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Psychology says some kids are not interested in studying: Should parents really be worried? Why curiosity, motivation and learning styles matter more than grades- Psychology says adults who avoid pizza crust or bread crust aren't childish, they are simply chasing satisfaction differently
- Psychology says people who start the TV while having a meal but can't decide what to watch are not looking for entertainment, they want comfort and familiarity
- Psychology says adults who look in the mirror ten times a day are not narcissists: Why the brain keeps searching for reassurance, control and identityPsychology suggests that adults who frequently glance at mirrors are rarely being narcissistic. More often, they are seeking reassurance an...20 Jun, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
- Psychology explains why some men get aggressive after losing a game or drive recklessly and what it meansManhood, unlike womanhood, is often seen as a social status requiring constant proof, according to Precarious Manhood Theory. Psychologists...20 Jun, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
- Psychology says adults who bite their nails are not simply nervous but are seeking an escape route from uncomfortable situationsPsychology suggests that nail biting is rarely a sign of immaturity, poor discipline or weak self-control. More often, it is the brain's wa...20 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
- Psychology says the first child is often loved the loudest, and it changes the parents forever: Here’s why siblings may never experience that feelingPsychology suggests that first experiences often leave lasting impressions on human memory. For many parents, their first child is the expe...20 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
- Psychology says women who clean their house before the cleaning lady arrives aren’t being irrational, but their brain may be responding to a different pressurePsychology suggests that this behavior is rarely the result of simple irrationality. More often, it stems from a combination of impression ...16 Jun, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
- 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...15 Jun, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
- Psychology says comparing your timeline to others may be damaging your confidence: Why seeing others succeed makes people question their age, choices and futurePsychology does not suggest that confidence comes from completely avoiding comparisons with others. Instead, self-confidence tends to grow ...14 Jun, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
- Psychology says comparing your life with others online silently damages self-worth: Why someone else’s success can make your own progress feel invisiblePsychology does not encourage people to avoid inspiration or disregard the achievements of others. Rather, research suggests that self-wort...14 Jun, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
- Psychology says people who adored their siblings as kids may start disliking them as adults, and the hidden reason isn’t what you thinkPsychology does not suggest that siblings care less about one another simply because conflicts become more frequent in adulthood. Human rel...14 Jun, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
- Psychology says fear of replacement can quietly destroy love: Why your partner’s silence, late replies, and online activity trigger deep emotional panicPeople with anxious attachment styles tend to be especially attuned to shifts in communication and relationship dynamics. They are often qu...12 Jun, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
- Psychology says if you’ve tried every diet and still failed to lose weight, the missing problem may not be your body, it could be your mindPeople who successfully lose weight and keep it off over the long term often develop healthier ways to cope with emotions, create environme...11 Jun, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
- Psychology says people who hate getting their photos taken aren’t shy, they may be revealing something unexpected about their personalityPsychology does not claim that everyone who dislikes being photographed struggles with confidence. Human behavior is far too nuanced to sup...11 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
- Harsh Goenka’s Rs 25,000 crore lesson: The one habit that could stop you from making wrong life choices. 'Many of us live the same way...'Harsh Goenka, chairman of RPG Enterprises with a reported net worth of $2.7 billion, shared a reflective post urging people not to delay li...11 Jun, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
- Psychology says most people only pretend to care about your life and are just looking for juicy gossip: Why bad news is more interesting for themAlthough many people are capable of sincere empathy and genuine concern for others, psychological research suggests that human beings are n...11 Jun, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
- Psychology says most young adults learn these 10 brutal truths too late: The last one changes how you see success, happiness, and life foreverAlthough these truths may seem uncomfortable at first, they can be surprisingly liberating. When people let go of the need for perfection, ...10 Jun, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Plato: 'All men are by nature equal, made all of the same earth by one Workman, and however we...' - inspiring lessons on equality, respect, why status or wealth does not define a person’s worth by father of idealism and originator of platonic love conceptQuote of the day by Plato: Ancient Greek philosopher Plato believed all humans are equal by nature. He stated a poor peasant holds the same...04 Jun, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
- Psychology says people who feel jealous of their spouse’s success aren’t always toxic, sometimes it reveals a hidden identity crisisThe psychology behind people who feel jealous of their spouse’s success reveals a complex blend of self-esteem, identity, social comparison...29 May, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
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