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PSYCHOLOGY OF ANXIETY
Quote of the day from psychologist Carl Jung on parenting mistakes: ‘The greatest burden a child must bear is the unlived life of its parents.’ Founder of analytical psychology on the dangers of expectations on children- Psychology says people who always need coasters for their cups or glasses aren't anxious, they may simply prefer order and predictability
- Psychology says people who don't clean their homes regularly and let empty bottles, unclean utensils or clothes pile up aren't lazy: What research says about this behavior
- Psychology says most people aren't judging you nearly as much as you think- the spotlight effect explains why we feel constantly observedPsychology reveals we often overestimate how much others notice our flaws, a phenomenon known as the Spotlight Effect. Our egocentric persp...01 Jul, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
- Techie claiming to be Microsoft employee says he is about to be laid off, but is 'relieved': 'Watching good people...'A techie claiming to be a Microsoft employee, anticipating his job loss, found unexpected relief instead of distress. For months, he observ...01 Jul, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- Psychology says people who pace when they're angry or worried may be giving their brain a chance to reset and regulate the stressPsychology suggests that people who pace when they are angry, anxious, or under pressure are often responding to the way the brain and body...01 Jul, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
- Psychology says your cigarette cravings may have less to do with nicotine than you thinkStress significantly impacts the brain, driving smokers to seek comfort in cigarettes for quick relief from anxiety and pressure. Neuroscie...30 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
- Psychology explains why some people avoid eye contact during conversations and it's not simply shyness or rudenessAvoiding eye contact during conversations might signal more than just shyness. New research links this behavior strongly to social anxiety,...30 Jun, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
- Psychology behind retail therapy: Study reveals why some people can't stop buying and how shopping turns addictivePsychology of shopping addiction: A study reveals nearly half of adults surveyed exhibit signs of shopping addiction, driven by a need to e...30 Jun, 2026, 06.05 AM IST
- Psychology says people who never send their children for a sleep over aren't always overprotective: What this parenting behavior meansPsychology says people who never send their children for a sleep over aren't always trying to control their children. In many cases, this p...30 Jun, 2026, 01.42 AM IST
- Psychology says people who set multiple alarms even when one is enough aren't lazy: What repeated alarms revealPsychology says people who set multiple alarms even when one is enough aren't always unmotivated or careless. Psychology suggests this habi...30 Jun, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
- Psychology says people who always wear headphones may be doing more than listening to music, here's what this everyday habit revealsPsychology says people who always wear headphones may be seeking focus, emotional regulation, or a sense of control. Here's what psychologi...27 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
- Antidote to anxietyStoicism, a 2,000-year-old philosophy, is seeing renewed interest in modern times due to rising economic uncertainty, job insecurity, polit...26 Jun, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
- Psychology explains why some people are terrified before flying, and it may have less to do with the plane itselfPsychology suggests intense pre-flight anxiety, or aviophobia, is strongly linked to past stressful experiences and burnout. A 2024 study f...26 Jun, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
- Psychologists say people who push themselves beyond limits aren't ignoring their fear, they may be unlocking superpowersPsychologists suggest that people who willingly take on difficult challenges are not necessarily ignoring fear, they may be building confid...25 Jun, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
- Psychology says people who try to control every aspect of their children's life aren't always imposing but trying to inculclate good habits: What this parenting behavior means and the lessons behind itPsychology says people who try to control every aspect of their children's life aren't always acting from confidence or strength. In many c...24 Jun, 2026, 02.58 AM IST
- Psychology says adults who get anxious when their phone battery drops below 50% are not overreacting: Why people treat smartphones like a safety blanketPsychology suggests that adults who become anxious when their phone battery drops below 50% are rarely overreacting. More often, they are r...21 Jun, 2026, 08.42 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 people who keep checking weather forecasts multiple times a day aren’t anxious but are trying to outsmart uncertaintyPsychology says checking the weather several times a day is generally harmless and quite common. It only becomes a concern when the habit b...17 Jun, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
- Psychology says anxiety is not just overthinking, here’s how fear, stress, and uncertainty slowly take control of your mind and bodyPsychology does not suggest that anxiety is merely a result of overthinking. The experience of anxiety is far more intricate than a stream ...12 Jun, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
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