Replaying every argument or fight in your mind? Psychology says the truth behind mental replays and overthinking conflicts are memory bias and emotional exhaustionThe psychology of replaying arguments highlights a delicate balance between reflection and rumination. While reviewing past interactions ca...
09 May, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Quote of the day by George Eliot: ‘One of the tortures of jealousy is, that it can never turn away its eyes…’ Signs you’re trapped in jealousy and how to finally break freeQuote of the day: Despite being written in the 19th century, George Eliot’s insight closely mirrors modern psychological thinking. Research...
06 May, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
What’s the psychology of people who never lose their cool under intense pressure and always stay calmWhether dealing with workplace pressure, personal conflicts, or sudden crises, their calm demeanour often stands out. Psychologists note th...
23 Apr, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
India’s youngest workforce is entering jobs already stressed: ReportIndia's young workforce faces significant stress and anxiety upon entering jobs. A new report reveals a sharp rise in mental health challen...
17 Apr, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Portuguese Proverb of the Day: 'Past Waters Don’t Move Mills'—a Portuguese proverb to ponder upon timeless lesson in letting goThe Portuguese proverb 'Águas passadas não movem moinhos' emphasises the futility of dwelling on the past. It uses the vivid imagery of a w...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
When Your Deliverables Stop Being Mentioned at Meetings, Something Bigger Might Be HappeningWorkplace exclusion often begins subtly. When an employee's contributions stop being mentioned in meetings, it signals a shift. This can le...
13 Apr, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Why That One Coworker’s Daily Rant Sticks With You Longer Than You ThinkConstant workplace venting, known as co-rumination, can negatively impact both the person sharing and the listener. This behavior, often dr...
30 Mar, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
“The algorithm rejected me” spiral: How to stop rumination and regain control fastJob rejections, particularly from automated systems, can cause significant distress. This lack of feedback leads to self-doubt and endless ...
21 Mar, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
The Default Mode Network: Why Your Brain Replays the Past When You Try to RestWhen external demands cease, the brain activates the Default Mode Network, a system crucial for autobiographical memory processing and self...
18 Feb, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
Why Replaying Conversations Is Linked to High Self-Monitoring, Not InsecurityReplaying conversations isn't always insecurity; psychologists say it often signals high self-monitoring. This cognitive trait involves obs...
08 Feb, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Be Mindful & IntrospectMaking mindfulness a prerequisite for self-reflection may be one of the ways to herald a new inner world, while pursuing a surfeit of oppor...
20 Aug, 2021, 11.38 PM IST
Extinction Watch: Giraffe, we’re talking about space walkingIllegal hunting, habitat loss and changes through expanding agriculture and mining, increasing humanwildlife conflict, and civil unrest are...
17 Apr, 2020, 12.25 AM IST
Boss sent a rude mail? It can stress you and your family outA rude email can not only stress out the recipient, but also affect their family members.
18 Jul, 2018, 06.34 PM IST
Not getting 8 hours of sleep a night may make you depressed, anxiousInadequate sleep may make negative intrusive thoughts stick around and interfere with people's lives.
05 Jan, 2018, 02.15 PM IST
- Brain abnormalities similar across many emotional disorders
New York, Oct 2 (IANS) Just as persistent negative thinking is a common trait that characterises most emotional disorders, researchers have...
02 Oct, 2016, 01.59 PM IST
Going to bed earlier can make you happy: StudyPeople are said to have repetitive negative thinking when they have bothersome pessimistic thoughts that seem to repeat in their minds.
05 Dec, 2014, 04.25 PM IST
- Positivity inspires
Why do negative comments and conversations stick with us longer than positive ones? Chemistry plays a big role.
21 Jun, 2014, 01.28 AM IST