Author: Esha Verma

  • The Dark Triad: How Narcissism, Machiavellians, and Psychopathy Influence Problem Solving

    It is common to picture people who are ethical, creative, and logical using their problem-solving abilities to solve difficulties for the benefit of society when we think of problem-solvers. However, not every problem solver is like this. The Dark Triad of personality traits—narcissism, Machiavellians, and psychopathy are present in some of the most successful, if…

  • Gut: Your second brain.

    The term “gut feeling” refers to the intuitive feeling that arises in the pit of your stomach when something doesn’t seem right. However, is this feeling merely a faux effect or a genuine phenomenon? Particularly when it comes to the complex connection between your stomach and brain, science indicates it may be more genuine than…

  • Promoting Secure Attachment in Babies

    1. Understand the Developmental Milestones 2. Parental Behaviour for Secure Attachment 3. Practical Techniques 4. Monitoring and Interaction 5. Supportive Environment 6. Maternal Touch

  • Have we misunderstood anxiety?

    In our chaotic, constantly-evolving world, anxiety has almost become our inner voice. We frequently view it as an annoyance or a sign of weakness that needs to be overcome right away. However, in an insightful discussion with Dacher Keltner on the Greater Good Science Center’s “Science of Happiness” podcast, psychologist and author Tracy Dennis-Tiwary questions…

  • Resilience and Mental Health: Navigating Cultural Complexity

    Pop psychology, a widely used word in today’s woke language which frequently oversimplifies and misapplies complex psychological principles, is a persistent source of overload in the modern period. It’s common to use words like “trauma” to refer to any unpleasant experience, “OCD” to refer to someone who like neat things, and feeling lazy to mean…

  • Getting Off Autopilot and Taking Up Intentional Living to Live a Meaningful Life

    For many of us, living life in automatic pilot mode can feel like the norm. It’s the state in which you perform tasks without giving them your whole attention. Whether it’s driving to work, brushing your teeth, or even going through your phone, these actions can become automatic and performed almost mindlessly. However, what does…

  • The Allure of Conspiracy Theories: What Makes Us Buy Into Them?

    From social media to newspapers, and now even in marketing, conspiracy theory headlines can be found everywhere. But what exactly constitutes a conspiracy theory? It turns out there are several definitions. In general, a conspiracy theory seeks to explain damaging or tragic events through the activities of a small, powerful organization. These theories challenge the…

  • Why do we not own up to our actions?

    In our daily life how many time do we or see others blaming someone or something instead of owning it up? Why do us humans have the tendency to blame. Avoidance of Responsibility  Blaming takes away accountability one has towards their actions. When we account our shortcomings to external events or people we are free…