We stand before a fridge full of food, and yet we reach for crisps. We know we should pick an apple, but our hand drifts towards chocolate. This isn't a matter of weak willpower; it's an echo of our evolutionary past that rings particularly loudly in a world that has changed faster than our brains could keep up.
New technologies in forensic psychology: from data analysis to artificial intelligence
We're sitting opposite each other. The patient tells me their story, and I listen, observe, picking up on nuances in their facial expressions, tone of voice, and choice of words. They are a human being, and as a psychologist, I try to understand them and sometimes predict their behaviour. Now, let's imagine an algorithm sitting opposite us. It has no eyes, it doesn't feel, but it „sees” patterns in the data that I might overlook. …
Why am I still waiting for a „better moment” instead of taking action?
Waiting for the „perfect moment” is something that probably everyone knows. We plan, we dream, we set goals, but when it comes to taking action, we suddenly find a thousand reasons to put it off. „I'll do it when I'm more prepared,” „I'll wait until I'm in a better mood,” „Now isn't a good time” – sound familiar?
Why do complexes intensify in the summer?
Summer is a time associated with carefree living, holidays, and sunshine. However, for many people, it is also a period when insecurities about appearance, lifestyle, or achievements intensify.
What determines victory in a presidential election?
Presidential elections are not just a political contest but also a fascinating process in which psychology plays a key role. As a psychologist and psychotherapist, I have repeatedly observed how the mechanisms of the human mind influence decisions made in various spheres of life, including politics.
8 tried-and-tested ways to sabotage your own happiness
Each of us desires to experience happiness, find fulfilment, and achieve success in life. Paradoxically, it is often we ourselves who become the biggest enemies of our own well-being.
The illusion of free will
Free will is one of those concepts that has fascinated philosophers and theologians for centuries, and in recent decades, psychologists and neuroscientists too. We intuitively feel that we have control over our decisions – we choose what to eat for breakfast, which route to take to work, or whether to say „yes” or „no” at a crucial moment. But what if this control is an illusion?
How artificial intelligence supports psychological help
In times of growing demand for psychological support, artificial intelligence (AI) technology offers new possibilities in terms of access to psychological help. AI enables immediate communication in mental health crises without the need to book appointments and wait for a consultation.
Why Do I Always Choose the Wrong People? A Look at Relationship Patterns
“Why do I always end up with the same kind of people?”—that’s a question I often hear in my office. Patients describe recurring patterns: partners who hurt them, relationships that end in disappointment, and the feeling that something is “wrong” with them. If you feel like you’re going around in circles, choosing people who don’t meet your expectations, relationship patterns may be the key to understanding. …
The Psychology of Belief. How Do Beliefs Shape Our Lives?
Faith. It’s just one word, yet it holds so many meanings. For some, it’s the foundation upon which they build their lives; for others, it’s a mystery worth dissecting. What is faith in the eyes of psychologists? How does it affect our health, decisions, and relationships? And why do some believe while others reject faith? In this article, based on research, I will answer these questions.