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Psychology says the single variable that separates people who feel genuinely happy from those who don't isn't wealth, health, or achievement, but whether they feel loved by at least one person in a way that doesn't require them to performTrue happiness hinges on feeling loved, not on achievements or social status. Psychologists Sonja Lyubomirsky and Harry Reis reveal that de...
Quote of the day by Robert Frost: ‘The brain is a wonderful organ; it starts working the moment you get up in the morning…’ Brutally funny truth about office life reveals the hidden reason millions feel mentally exhausted before the workday even beginsQuote of the day: Although Robert Frost is remembered as one of America’s greatest poets, his lasting appeal comes from his profound unders...
Psychology suggests adults who rewatch the same comfort shows aren’t avoiding boredom: They’re choosing familiarity that asks less from an overloaded mindFor countless adults, the ritual of revisiting cherished TV shows serves as a comforting escape. During overwhelming periods, these familia...
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...
Quote of the day by Naomi Klein, writer of The Shock Doctrine, on how governments deal with crises and what you can learn from it in your own lifeQuote of the day Motivational by Naomi Klein: Naomi Klein's "The Shock Doctrine" argues that crises are catalysts for real change, with pre...
How to boil an egg is the top Google query in the world: Top data reveals what people are secretly searching behind closed doors and what does this trend mean?Google searches reveal a surprisingly emotional side of humanity, with millions seeking answers to basic life skills and how to support lov...
When life feels tough, ex-Indian Army officer shares his story for motivation: '138 days without bath, 98 days of intense firing, 19 kg weight loss but all 19 of us survived'A retired army officer's account of 138 days on the Siachen Glacier, including 98 days of intense firing, offers a stark contrast to COVID-...
Poll reveals this group is now the loneliest in the US- inside the shocking 'epidemic'. Here's whyA recent Gallup poll reveals a concerning trend: young men in the United States are experiencing higher rates of loneliness compared to the...
British entrepreneur raises $646,000 for social media app to tackle lonelinessA 30-year-old British entrepreneur has developed a social networking app, Cliq, to combat loneliness by building real-life connections. The...
Hello bot, I am feeling lonely. Help?There is a heightened sense of loneliness in the post-pandemic world, but can startups solve the problem with companion bots and call-in se...
Loneliness can impact longevity & quality of life, claims study
The loneliness of a well-paid techie and side-effects of the new WFH workplaceDuring the pandemic, the emergence of a new workplace with remote work and work from home (WFH) was a path-breaking human resource innovati...
Stress, anger & worry more common in post-pandemic era, study finds 35% Indians are unhappyNegative or unhappy experiences are on the rise, says the study.
Pandemic of loneliness: For many, Zoom calls weren't enough during Covid lockdowns - and some still haven't recoveredThe pandemic opened up new "inequalities" in loneliness, by creating barriers to socialising for several types of people.
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Amid raging second COVID-19 wave, the elderly battle loneliness and anxietyThe COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly difficult for people like Sarin who have been living independently and are elderly. Besides bei...
The pandemic made loneliness more rampant than before. A simple call, or hug, may be a cureThe true impact from the pandemic is yet to be seen.
Being alone or being lonely? Why Japan appointed a ministry to tackle loneliness in pandemicLoneliness is such a sad affair.
PM turns emotional recalling people's sufferings, sacrifices of healthcare, frontline workersOn the day of the nationwide launch of the COVID-19 vaccination drive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned emotional recalling people's suf...
- Coronavirus pandemic brings loneliness crisis among the elderly to the fore