Category: Psychology

Posts: 10

Reclaiming My Voice. When I Stopped Believing I Had Anything to Say

During an intense period of change I stopped writing, recording and speaking. In time I realised that what took my voice was not fatigue itself, but doubt over whether I still had anything important to say. In this post I share how I began to reclaim my own voice.

6/13/2026
Programmers lifePsychology
A plant growing in inhospitable soil

Empty Head. How Intensive Learning Stunted My Creativity

Trying to level up from freelance "projects" to something more serious can demand a lot of sacrifices. In my case, one of them was sidelining the activities that relied on my creativity. On one hand, it helped me reach certain goals — but it also caused some real damage. In this post, I share reflections on a period that required those sacrifices.

3/22/2026
Programmers lifeTechnologyAIPsychology
Tired woman laying on books

The Middle Ages, Neuroplasticity, and... It's Always Somebody Else's Fault!

Episode two of "Tea with a Dragon" - a podcast about digital hygiene and well-being in the digital world. This one covers the Middle Ages, neuroplasticity, blaming others, and the unhealthy habit of eating in front of a computer.

1/31/2026
PsychologyCyberpsychologyDigital hygeneTea with a dragonNTHW
A medieval market partially depicted as a hologram

Computer, tell me... - how to become friends with AI

If you are already working with AI and feel comfortable with it - that's great, keep scrolling! However, if AI is still a tough nut to crack for you, this text will tell you how I tamed the presence of AI in my daily work, and I will also give you a tip on how to think about the current 'revolution' so you don't go crazy.

1/25/2026
TechnologyAIPsychology
Computer, tell me... - how to become friends with AI

Handwashing, Mindwashing and Neurons Cleaning

The first episode of 'Tea with the Dragon' - a podcast about digital hygiene and well-being in the digital world. This episode is designed to convince you to take an interest in the topic of digital hygiene.

1/20/2026
PsychologyCyberpsychologyDigital hygeneTea with a dragonNTHW
Picture of few connected neurons

New Year, Old Me

When portals explode with beautiful New Year's resolutions, don't give in to the pressure – and take care of yourself!

1/3/2026
Psychology
Light fireworks on a dark sky; clock on the foreground

How to effectively implement changes with the SMART model

Want to change something in your life but don't know where to start? The good old SMART model can help. In this post, I show you how to plan such a goal step by step.

4/24/2025
ToolsPsychology
An arrow against a target background.

Psychological First-Aid Kit – Self-Care in action

There are days when I’m overwhelmed by a flood of difficult emotions. When various things don’t work out, and I try to salvage as much as possible and go to sleep to start anew the next day. These are the days when it’s even more important to take care of myself.

1/12/2025
PsychologyToolkit
Holographic image of first aid kit standing on a cosmic looking surface

Another „Hello, World!”: A Programmer in the Process of Personal Growth

I’m once again embarking on a major life change and exploring how to make these transitions smoother. This post details my vocational shifts, discoveries, and emerging signs of stability.

12/18/2024
Psychology
Holographic projection of new programmer project with caption "hello world" with a cosmic background

New Year's Resolutions

The new year has begun, and in many people's opinion, one should start it with prepared New Year's resolutions. When I hear about this, I feel myself twisting inside...

1/1/2021
Psychology
Clock with cosmos and fireworks in the background.