emotional intelligence Archives - Rostyslav Shemechko

Worry Diary

Have you ever noticed how worries tend to multiply when left inside your head? One of the most effective tools […]

No phone. No laptop. No TV. No scrolling. Just one meal a day, chosen on purpose, where the only thing

We live in a world that often equates productivity with worth. But true well-being isn’t a race. Slowing down is

The problem with positive thinking isn’t thinking positively – it’s when optimism glosses over real pain. In therapy and in

Myth: You have to be loud and extroverted to benefit from therapy. Reality: Therapy supports all personalities, and you can

Why Trying to NOT Be Depressed Keeps You Depressed Here’s something that surprises many of my clients: The harder you

Feeling overwhelmed by the Christmas rush? You’re not alone. The weeks leading up to Christmas often bring packed schedules, financial

Have you heard about hypomania? It is a mood state that is elevated or irritable but milder than mania. People

Try starting your day with a brief planning ritual: jot down 3 achievable tasks, plus one “buffer” activity to protect

As a psychotherapist, I believe empathy is a strength – when it’s practiced with healthy boundaries. Empathy helps people feel

Hum or softly sing for 1–2 minutes. Vocal vibrations stimulate the vagus nerve, promoting relaxation and a parasympathetic shift. It

Are you feeling overwhelmed by significant changes? Pick one small habit to work on today. Choose a single, achievable habit