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The Psychology of April Fool’s Day

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  The Psychology of April Fool’s Day   Today during tea time I whispered that today the March is culminating and from tomorrow April will commence. To this my mom reacted that these days people do not celebrate “April Fools Day” as they use to celebrate earlier. Then she went on to describe the various pranks the people played.   While she was describing all this my thoughts focussed on: which days people celebrate more these days? And what is the psychology behind each of these festivals. Then I thought why not write an article on “The Psychology of April Fool’s Day”.   Before beginning the topic, The Psychology of April Fool’s Day let’s start with history of April Fool Day so we have a better insight into it. So :   History of April Fool’s Day:   There are a number of theories behind the origin of April Fool’s Day, but one that is most commonly mentioned is the switch between calendars. Before the adoption of the Gregorian Calendar in ...
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20TH MARCH – INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS | Dr. Geetanjali Pareek

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  20 TH MARCH – INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS  | Dr. Geetanjali Pareek    Every year “International Day of Happiness” is celebrated throughout the world on 20 March. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly on 28 June 2012 , with the aims to make people around the world realize the importance of happiness within their lives.   Why 20 March? On this date, the centre of the sun is directly above the Earth's equator, which is called an equinox. On the equinox, day and night are almost equal all over the Earth. Since equinox is felt by everyone on the planet, it perfectly matches with the idea behind the Day of Happiness. Since 2013, the Day of Happiness has been celebrated in all 193 United Nations member states.   How did the idea come into being? The idea goes back to 1972, when the King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck , said that we should measure a country's progress by its happiness and not just how much it produces or how much mon...
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  Displacement and AI: Are We Redirecting Our Emotions? #AI #DisplacementTheory #Psychology Introduction: These days AI is a buzz, its everywhere, whether in shaping industries, or in fueling debates, and at times is even being framed as an emotional companion. Some claim AI can understand human emotions, while others warn against forming emotional bonds with it. Like the LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman cautions that AI cannot be your friend, emphasizing that true friendship requires reciprocity, something which AI lacks. Yet, despite these warnings, some users form deep attachments with AI. The study “ Early Methods for Studying Affective Use and Emotional Well-being on ChatGPT” reveals, that a handful of individuals consider AI as a friend, engaging with it for emotional support and companionship. Similarly, there is “The Longitudinal Study on Social and Emotional Use of AI Conversational Agents” further highlights how users seek comfort in AI interactions, relying on the...
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Letting Go of the Past: Embracing a Brighter Future

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  Letting Go of the Past: Embracing a Brighter Future Some weights aren’t meant to be carried into the future. Have you ever felt weighed down by past hurts, regrets, or memories? You're not alone to have felt this way, it’s quite natural for anyone to fall a prey on such tendencies. Holding onto what's gone can affect our present as well as future, making it hard to move forward. But what if letting go could change everything?   The Weight of the Past  Presence begins where the past loosens its grip. Dwelling on past mistakes, heartbreaks, or traumas can be emotionally and mentally exhausting. It's like carrying a heavy burden that refuses to lighten. We replay painful memories, wondering what could've been done differently. But the truth is, the past is just past. Consider the story of Dr. Joe Dispenza, how a crippled man healed himself with his mind and became an international speaker, researcher, author, and educator who is passionate about neuroscience, epigene...
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