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REDUCING ANXIETY THROUGH NOSTALGIA
Psychology says people who save ‘special’ items for the future are not being practical: Why the brain delays joy, waiting for the perfect momentPsychology suggests that adults who hold on to special items are rarely acting irrationally. More often, they are trying to preserve someth...
Psychology suggests people who keep cash in the house aren’t paranoid; they’re protecting a sense of readiness because certainty feels calming when life has been unpredictable beforeHaving a little cash tucked away at home can be incredibly reassuring. It prepares individuals for life's little surprises and reduces dail...
In 1920, a psychologist watched a toddler learn fear from a white rat and revealed that fear could be learnedA famous psychology study from 1920, the Little Albert experiment, showed fear can be learned. Conducted by John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayn...
Psychology says parents who sleep with their infants and avoid cribs are often seeking more than convenience: The hidden emotional reasons some families choose the family bedPsychology suggests that this parenting debate is fundamentally rooted in the human need for connection. Parents who choose to sleep alongs...
Psychology says overthinking is often the fear of losing control: Why the mind repeats old conversations to prepare for pain that may never happenPsychology says overthinking is not usually a sign of weakness. More often, it reflects a mind that has learned to equate preparation with ...
Supply recovery, not demand, will be oil market's key test: Vandana HariGlobal crude oil prices have fallen significantly from wartime highs, but market expert Vandana Hari cautions against declaring victory. Sh...
Psychology says people who keep a glass of water by the bed they never drink aren’t wasteful: They’re often quieting a low background vigilance with the knowledge that if they wake up needing something, it’s already thereImagine a clear glass of water perched on your nightstand, seemingly out of place if it's untouched. Yet studies highlight that this ordina...
Psychology says bills and debt stress rewire your behavior: Why money worries can make you snap at loved ones and feel emotionally drainedPsychology suggests that when financial strain eases or individuals adopt healthier ways of managing stress, qualities such as patience, op...
Indian proverb of the day: ‘Worry doesn’t take away tomorrow’s troubles, it takes away today’s peace’, a timeless lesson on overcoming anxietyWorrying about future problems steals present peace. Excessive worry drains mental energy on imagined scenarios. Spiritual leader Gaur Gopa...
Stress and anxiety about the economy? Here are some ways to control it
People who grew up without seatbelt laws, bicycle helmets, or parental supervision past the front door often describe their childhoods not as reckless but as unusually free, and many are still sorting out which of those things they believeResearch indicates a decline in children's independent activity is a key driver of falling mental wellbeing. This shift from unsupervised p...
Psychology says one late reply can trigger relationship anxiety: Why silence from someone you love feels like rejection, fear and emotional dangerPsychology does not suggest that everyone who becomes concerned about a delayed text message is struggling with anxiety or insecurity. Huma...
Psychology says some people want love but fear closeness. Why emotionally unavailable partners pull you in, then suddenly push you awayPsychology does not suggest that emotionally unavailable individuals are incapable of loving others or deliberately seeking to cause harm. ...
Psychology says reading old chats hurts after a breakup because your brain keeps returning to the version of love that once felt safePsychology does not suggest that people revisit old conversations because they are emotionally weak or incapable of moving forward. Human e...
Psychology says anxiety is not just overthinking, here’s how fear, stress, and uncertainty slowly take control of your mind and bodyPsychology does not suggest that anxiety is merely a result of overthinking. The experience of anxiety is far more intricate than a stream ...
Psychology says checking your partner’s last seen is not just curiosity, it shows where insecurity, trust issues, and relationship anxiety beginHumans are fundamentally wired for connection and a sense of belonging. Psychological research on social bonds suggests that feeling exclud...
Psychology suggests people who keep old cards, ticket stubs, and tiny keepsakes aren't just sentimental - they may be protecting identity through objects that hold emotional continuityPsychologists explain that holding onto seemingly insignificant objects like old cards or tickets is not just sentimentality. These items h...