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The Psychology of Having 'Nothing to Wear

The Psychology of Having 'Nothing to Wear

Standing before a full closet yet feeling we have nothing to wear isn't about clothes—it's about decision fatigue, identity, and emotional state.

Parves Shahid
Tools & FrameworksTools & Frameworks
Inversion: Solving Problems Backward

Inversion: Solving Problems Backward

Instead of asking how to succeed, ask how to fail. The power of inverse thinking in solving complex problems, making better decisions, and avoiding disasters.

Parves Shahid
Curious MindCurious Mind
Why Do We Get Songs Stuck in Our Head?

Why Do We Get Songs Stuck in Our Head?

The science behind earworms, and why some tunes refuse to leave our minds - why our brains loop certain melodies and what this tells us about consciousness.

Parves Shahid
Culture & SocietyCulture & Society
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The Coffee Shop That Served Memories

The Coffee Shop That Served Memories

A short story about a Dubai café where each cup comes with an unexpected side of nostalgia.

Parves Shahid
Curious MindCurious Mind
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The Return to Analog

The Return to Analog

As digital fatigue sets in, why are people returning to vinyl records, paper books, and film cameras?

Parves Shahid
Life & Philosophy Life & Philosophy
The Art of Doing Nothing

The Art of Doing Nothing

In a world obsessed with productivity, learning to be still is a forgotten art. This piece explores how embracing moments of nothingness can lead to better decisions, clearer thinking, and surprisingly, more productivity. Sometimes, doing nothing is doing everything.

Parves Shahid