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There are various definitions for "stress". One of them would be: The process through which we perceive and respond to certain events (stressors) that we assess as threatening or challenging.   My favorite word for stress is: "imbalance". Stress is a longer-lasting imbalance between demands and the means/possibilities (resources).   Stressors can include: unpleasant, large-scale events, significant life changes, personal events, life transitions, or daily annoyances. Everyday challenges that are perceived as threats can lead to strong negative reactions. Extreme or prolonged stress can cause physical damage.    It has been scientifically proven multiple times that stress hormones suppress the...

The last few years have left their mark on our mental health. No wonder, as no one just goes through a pandemic, high inflation rates, or a war without impact. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, they said 40% of adults in the states that they suffered from symptoms of anxiety or depression during the pandemic. This is about 30% more than was reported before the pandemic.  This is practically crying out for therapy! Unfortunately, this is not a solution that many consider. There are several reasons for this. One of the reasons is the lack of qualified therapists who...

We humans are extremely susceptible to believing untruths! We live in a post-truth era. This means that we have emotions and personal beliefs that override objective facts. We do not want to accept and believe objective truths. An example could be a general belief, such as: "Many immigrants are criminals!" Such fears are widespread around the world. But do you know what the facts are? The fact is that "most immigrants are NOT criminals." Immigrants are 44 percent less likely to be incarcerated (CATO, 2017; Flagg, 2018, 2019). And that is just one example among many others.There are some psychological explanations...

Did you know that the soul has its own "breathing system"? It is just that our soul, unlike the classical respiratory system, "inhales" experiences through all 5 senses that we have and "exhales" emotions that guide our future actions through what we say and do.

In today's world, we are under great pressure to meet expectations and even exceed them. But what does this mean for us, is it good or bad for our daily lives and our overall well-being?

Good leadership is indeed gender-independent, but the cultural and personal experiences of women and men are very different. It is no secret that women have always faced greater hurdles when it comes to their careers. Across all geographic and income levels, there are inequalities between men and between men and women in the form of wage differences, unequal advancement opportunities, and an unbalanced representation in important decision-making processes.