Psychology says people who thrive in chaos may actually be seeking stimulation, not stressSome people experience uncertainty as particularly uncomfortable, which can make them seek answers, structure and predictability as quickly...
01 Sep, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Psychology says if you cannot put a book down mid-chapter, your brain may hate leaving stories unfinishedPsychology says this behavior may have less to do with discipline or obsessiveness than it appears. For some readers, stopping at an arbitr...
01 Sep, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Psychology explains why people litter even when they know it is wrong: A 2022 study finds good attitudes may not be enough, while personal control, connection to nature and social pressure shape the decision to stopPsychology of littering: Littering behavior is often influenced by a combination of perceived control and social signals rather than merely...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
Psychology says people who break eye contact while explaining something complicated may be protecting their attentionEye contact carries powerful social information. When you look directly at someone, your brain is taking in more than their eyes, it is als...
31 Aug, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Psychology says people who save screenshots they never look at may be collecting a sense of future securityPeople may save screenshots for all kinds of reasons: they expect the information could be useful later, don't want to risk forgetting it, ...
31 Aug, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Psychology says people who avoid listening to voice notes may not dislike the person sending themThe next time someone leaves your voice note unopened, it may have far less to do with rejection than you think. They could be caught up wi...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Ankur Warikoo was earning Rs 33 lakh at 29 but had no peace: 5 money lessons he learned after reading The Psychology of MoneyAnkur Warikoo shared five money lessons he learned after reading The Psychology of Money. He said earning Rs 33 lakh at 29 did not guarante...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Psychology says if you keep reaching for snacks on the table without thinking, your brain may be following a habit loopPeople who repeatedly snack from a bowl sitting on the table are not necessarily hungrier than others or lacking self-control. Their behavi...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Psychology says people who are sweet to your face but hurt you behind your back may be doing more than pretendingPsychology does not support labeling someone a narcissist, psychopath or Machiavellian simply because they said something unpleasant behind...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Psychology says people who talk about themselves in the third person may be doing something surprisingly smartPeople who regularly use third-person self-talk may be using a surprisingly sophisticated psychological strategy without realizing it.By re...
30 Aug, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
Psychology says happiness from shared joy may reduce stress hormone levels to protect long-term heart healthEngaging in positive shared experiences serves as a protective barrier for the cardiovascular system. Joy and contentment trigger the relea...
30 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Psychology says people who sleep with interesting and beautiful lights switched on at night aren't just keeping the lights on for decoration: What the habit may mean?Psychology says people who sleep with interesting and beautiful lights switched on at night aren't necessarily afraid of the dark. The habi...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Psychology says adults who never break under pressure even when life throws curveballs may not actually be fearlessPeople who seem almost impossible to break are not necessarily born fearless or naturally resilient. Their strength may come from repeatedl...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Psychology says people who feel anxious every Sunday evening even when nothing is wrong are not just overthinkingPsychology suggests this may happen because people naturally anticipate what lies ahead. When work stress, uncertainty, difficulty psycholo...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Psychology says people who can’t stop at one cookie after opening the jar may be responding to more than hungerStrict dietary restraint can interact with cravings and reduced self-control in complicated ways. Research suggests that people with higher...
26 Aug, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Psychology says people who never get emotional even during heartbreaking scenes doesn’t mean they don’t carePsychology does not support the idea that people who don't cry during heartbreaking scenes are automatically cold, unemotional or lacking e...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
Psychology says people who refuse to start a new notebook until the old one is completely finished may have a strong need for closureRefusing to start a new notebook until the old one is finished may be about much more than stationery. It can reflect thrift, routine, orga...
21 Aug, 2026, 01.20 PM IST