Dr Praveena Rajendra

The luxury industry thrives on the illusion of exclusivity. Fast fashion operates on the premise that last season’s wardrobe is outdated. – REUTERSPIC

Reframing perception of scarcity

IN a world obsessed with accumulation, where success is often measured by the excess we own, the idea of “enough” feels almost radical.

We live in an age where marketing strategies are designed to make ...

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Wu Wei: Going with the flow

THE modern world is a symphony of “doing”. We are bombarded with messages urging us to strive, achieve and conquer.

Our worth is often measured by the length of our to-do lists and the efficiency with ...

Is the world playing tricks on you?

HAVE you ever experienced that eerie feeling of deja vu, not with a situation but with a thing?

You learn a new word, for instance, “petrichor” (the earthy scent after rain), and suddenly, it seems like ...

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Navigating stress with grace

STRESS often arrives uninvited – disguised as the chaos of moving houses, a sting of financial setbacks or a shock of an unexpected expense.

Even for those of us who practise mindfulness, there are days ...

Living life with purpose and intensity

WHO is Memento Mori truly for – the ones left reeling from the sudden loss of a loved one or those standing at the precipice of their mortality? The answer is both.

It is for those who mourn, stunned by ...

Engaging in constructive debates

WE have all experienced it – engaging in a discussion where new information or an opposing viewpoint makes us feel like doubling down on our beliefs rather than reconsidering them. This phenomenon, known ...

Impact of expectations on outcomes

THE Pygmalion Effect is a powerful psychological phenomenon that demonstrates the profound influence expectations can have on performance.

Whether in education, professional environments, parenting or ...

Finding truth in information overload

Since the dawn of human cognition, confirmation bias has played an influential role in how we perceive the world.

It refers to our tendency to seek, interpret and remember information that supports our ...

Win the battle of willpower

WE all fight a silent war every day, not with swords or guns, but within the labyrinth of our minds. It is a battle against ego depletion, a stealthy adversary that chips away at our resolve, leaving us ...

Double-edged sword of optimism

OPTIMISM is often celebrated as a virtue. We are encouraged to look on the bright side, dream big and believe in ourselves.

But what if our optimism is not just a positive mindset but also a cognitive bias ...