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Dr Rubaiul Murshed

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Have a nice day / Troubled parents, troubled children

Parenting is one of life’s most powerful responsibilities.
17 May 2025, 18:14 PM
17 May 2025, 18:14 PM
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Have a nice Day / Gross National Happiness Day

Gross National Happiness (GNH) Day was observed last Monday, November 11th. The GNH concept was first introduced by the Bhutanese King in the 1970s. GNH promotes a holistic approach to development, emphasising that well-being should be measured by economic growth and non-economic factors such as health, education, and environmental sustainability.
16 November 2024, 18:00 PM
16 November 2024, 18:00 PM
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Why leaders fail

Leadership failures are most apparent when decisions exacerbate inequality, suppress free expression, and sustain inefficiencies.
16 November 2024, 14:00 PM
16 November 2024, 14:00 PM
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True reform starts from within

Crises often present opportunities for deep reflection and lasting change.
10 September 2024, 09:36 AM
10 September 2024, 09:36 AM
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Have a nice Day / Knowing more about ‘moralogy’

Since the millennium, global unrest has surged, heightening the risk of social upheaval. Today, corruption remains a critical issue.
6 July 2024, 18:00 PM
6 July 2024, 18:00 PM
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Have a nice Day / Embracing Meliorism: Hope amidst uncertainty

In the late nineteenth century, George Eliot believed she had coined the term ‘meliorist’ when she wrote, “I do not know that I ever heard anybody use the word ‘meliorist’ except myself.” Her contemporaries credited her with coining both ‘meliorist’ and
29 June 2024, 18:00 PM
29 June 2024, 18:00 PM
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Have a nice Day / The impact of nitpicking

A nitpicker is a person who finds faults, however small or unimportant, everywhere they look. After meeting someone, a nitpicker lists every tiny thing s/he did not like about the encounter. When discussing people, they often focus on seemingly minor flaws, even if they are insignificant.
8 June 2024, 18:00 PM
8 June 2024, 18:00 PM
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Have a nice Day / Decoding NPD relationships

Narcissism has become a popular topic to understand today, probably due in large part to Freud’s work on the ego.
18 May 2024, 18:00 PM
18 May 2024, 18:00 PM
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Popcorn brain

Popcorn brain has become an innovative term describing a cognitive state where the brain rapidly jumps from one thought to another,
20 April 2024, 18:00 PM
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Less is more

The common saying ‘Less is more’ rings true with endless significance. Embracing this timeless wisdom, today’s researchers discovered
6 April 2024, 18:00 PM
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Cultivating happiness

Significant associations exist between the power of practicing kindness and psychological well-being.
30 March 2024, 18:00 PM
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Burnout

In the relentless marathon of modern life, there exists a silent predator: ‘burnout’.
16 March 2024, 18:00 PM
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Happiness at blue zones

People in these areas live a healthy lifestyle with healthy food habits that promote natural movement through activities such as gardening, walking, cooking, and farming.
9 March 2024, 18:00 PM
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A lonely killer - Part II

Isolation on an emotional and psychological level is a hallmark of loneliness. Some partners’ inability to respect their partner’s social standing manifests itself in numerous ways. One cause of isolation is treating other people poorly and putting them down.
2 March 2024, 18:00 PM
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A lonely killer - Part I

Loneliness is increasingly becoming a significant daily issue, with profound implications for both physical and mental health.
24 February 2024, 18:00 PM
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Selfitis

Selfitis, coined to encapsulate the phenomenon of excessive self-photography for social media, reveals a growing societal trend. Photoholics, or camera enthusiasts, flood platforms like social media with myriad self-portraits, driven by a desire to showcase personal perspectives and cultivate a favourable image.
17 February 2024, 18:00 PM
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Don’t get SAD

Genetics or inheritance are not the causes of every disease. Indeed, external factors like the weather may also have an impact on our general well-being and mood.
10 February 2024, 18:00 PM
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Superiority in a spouse

A lovely relationship starts as gently as the wind. The refrain “I can’t help falling in love with you” appears in a lot of poetry and music. However, maintaining that bond is another story. It is a whole other ballgame to keep the relationship pleasant, especially after marriage.
3 February 2024, 18:00 PM
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Pathological liar - Part 1

A lie leads a person from a garden to a forest, and eventually into a jungle. Some people tell lies with such regularity that dishonesty comes to be seen as a defining characteristic of their personality. These habitual or chronic liars are known as pathological liars.
27 January 2024, 18:00 PM
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Gaslighting - Part II

Gaslighting can have lasting effects across various areas of a person’s life, from school and work to family and personal relationships, ranging from mild to severe. Oddly, they never admit when they are wrong.
20 January 2024, 18:00 PM
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Gaslighting - Part 1

Have you seen the classic movie ‘Gaslight’ in which Ingrid Bergman played a crucial role and not only became famous but also popularised the term ‘Gaslighting,’ depicting psychological manipulation so vividly that it is now widely used to describe similar behaviour in real life?
13 January 2024, 18:00 PM
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Skipping the sparkle - Part II

In today’s world, shopping has become an everyday activity. However, when shopping becomes uncontrollable, it is important to determine if it is just a habit or a genuine problem. Especially while travelling, some individuals prioritise shopping over appreciating the beauty of nature.
6 January 2024, 18:00 PM
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Skipping the sparkle - Part 1

Two roads diverged in a mall and a forest—which one will you choose to explore? An oniomaniac will prefer discovering hidden gems in shops rather than nature’s wonders.
30 December 2023, 18:00 PM
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The power of priority - Part II

Neglectful parenting behaviours may be traced back to individuals who experienced neglect in their own families. These individuals may not understand or know how to care for their family members.
23 December 2023, 18:00 PM
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The power of priority - Part I

For some people, family is not the most important thing; although they love their family, they consider themselves not inclined towards being a ‘family person.’
16 December 2023, 18:00 PM
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Family poison: dealing with toxicity

Individuals who exhibit toxic behaviour tend to be unsupportive of their family members’ choices, interests, and accomplishments.
9 December 2023, 18:00 PM
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Dark side of human nature

The human being is the most brilliant social creature among all living beings. But to become truly humane, one needs to eliminate the top three emotional diseases that can eat away at happiness.
18 November 2023, 18:00 PM
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Breaking the ice

There are some health issues that are commonly stigmatised in our society. In some families, mental health conditions like mood disorders or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) may not have been openly discussed, while issues such as anxiety disorders or ‘short-temper’ are more commonly talked about.
11 November 2023, 18:00 PM

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