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Psychology of the unanswered notification: People who lose focus the second their phone buzzes aren't weak-willed; a 2015 study found that a notification you never even answer hurts attention as much as using the phone- Psychology says people who keep scrolling on phones while watching TV aren't simply bored: What this behavior may reveal
- Psychology explains why chasing more never ends: What the philosophy of minimalism is and why Stoicism believes less can lead to a richer life
- Psychology says people who always wear a watch aren’t worried about being late, they are trying to create structure in an unpredictable worldPsychology rarely deals in absolutes. However, for many people, this small accessory has evolved into an emotional support tool that helps ...25 Jun, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
- Psychology says people who always keep their phones on silent aren't ignoring others: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who always keep their phones on silent aren't always avoiding calls or messages. Psychology suggests this habit may ...25 Jun, 2026, 02.12 AM IST
- Psychology says people who shake their legs while talking aren't rude or impatient: They may be trying to regulate energy without realizing itPsychology suggests that seemingly small habits often reflect deeper underlying processes. Leg shaking is rarely an act of rudeness or disr...23 Jun, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
- Psychology says people who constantly lose their handkerchiefs aren't forgetful, their brains may be overwhelmed by competing prioritiesPsychology teaches us that everyday habits often reveal how the brain manages competing priorities. The handkerchief itself is rarely the r...23 Jun, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
- This weird 1925 helmet promised total focus by blocking noise and pumping oxygenNearly a century before smartphones and social media, a strange invention called the Isolator Helmet tried to protect the world's most valu...22 Jun, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- Psychology says the reason you carry an object into another room and then stand there confused has a surprising scientific explanationEver walk into a room and forget why? It's not forgetfulness, but the 'Doorway Effect.' Psychologists explain our brains treat doorways as ...22 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
- Psychology says people who forget what to buy after reaching the store are not absent-minded: Why the brain temporarily loses information during everyday tasksPsychology suggests that people who forget what they intended to buy after arriving at the store are rarely absent-minded. More often, they...21 Jun, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
- Psychology says people who button their shirts wrong are not careless but their brain is looking for a shortcut due to a hidden overloadOne key principle in psychology is that isolated mistakes should not be given too much meaning. Buttoning a shirt incorrectly does not auto...17 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Mark Twain: ‘The worst loneliness is to not be comfortable with yourself.' - Famous American writer explains why people feel lonelyMark Twain's quote of the day reveal that the deepest loneliness is not being comfortable with yourself. This internal disconnect fuels a c...17 Jun, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
- Psychology says people who prefer dining alone aren't rude: They may simply be protecting their peace, independence and relationship with themselvesPsychology suggests that everyday habits often reflect deeper emotional needs. Choosing to eat alone is rarely an act of social rejection; ...15 Jun, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
- Psychology says people who keep birthday reminders weeks early aren’t obsessive; they’re protecting closeness from the friction of modern distraction, because remembering on purpose is one way adults stay closeIn the hustle and bustle of everyday life, keeping track of significant dates can easily slip our minds. Studies in psychology highlight th...15 Jun, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- Psychology says taking your phone to the bathroom may reveal more than boredom: The hidden link between stress, dopamine, and why your brain avoids silencePsychology does not suggest that everyone who brings a phone into the bathroom has an unhealthy habit or underlying issue. Human behavior i...13 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Keira Knightley on technology, relationships and modern life struggle: "It's impossible. You try to have any kind of relationship with your family, with a man, or with a friend..."Keira Knightley highlights a modern challenge. Smartphones and constant internet access strain relationships. Family dinners and conversati...13 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- Psychology says the exhaustion of modern life often isn’t from overwork: It’s from the fact that we’ve eliminated every attention gap, and the brain never gets the empty space it needs to recoverIn our bustling modern world, the rush of daily life rarely grants us the luxury of stillness. The unending stimulation stretches our menta...13 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
- Waking up tired every day? Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 10 simple habits that can improve sleep quality naturallyMillions struggle with sleep. Dr Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard-trained doctor, offers simple tips for better rest. Avoid late meals and keep you...09 Jun, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
- Psychology says people who keep their phone face down during meals aren't just being polite - they are often protecting attention in a way that helps conversations feel more realPsychologists are concerned about how smartphones impact communication, even when not in use. Placing a phone face down is believed to mini...04 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
- Word of the Day: AprosexiaWord of the Day: Some forgotten words regain relevance because the world eventually grows into the problems they were created to describe. ...04 Jun, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
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