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Forgive — and may you be forgiven!

In Bulgaria we mark Sirni Zagovezni — also known as Forgiveness Day — a time when we ask our loved ones for forgiveness and grant it to them, so that we may…

Катерина Чонова Mar 2, 2025 3 min
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Hyperactivity and heavy metals

Exposure to heavy metals is linked to a range of neurological and behavioral issues, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Recent research…

Катерина Чонова Dec 7, 2024 3 min
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10 signs of emotional immaturity

After we explored the 10 signs of emotional maturity, we'll now look at the signs of emotional immaturity in adults. They can result from various factors tied…

Катерина Чонова Dec 7, 2024 2 min
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10 signs of emotional maturity

Emotional maturity is a person's ability to manage their emotions, communicate effectively, and adapt to various life situations. It's a key aspect of personal…

Катерина Чонова Nov 18, 2024 2 min
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How we connect with others in love

We've looked at the kinds of connections we form as babies, and at how we carry that attachment into our adult lives with the people around us. These are the…

Катерина Чонова Feb 4, 2024 2 min
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DISC model — test

This test will show which DISC traits dominate in you and which are missing. Next to the statements for each question, write a number from 1 to 4, depending on…

Катерина Чонова Jan 23, 2024 3 min
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Why do we wake up at 3 AM?

Our thoughts are often anxious and punishing, especially at 3 AM. It's striking how the middle-of-the-night worries evaporate at sunrise — or at least their…

Катерина Чонова Mar 20, 2023 5 min
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Self-actualizing people

Who stands at the top of Maslow's pyramid? What are the main characteristics typical of just two percent of humanity? Find out more in today's article.…

Катерина Чонова Jan 22, 2023 5 min
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5 stages and 5 factors in forming friendships

"I don't have friends, I have family. At the end of the day, that's all I need." We open the topic with a quote from David Guetta's new song — Family (feat.…

Таня Михайлова Aug 10, 2022 4 min
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Music and the human psyche

Or why what we listen to matters. Music is not just a word that, on its own, sounds beautiful. It is a sensation that awakens in almost everyone a feeling of…

Таня Михайлова Mar 15, 2022 5 min
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5 hygge steps to happiness

According to the 2019 World Happiness Report, Denmark ranks second after Finland as one of the happiest nations on earth. Denmark is the home of "hygge." The…

Катерина Чонова Jan 3, 2022 6 min