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Psychology explains why parents struggle to throw out old report cards, drawings of their childrenParents often preserve old drawings, report cards and handwritten notes long after their children have grown up. Psychology offers several ...- Psychology explains why some women stick to one perfume for years - How a 'signature scent' becomes part of identity and memoryA signature fragrance often evolves into a key aspect of one's identity. Over time, this scent transforms into a personal brand, woven deep...
- Psychology says parents who save their kids’ old toys may be holding on to more than childhood memoriesAn old toy may be valuable for a reason that has nothing to do with its price. It can represent a relationship, a stage of family life, a c...
- Psychology says people who ace job interviews may share this one skill that has little to do with their resumePerforming well in an interview and performing well on the job require some of the same abilities, but success in one does not automaticall...
- Quote of the Day by French poet Alfred de Musset: ‘A happy memory is perhaps on this earth truer than happiness itself’ - a tender reflection on memory, joy and the moments we carry with usQuote of the Day by Alfred de Musset: Nostalgia often presents a brighter picture than current joy. Our memories refine emotions, capturing...
- Psychology explains why parents keep old toys for years even when they are broken, unused or no longer neededOld childhood toys are more than just relics; they symbolize treasured memories for parents. Each piece evokes personal stories and signifi...
- Psychology says people who love celebrating their birthdays aren’t just looking to make the day specialBirthdays have a unique way of making the passage of time feel more noticeable. Unlike an ordinary day, they create clear milestones that d...
- Psychology says parents who read storybooks to their children every night may be building more than just a love of booksA parent who reads with enthusiasm, listens to a child’s questions and lets them choose a favorite story may be creating something far more...
- Quote of the day by Maxim Gorky: ‘The good qualities in our soul are most successfully and forcefully…’ – Russian writer on how art gives humanity its emotional voiceMaxim Gorky, a Russian author, believed art revealed human nature and awakened compassion. He endured poverty and suffering, which shaped h...
- Psychology says people who still use old-school alarm clocks and table calendars may be avoiding more than technologyAn old-fashioned alarm clock may also create a clearer boundary between bedtime and smartphone use. When a phone sits beside the bed, it ca...
- Psychology says people keep clothes they haven’t worn in years: Here’s what that old dress and shirt hanging in your closet meanClothing can also embody our possible selves, the different versions of ourselves we imagine becoming in the future. Research on identity a...
- Quote of the day by psychologist Carl Jung: 'Loneliness is rarely about empty rooms…,' Why you can feel lonely even when surrounded by people explained by Swiss psychoanalystAccording to Carl Jung, loneliness transcends mere physical solitude. It is largely an inner experience. Establishing real connections nece...
- Quote of the day by psychologist Carl Jung: 'If a man knows more than others, he becomes lonely,' Why intelligence can sometimes lead to emotional isolation explained by Swiss psychoanalystCarl Jung once shared that he believe that having a deeper understanding of life and yourself can sometimes make you feel lonely. When you ...
- Sweet aromas of nostalgiaA gifted perfume evoked vivid memories of grandmother's puja rituals and autumnal Durga Puja celebrations. Foreign-sounding perfume ingredi...
- Psychology says if devotional songs give you goosebumps and make you emotional, your brain may be responding to more than faithA devotional song can feel especially powerful because of its connection to autobiographical memory. Music is closely tied to personal expe...
- Psychology says women who bruise without remembering why may have this surprising attention patternPsychology offers one possible explanation for why people may not remember this part of the experience. Attention is limited, and the brain...
- Psychologists explain: Why people read their own old messages even years later but rarely admit doing soPeople often reread their own old messages years later, even when they have no real reason to. Psychology suggests the habit can be linked ...
- Science says crows remember faces of people who wronged them, here’s what their brains reveal about animal intelligenceWhen a crow responds to a specific person years after a significant encounter, its behavior suggests that the bird may have retained a memo...
- 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...
- As a child, Dolly Parton was mocked for wearing a coat made from rags. Years later, she turned that painful humiliation into one of her most famous songsDolly Parton, who died at 80 in Nashville on August 25, came from a poor Tennessee family and often drew from her childhood experiences in ...
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