We’ve all faced a choice at least once in our lives: to get something small but right now or to wait and ultimately receive much more. There’s even a metaphor for this — “a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush”. It might seem more logical to aim for greater rewards, but […]
Neuroplasticity: The Brain’s Magical Ability to Change
Imagine that your brain is not a frozen, unchanging organ, but a living, dynamic system capable of restructuring, adapting, and developing throughout your life. This amazing property is called neuroplasticity – the brain’s ability to change its structure and function in response to experience, learning, and even injury.
The Feynman Technique and Other Ways to Learn Without Cramming
Imagine you need to learn a complex topic for an exam. The first thing that comes to mind is to start cramming: repeating the material over and over until it’s “imprinted” in your memory. But after just a couple of days, you realize with horror that you’ve forgotten almost everything. What’s the problem? Traditional cramming […]
Psychogenic Aphonia as a Defense Mechanism: Why the Psyche Blocks Speech
The human voice is not just a tool for communication but a reflection of one’s inner world, emotions, and even unconscious processes. But what happens when this voice suddenly disappears? In medicine, this condition is known as aphonia — the loss of a sonorous voice while retaining the ability to speak in a whisper. In most […]
Identity Crisis: How to Find Yourself in a World of Constant Change
We live in an era where the concept of “self” is becoming increasingly elusive. An identity crisis is not just a trendy psychological term but a real state of disorientation—when a person no longer understands who they truly are, what they want, or where they’re headed. The inner compass is broken: old reference points—career, family, […]
Logotherapy: What is it and How does it Help with Depression and Anxiety
In the modern world, where a fast-paced lifestyle and constant change have become the norm, many people experience feelings of inner emptiness, anxiety, and depression. In search of a way out of this state, logotherapy – a psychotherapeutic approach developed by the Austrian psychiatrist and philosopher Viktor Frankl – has been attracting increasing attention.
Procrastination Is Not Laziness! The Real Reasons for Inaction
We’ve all put off important tasks at least once, finding a thousand reasons to do anything except what really needs to be done. “Now’s not the right time,” “I’ll do it tomorrow,” “I need to prepare first”—these familiar excuses hide something far more complex than mere laziness: procrastination. Unlike laziness, where a person simply doesn’t […]
Neurofeedback: An Innovative Way to Increase Concentration and Productivity
Neurofeedback is an innovative method based on the principle of brain feedback, which allows a person to learn to control their brain activity. The essence of the technology lies in the fact that, with the help of specialized equipment, such as electroencephalography (EEG), the brain receives real-time information about its functioning. It is like a […]
Creative Thinking: How to Go Beyond Templates and Stereotypes
Creative thinking is the ability to go beyond habitual patterns, find unconventional solutions, and see opportunities where others see only limitations. In the modern world, where changes occur at an incredible pace, the ability to think creatively is not just a useful skill but a necessity. It helps us adapt to new conditions, solve complex […]
The Psychology of Money: Why Wealth Begins in the Mind, Not in the Wallet
Money is not just numbers in a bank account or paper bills in a wallet. It is a powerful tool that reflects our inner attitude toward life, success, and ourselves. In reality, wealth does not begin with the amount of money we have, but with what we think about it. It is our mindset that […]
Withdrawal syndrome: how to support the body during the period of giving up bad habits
Withdrawal Syndrome is a condition that occurs when a person abruptly stops or reduces the consumption of substances that cause addiction, such as alcohol, nicotine, or drugs. It manifests as the body’s reaction to the absence of a habitual stimulus to which it has adapted.
Existential Psychotherapy: Finding the Meaning of Life in an Era of Crisis
In the modern world, where global crises—economic, environmental, and social—have become an integral part of our reality, the search for meaning in life takes on special significance. People face unprecedented challenges: from labor market instability to the threat of environmental catastrophe or war, from political uncertainty to the consequences of pandemics.
Amnesia: The Psychological Consequences of Memory Loss
Amnesia is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that affects not only memory but also a person’s entire life. This term refers to the partial or complete loss of memories, which can be temporary or permanent. Amnesia does not simply erase individual moments from the past—it can alter one’s perception of themselves, the world around them, […]
Sugar Addiction: How to Stop Living for Sweets. Practical Advice from a Psychologist
Sweet treats are more than just a delicious indulgence; for many, they become a real addiction that controls their lives. Who among us hasn’t promised ourselves, “Just one more candy, and that’s it, the last one,” only to reach for another shortly after? Or felt that after a hard day, only a piece of cake […]
Spiritualism: The Psychology of Seances with the Other World
Spiritualism is a unique phenomenon that combines belief in the afterlife and the possibility of communicating with the spirits of the deceased through mediums. At first glance, it may seem like something out of the realm of mysticism or esotericism, but in reality, spiritualism has deep historical roots and remains relevant in the modern world.