Mend your communication, re-examine how you eat, meditate and develop gratitude at these workshops at Lighthouse Arabia on January 28.…
3 CBT Psychology Techniques to Change Bad Habits
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy works on re-structuring your thoughts and feelings- here are 3 CBT techniques if you’re changing bad habits.…
Road Fatality UAE: Here’s What Can Kill You on the Roads
You’re running late, the man in front of you is moving too slow, you’re an impeccable driver. Here are the main causes of road fatality UAE.…
Dubai Residents Comment on Appearance Judgment Culture
Gucci, Chanel, Mont Blanc, Ferrari. Dubai is home to malls at every corner, oozing luxury. Look at your own possessions – even if you don’t see yourself as brand-conscious, you’ve probably got o…
Why Do We, As Adults, Need to Have Friends?
Why do we need friends? During childhood, they influence us in sculpting our personality, self-worth and attitudes. As adults, from a psychological perspective, surrounding yourself with good f…
8 Destructive Habits You Need To Stop Right Away
We often find ourselves sleeping on our excuses each night, with our frustrations turning into the numbness of the sleep, we take comfort in our dreams to get rid of or perhaps avoid our problems. For…
Are You Wrong? This Is How Confirmation Bias Fools You
On my flight back home this summer, I delved into ‘The Art of Thinking Clearly’, a peculiar and cleverly written book by Rolf Dobelli. I enjoyed the refreshing critical thinking and open mindedness wi…
The Emotion of Addictions
Drug users and addicts never intended to end up in a hole in an alley. They begin using to temporarily escape the pain and harsh realities of life. Society today treats drug users and addicts as crimi…
How to Deal With Fear and Decision Making
Featured Image Artwork: Bhoomika Ghaghada Fear can make you panic or it can make you freeze. For some, it’s a monster living on their shoulders whispering irrational nothings, feeding off insecurities…
Deception: Why We Tell Lies & How To Spot A Liar
“I’m fine” “This pasta is delicious” “Won’t be able to make it –stuck at work” We all fib and we do it incredibly often. According to a study in the Journal of Basic and Applied Psychology, a majority…
Gaining Audiences, Writing Well & Increasing Employability: Adrian Furnham Tells All
At the Emirates Airlines Festival of Literature, we encountered the dashing Adrian Furnham at a session titled ‘The Business Of Thriving In Business’ and he had us hooked in minutes. Furnh…
Why You Should Go: Markus Zusak, UK poet Lemn Sissay, & Egyptian Writer Nawal El-Saadawi Coming To Emirates Lit Fest
The seventh Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, running from 3rd to 7th March at the Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City, is set to shake you off your readings seats and usher you into a …
5 Signs You Are Addicted To Facebook Likes
You feel a smidgen of insecurity amidst the restlessness residing in your chest. It’s been a while since you posted that status update. No responses. Have you worded it right? Is it too aggressive? Is…
We Need To Talk About: The Voices In Your Head
Illness. What does this term mean? To be unwell. To be unfit. Most commonly associated with bad health. When someone is ill, we persistently recommend going to the doctor, getting checked, and hopeful…
Yes, I’m an Arts Student – No, I’m Not Stupid
A fine Sunday morning, three students walked past three identical white lilies in a luscious garden. The Science student plucked the petals of the lily to understand it better… for research. The Comme…
Yes, I’m an Arts Student – No, I’m Not Stupid
YOUR NAME YOUR FIRST NAME YOUR FAMILY/LAST NAME YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS YOUR TITLE YOUR BRAND Arts,Arts degree,artsy,CBSE,History,Humanities,Humanities stream,Lazy,Literature,Philosophy,Politics,Psychology,StreamA fine Sunday morning, three students walked past three identical white lilies in a luscious garden. The Science student plucked the petals of the lily to understand it better… for research. The Commerce student plucked the lily to sell it at the local farmer’s market… for profit. The Arts student left the lily untouched, gazed […]