4 minute read
Maybe you have already noticed that I am not a big fan of positive thinking just for the sake of positive thinking.
This is especially true when it comes to the expense of ignoring important emotions and dealing with very real issues.
Happiness Is Not Just a Chapter in Your Biography
2 minute read
A year ago I interviewed several women for my Ph.D. dissertation. I asked them about their families, love, and happiness. One of them shared with me a story about her father. He was a wise and very positive person. Every time when he spoke with his daughters he always asked one simple question, which not many people dare to ask – “Are you happy, my dear?”
Are you happy? Continue reading
Depression And Existential Crises
6 minute read
Many (maybe most) of us will experience mild depression throughout our lifetime.
Depression is one of the most common mental health issues and requires serious treatment.
Unpopular Opinion: You Don’t Have to Forgive Just Yet
3 minute read
From inspirational quotes to thoroughly researched articles, it’s pretty common advice to tell people to forgive, let it go and move on. It’s a piece of well-intentioned advice, but honestly, it’s much easier said than done.
Forgiveness is a kind, humble act. It allows you to let go of resentment, anger and even vengeance. But it has to happen at the right time for each person; otherwise, it may even be counterproductive. Continue reading
Tinder, instant gratification and why sex sucks
5 minute read
We live in the age of instant gratification. Commodities are purchased and delivered within hours with money we haven’t earned yet. This might be fine for the free market, but is it just as good for mental health?
Dating apps and websites sound like a good idea, as people get more social. They are able to meet their potential significant other or experience an exciting hookup outside of their everyday circles. But I think something went terribly wrong.
Love Is Always Reciprocal?
1 minute read
In an interview, the French psychoanalyst philosopher Jacques-Alain Miller was reminded of Jacques Lacan’s frequently quoted phrase: “Love is always reciprocal”.
What does that mean? asks the interviewer… Continue reading
How Independent Should I Be?
2 minute read
Today being independent is almost axiomatically considered to be one of the best qualities which anyone could have. Parents are proud with their independent children; managers promote their employees who take initiative independently.
There is nothing new I can say about the independence, nevertheless…
Should we blame fashion magazines for our low self esteem?
3 minute read
While studying the female body image I realized one thing very clearly. Female mentality is way too often focused on finding imperfections.
This is not always a bad thing; it is great that we try to achieve the best possible results in everything we do. We want to be the best mothers, the sexiest girlfriends, the most loving spouses… But you know what? It is impossible and the sooner we learn it, the better we will feel in our skin.
Sublimate For God’s Sake!
3 minute read
Let me start with some theory first:
In psychology, sublimation is a mature type of expression of desire, in which socially unacceptable impulses or idealizations are transformed into socially acceptable actions or behavior. Continue reading
Birds of A Feather
5 minute read
During the last few months I have met some really interesting people who take brave decisions.
I met some of them personally and some of them on internet, the important thing is that I try to be surrounded by impressive people who I admire. This is a part of my action plan for my personal growth and it is really exciting.