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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...- Psychology says people who keep opening and closing their phones waiting for a message, are not obsessed: Why the brain gets hooked on the possibility of one special personPsychology suggests that people who constantly open and close their phones are rarely attached to the technology itself. More often, they a...
- Psychology says adults who hold onto empty jars and containers are often seeking more than storage: Why ‘just in case’ thinking makes it hard to throw things awayPsychology suggests that nail biting is rarely a sign of immaturity, poor discipline or weak self-control. More often, it is the brain's wa...
- 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...
- Psychology suggests people who keep cash in the house aren’t paranoid; they’re protecting a sense of readiness because certainty feels calming when life has been unpredictable beforeHaving a little cash tucked away at home can be incredibly reassuring. It prepares individuals for life's little surprises and reduces dail...
- How psychology plays a role in luck: Why some people attract success and opportunities while others miss themMany people believe luck is purely a matter of chance, but psychological research suggests there may be more to it. Studies by psychologist...
- 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...
- Stoic quote of the day by Epicurus: 'The wealth required by nature is limited and is easy to...' Why one of history's greatest philosophers believed that wanting less was the key to living moreStoic quote of the day by Epicurus: Epicurus reminds us that true wealth comes not from having more, but from needing less. According to Ep...
- Psychology says people who keep their lights on while sleeping aren't afraid of the dark, they may be fighting a different battle of control and comfort inside their mindsSleeping with the lights on is rarely an arbitrary habit. Psychology suggests that everyday behaviors often serve as clues to deeper emotio...
- Psychology says overthinking is often the fear of losing control: Why the mind repeats old conversations to prepare for pain that may never happenPsychology says overthinking is not usually a sign of weakness. More often, it reflects a mind that has learned to equate preparation with ...
- Psychology says people who keep a glass of water by the bed they never drink aren’t wasteful: They’re often quieting a low background vigilance with the knowledge that if they wake up needing something, it’s already thereImagine a clear glass of water perched on your nightstand, seemingly out of place if it's untouched. Yet studies highlight that this ordina...
- Psychology says leaving messages unread is not always rude: Why some people delay replies to protect their peace or create distancePsychology says that the most important takeaway is that unread messages do not always mean the same thing. In some cases, they may reflect...
- Indian proverb of the day: ‘Worry doesn’t take away tomorrow’s troubles, it takes away today’s peace’, a timeless lesson on overcoming anxietyWorrying about future problems steals present peace. Excessive worry drains mental energy on imagined scenarios. Spiritual leader Gaur Gopa...
- Stress and anxiety about the economy? Here are some ways to control it
- People who grew up without seatbelt laws, bicycle helmets, or parental supervision past the front door often describe their childhoods not as reckless but as unusually free, and many are still sorting out which of those things they believeResearch indicates a decline in children's independent activity is a key driver of falling mental wellbeing. This shift from unsupervised p...
- Roman proverb of the day: ‘We suffer more often in imagination than in reality. No one can have a peaceful life who thinks too much about lengthening it’ - a timeless lesson on how fear steals the joy of livingAncient Roman wisdom highlights how we often suffer more in our minds than in reality. Worrying excessively about the future and trying to ...
- 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 ...
- Psychology says checking your partner’s last seen is not just curiosity, it shows where insecurity, trust issues, and relationship anxiety beginHumans are fundamentally wired for connection and a sense of belonging. Psychological research on social bonds suggests that feeling exclud...
- Buddhist proverb of the day: ‘What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us’ - A timeless lesson on the power of inner strengthBuddhist wisdom highlights the power within. Past and future concerns are minor compared to inner strength. This ancient insight offers a v...
- 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...
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