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PSYCHOLOGY OF SHORTCUTS AT WORK
Why does someone else’s shortcut feel like the easy way out, while yours feels justified?- A study says music may be doing more than filling silence while you work: Are you following the lesson or the lyrics?
- Psychology says employees who call in sick even when they really need personal leave may be responding to a workplace trust problem
- Psychology says people who keep postponing appliance maintenance may be falling into a predictable mental trapPutting off an AC service does not reveal someone’s personality on its own. The delay may have a straightforward explanation: servicing cou...21 Sep, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
- Psychology says parents who save their kids’ old toys may be holding on to more than childhood memoriesAn old toy may be valuable for a reason that has nothing to do with its price. It can represent a relationship, a stage of family life, a c...17 Sep, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
- Psychology explains why some partners love to blame each other for everything - How constant criticism can affect relationship satisfaction and what to do about itRepeated blame within relationships can erode satisfaction and is often rooted in underlying frustrations. John Gottman's research identifi...10 Sep, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
- Psychology says people who prefer takeout over dining in may be valuing one thing more than foodSomeone might enjoy dining at an elegant restaurant for a birthday or special occasion but still opt for takeout on an ordinary Tuesday. Th...09 Sep, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- Psychology says your gut feeling isn’t always random: Here’s why some people trust it more than logicPsychology does not suggest that every gut feeling should automatically be trusted. People can sometimes mistake intuition for anxiety, pre...08 Sep, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
- Psychology says people who constantly speak in metaphors may think differently than you realizeSomeone who frequently speaks in metaphors may be doing several things at once: turning abstract ideas into vivid, concrete images, express...07 Sep, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
- When executive decisions carry greater consequences, better judgement mattersBetter decision-making starts with understanding what shapes judgement. The ET x LSE High-Performance Leadership & Strategic Decision-Makin...02 Sep, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
- Psychology says people who notice who talks to whom at a gathering may be unconsciously mapping social networksSomeone who pays close attention to who talks to whom at a gathering may be engaging in a process psychologists have studied for decades: f...23 Aug, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- Psychology says parents who keep old report cards and drawings may be holding on to more than memoriesAn old report card may be nothing more than paper to one person. To a parent, it can represent a child's effort, a family milestone, a vers...13 Aug, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
- Psychology says why being given two choices can sometimes feel better than being given tenResearchers found that the effect of having many options depends on four key factors: the complexity of the choices, the difficulty of the ...13 Aug, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
- Psychology says people who keep their wallet in exactly the same pocket may be relying on automatic behaviorKeeping a wallet in the same place every time may have less to do with a deliberate preference and more to do with the brain learning a fam...13 Aug, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Alfred Hitchcock, 'There is nothing to winning, really. That is, if you happen to be blessed with a keen eye, an agile mind, and no scruples whatsoever' offers strong life advice on success, ambition, winning, intelligence, moral compromise, teaches perspective, authenticity in today's society where rivals try to win at all costsQuote of the day by Alfred Hitchcock holds relevance in today's modern social media-driven era as it reveals an uncomfortable truth about c...13 Aug, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
- Psychology says your brain likes people whose names are easier to pronounceIn multicultural societies, taking the time to pronounce someone's name correctly is a simple but meaningful way to show respect and foster...10 Aug, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
- Psychology says people naturally copy each other's speech patterns without realizing itLearning to pronounce someone's name correctly is a simple yet meaningful way to show respect and promote inclusion. Research in organizati...10 Aug, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
- Psychology says people are more likely to trust someone who admits small mistakesPsychology says your brain forms opinions about strangers in less than a second because quick judgments once helped humans respond to unfam...10 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- Top Quote of the Day by Daniel Kahneman, Martin Seligman and Carol Dweck: What really controls human success and happiness? Life lessons from great psychologists on mindset, resilience, happiness, personal growth, mental strength, success, and why their timeless wisdom still helps people make better choices every dayTop Quote of the Day by Daniel Kahneman, Martin Seligman and Carol Dweck: Human potential, happiness, and success are profoundly dictated b...05 Aug, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- Psychology says $999 feels cheaper than $1,000 because the brain processes numbers using fast mental shortcutsPsychology says $999 often feels more affordable than $1,000 because the brain relies on quick mental shortcuts instead of carefully analyz...21 Jul, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
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