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 says people who seem stoic don’t lack feelings: They just never learned it was safe to show themPeople often mistake emotional restraint for a lack of feelings. However, psychological studies reveal that individuals who appear detached...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Psychology says adults who never bring their phone into the bedroom aren't being difficult - they're guarding the last quiet border of the day, because bedtime media use can keep the mind externally cuedKeeping phones out of the bedroom is a growing trend supported by psychological research. Studies show that reducing pre-sleep screen time ...
30 May, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Psychology suggests people who step outside to breathe before answering aren't being dramatic - they're protecting the pause that lets emotion settle before words do damageWorkplace conflicts can escalate quickly. Psychologists reveal that a short pause before responding helps regulate emotions. This brief bre...
30 May, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Psychology suggests people who arrive ten minutes early to everything aren't overprepared - they're using a small buffer to keep stress from deciding the mood of the day, because time pressure narrows how calmly people can thinkArriving early offers significant psychological benefits. Psychologists reveal that even a few extra minutes before an event can reduce str...
30 May, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Psychology suggests people who write thank-you notes weeks later aren't being formal - they're preserving gratitude after the moment passes, because appreciation often grows when it is expressedLate thank-you notes offer a deeper emotional resonance, allowing recipients to reflect on the significance of an act. While instant digita...
29 May, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Psychology says older adults who garden almost every day aren’t just passing time: They are often building small loops of restoration, structure, and self-worthEngaging in gardening offers older adults a wealth of mental and physical benefits. Research indicates it enhances their outlook on aging b...
29 May, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Psychology says people who take short walks after a stressful day aren’t just getting steps: They are often giving the mind a small recovery windowA short walk after a demanding workday offers significant psychological benefits. Occupational psychology research highlights these strolls...
29 May, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: 'A man can be himself only so long as he is alone; and if he does not love solitude, he will not love freedom...' - Why the German philosopher believed true freedom sometimes begins with lonelinessGerman philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer is still remembered for his deep thoughts on human life, individuality and freedom. One of his most ...
26 May, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Quote of the day by Abraham Maslow: 'Classic economic theory, based as it is on an inadequate theory of human motivation, could be...' - lessons on self-actualization, psychology, behavior and what really drives people by 'hierarchy of needs' creatorQuote of the day by Abraham Maslow: Abraham Maslow's quote challenges traditional economic theory by highlighting higher human needs beyond...
26 Apr, 2026, 01.18 AM IST
The Summer Survival Guide: Smarter ways to live through rising temperaturesWe are living in an era of extreme heat, and the planet is not pushing back on the pedal anytime soon. Which is why Lijee Philip brings to ...
19 Apr, 2026, 08.07 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
Study finds left-side sleepers report more nightmares, while right-side sleepers enjoy calmer sleepA 2004 study published in Sleep and Hypnosis found that sleeping on the left side is connected to more nightmares, affecting around 41 perc...
17 Feb, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
The Paradox of Emotional Suppression: Why Trying Not to Feel Something Amplifies ItContrary to popular belief, suppressing emotions often intensifies them, a phenomenon known as the paradox of emotional suppression. Resear...
17 Feb, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
- Emotions and you
By facing and managing emotions instead of fleeing or suppressing them, individuals can maintain better control and avoid being overwhelmed...
16 Mar, 2025, 11.03 PM IST
Feeling emotional? Robots might sense it just by touching youA new study highlights how robots might gauge human emotions through skin conductance, a measure of skin's ability to conduct electricity, ...
23 Dec, 2024, 02.41 PM IST
Grab a book! Reading regularly can help ward off Alzheimer's, boost your emotional intelligenceEI is considered far more important than IQ for success as well as a sense of fulfilment.
08 Aug, 2017, 11.00 AM IST