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Quote of the Day by Angelina Jolie: 'I don't believe in guilt, I believe in living on impulse...'- Life lessons on freedom, self-acceptance, non-judgment, and living with intention by the Girl, Interrupted actressAngelina Jolie advocates for self-compassion and authentic living, suggesting excessive guilt hinders growth. She believes in living impuls...
Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius: ‘When you wake up in the morning, tell yourself: the people I deal with today will be meddling, ungrateful, arrogant…’ - How to stop other people's behaviour from ruining your dayQuote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius offers a timeless approach to navigating daily frustrations. His philosophy, detailed in 'Meditations,'...
‘Book of the year for me’: Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath shares 5 books that shaped his mindset about finance, life and human behaviourNikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, shared five influential books that shaped his perspective. His recommendations, spanning finance, psy...
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...
Psychology says people who decline invitations more often as they get older may not be becoming unfriendly, they may be becoming more selectiveAs we grow older, the decrease in social invitations often indicates a conscious choice to nurture deeper relationships and prioritize pers...
Psychology says people who store food, groceries or supplies for any kind of lockdown-like situation aren't always overreacting: What this preparedness behavior can revealPsychology says people who store food, groceries or supplies for any kind of lockdown-like situation aren't always acting out of fear. Psyc...
Psychology says people who choose not to have children aren't necessarily self-centered, they may simply be living in line with their valuesContrary to popular belief, choosing to be childfree doesn't diminish life satisfaction, research indicates. Many adults intentionally deci...
Quote of the day by Johnny Depp: 'Success doesn’t change you…It reveals...' Life lessons on wealth, inhibitions, true character, nature, values and achievementQuote of the day by Johnny Depp reminds people that success does not create a new personality. It only brings out the values, habits, and c...
Quote of the day by ‘Fight Club’ star Edward Norton: ‘All people are paradoxical. No one is easily reducible, so…’ – on why contradictions make us humanEdward Norton's Quote of the Day explores why human beings cannot be reduced to simple labels. The article profiles the acclaimed actor, un...
Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy from Anna Karenina: 'Be bad, but at least don't be...'Russian literary giant Leo Tolstoy, author of 'Anna Karenina,' offered a profound insight: "Be bad, but at least don't be a liar, a deceive...
Psychology says people who feel insecure about other people's success may not be jealous, they may be trapped in the comparison cycleWhy do some people feel uncomfortable when others achieve success? Psychology suggests social comparison, self-esteem, scarcity thinking an...
Psychology says people who safeguard the secrets of their siblings aren't selfish: What this behavior reveals about trust and family bonds?Psychology says people who safeguard the secrets of their siblings aren't simply keeping information hidden. This behavior often reflects t...
Psychology says people who never take their dishes to the kitchen and leave for others aren't always lazy, they may be repeating invisible patterns they learned years agoPsychology teaches us that everyday habits often reveal invisible social dynamics. The dishes themselves are rarely the real story. Respons...
Are your moral views just a lie? A psychology professor explains the science behind our changing values and beliefsPsychologist Audun Dahl argues that our moral beliefs are more fluid than we realize. Rather than attributing changes to selfishness or err...
Psychology says people who always take the last piece of cake are not necessarily selfish: Why the brain responds differently to social permission and opportunityPsychology suggests that the last piece of cake is rarely just about food. It often becomes a symbol of opportunity, social comfort and the...
Best parenting quote of the day by Immanuel Kant: 'If you punish a child for being naughty, and reward him for being good, he will do right just for the reward...' Why morality should not depend on rewards or fear explained by the German philosopherBest Immanuel Kant Quote of the Day: Immanuel Kant argued that rewarding children for good behaviour can teach them to act for external rew...
Psychology says some people enjoy hurting others and conspiring, and the reason is much darker than you think: Insights from Alfred Adler’s theoriesAccording to the theories of Alfred Adler, individuals who deliberately hurt others, manipulate circumstances or appear to be constantly sc...
Psychology says people accept bad behavior from partners that they would never tolerate from friends: Harville Hendrix's insights explain whyAccording to the psychological insights of Harville Hendrix, people often put up with behaviors from romantic partners that they would neve...
Psychology says when people get a new pen, most of them test it by writing their own name and the hidden reason may surprise youAt first glance, scribbling your name on a piece of paper might seem like a trivial act. Yet psychology suggests it can reveal something fa...
Thai Proverb of the day: "It’s hard to get the cane out of the elephant’s mouth". Timeless lessons on greed, letting go and attachmentThai Proverb of the day: The Thai proverb 'Oi khao pak chang' showcases how difficult it is to change situations once someone has benefited...