A late night ramble about a conversation with a friend. The logic of argumentation is discussed as well as some thinking aloud. If you want to support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nikitareally

In this episode, we explore how humor is used as a coping mechanism in today’s relentless news cycle and the mental health implications of ignoring pressing global issues. Being aware of why you're ignoring current events in the name of anxiety is discussed.

A dive deeper into our motivations and needs when it comes to accomplishing tasks and making decisions or simply getting out of a slump. The why, the how and how it starts, let's take a wider view on motivations and what you need to take into account when you want to start and accomplish a task whether it's a small task or a large one. If you want to support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nikitareally

From poverty to being rich, is it that easy? Newer generations being hesitant to work 9-5, 5 days a week, why is that. The roles our governments should be playing in making people happy and find jobs. Of course the ever famous, "just get abs and be rich" answer to people's troubles. If you want to support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nikitareally

Recently got back into reading and it's a forgotten different world. From my childhood Archie comics and its translation into Riverdale and from the books of Harry Potter to the industry that is the Wizarding World. The motivation of a hobby can be so simple. If you want to support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nikitareally or [email protected]

After another break, a guest from home reminds me of the discussion of the ever so classic Western vs Asian or collectivistic vs individualistic conversation. From how you treat elderly to relationships and family values, the differences are interesting to assess from the point of view of Netherlands and Malaysia. If you want to support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nikitareally or [email protected]

Spirituality, the existence of God and the universe, what's more? Why do people believe and make these beliefs their life. Some people believe, some don't, and we talk about that dynamic. If you want to support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nikitareally or [email protected]

We all know the one group mate that does not do anything but take most of the credit and make your blood boil. The theory of social loafing in social psychology is discuss in relation to this mess as well. If you want to support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nikitareally or [email protected]

In this first week of the New Year, we discuss meaning in life and how you perceive the ultimate dream life. So many options and suggestions for an answer only you know. If you want to support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nikitareally or [email protected]

Happy New Year! I start off discussing the mythical New Years Motivation that always seems to disappear in due time. Next I stumble upon AI psychology as well and discuss whether AI can ever replace Psychologists and Therapists. If you want to support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nikitareally or [email protected]