An evolutionary instinct called the 'first night effect' makes us prone to staying alert in new places -- in order to keep safe.

White light's higher blue content can evoke feelings of alertness, exacerbating the stress and anxiety that one might already be feeling.

Dancing alone in the safe space of one's home affords one with a unique opportunity for self-expression, away from the public gaze,

Perfectionist tendencies can further amplify the impact of societal pressures that induce a fear of falling behind.

Our inability to swiftly conjure a response that's respectful, proportionate, modest, and also, acceptable, can make compliments awkward.

Dubbed as extreme behavior, being unable to function in moderation is considered a form of cognitive distortion in the brain.

Making eye contact can hijack people's brains in a way that makes it difficult for them think and process -- making it difficult to talk.

There's a name for the driving factor behind food separatism: brumotactillophobia, or the fear of different food items touching each other.

Anxiety and loneliness are, more often than not, strong driving forces behind oversharing at social gatherings.

"It's as though the awareness of having someone's eyes on me, prevents me from exercising control over my limbs."

An anxiety disorder appears to be at the root of this "fear" of new places. It has a name too: agoraphobia.

Code-switching stems from the human instinct to 'fit in' better with our immediate company, and feel more 'in tune' with them

Differences in circadian rhythms determine our chronotype -- determining whether we’re "morning larks" or "night owls."

Heightened sensitivity to stimuli can make concerts and live music unenjoyable and even painful for many.

"[E]motions can really be contagious. It’s called emotional contagion, and sharing emotions can happen easier than you’d think."

The greater the negativity one associates with experiences of communal dining, the more stressful the experience can become.

We struggle to quit things we've already invested time, energy, and money into even if the present cost of sustaining it outweighs the benefits we derive from it.

When you're literally acting for an invisible audience every day, it's easy to get caught up in observing yourself rather than experiencing life.