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Make a mistake freely!
Disclaimer: this post is written without AI tools. Because I prefer to make mistakes than to be bored. When we do "wrong" we usually scold ourselves. If today you were to do something wrong and not punish yourself for that, what would it bring to you? Often when I work with people on the critical situation in their life: whether it is an upcoming presentation, a difficult conversation with potential conflict, or just something they planned ("fill in that tax declaration final
Luba Podgayskaya
Aug 72 min read


Even when it feels hard, you already have the tools
Change can feel overwhelming. Sometimes, it seems like the obstacles are too big, the fear too strong, or the self-doubt too loud. But what if I told you that you already have what it takes to move forward? That the motivation and tools you need are inside you, even when it feels hard to see them? This idea comes from a powerful approach I learned in my Psychology courses called Motivational Interviewing (MI). At first, I thought it was about pushing people to get motivated.
Luba Podgayskaya
Jul 283 min read
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