by Mateusz Banaszkiewicz | Nov 6, 2026 | Communication
We tend to associate discrimination with deliberately acting against a person or group because of an aspect of their identity. However, discrimination can also happen unconsciously, and even with the best of intentions. This is exactly how microaggressions work. What...
by Mateusz Banaszkiewicz | Nov 3, 2026 | Wellbeing
“Mum, have you finally booked that gastroscopy?” “Give me a break, I can’t deal with that right now.” If this exchange sounds familiar, you are not alone. Many adult children worry about their parents’ health, and the more they worry, the harder they push. Yet...
by Mateusz Banaszkiewicz | Jul 14, 2026 | Communication
When we are experiencing intense emotions and something catches us off guard, we may react immediately and say or do something we later regret: from eating an extra helping to saying a few words too many or sending an angry email. At such moments our head turns into a...
by Mateusz Banaszkiewicz | Jan 5, 2024 | Dobrostan
What are they and why should you make them a permanent part of your life? You get home and feel awful. The day has been hard, emotions have been running high and even the weather makes you want to disappear. What do you do? Often we reach for things that offer a short...
by Mateusz Banaszkiewicz | Aug 7, 2023 | Wellbeing
Change can evoke a wide range of emotions and reactions in us. We may experience feelings of surprise, denial, anger, fear, relief, hope, mobilisation, or even excitement. These emotional responses can be particularly intense when the change is unexpected and...