Is egoism at the root of even our best intentions?

Why do we do good things?

We often talk about purpose and contribution, yet a deeper question remains: do we help others because it is selfless, or because it makes us feel good? Reflecting on my own path through psychology, business, and coaching, I explore egoism as a natural part of human motivation – and why it’s not the problem if fulfillment is a byproduct of real contribution.

What Would Burnout Say? Recognizing—and Responding to—Burnout’s Voice

We all have an inner dialogue guiding us through life, giving voice to our ideas, concerns, and reflections. But when Burnout sneaks in, this inner dialogue can turn dark and draining, wasting our motivation and energy. Often, it’s hard to recognize Burnout’s voice until we’re already feeling worn out, depleted, and exhausted to move on …

[Video Post] Balance Is a Myth in Today’s Life

https://www.loom.com/share/c8e02bfe8b6543bd90e2d9d4090e857d 0:00 Hi everyone. I realized that I’m not a fan of the word balance, and we try to use it often. Even I caught myself that once in a while, when I have to congratulate someone with a birthday, I might say something like, “I wish you kind of having more balance in your …

We cannot have our wounds healed without properly taking care of them

It’s Friday evening, and I am cooking dinner. I wish I had at least two more arms – I recently had to go on a gluten-free diet, so making dinner became even more complicated. Two sets of pasta dishes from regular and gluten-free noodles will not cook themselves. I am also in a rush because …

[Video Post]: The Recent Discovery of My Autoimmune Disease Finally Takes My Guilt Away

https://www.loom.com/share/9a133b50908a4b47a864db86215ba1b2?sid=c669afc2-54dc-4805-bce4-2f382a9d433d Video Created with Loom 0:00 Hi everyone, this week I got some news from the doctor regarding one crazy disease that I kind of for sure will work on and battle it and get the right medication and everything will be fine. 0:18 But this uhm this is an autoimmune disease which means that …

Morning Coffee With Myself | Day 14: ACCEPTANCE

In psychological terms, acceptance is our ability to acknowledge a situation without a protest or making any attempt to change it. 🧘‍♂️ Acceptance is not about being passive or opting out, it is about recognizing which aspects of our lives are beyond our control. Many of us find it hard to accept tough or painful …

The 5 regrets I don’t want to have at the end of my life

While working as an Australian nurse in palliative care, Bronnie Ware was caring for patients in the last 12 weeks of their lives. She spoke with the patients and recorded their epiphanies at the very end of their lives.  People have shared their thoughts on regrets they have about their lives. Here are the top …

What Am I Actually Angry About?

Psychologists will tell us that the most common roots of anger include fear, pain, and frustration. In situations of uncertainty, losing our areas of control or the comfort zone, being hurt in relationships – all of the above are examples of what can cause anger. We can also discover from the psychology that anger is …