Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius: ‘When you wake up in the morning, tell yourself: the people I deal with today will be meddling, ungrateful, arrogant…’ - How to stop other people's behaviour from ruining your dayQuote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius offers a timeless approach to navigating daily frustrations. His philosophy, detailed in 'Meditations,'...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
People watching Friends or The Office for 10th time are not just nostalgic. Psychologists decode mindset of who are not bored of watching same movie or TV shows repeatedlyRewatching cherished series like FRIENDS serves more than just a nostalgic escape; it fulfills essential psychological needs. Research indi...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
Psychology says most people aren't judging you nearly as much as you think- the spotlight effect explains why we feel constantly observedPsychology reveals we often overestimate how much others notice our flaws, a phenomenon known as the Spotlight Effect. Our egocentric persp...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Techie claiming to be Microsoft employee says he is about to be laid off, but is 'relieved': 'Watching good people...'A techie claiming to be a Microsoft employee, anticipating his job loss, found unexpected relief instead of distress. For months, he observ...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Quote of the day by Albert Ellis: 'Self-esteem is the highest sickness known to man or woman because it's conditional', what the famous American psychotherapist teaches about the hidden danger of self-esteemRenowned psychologist Albert Ellis challenged the conventional pursuit of self-esteem, labelling it a 'sickness' because it's conditional. ...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Why do people hate? Understanding the psychology behind hatredHatred, a potent emotion, often arises from fear of the unknown, past hurts, jealousy, and group identity. Misunderstandings and a desire f...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Quote of the day by ‘Fight Club’ star Edward Norton: ‘All people are paradoxical. No one is easily reducible, so…’ – on why contradictions make us humanEdward Norton's Quote of the Day explores why human beings cannot be reduced to simple labels. The article profiles the acclaimed actor, un...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
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Stoicism, a 2,000-year-old philosophy, is seeing renewed interest in modern times due to rising economic uncertainty, job insecurity, polit...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Psychologists say people who push themselves beyond limits aren't ignoring their fear, they may be unlocking superpowersPsychologists suggest that people who willingly take on difficult challenges are not necessarily ignoring fear, they may be building confid...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
Psychology says people who feel insecure about other people's success may not be jealous, they may be trapped in the comparison cycleWhy do some people feel uncomfortable when others achieve success? Psychology suggests social comparison, self-esteem, scarcity thinking an...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
Psychology says people who try to control every aspect of their children's life aren't always imposing but trying to inculclate good habits: What this parenting behavior means and the lessons behind itPsychology says people who try to control every aspect of their children's life aren't always acting from confidence or strength. In many c...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.58 AM IST
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...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Psychology says many adults who keep everyone at a distance aren’t loners by nature, and what’s hard is that they learned early that openness invited harm so they built a life that stays sealed offSome adults seem comfortable keeping everyone at arm's length. But psychologists say distance is not always a personality trait. Emerging r...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
'Women attack men when they’re happy': Expert's relationship theory sparks debateRelationship expert Alison Armstrong suggests some women may react negatively to their male partners' unrelated happiness or success. This,...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Psychology says adults with huge tattoos are not seeking attention, they are using the body to tell stories, reclaim identity and express authenticityPsychology suggests that adults with large tattoos are rarely trying to become someone they are not. More often, they are expressing and em...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Psychology says women who love to take numerous photos on any outing or trip aren't just showing off: What research reveals about this behaviorPsychology says women who love to take numerous photos on any outing or trip aren't simply seeking attention. Research suggests this habit ...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Psychology says adults who apologize for things that were not their fault may not be insecure; they may have grown up in homes where taking the blame was the fastest way to make the tension stopMany adults habitually apologize for things not their fault. This stems from childhood experiences where they managed parental emotions. Th...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.55 PM IST