Psychology says people who can't sleep without a blanket even when it's hot are not strange: Why the brain associates it with safety, comfort and emotional regulationPsychology suggests that adults who cannot sleep without a blanket, even in warm weather, are rarely being irrational. More often, they are...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Proverb of the day: ‘Make of a fly an elephant’ - a funny image on perspective and overreactionEver blown a minor issue out of proportion? A French proverb, 'Make of a fly an elephant,' warns against this common tendency to exaggerate...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
‘I was crying almost every night’: Woman quit her $180K tech job despite living the American dream, here’s whyA Nigerian woman, Primzy, walked away from a $180,000 tech career in the US, finding misery despite achieving immigrant success. Her story,...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Psychology says adults who bite their nails are not simply nervous but are seeking an escape route from uncomfortable situationsPsychology suggests that nail biting is rarely a sign of immaturity, poor discipline or weak self-control. More often, it is the brain's wa...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Psychology says people who keep their lights on while sleeping aren't afraid of the dark, they may be fighting a different battle of control and comfort inside their mindsSleeping with the lights on is rarely an arbitrary habit. Psychology suggests that everyday behaviors often serve as clues to deeper emotio...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
‘No hurry, no anxiety, just enjoying’: Entrepreneur is amazed by organised travellers at Japan airportIndustrialist Akkshye Tulsyan contrasts the chaotic rush of Indian airports with Japan's serene Kansai International Airport, highlighting ...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Life lesson quote by Seneca: 'We suffer more often in imagination than in...' - Ancient Roman philosopher's timeless wisdom on overcoming fearLife lesson quote by Seneca: Ancient Roman philosopher Seneca's timeless wisdom, nearly 2,000 years old, continues to resonate today. His S...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Suffering from anxiety often? A common plastic chemical may be affecting your brain, says new studyA new study presented at ENDO 2026 has found that male rats exposed to the common plastic chemical di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) durin...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Psychology says people who shake their legs while talking aren't rude or impatient: They may be trying to regulate energy without realizing itPsychology suggests that seemingly small habits often reflect deeper underlying processes. Leg shaking is rarely an act of rudeness or disr...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.57 PM IST
Psychology says people who press the elevator repeatedly are not necessarily impatient: It is about craving control during tiny moments of uncertaintyThe elevator button is just one example of a broader psychological pattern. The key insight is that people are often not trying to make the...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
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...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Bible Verse for the Day: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation..."Philippians 4:6–7 offers a practical antidote to anxiety by encouraging prayer, petition, and thanksgiving. This passage teaches believers ...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.24 AM IST
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 ...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
Psychology says leaving messages unread is not always rude: Why some people delay replies to protect their peace or create distancePsychology says that the most important takeaway is that unread messages do not always mean the same thing. In some cases, they may reflect...
14 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
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...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
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...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
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 ...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.05 PM IST