Psychology says people who can eat alone in a restaurant or go to movies alone aren't necessarily lonely, they may be projecting confidence which others lackA common misconception is that people who enjoy eating at restaurants or watching movies alone must be lonely or socially isolated. Psychol...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Psychology says people who insist on homemade desserts every Fourth of July are not just serving sweets, they are serving emotional traditions with sugarPsychology says making homemade desserts every Fourth of July may be driven by nostalgia, family rituals, emotional bonding, and the psycho...
04 Jul, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Psychology says people who save their best move for the last aren't always being dramatic, they may be using strategy to build lasting impressionsPsychology says saving the best move for last may be influenced by the recency effect, goal-gradient hypothesis, delayed gratification, str...
04 Jul, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Psychology says humans are more willing to defend their group than attack others—research explains whyHumans are wired to defend their group, not initiate conflict, a study reveals. This 'coalitional psychology' means we're more motivated to...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Psychology says people reporting alien contact show higher levels of dissociation and paranormal belief compared to othersA UK based study suggests that people reporting alien contact often share distinct psychological traits, including higher levels of dissoci...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Psychology says people who wake up before sunrise are not trying to bring structure to their day, they may be trying to listen to their bodyPsychology says people who naturally wake up before sunrise may have unique personality traits, stronger self-regulation, and different bio...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.33 PM 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
Quote of the Day by Romanian-born French philosopher Emil Cioran: ‘I lost my sleep, and this is the greatest tragedy that can befall someone…’ - why peaceful sleep is life's greatest blessingQuote of the Day by Romanian philosopher Emil Cioran suggests losing sleep is a greater tragedy than imprisonment, a sentiment resonating t...
28 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Psychology explains why we stay addicted to social media longer than we intendEver wonder why a quick social media check turns into hours? It's not just weak willpower. Platforms are designed to hook you with unpredic...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Psychology says people who eat dinner before 7 p.m. may have more than healthy eating, they may be scared to break the predictable patternPsychology says people who regularly eat dinner before 7 p.m. may be influenced by self-regulation, habit formation, circadian rhythms, and...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Psychology says people who can't sleep without a blanket even when it's hot are not strange: Why the brain associates it with safety, comfort and emotional regulationPsychology suggests that adults who cannot sleep without a blanket, even in warm weather, are rarely being irrational. More often, they are...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Psychology says people who change their bedsheets every day may be seeking more than just hygiene, they may be cleaning off the stressPsychology says people who change their bedsheets every day may be influenced by perceived control, habit formation, conscientiousness, and...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Psychology warns that staying up late for just one more episode or doomscrolling may make you more vulnerable in the moments you least expectLate nights spent indulging in 'revenge bedtime procrastination' might be more detrimental than just morning grogginess. A recent study rev...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Psychology says people who sit in chairs with their legs up and crossed may not be rude, their brains could be creating a personal comfort zoneWhy do some people always sit with their legs up and crossed on chairs? Psychology suggests the habit may be linked to self-soothing, body ...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
Why some employees struggle to work in morning shifts while others dislike later hour shifts, Harvard scholar explains the biological reasonSome employees naturally perform better in the morning, while others are more productive later in the day. According to Harvard-affiliated ...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
Psychology says people who always take a shower before bed may not just be cleaning up, they could be washing away the mental weight of the dayWhy do some people refuse to sleep without taking a shower first? Psychology suggests the habit may be linked to emotional regulation, stre...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.16 PM IST