ARTICLES
Of People and Things
The idea that people are more important than things is too obvious to serve as a foundation. It fails as a slogan and struggles as a principle.
Compassion as Clarity
From our very first moments of life, it is kindness, affection, and care that help us survive and cope with hardship.
Exhaustion and Transformation
Almost always, change comes only when the old way becomes unbearable. Exhaustion is not just a signal – it’s a sign of transformation.
Chronic Stress
Stress is an ancient adaptive mechanism. When the brain perceives a threat, it switches into emergency mode: the heartbeat quickens, cortisol levels rise, and energy is directed toward the muscles and fast-response systems.
The Struggle for Sleep
Sleep is one of the most accurate and stable variables related to mental health. Research shows that chronic sleep deprivation increases anxiety, reduces emotional regulation, and impairs decision-making (Walker et al., 2020; Harvey, 2023).
A Pause as an Act of Freedom
Burnout is not just fatigue. It’s the loss of meaning, motivation, the sense that what you do no longer resonates inside.
The Role of Social Norms
Social norms are the unwritten rules by which a group lives. They influence our decisions much more than it seems.