How Words Influence Our Perception

Ishita Doshi

July 30, 2018

Words have immense power to change the perception of people or one's own self. This can help us to create an impression on someone or can help us avoid an impulsive behaviour. It also has an impact on our attitude towards a given things. Thus usage of an appropriate word becomes integral.

Anjali Kanojia

July 23, 2018

Meaning making in Fibromyalgia

Anjali Kanojia

July 23, 2018

As its name suggests, Fibromyalgia (fibro refers to connective tissue fibres, my refers to muscle and gia means condition of) Syndrome refers to a condition characterized by a combination of chronic and diffuse musculoskeletal pain. Most often accompanied by difficulties in sleep, stiffness and fatigue, according to American College of Rheumatology (1990). In this piece, we cover what it implies for individuals going through it.

Pooja Sathynarayanan

July 16, 2018

#VacationGoals: Regulating Smartphone Use to Promote, Rather than Detract from the Vacation Experience

Pooja Sathynarayanan

July 16, 2018

#VacationGoals: Regulating Smartphone Use to Promote, Rather than Detract from the Vacation Experience

The article delves into research on the influence of smartphones on the “distracted” tourist gaze, and looks to happiness researcher Jaime Kurtz’s best-seller The Happy Traveler for recommendations of how to regulate smartphone use, and develop practices, that will enhance rather than detract from a wholesome vacation experience.