Psychologus
Being ‘nice’ is generally not an issue. Most people do like polity and someone who is soft-spoken. Indeed, psychological research shows that someone who is high in agreeableness (one of the big 5 personality traits) is more likely to have a healthier intimate relationship with their partner. However, being a ‘nice guy’ in an environment […]
Feeling tired all the time is more than just being sleepy—it’s your body signaling that something’s off. Fatigue signals that not only does your body feel a physical toll, but there is significant psychological stress involved as well. Due to its multifaceted nature, scientists note that fatigue can come from lifestyle habits, mental health, medical […]
Mental health is important. Unfortunately, awareness regarding it is still pretty lacking. As a result, many are still unsure of how therapy actually works. For that purpose, I, a clinical psychologist, will break down how therapy can be of benefit to you! First, let’s see how effective therapy is. Is Therapy Worth It? Psychotherapy is […]
The 3 a.m. Thought Spiral It’s 3:04 a.m. You should be asleep. But no—your brain has other plans. Now you’re just lying there, overthinking that one thing you said in a random convo weeks ago. Like—did your “thanks” sound normal? Was it too awkward? Should you have smiled more? Or less? Ugh. And boom. Suddenly […]
Okay, real talk—have you ever seen a celeb couple and instantly Googled their age gap? Don’t lie, we’ve all done it! Whether it’s Priyanka and Nick, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, or that one weird pairing that made you go, “Wait, she’s older??” – age-gap relationships are everywhere, and people have opinions. And sure, the internet loves […]
So, you would like to become powerful. Perhaps, your colleagues are treating you poorly. Or maybe you’re tired of experiencing setback after setback. And maybe you’ve been reading on Machiavellianism. Perhaps, gaining power is the only solution you see. It isn’t though! Well, it isn’t the only solution. Maintaining power is equally important. Luckily, we’ve […]
The word Psychology comes from two Latin words psyche, meaning ‘soul’ and logia, meaning ‘study of’. So, in essence, psychology is the study of consciousness and its outcomes, in general. In modern times, psychologists have shifted to the definition: Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes and behaviors. As a separate discipline, psychology is […]
A friend is a being that is there when you require help. Now imagine something or someone that provides you with exactly the things you lack at the time. You’re feeling bored? This friend provides you a lot of entertainment to witness and talk about! You don’t feel good? This friend gives you a million […]
Most of us think of boredom as a minor inconvenience – those long afternoons when nothing seems exciting or meaningful. But psychologists are beginning to see boredom as more than just an idle state of mind. When boredom lingers, it can chip away at our sense of purpose, drain motivation, and even set the stage […]
The winter holidays have just arrived as the world experiences the coldest days of the year. Whether you are religious, or not, there is something very cheery about the last week of December and the New Year to come! For some, this is a time of festivities. For others it is a time to relax […]