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Awkward on purpose - the power of type 2 fun and the beginner mindset
There’s a kind of fun that feels awkward, uncomfortable, even embarrassing while it’s happening - but leaves you feeling more alive afterward. It’s called Type 2 Fun, and paired with a beginner mindset, it might just be the healthiest discomfort you’ll ever choose.
Nelli Csarnó
May 263 min read
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Why change feels so hard - and how psychology can help?
You know it is time for a change. You have thought about it, maybe for weeks, maybe for years. A shift in how you take care of your body,...
Nelli Csarnó
Apr 294 min read
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A Call for No Action - a counterintuitive practice I use in my life coaching
Have you ever had a moment when you were about to jump in and fix something - solve a problem, comfort a child, give advice - but for...
Nelli Csarnó
Feb 113 min read
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Why you don’t need coaching or counseling - but could benefit from it
Did you know that even psychologists see counselors? It is actually a requirement, not just to understand what it is like to be a client...
Nelli Csarnó
Feb 43 min read
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From autopilot to meaning: the power of habits and rituals - mindfulness coaching
Lately, with the end-of-year festivities in full swing, I’ve been reflecting on the rituals in my own life. What makes some routines feel...
Nelli Csarnó
Dec 4, 20244 min read
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How to be happy? It's the wrong question. Managing emotions: a psychologist's series Pt. 2.
What’s the secret to happiness? It’s a question that’s captivated us for centuries, filling books, sparking philosophies, and driving...
Nelli Csarnó
Nov 7, 20245 min read
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The antidote to anger isn’t calm. Managing emotions: a psychologist's series Pt. 1
I’ve been thinking a lot about emotions, especially the ones we often treat as taboo. Anger, in particular, is one of those emotions -...
Nelli Csarnó
Oct 23, 20244 min read
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Just because you think it, doesn’t mean it's true - break free from these common thinking traps with CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
A client once told me, "I didn’t hear back from my friend, so they must be upset with me." That’s classic mind reading, a cognitive...
Nelli Csarnó
Oct 1, 20244 min read
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A quirky reflection idea for a Friday afternoon. Bonus deep philosophy with the bass.
Remember those ancient times when we used to share music videos on social media? Well, here we are, and if you're still with me, let's...
Nelli Csarnó
Sep 20, 20241 min read
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