Author Archives: Alexander Draghici
Alexander Draghici is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, CBT practitioner and co-founder at psycheguide.com. His work focuses mainly on strategies designed to help people manage and prevent two of the most common mental issues – anxiety and depression.
Playfulness is a universal human characteristic that brings immense joy and satisfaction. People of all ages and cultural backgrounds engage in playful activities that stimulate them cognitively, emotionally, and socially. From an evolutionary perspective, play cultivates learning and helps us explore the world in a fun and engaging manner. In other words, it’s a low-cost alternative […]
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Have you ever noticed how our mind tends to drift whenever we have a slow day at the office? Or perhaps you enjoy spending your free time in bed, looking at the ceiling and imagining different scenarios. For some of us, fantasy is a way of finding creative solutions to complicated problems. Others, however, resort to maladaptive […]
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Have you ever felt so uncomfortable at a party that you ended up leaving without even saying goodbye? Or perhaps the mere thought of being in a social context is enough to make you feel restless and agitated. How many times have you made up all sorts of excuses just to avoid hanging out with your […]
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We know for a fact that biological and psychological needs drive our existence. More specifically, by our desire to fulfill our needs and live a joyous life. We need food and water to survive; a roof over our head to satisfy our need for comfort, and exciting activities to fill our need for self-fulfillment and happiness. But […]
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Have you ever wondered what lasting happiness looks like? Have you ever wished to achieve authentic well-being? Each of us -no matter the race, culture, or socio-economic background we were born and raised in – want a happy and joyful life. The only thing that differs is the means through which we achieve it. While some focus […]
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Have you ever noticed how some people make you feel validated and understood without saying a single word? What is it about them that makes it so easy for you to ‘open up’ and share your struggles? Why are they the first person you go to whenever you feel the need to unburden your soul? The answer is […]
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