by Helen Papadopoulos | Aug 8, 2024 | Real Philosophy, Self Help Skills
I used to wonder why writing is – and has always been – very important to me. Expressing myself on paper has been vital for my very existence. It has kept me sane at times of great torment and it is the only thing I find personally fulfilling, regardless of what, or...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Jul 30, 2024 | Real Philosophy, Self Help Skills
Have you ever made plans in relation to accomplishing something very important but find that once you set out to do it, things don’t go according to plan? You feel as if life has played an overwhelmingly cruel joke on you. However, as time goes by you realize that...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Jul 26, 2024 | Real Philosophy, Self Help Skills
“Go home you bloody wogs!” “Go back to your country!” “We don’t want you here!” “Go home!” a group of kids yelled one after the other at some other children which included me. I was five-years-old and did not understand what they were saying. Go back to your country?...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Jul 18, 2024 | Real Philosophy, Self Help Skills
The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior. Even though I do not agree with many psychological principles, I have to admit that this one is true, for the most part. It takes a lot of work to change patterns of behavior that go back to childhood, or that...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Jun 27, 2024 | Real Philosophy, Self Help Skills
Many years ago, I came across the following meme about unforgiveness on Facebook: Grab a plate and throw it on the ground. – OK done. Did it break? – Yes. Now, say sorry to it. – Sorry. Did it go back to the way it was before? – No. Now, do you...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Jun 14, 2024 | Real Philosophy, Self Help Skills
Feeling anxious, depressed, irritated? Unless you have a friend, family member, or acquaintance that you can turn to, you may want to consult a therapist. I have been to a few in my time. As a result, I’ve learned some things that I would like to share with you. When...
