Sublimate For God’s Sake!

by mila.petkova // March 1, 2019

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 →

You Don’t Have To Be A Hero All The Time

by mila.petkova // October 15, 2018

4 minute read Have you ever wondered why some people maintain relationships with friends or lovers who are just incapable of taking care of themselves. Everyone is conscious that this relationship has no future because such people drag you down,... Continue reading →

Plan B – How Strategic Thinking Shapes Your Success

by mila.petkova // September 13, 2018

5 minute read Have you ever wondered why faith is nicer to some people and constantly neglects others. Maybe even your personal plans sometimes fail and it makes you think that life isn’t fair. What’s really the problem with faith?... Continue reading →

Advantages to Having a Millennial Psychotherapist

by mila.petkova // February 26, 2018

4 minute read Psychotherapists, counselors, doctors and lawyers are professionals who you should be able to trust most. Their experience is crucial and you probably believe that they are like good wine – the older they get, the better. Continue reading →

An Alternative Method to Treat Addictions

by mila.petkova // July 5, 2017

3 minute read An article written by José Alberto Raymondi Ph.D. When I read the article written by my colleague Dr. Raymondi, I knew that you have to share it with you. The fundamental question in every addiction is what... Continue reading →

Why Self-Help Literature Almost Never Works?

by mila.petkova // November 25, 2016

4 minute read Maybe it is quite strange to read an article like this in the web page of someone who actually writes self-help articles. And maybe I am the one who should explain it to you… This “suicidal... Continue reading →

I Know a Lot About The Human Mind, But I know Nothing About You – Surprise Me!

by mila.petkova // December 23, 2014

A friend of mine is a molecular biologist and she shared with me that usually when she meets new people and they ask her what she does for living the answer causes a long uncomfortable silence. Fortunately or not it... Continue reading →

If It Hurts, You Are Not Doing It Right

by mila.petkova // October 20, 2014

Today I heard a very passionate confession about love. In summary it said that if it is true, it always hurts. When it is mutual, it hurts because you just care so much about the other person, when it is... Continue reading →

Unpopular Opinion: It’s OK To Feel Envy

by Carolina Diaz // October 10, 2014

Do you really need to overcome envy? Here, I want to give you something that could be more useful the next time you’re feeling envious. Envy is basically feeling sorrow about not having what somebody else has. To wish... Continue reading →

“Being Good In Bed” – What Does It Even Mean?!?

by mila.petkova // September 30, 2014

My male friends often ask me what women want during sex. Well, telling just one thing is like claiming that there is one sexual position which is simply the best. There isn’t! But then again, why there are some men... Continue reading →

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