In his book "Being Peace" Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh tells an interesting story: There is a Zen story about a man riding a horse galloping very fast. Another man standing on the side of the road calls out to [...]
The summer is over, autumn is there. The sun is still the same, but it seems less warm. The day is still followed by the night, but the days are much shorter. The air is fresher and the sky [...]
Do you know these two personality components within you: the inner critic and the criticized? It is very interesting to shed light on their relationship with each other and listen carefully to their inner dialogue. Many people spend most [...]
As a psychologist, I see many clients in my psychological counseling who are worried, think a lot about their problems and who have difficulties to calm their minds. Our brains are constantly thinking, analyzing, commenting. This fact is easily [...]
We all agree that depression is bad. Depression makes us feel unworthy, alone and isolated. We suffer. When they become chronic, depression undermines our quality of life and our potential. On the other hand, depression is one of the most [...]
Is it really a good idea to try to suppress your depressing thoughts? Or is it better to examine them carefully in order to understand their provenance and their meaning? Depressive thoughts have causes, and discovering those causes can [...]
As a Psychologist and a Mindfulness Coach, I can say that the worst thing we do and that most of the time leads to deterioration of our mental health is to not to pay attention to what is happening [...]
As usual, there is no valid answer for such questions. Every person is different and I am not a mechanic who just exchanges the breaks on your car, which takes him usually three hours.First of all it is important to [...]
A short mindfulness exercise for a good start into the weekend: Sit in an upright position. Be aware of your belly for 30 seconds. Be mindful. Observe how your belly moves when you inhale and exhale. Focus on your [...]
Have you ever tried to push a ball under water? I did. And I noticed two things. 1. It needs a tremendous amount of strength. 2. Once one lets go of the ball, it comes up with double force. [...]
