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Procrastination: Psychological Causes and Concrete Strategies

·Psychologist Alexandra Barbu

“I’ll do it tomorrow.” This promise is so familiar it has become a reflex. Procrastination is not laziness — it is a complex emotional regulation mechanism that chronically affects approximately 20% of adults. If you understand why you procrastinate, you can choose strategies that address the real cause, not just the symptom.

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Self-Compassion: Why It Matters More Than Self-Esteem

·Psychologist Alexandra Barbu

For decades, self-esteem was considered the key to psychological well-being. “You must love yourself before you can love others” became a common refrain. But recent research paints a more nuanced picture: self-esteem comes with traps, and self-compassion offers more stable and deeper benefits. In this article, I will explain the difference between the two and why self-compassion deserves a central place in your emotional life.

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How to Identify and Live According to Your Values

·Psychologist Alexandra Barbu

Many people live with the vague feeling that “something is missing,” even when everything appears to be going well on the surface. Often, this sensation indicates a disconnection from personal values — the principles that truly define who we are and what matters to us. Identifying and living according to your values is not an abstract philosophical exercise but a practical process that can fundamentally transform the satisfaction and meaning in your life.

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How to Build Emotional Resilience

·Psychologist Alexandra Barbu

Resilience is one of the most valuable abilities we can develop. Not because it shields us from difficulties - these are part of life - but because it allows us to navigate through them without losing our direction. In this article, I will explain what resilience is from a psychological perspective and offer concrete strategies for cultivating it.

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