Psychology says people who avoid listening to voice notes may not dislike the person sending themThe next time someone leaves your voice note unopened, it may have far less to do with rejection than you think. They could be caught up wi...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Psychology says if you keep reaching for snacks on the table without thinking, your brain may be following a habit loopPeople who repeatedly snack from a bowl sitting on the table are not necessarily hungrier than others or lacking self-control. Their behavi...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Psychology says people who are sweet to your face but hurt you behind your back may be doing more than pretendingPsychology does not support labeling someone a narcissist, psychopath or Machiavellian simply because they said something unpleasant behind...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Psychology says people who recognize friends by their footsteps may have highly tuned social memoryRecognizing a friend by the sound of their footsteps is a small example of a broader psychological ability: the brain can build detailed re...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Psychology says people who talk about themselves in the third person may be doing something surprisingly smartPeople who regularly use third-person self-talk may be using a surprisingly sophisticated psychological strategy without realizing it.By re...
30 Aug, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
Psychology says happiness from shared joy may reduce stress hormone levels to protect long-term heart healthEngaging in positive shared experiences serves as a protective barrier for the cardiovascular system. Joy and contentment trigger the relea...
30 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Psychology says people who read silently instead of out loud may store details differently in their brainsResearch in psychology suggests that reading information aloud can make certain details more memorable than reading them silently. Known as...
29 Aug, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Psychology says mama’s boys may keep seeking mother’s approval despite becoming adults may struggle with self-worthA psychologically healthy adult relationship with a mother can include frequent calls, affection, advice and emotional closeness. The key d...
27 Aug, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
Psychology says adults who never break under pressure even when life throws curveballs may not actually be fearlessPeople who seem almost impossible to break are not necessarily born fearless or naturally resilient. Their strength may come from repeatedl...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Psychology says people who feel anxious every Sunday evening even when nothing is wrong are not just overthinkingPsychology suggests this may happen because people naturally anticipate what lies ahead. When work stress, uncertainty, difficulty psycholo...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Psychology says people who keep feeling the pain of losing someone may not be choosing to stay stuckThe psychological goal of grief is not necessarily to erase the person from your thoughts. Sometimes, adapting to loss means learning to li...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Psychology says people who always say ‘bless you’ after someone sneezes may have this psychological traitPeople who immediately say “bless you” are not necessarily more religious, empathetic or polite than others. However, the automatic respons...
27 Aug, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Psychology says people who can't accept aging may be fighting more than wrinklesPeople who struggle to accept aging may not simply be trying to prevent wrinkles. They may be trying to hold on to a younger sense of ident...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
Psychology says people without clear goals may not be directionless for the reason you thinkPsychology suggests that healthy motivation is not about forcing everyone to create a huge ambition. It is about developing enough autonomy...
26 Aug, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Psychology says people who call just to get gossip may be looking for more than dramaCalling people simply to hear the latest gossip can reflect a range of motivations, including social curiosity, entertainment, a desire for...
26 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Psychology says people who can’t stop at one cookie after opening the jar may be responding to more than hungerStrict dietary restraint can interact with cravings and reduced self-control in complicated ways. Research suggests that people with higher...
26 Aug, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Psychology says people who lie on their CVs or Resumes often have a surprising reason for doing itPeople who lie on their CVs should not automatically be associated with a specific personality trait or psychological disorder. Resume dece...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.57 AM IST