Psychology says people who get bored easily often aren’t understimulated, they’re used to operating at a higher baseline of stressBoredom transcends mere inactivity; it's a nuanced emotion shaped by our brain's expectations. Researchers in psychology have uncovered tha...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Psychology suggests older adults who keep a varied weekly routine aren't just avoiding boredom; they may be building the kind of activity diversity linked to better well-beingRetirement is your time to reclaim your schedule. Experts reveal that seniors who shake up their weekly habits report better mental health....
03 Jun, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
Why do cats push objects off edges on purpose?Cats push objects off surfaces not out of spite, but as a scientific experiment to understand cause and effect through physical interaction...
22 May, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Psychology says women who instantly fall asleep around their partner aren’t bored, but it is their nervous system signaling a strong message to their brainThe psychology behind women falling asleep around their partners suggests that the behavior is often linked to emotional safety, trust and ...
22 May, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
The ‘Inevitables’: Warren Buffett's framework for finding companies that will dominate for decadesWarren Buffett divided the investment universe into Inevitables, Highly Probables, and Impostors. The Inevitables are companies whose domin...
21 May, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
Psychology says rewatching the same TV show again and again isn’t just comfort or laziness — It may reveal a hidden emotional needThe psychology behind rewatching the same shows suggests that the habit is often driven by emotional comfort, nostalgia and mental familiar...
21 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Employees often become silent gradually after feeling repeatedly ignored at workIn many workplaces, employee silence stems from a consistent pattern of ignoring their suggestions. This unnoticed change creates an atmosp...
15 May, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Why your brain enters its most powerful mode when you are boredNeuroscience research reveals boredom is not a waste of time but a crucial tool for mental focus, emotional equilibrium, and creativity. Th...
08 May, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
When Your Job Starts Feeling Too Easy, It Might Be Telling You SomethingWorkplaces are seeing jobs become simpler. This shift, while aiming for efficiency, can leave employees feeling undervalued and insecure. S...
11 Apr, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
How Childhood Without Constant Technology Built Real ResilienceChildren in the late twentieth century navigated life without constant digital distractions. This environment fostered resilience by encour...
14 Feb, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Why psychologists believe children of the 60s and 70s learned patience the hard wayGrowing up in the 1960s and 70s fostered patience. Children waited for TV shows and letters. Boredom was accepted, not eliminated. Parentin...
11 Feb, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Not all hunger is real: UK doctor says this regular drink can be the trick to reduce mindless eatingMany of us eat out of boredom or stress rather than true hunger. UK-based surgeon Dr Karan Rajan suggests that drinking sparkling water can...
09 Feb, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
What Does Biting Your Nails Mean Psychologically? The Innocent Gesture That Says a Lot About YouNail biting, or onychophagia, is more than a nervous habit; it's a body-focused repetitive behavior linked to managing internal tension, bo...
05 Feb, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Boredom: A valuable learning opportunity for kidsParents often feel the need to fill their children's summer with activities and avoid boredom. However, boredom can offer valuable learning...
02 Jul, 2023, 11.50 AM IST
What to do when you don't know what to doIt's not just kids, of course. Many adults reported feeling bored during the seemingly endless pandemic lockdowns. Boredom may also be cont...
16 Nov, 2022, 12.30 AM IST
No time to kill: How smartphone is pushing chewing gum out of fashionAccording to market research firm Euromonitor International, global gum sales have declined 15 per cent since 2007—the year the iPhone came...
05 Jul, 2017, 06.55 PM IST
Why sadness lasts 240 times longer than other emotionsAccording to the study, emotions that last a shorter time are typically elicited by events that have relatively low importance attached to ...
07 Nov, 2014, 02.15 PM IST