From Fomo to Jomo: Why these UAE residents are choosing the ‘joy of missing out’
In a world obsessed with constant connection and curated experiences, embracing the quiet joy of missing out might just be the ultimate act of freedom
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Can a man and a woman be just friends? Yes, say experts
It might be the most underrated subject of discussion but there is a quiet power in platonic relationships.
Why men’s mental health is just as important as women’s
Although the challenges faced by men are different from those encountered by women, it is just as important to address them
Are UAE residents lonely? How work from home, less ‘offline’ connections affect mental health
Statistically, one in four people worldwide suffer from loneliness. Loneliness or social isolation today is more widespread than smoking, diabetes or anxiety and turns out, poses severe risks to health and longevity.
Cherophobia: When being happy is scarier than you think
As far as symptoms are concerned cherophobia displays similar ones to phobias and generalised anxiety such as staying away from happiness, believing that happiness will cause sadness, and obsessively thinking about how happiness is related to danger and evil.
Is social media giving you ‘Popcorn Brain’?
The term ‘popcorn brain’ was coined over a decade ago by David M Levy, a researcher at University of Washington, to explain a state of mind ruled by fragmented attention spans.
Is Main Character Syndrome making yourself self-absorbed
There’s a party next door. You float into a crowded room with sunshine in your eyes. You become the centre of everyone’s attention. Your main character energy is at its best. In moments like these, when the main character energy stacks up to a series of presumptuous behaviours, main character syndrome is born. A term…