Embracing My Inner Sloth‘Slow Living’ Is an Antidote to Exhaustion Under Capitalism — But Exhausting to Achieve Slow living -- an antidote to our fast-paced world --preaches a life where 'stop and smell the roses' isn't just a cliché, but a way of life. By Devrupa Rakshit
Believe!Family Is More Than Blood Relations, the ‘Ted Lasso’ Finale Reminds Us Ted Lasso's swansong culminated in an emotionally charged, nuanced video essay on the twin themes of family and personal growth. By Devrupa Rakshit
Everyone Doesn't Have ADHDThere’s a Lot More to ADHD Than Just a Lack of Focus The true depths of ADHD's impact can stretch far beyond a lack of focus, and beyond the flippant usage of the clinal diagnosis. By Devrupa Rakshit
To Step In?What Is the Role of a Bystander in Gender‑Based Violence? While we might be keen to blame the recent attack on the general apathy of bystanders, it would likely be an uninformed stance. By Devrupa Rakshit
Late Nights Leisurely MorningsWhy Transitioning Into Mondays Can Feel Like Fighting a Jet Lag It's as if our bodies are trying to catch up with the time zone we were on during the weekend, while being stuck in the weekday time zone. By Devrupa Rakshit
On Again Off AgainAnatomy of a Breakup: The Breakup Was Clean. The Clean Break Wasn’t "Eventually, things got so bad that the friendship we had tried to maintain, even after breaking up, was fractured." By Devrupa Rakshit
I'm Sure Everyone Hates Me!Why Some People Expect Catastrophes in Everyday Situations Catastrophizing is a cognitive distortion leading people down a spiral of negativity, and making them prone to anxiety, depression, and PTSD. By Devrupa Rakshit
Pursuit of YouthIs Collagen Truly a ‘Miracle’ Supplement or Just Another Fad? Collagen may have certain benefits, but it's not an elixir of life or a magic bullet against aging. Thankfully, it's not harmful either. By Devrupa Rakshit
Where's My Mask?How Sexism Leads to the Frequent Misdiagnosis of Autistic Women One of the biggest roadblocks to the diagnosis of autism in women is masking, or the suppression of one’s true self by autistic individuals. By Devrupa Rakshit
Circling 1... 2... 3...Offering a Shoulder to Cry on – as a Dating Strategy – Is Now Rightfully Called ‘Vulturing’ Vulturing involves circling people on the brink of a breakup, waiting to pounce with insidious intentions upon their wounded hearts. By Devrupa Rakshit
Can't Catch A BreakIs This Normal? ‘I Feel Guilty For Enjoying My Time Off Work’ Perfectionist tendencies can further amplify the impact of societal pressures that induce a fear of falling behind. By Devrupa Rakshit
One Kilo of Clout Please?In the Digital Era, Dating to Increase Your Social Capital Has a Name: ‘Throning’ Throning prioritizes influence and clout over shared interests and values, meaningful connection, and emotional intimacy. By Devrupa Rakshit
Judwaa?The Difference Between a Panic Attack and an Anxiety Attack, Explained Experts believe that, objectively, the immediate symptoms of panic attacks are more intense than those of anxiety attacks. By Devrupa Rakshit
Nothing FishyVaginal Odor Doesn’t Need ‘Fixing,’ Unlike What Beauty Brands Continue to Say Breaking news: Vaginas smell... and not like a bouquet of freshly plucked flowers. By Devrupa Rakshit
Freedom of ChoiceIs Solo Polyamory a Sexuality or Just a Lifestyle Choice? Residing under the umbrella of ethical non-monogamy, solo polyamory involves multiple sexual or romantic relationships while being single. By Devrupa Rakshit
Lying to SurviveFor Survivors of Abuse, Lying Is Freedom. At What Cost? Lying to abusers is a survival strategy preventing further harm -- but it can wreak havoc on people’s mental health. By Devrupa Rakshit
Stuck.Workplace ‘Rust Out’ Is As Bad For Our Mental Health As Burnout. What Does It Look Like? Burning out results from being overworked and overstimulated at one's job; rusting out is a result of being understimulated. By Devrupa Rakshit
Four More Shots... Not.The Difference Between Binge‑Drinking and Alcoholism, Explained Unlike binge drinking, alcoholism signals an unhealthy dependence on alcohol. It's also chronic, and not merely episodic. By Devrupa Rakshit