Loneliness is not being alone. It’s the feeling that nobody caresA journey into the world of loneliness — and how to deal with itDec 12, 20201Dec 12, 20201
Is autonomy a myth? (Spoiler: No it is not.)Are humans autonomous beings or is autonomy a myth? In the debate on this question, two views are often diametrically opposed: on the one…Dec 4, 2020Dec 4, 2020
Why you should always keep asking ‘why?’I like to refer to myself as a “critical thinker” and that is not without reason. In my opinion critical thinking is one of the most…Dec 3, 2020Dec 3, 2020
Perfection is an illusion. Pursuing it is a recipe for unhappinessThere are many ways in which people can make life hard on themselves. One of the best ways to do so, is without a doubt the pursuit of…Dec 1, 2020Dec 1, 2020
Individuality, conformity and our need for social acceptanceOne of the most paradoxical aspects of human behavior, if you ask me, is the universally felt need for freedom to be yourself and the…Jun 6, 2020Jun 6, 2020
Hope is not enoughWhere there is life is hope, they say. But where there is life, there is also hopelessness. And despair. And cynicism. And wishful…May 24, 2020May 24, 2020
Why we need to be angry sometimes (regardless what the Stoics say)I don’t know about you, but I can get quite angry sometimes. It doesn’t happen often, but things like injustice, cheating and…May 10, 2020May 10, 2020
Do you want what you wish?“You don’t have to learn to want,” said Greek philosopher Seneca. And indeed, we humans seem very good at wanting. We want all kinds of…Apr 30, 2020Apr 30, 2020
Forget being who you are. Life’s about becoming who you want to beYou may recognize this: To friends, family or colleagues you can’t refrain from stressing that you “want to be yourself”, and meanwhile…Apr 19, 2020Apr 19, 2020
5 misunderstandings about being introvertedIf someone asks you whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, do you immediately know the answer? I myself do not identify with either…Apr 12, 2020Apr 12, 2020