And an idea on how to get back into balance — As I continue to translate my favorite posts written by Russian-speaking therapists, I’d like to share the ten signs of emotional burnout identified by a Ukrainian therapist Yulia Padun. Yulia specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and EMDR. We often talk about burnout at work, but what does…

And what we can learn by looking into our adopted beliefs — I recently read Veronika Hlebova’s post about the effect completing parent-child separation has on our relationships in adulthood. When she talks about parent-child separation, she doesn’t mean physically removing children from their parents. …

How to recognize who is really in your pack — I have a few people in my life besides my family I know I can count on. These are the people I can call any time of day or night, knowing they will show up. I can be myself one hundred percent around them and know they will be by…

And help everyone feel safe along the way — Veronika Hlebova recently shared her advice on how to protect our children from adults who sometimes have uncontrollable emotional outbursts. …

The cause of our negative self-talk — In her Telegram channel, Veronika Hlebova shared this post about guilt that comes up when we are not busying ourselves with something. She explains why some people feel ashamed of themselves when they are not being productive, and what it would take to let go of the guilt. Please, cure…

Or how to protect your boundaries in three simple steps — Another wonderful therapist and best-selling author I follow is Olga Primachenko, who posts under k_sebe_tak_nezhno handle on Instagram. …

…And be authentic — I recently came across the works of Veronika Hlebova in my self-help discovery journey. After reading her book, “Separation: How To Stop Being Dependent On Other People,” I read all of her Telegram posts and signed up for an online course she offers. …

And not let it destroy you — There is this wonderful therapist — Anastasia Gabets, I’ve been following. She mostly writes about issues pertaining to raising kids, but often her posts are applicable to anyone, not just parents. With her permission, I will be translating and sharing some of her posts. I’ve been learning to express anger…

We met at a perfect time. We both were in the same line. You had a Mexican tan. I was single again. Your mom worked in biotech. I was a jobless wreck. We liked each other a lot. We kissed in the parking lot. I wanted to see you more. You…