PsychLens

Have you ever felt that your brain is being controlled by five little creatures?  Well, I have, and maybe it's true that, just like Riley's mind in Inside Out, our minds might also be controlled by five primary emotions: Sadness, Joy, Anger, Disgust, and Fear.   Firstly, it is essential to understand that the mind and the brain are not the same. The brain is the physical organ found inside the skull, whereas the mind includes our thoughts, feelings, memories, and consciousness. Imagine you are baking a cake; all the physical tools, such as bowls, ovens, whisks, etc., represent your brain structures. The ingredients, including flour, vanilla essence, chocolate, etc., are the resources your brain uses to function. But it's the mind like a creative baker that combines everything and decides how the final cake turns out. In Inside Out, when Riley decides to run away, it is not just her brain making the decision; it is her mind making that decision based on feelings and though...

First post energy: Excited? Definitely! Nervous? A little. Ready? Absolutely. Psychology has been stuck in textbooks for too long. I'm Saina, and here to change that. Welcome to PsychLens, a space where I break down psychological concepts, theories, and anything and everything that relates to psychology, and I'll also try to answer certain questions we often find ourselves asking -  "Why do I not remember a concept that I was sure I studied the night before the exam?"  " Why do I constantly compare myself to others?" I started PsychLens because I’ve always been fascinated by how the mind works, not just in theory, but in everyday life. From school stress to overthinking to confusing relationships, psychology is everywhere. But sometimes, it feels hidden behind jargon, heavy textbooks, or even stigma. I wanted to create a space where it feels simple, real, and fun.  Through PsychLens, I want to explore how psychology connects to our everyday lives, from the w...