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Psychology explains why you keep unlocking your phone even when there are no notifications- Psychology says people with exceptionally good handwriting may share these productive habits, not personality traits
- Psychology says people who like to read a copy of a newspaper along with a cup of tea everyday in morning aren't avoiding change: What this daily habit may reveal?
- Why people sleep with phones next to bed? Psychology and sociology studies say it's not because of any addiction or love for gadgetsMany keep phones near their beds for practical and social reasons. This habit provides comfort and a sense of security for adults. Some use...15 Jul, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
- With courage and conviction, you may yet conquer FOMO by sheer FOECTSTDU'The Voice of Hind Rajab' is a docudrama that depicts the tragic events surrounding a young Palestinian girl. The film's screening saw a si...11 Jul, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
- Psychology of distracted eating: The person who eats dinner in front of Netflix isn't just relaxing; a 2013 review of research found that distracted eaters take in more food and then eat more again laterDistracted eating, like watching television, increases food consumption during meals. This distraction also leads to greater food intake la...10 Jul, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
- Psychology says people who use a phone for years and don't change it till it dies out aren't afraid of missing out: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who use a phone for years and don't change it easily aren't always resisting change. Psychology suggests this habit ...09 Jul, 2026, 03.23 AM IST
- People who never delete old photos aren't sentimental; they might be strengthening their autobiographical memory, say psychologistsPeople who never delete old photos are not necessarily being sentimental. Psychology research suggests that keeping meaningful images may h...08 Jul, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- Psychology says people who read a book before going to bed aren't avoiding reality: What this bedtime habit reveals?Psychology says people who read a book before going to bed aren't simply passing time before sleeping. Research suggests this habit can sup...08 Jul, 2026, 03.33 AM IST
- Psychology says people who stop the use of all kinds of screen devices like TV, phones, tablets, etc an hour before bed aren't avoiding technology but building a bedtime routine: What the behaviour reveals?Psychology says people who stop the use of all kinds of screen devices like TV, phones, tablets, etc. an hour before bed aren't simply tryi...08 Jul, 2026, 03.33 AM IST
- Psychology of the unanswered notification: People who lose focus the second their phone buzzes aren't weak-willed; a 2015 study found that a notification you never even answer hurts attention as much as using the phoneEven a silent phone notification can disrupt your focus and cause errors. Studies show that simply having a phone nearby reduces cognitive ...07 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- Psychologists say people who never leave home without a watch aren't necessarily old-fashioned, they may value structure and predictabilityPeople who never leave home without a watch are often seen as old-fashioned in the age of smartphones, but psychology suggests there may be...06 Jul, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
- Psychology says people who keep changing their phones and always have the latest ones aren't necessarily showing off, they may be chasing more than technologyPsychology suggests that people who always upgrade to the latest smartphones aren't necessarily trying to impress others. For many people, ...05 Jul, 2026, 11.19 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 people who keep scrolling on phones while watching TV aren't simply bored: What this behavior may revealPsychology says people who keep scrolling on phones while watching TV aren't always distracted without reason. Psychology links this habit ...01 Jul, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
- Psychology says people who create a group on WhatsApp for just themselves to save various kinds of information, videos, pictures for future use aren't forgetful: What this digital habit reveals?Psychology says people who create a group on WhatsApp for just themselves to save various kinds of information, videos, pictures for future...27 Jun, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
- Psychology says people who hang clocks in every room may not be obsessed with time, they could be seeking control, predictability and peace of mindPsychology teaches us that everyday preferences often reflect deeper psychological patterns. Filling a home with clocks is rarely just abou...25 Jun, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
- Psychology says people who don't answer work emails after hours aren't less dedicated and what they're actually protectingWork no longer ends at the office, with smartphones blurring boundaries. While hustle culture praises constant availability, psychologists ...25 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
- Psychology says people who save numbers of some people with various kinds of names aren't always trying to hide something: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who save numbers of some people with various kinds of names aren't always acting with bad intentions. The way people...24 Jun, 2026, 02.56 AM IST
- Psychology says adults who get anxious when their phone battery drops below 50% are not overreacting: Why people treat smartphones like a safety blanketPsychology suggests that adults who become anxious when their phone battery drops below 50% are rarely overreacting. More often, they are r...21 Jun, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
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