Famous psychologist Carl Jung explains why people get irritated by habits they secretly themselves have: 'Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves'Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Carl Jung believed that the traits and habits that irritate us most in other people often reflect hidd...
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Quote of the day by Anna Freud: 'How one can live without being able to judge oneself, criticize what one has...' - founder of child psychoanalysis' thought-provoking life lessons on self-reflection, self-evaluation, mental well-being and why we overthink our actionsQuote of the day by Anna Freud: Anna Freud, a pioneer in child psychoanalysis, highlighted the human tendency for constant self-evaluation....
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Word of the Day: AphanisisWord of the Day: Aphanisis fits squarely within that category. It is a sophisticated and intellectually compelling word whose relevance ext...
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Quote of the Day by Kahlil Gibran: ‘Your children are not your children; they are sons and daughters of…’ - The Prophet author’s iconic passage on why every parents must learn to let goQuote of the Day by Kahlil Gibran's poem offers wisdom on parenting. It states children are not possessions but life's own. Parents guide, ...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Takeo Doi, the Japanese psychoanalyst behind ‘Amae’: ‘Every language is a vast pattern-system, different from…’ - how The Anatomy of Dependence author explained the hidden link between language and consciousnessQuote of the Day by Takeo Doi suggests language profoundly influences our understanding of the world. The Japanese psychoanalyst highlighte...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Delhi Gymkhana Club closure: India’s cities are losing conversational biodiversity as social spaces fragmentAs exclusive clubs and gated communities gain popularity, they often create an environment where shared experiences stifle diversity. Think...
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Quote of the Day by Carl Jung: ‘Where love rules, there is no will to power, and where power predominates…’ - Why the founder of analytical psychology believed the urge to dominate can damage relationshipsQuote of the Day by Carl Jung highlights the inherent conflict between love and power. He observed that where one thrives, the other dimini...
28 May, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Quote of the day by Carl Jung: 'Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul be just another human soul...' - Analytical psychology's founder explains the importance of empathy in human relationshipsSwiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Carl Jung remains one of the most influential figures in psychology, with his ideas on dreams, persona...
26 May, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
Quote of the day by Erich Fromm: 'Both dreams and myths are important communications from ourselves to ourselves. If we do not...' - life lessons on understanding dreams and myths, self-discovery, mindfulness and introspection by humanistic psychologistQuote of the day by Erich Fromm: He highlights that dreams and myths are vital self-communications, often overlooked due to modern life's e...
26 May, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Quote of the day by psychologist Carl Jung: 'Loneliness doesn't come from having no people around one, but the inability to...' Thoughts on emotional isolation from world-famous psychoanalystQuote of the day by psychologist Carl Jung: Carl Jung, a pioneering psychiatrist, defined loneliness not by being alone but by the inabilit...
12 May, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
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...
09 May, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Howard Gardner: 'If you think you know what is going on…'—Inspiring quotes by the famous American psychologist best known for his theory of multiple intelligencesHoward Gardner's quote, "If you think you know what is going on, you haven’t got a clue about what’s going on," challenges intellectual com...
05 May, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
Quote of the day by Austrian psychoanalyst Wilhelm Stekel: ‘In reality, we are still children. We want to find a…’ – a reflection on why we seek emotional companionshipAustrian psychoanalyst Wilhelm Stekel observed that adults, despite their responsibilities, retain a childlike need for understanding and c...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Quote of the day by ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ author J.D. Salinger: ‘The mark of the immature man is that he wants to die nobly for…’ - a test of maturity and quiet courageJ.D. Salinger, renowned for 'The Catcher in the Rye,' championed quiet commitment over dramatic heroism. His philosophy, articulated in a p...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Quote of the day by psychologist Carl Jung: 'The word happy would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness' - Reflection on the balance of emotions from famous psychoanalystCarl Jung believed that happiness only has meaning when balanced with sadness. He warned against constantly chasing joy and instead encoura...
02 Apr, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Unlock the unconscious: Julie Cochrane to lead mental health workshop in MumbaiCochrane, an experienced proponent of ISTDP, is visiting Mumbai to lead a workshop on the technique.
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Lemonade from life's lemonsNorman Vincent Peal and his power of positive thinking are global brands today. In stark contrast, few people have heard of the psychoanaly...
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