Psychologists say chronic nail biters may not be having a case of anxiety disorder but perfectionism. Though it promotes excellence, perfectionism has its pitfallsIt is extremely common to think that people with shadows beneath their eyes, caffeine addiction, and, most importantly, having a case of na...
11 Sep, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
Psychology says people who add everyone’s birthday to Google Calendar but still forget to wish may have these traitsForgetting to wish someone does not necessarily mean that the relationship matters less to you. Research on prospective memory shows that p...
11 Sep, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
Psychology says people who don't like working from home and prefer the office may be seeking more than productivityAn office can provide environmental cues, routines, social accountability and physical separation from household activities. These factors ...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Psychology says people who check their horoscope daily may be trying to reduce an uncomfortable feelingSomeone who checks their horoscope every morning may not necessarily be looking for a glimpse into the future. The habit may instead provid...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Psychology says people who go to bed by 9 pm may be doing more than following a sleep routineA person’s sleep schedule can be shaped by their chronotype, age, genetics, lifestyle, work demands, family responsibilities, exposure to l...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Psychology says people who feel relieved when houseguests leave may be protecting their mental spaceFeeling relieved once guests have left does not necessarily point to a psychological problem. For some people, it may simply reflect a natu...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Psychology says people who can never stop taking photos may be chasing more than the perfect picturePeople naturally make choices about how they want to be perceived by others. Photographs offer a particularly powerful way to shape that im...
09 Sep, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Psychology says people who never share their problems and fight alone may be protecting more than their privacyEmotional disclosure can help people organize and process difficult experiences, and social support can reduce the impact of rumination. Ho...
09 Sep, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Psychology says people who love evening tea on their balcony or terrace may be protecting their mental spaceThat quiet cup of tea in the evening becomes a way of stepping out of the day for a while, for some people. It creates a familiar pause, a ...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Psychology explains people who love true crime may have less to do with violence than you think, and more to do with understanding dangerous people, anticipating threats and managing fearTrue crime's appeal stems from understanding dangerous minds and morbid curiosity. Defensive vigilance and learning about potential threats...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Psychology explains the effect of social media on Gen Z’s mental health - how constant comparison, online pressure and endless scrolling can shape self-esteem and well-beingGeneration Z faces both the positive and negative impacts of social media on their lives and mental health. While constant scrolling and co...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Psychology says parents who believe every child needs a sibling may be right about one important thingA supportive sibling relationship may help children develop emotional understanding and self-regulation. However, persistent hostility, bul...
08 Sep, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Psychology says people who name their possessions tend to show greater anthropomorphism, revealing how the human mind can give ordinary objects identities, emotions and deeper personal meaningRecent studies by psychologists reveal that assigning names to inanimate objects can heighten our perception of them as embodying human-lik...
08 Sep, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Psychology says people who say “sorry” for everything may be revealing more than good manners: what constant apologising can signal about empathy, confidence and social connectionFrequent apologies can signal a focus on social harmony and relationship value. This behavior can influence perceptions of warmth and inter...
06 Sep, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Psychology says people who run when a dog barks may be reacting before they even thinkSomeone who runs when a dog barks may simply be protecting themselves from a perceived threat. But if the reaction is automatic, intense an...
04 Sep, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Psychology says people who keep a bald look may be revealing more than you think - The fascinating reasons some people embrace baldness, including confidence, authenticity, practicality and individuality, and what their appearance choices may suggest about personality, social confidence and how they feel about changing expectations around appearanceEmbracing baldness serves as an empowering statement of self-acceptance for many individuals. Research implies that accepting changes in on...
04 Sep, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Psychology says people who try food items with unique names aren't merely showing off: What their choices may reveal?Psychology says people who try food items with unique names aren't merely trying to show off, appear different, or reject ordinary food. Th...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.34 PM IST