Self-doubt is a tricky thing—it doesn’t discriminate, not even against those who are highly successful. How social media acts as a trigger Dr Rahul Chandhok, head consultant of mental health and behavioural science at Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, highlights how social media inflates Imposter syndrome by presenting idealised versions of life. “Social media inflates the effect of Imposter Syndrome by always …
Siddharth Basu, a 33-year-old media consultant, was on the fence about buying a car. Additionally, the new entity of social media influencers paid for endorsements based on their follower status has further led to a dire need for external validation to monetise this validation, points out Dr Bhonsle. "If you find yourself constantly being a people pleaser, being afraid of …
Fabio Formaggio/EyeEm via Getty Images What you wear, including your undergarments, may affect your mood and sense of self. “Wearing nice quality underwear or lingerie sets boost our confidence and self-esteem, even if no one sees it,” said Carolyn Mair, a behavioral psychologist, author of “The Psychology of Fashion” and founder of psychology.fashion. “Also, if a person is not mentally …
