Troubled parents, troubled children
Parenting is one of life’s most powerful responsibilities.
17 May 2025, 18:14 PM
Gross National Happiness Day
Gross National Happiness (GNH) Day was observed last Monday, November 11th. The GNH concept was first introduced by the Bhutanese King in the 1970s. GNH promotes a holistic approach to development, emphasising that well-being should be measured by economic growth and non-economic factors such as health, education, and environmental sustainability.
16 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Why leaders fail
Leadership failures are most apparent when decisions exacerbate inequality, suppress free expression, and sustain inefficiencies.
16 November 2024, 14:00 PM
True reform starts from within
Crises often present opportunities for deep reflection and lasting change.
10 September 2024, 09:36 AM
Knowing more about ‘moralogy’
Since the millennium, global unrest has surged, heightening the risk of social upheaval. Today, corruption remains a critical issue.
6 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Embracing Meliorism: Hope amidst uncertainty
In the late nineteenth century, George Eliot believed she had coined the term ‘meliorist’ when she wrote, “I do not know that I ever heard anybody use the word ‘meliorist’ except myself.” Her contemporaries credited her with coining both ‘meliorist’ and
29 June 2024, 18:00 PM
The impact of nitpicking
A nitpicker is a person who finds faults, however small or unimportant, everywhere they look. After meeting someone, a nitpicker lists every tiny thing s/he did not like about the encounter. When discussing people, they often focus on seemingly minor flaws, even if they are insignificant.
8 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Decoding NPD relationships
Narcissism has become a popular topic to understand today, probably due in large part to Freud’s work on the ego.
18 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Popcorn brain
Popcorn brain has become an innovative term describing a cognitive state where the brain rapidly jumps from one thought to another,
20 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Less is more
The common saying ‘Less is more’ rings true with endless significance. Embracing this timeless wisdom, today’s researchers discovered
6 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Cultivating happiness
Significant associations exist between the power of practicing kindness and psychological well-being.
30 March 2024, 18:00 PM
Burnout
In the relentless marathon of modern life, there exists a silent predator: ‘burnout’.
16 March 2024, 18:00 PM
Happiness at blue zones
People in these areas live a healthy lifestyle with healthy food habits that promote natural movement through activities such as gardening, walking, cooking, and farming.
9 March 2024, 18:00 PM
A lonely killer - Part II
Isolation on an emotional and psychological level is a hallmark of loneliness. Some partners’ inability to respect their partner’s social standing manifests itself in numerous ways. One cause of isolation is treating other people poorly and putting them down.
2 March 2024, 18:00 PM
A lonely killer - Part I
Loneliness is increasingly becoming a significant daily issue, with profound implications for both physical and mental health.
24 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Selfitis
Selfitis, coined to encapsulate the phenomenon of excessive self-photography for social media, reveals a growing societal trend. Photoholics, or camera enthusiasts, flood platforms like social media with myriad self-portraits, driven by a desire to showcase personal perspectives and cultivate a favourable image.
17 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Don’t get SAD
Genetics or inheritance are not the causes of every disease. Indeed, external factors like the weather may also have an impact on our general well-being and mood.
10 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Superiority in a spouse
A lovely relationship starts as gently as the wind. The refrain “I can’t help falling in love with you” appears in a lot of poetry and music. However, maintaining that bond is another story. It is a whole other ballgame to keep the relationship pleasant, especially after marriage.
3 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Pathological liar - Part 1
A lie leads a person from a garden to a forest, and eventually into a jungle. Some people tell lies with such regularity that dishonesty comes to be seen as a defining characteristic of their personality. These habitual or chronic liars are known as pathological liars.
27 January 2024, 18:00 PM
Gaslighting - Part II
Gaslighting can have lasting effects across various areas of a person’s life, from school and work to family and personal relationships, ranging from mild to severe. Oddly, they never admit when they are wrong.
20 January 2024, 18:00 PM