The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating as Air India 171, issued a mayday call but lost contact with Air Traffic Control just minutes into the flight. In June 2025, Air India Flight 171 crashed a few minutes after takeoff in Ahmedabad, the tragedy left 241 passengers and 29 on the ground dead. The wreckage has torn the families of the victims …
How Success and Setbacks in NEET Shape Learning Beliefs and Future Paths
Every school/college claims that holistic development of a student is its guiding principle. Very few teachers and students know, What does holistic development exactly mean? There are four dimensions to human personality. First is Physical Quotient (PQ). Second is Intellectual Quotient. Third is Emotional Quotient(EQ) and forth is Value Quotient (VQ). EQ also called emotional intelligence is equally if not …
The Burnout Economy: Rethinking Mental Health in the Indian Workplace
As people try to keep up with growing work demands, stress, burnout, and anxiety are becoming more widespread. “In 2019, the World Health Organization defined burnout as a syndrome caused by chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed, characterized by: 1. Energy depletion or exhaustion 2. Mental distance, negativism, or cynicism toward one’s job 3. Reduced professional efficacy” (Burn-out …
Intergenerational Transfer in Family Businesses: Navigating the Labyrinth of Parent, Boss, and Successor Identities
In the complex world of commerce, family businesses stand apart, not just as economic entities, but as ideals of generational dreams, emotional ties, and identity. Yet this very intimacy often harbors a hidden psychological risk: role confusion. This phenomenon, where the lines of familial and professional identities blur, poses a major challenge to leadership, succession, and organizational harmony. I. Where …
Parental Identity Spillover: When Parenting Styles Bleed into Leadership Behavior
Leadership in the workplace is often treated as a domain governed by formal training, corporate norms, and individual personality. Yet, a growing body of research suggests that leaders are not insulated from the roles they play in their personal lives—particularly that of a parent. This phenomenon, referred to as parental identity spillover, describes how parenting styles subtly influence, and sometimes …
The Psychology of Returning Parents: Identity Disruption, Role Re-entry, and Occupational Recalibration
Returning to work after parental leave is more than a logistical transition—it is a profound psychological journey that reshapes identities, redefines roles, and recalibrates career aspirations. For many parents, the shift from caregiving to professional responsibilities brings a complex interplay of emotions, from excitement and ambition to anxiety and self-doubt. This article explores the psychology of returning parents through three …
From Parent to Partner: Unconscious Blueprints in Romantic Selection
Ever looked at your partner and wondered why I chose him? Or what part of me thought dating her would be a good idea? Maybe in a moment of insecurity you thought, why would someone like this choose someone like me? Or in a moment of pure bliss, you thanked God for helping you find your soulmate. Well it seems, …
Occupational Leadership Role as Symbolic Parenting: Boundary Management in Work Relationships
We do not typically consider our supervisors to be our parents, and to be honest, most leaders would not desire that title. But there is a growing recognition in leadership psychology that occupational leadership often mirrors symbolic parenting, like leaders nurturing their juniors, guiding, setting limits, and managing emotional situations in the workplace. This idea becomes particularly pertinent while examining …
The Psychological Precarity of Semi-Employed Workers
As a HR recruiter with experience in hiring psychology interns, I’ve witnessed firsthand the struggles of semi-employed workers. Interns, freelancers, project-hoppers, and short-term contract workers face unique challenges that can take a toll on their mental health and well-being (Tompa et al., 2007). This article explores the concept of psychological precarity in semi-employed workers, its causes, and its consequences. What …
The Perfectionism Trap: How High-Functioning Anxiety Affects Performance
In an achievement-oriented world like that of today, people tend to fall frequently into the trap of perfectionism—a pattern of unrealistic expectations accompanied by an intense fear of failure. High standards and attention to detail could encourage success, but when perfection becomes an obligatory requirement, it may generate a more subliminal challenge: high-functioning anxiety (HFA). High-functioning anxiety is a condition …