every boundary is risking one specific outcome, and it usually shows up the moment they enter a professional environment
- Psychology says adults who learned to depend on no one as children don’t grow into self-sufficient adults; they grow into people who confuse asking for help with weakness, and slowly build a life no one else knows how to step intoEarly childhood experiences profoundly shape adult attachment styles. Research shows these patterns persist, affecting relationships with p...08 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
- Psychology says hyper-independence isn't a personality type or a strength; it's a childhood survival response that starts the moment a child realizes their feelings are inconvenientMany adults appear strong and self-sufficient, but this is often a survival tactic learned in childhood. Early experiences taught them that...06 Jun, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
- Psychology says that talking to yourself when you’re alone isn’t a sign you’re lonely; it’s one of the most effective ways the brain regulates emotion, rehearses decisions, and works through problems it can’t solve silentlyEngaging in self-talk isn't an indication of being alone; it's a vital cognitive process. Psychologists reassure us that this inner dialogu...04 Jun, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
- Psychology says every generation secretly believes the next one is ‘ruining society’: From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, here’s why it keeps happeningThe psychology behind generational conflict suggests that disagreements between older and younger people are rarely only about fashion, sla...18 May, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
- Word of the Day: AchluophobiaAchluophobia is the intense fear of darkness, affecting both children and adults. Unlike simple unease in low light, it can trigger anxiety...06 Mar, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
- How Early Responsibility Shapes Long-Term Emotional RegulationChildren's chores build character and emotional control. Psychology shows early responsibilities shape lifelong emotional regulation. Predi...14 Feb, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
- How Hearing Loss Helped Thomas Edison Focus and InventThomas Edison's profound hearing loss, often overlooked, significantly shaped his inventive genius. Rather than a hindrance, he viewed it a...10 Feb, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
- Why Some People Struggle More With Praise Than CriticismMany find praise unsettling, a common reaction psychologists link to early life experiences shaping safety and self-worth. Internal beliefs...08 Feb, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
- You don’t have to be a people-pleaser to be liked at work: Stanford expert shares smart ways to set boundaries without harming career growthMany professionals believe constantly saying yes at work ensures likability, but communications coach Kate Mason warns this can hinder care...24 Oct, 2025, 05.10 PM IST
- Poverty can stall brain development, but a good reading habit can help contain damage: StudyStudies have shown that early childhood poverty is a risk factor for lower educational attainment. It is also associated with differences i...10 Jul, 2023, 05.50 PM IST
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