Let’s start with a deeply disturbing — and oddly hilarious — hypothetical: What if a baby was raised in total isolation, like a weird experiment from a dystopian sci-fi flick? Provided with food, water, and physical care, but absolutely no human contact. No conversation, no facial expressions, nothing. Sounds like the ultimate introvert paradise, right? …
I was chit-chatting with my friends when the conversation turned towards the extra-curricular and sports related facets of our kids’ lives. I shared how my son, now 13, has been playing long tennis in a local club since he was probably six or seven, and how he had recently completely lost interest in the game …
There’s something odd about being in your final year of college. You are technically still a student, but life keeps nudging you with questions like “What’s next?” or “Where do you see yourself in five years?” Honestly, I do not even know what I am eating for dinner. Final year feels like standing at the …
जीवन ना तो पूरा फ़ूलों से भरा है, ना पूरे कांटों से | मेरे जीवन में भी, सभी के जीवन की तरह, उतार चढाव थे, हैं और शायद रहेंगे भी (क्योंकि यह तो जीवन का सत्य है) | और, समय के साथ-साथ मेरे व्यक्तित्व में भी, सभी की तरह, बदलाव आये (और आते रहेंगे)| व्यक्तित्व …
The word ‘flow’ immediately relates to the transfer of a substance from one position to another. When you say ‘free flowing’, that means ‘letting go’. In Fluid Mechanics, ‘Flow’ refers to the classification of fluid motion depending on the characteristics of Velocity, Pressure, Viscosity etc based on which a fluid is said to be in …
School is one of the foundational institutions where individuals spend most of their time during child and adolescent years. Most classrooms tend to have diverse students due to Globalization. Bullying is an issue that is very prevalent in the schooling system.(Thakkar et al., 2020). This essay examines the Behavioral and Humanistic schools of thought on …
What is Screen Time? Screen time refers to the total duration an individual spends engaging with electronic devices such as phones, laptops, and similar gadgets. With rapid technological advancements, these devices have become an inseparable part of our lives. We are constantly surrounded by screens, which has led to a growing dependence on them—sometimes at …
Australia is one of the most sought-after destinations for professionals in various fields, including psychology. If you’re a psychologist in India contemplating a move to Australia, you might be wondering what the transition will be like? The good news is that Australia offers a welcoming and professional environment for psychologists, with robust career opportunities and …
Isn’t New Year quite like a festival in itself? And, a vibrant cum colourful one at that? It sure is. On a different, yet connected note, I always feel that rejoicing during these ‘festive’ times, even at workplace, is something crucial. In fact, a bit of unofficial fun within the official setup adds a magical …
My father says that three things are most important in life: good health, good finances and peace of mind. Also, that all three are inter-related. Definitely true. Plus, I can’t help adding the construct of positive thinking to this. It will undoubtedly give a boost to all the above three, and a much-needed melody to …
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