Category Archives: Allgemein

Setting Boundaries with Friends (and others you care about)

“It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to your enemies, but a great deal more to stand up to your friends.”. So how do you do it?

How to move on after Dissappointment

You didn’t get the job, or lost it. Your partner left you or you decided to break up. Or you realized that the degree you were pursuing is not for you. Having big plans go up in flames is a painful experience most would like to avoid in their lives. Most, however, will make theContinue reading “How to move on after Dissappointment”

My favourite Books of 2021

My favorite non-fiction Books that I read in 2021 out of over 100 books as a psychologist.

Part 3: The Personality of Success ACCOUNTABILITY

We all strive to succeed in life. Whether that is professional success or success in other areas or our life. Certain personality traits have been linked to a greater likelihood of success (Di Fabio, Palazzeschi & Palazzeschi, 2009). This is independent of predispositions or “being talented”. In this three-part series I will try to offerContinue reading “Part 3: The Personality of Success ACCOUNTABILITY”

Part 2: Personality of Success EMPOWERMENT

Empowerment is essential for our success, because a lack of it will make it less likely for us to really try achieving our goals. When we do not believe we are capable of achieving our goals, we are generally less likely to even try, which makes it impossible for us to succeed.

Part 1: The Personality of Success SELF-AWARENESS

Certain personality traits have been linked to a greater likelihood of success. This is independent of predispositions or “being talented”. In this three-part series I will try to offer help in developing three traits that are often acknowledged as influencing the likelihood of success.

Feeling Overwhelmed and Burned Out? Try Capacity Planning.

Capacity planning is something that we could and should do with our own personal resources.

A Psychologist’s Approach to Time Management

Used correctly to-do lists can be powerful tool to help you to achieve your goals. So what should you keep in mind when using them?

Time Management Tools and Strategies of a Psychologist

Many report problems with time management. Usually people become aware of their time management issues when they feel overwhelmed, have to rush and end up with results that are less satisfactory. In this article I will discuss how I use my calendar for time management and some of the strategies I apply to keep on top of my varying tasks.