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Multitasking: The Myth of Multitasking

Multitasking is a myth—it doesn’t increase efficiency; it actually decreases it! Find out why switching between tasks leads to mistakes, fatigue, and a loss of focus. Discover how to work smarter and more effectively!

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Diagnosis of Depression

Depression is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in the world. It is estimated that approximately 1.2 million people in Poland suffer from depression. It is characterized, among other things, by a profound low mood, decreased psychomotor drive, sleep disturbances, and circadian rhythm disturbances, as well as frequent co-occurrence of anxiety.  It is important to distinguish between two separate diagnoses here, and

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Mourning

Last updated: May 23, 2026 Grief is a deeply personal experience that each of us goes through sooner or later. The grieving process has been described in detail by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, who identified five stages we go through as we try to cope with loss. Although everyone experiences grief differently, understanding these stages can help us navigate

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What Is Assertiveness and How Can You Work on It?

Introduction Assertiveness is the ability to express one’s thoughts, feelings, and needs in a direct manner that respects both oneself and others. It is neither aggression—which violates the rights of others—nor passivity, which allows one’s own rights to be violated. Assertiveness allows for the healthy communication of boundaries and expectations, fostering mutual respect and understanding. It is essential

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About Depression

Introduction Depression, often viewed as one of the greatest mental health challenges in the modern world, affects millions of people regardless of age, gender, or social status. It is characterized by deep sadness, a loss of interest in activities that were previously enjoyable, and a range of other symptoms. It can have a serious impact on the daily life of the person affected.

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Personality Disorders According to the DSM-5

In this post, I’ll say a few words about personality disorders according to the DSM-5. The DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition) is a widely used classification system for mental disorders (though not the only one).  Personality disorders are a group of persistent, inflexible patterns of behavior, thinking, and feeling that conflict with cultural norms and negatively impact

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Maslow's Pyramid: In Search of Happiness and Self-Actualization

Abraham Maslow, amerykański psycholog, zaproponował w 1943 roku model hierarchii potrzeb ludzkich, który stał się jednym z najbardziej rozpoznawalnych i wpływowych koncepcji w dziedzinie psychologii. Piramida Masłowa, jak jest często nazywana, przedstawia pięć podstawowych kategorii potrzeb, które muszą być zaspokojone, abyśmy mogli osiągnąć pełnię naszego potencjału i szczęście. W niniejszym

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What is intelligence?

Prawie każdy intuicyjnie wyczuwa czym jest inteligencja. Czy potrafisz jednak w prosty sposób wytłumaczyć czemu uważasz danego człowieka za inteligentnego (lub nie)? Czy osoba inteligentna w Polsce będzie również uważana za inteligentną w U.S.A i Afryce? Czy inteligencja, która zapewnia Ci dobrobyt w cywilizowanych krajach to ta sama, która zapewni

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Burglars and thieves

Bardzo częstym motywem w snach jest sytuacja, w której śniący jest goniony przez jednego lub kilku bandziorów albo ktoś próbuje się włamać do jego domu czy mieszkania. Zwykle po takim śnie budzimy się zlani potem i próbujemy o nim jak najszybciej zapomnieć. Gdyby udać się z takim snem do analityka

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Shadow

Cień (termin wprowadzony przez C.G. Junga) to odrzucana lub niedostrzegana przez nas część nas samych. Najczęściej pojawia się w snach (jako postać tej samej płci, co śniący, lub rzadziej zwierzę), ale może objawić się także gdy jesteśmy zmęczeni lub chorzy i robimy coś, czego nikt by się po nas nie

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