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PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF DOWNTIME
Psychology suggests people who wash dishes right after eating aren’t just tidy; they’re closing small mental loops, because unfinished tasks tend to stay active in attention longer than most people realizeTidying up the kitchen right after a meal can do wonders for your mindset. Those dirty dishes represent unfinished business, cluttering you...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
Psychology says burnout is not laziness: Why sleep, weekends and vacations stop helping when your mind is exhausted from carrying silent pressurePsychology suggests that recovering from burnout requires more than extra sleep or the occasional day off. Lasting recovery often involves ...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
People who grew up in the 60s and 70s know there was a particular freedom in a summer with no schedule, no camps, no enrichment, just a long empty stretch you were expected to fill yourself, and somehow always didSummers of the past offered unstructured time, fostering creativity and self-reliance through boredom and exploration. This "wasted" time, ...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
“Can You Stay Late?”: Why Staying Late at Work Stops Being OptionalRepeated requests to stay late, initially occasional, become an expectation, blurring work-life boundaries. This erosion, driven by repetit...
28 Mar, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Why Spending Time at Home Is More Powerful for Your Mind Than You Think, Say PsychologistsHome is more than just a place to sleep. Psychology reveals it profoundly impacts your mind and emotions. Your living space acts as a secur...
11 Feb, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Why You Can Feel Restless Even When Life Is Going Fine, According to PsychologyFeeling restless when nothing is wrong is common, often stemming from the brain's evolved design to anticipate threats rather than relax. T...
05 Feb, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
The Psychology of Everyday Experience: Why You Can Feel Restless Even When Nothing Is WrongModern life keeps our brains perpetually alert, leading to restlessness. Suppressed emotions and cognitive underload also contribute, as do...
02 Feb, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Word of the Day: RuminationRumination, the obsessive circling of distressing thoughts without resolution, traps the mind by creating an illusion of control. This unpr...
07 Jan, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Billions lost, factories stalled, trust broken: The real price of cybercrime in 2025In a world increasingly dependent on digital infrastructure, cyberattacks are wreaking havoc and shaking the very foundations of global com...
01 Nov, 2025, 06.26 PM IST
Your ‘brain break’ screen time is actually breaking your brain: Neurologist reveals the secret to 'true mental recovery'Dr. Wendy Suzuki cautions against mistaking social media for mental rest, highlighting that platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube overl...
11 Aug, 2025, 09.09 PM IST
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Sack, furlough or reskill? India Inc’s talent dilemmaAmong HR circles, furloughing is increasingly being proposed as the alternative, ‘softer’ approach.
13 Feb, 2020, 04.13 PM IST