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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/nikita...

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 reallynik@getalby.com

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 reallynik@ge...

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 reallynik@getalby.com

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 reallynik@getalby.com

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 reallynik@getalby.com

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 reallynik@getalby.com

Thanks for all the support so far! Episode 50 is here and we discuss some fun and adorable topics like Legos, Astronomy and other Christmas gifts you might have received. If you want to support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nikitareally or reallynik@getalby.com

Let's talk about lights, Christmas, religion and the gift giving traditions. Some gift giving events...may not be as fun thanks to spoiled kids, but hey, there's a lot more cheer to go around. If you want to support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nikitareally or reallynik@getalby.com

Contemplating life decisions at work or at university, picking your battles becomes important. Let's venture into this idea we deem as "Failure". If you want to support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nikitareally or reallynik@getalby.com

With the temperature dropping and the gas bills piling, I talk about how I'm handling this issue along with how my friends have been handling it. The cultural differences between how we do it as well and of course the small other differences between the things we do from different countries. If you want to support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nikitareally or reallynik@getalby.com

Based on recent research conducted by me for my thesis, I relay insights about what we found and also ponder about the wonders of pets or, some would even call them, our friends. If you want to support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nikitareally or reallynik@getalby.com

In this random episode I decide to speak my mind and see where it wanders. I touched upon meaning in life and how we perceive the stages of life with kittens as a special guest in the background. If you want to support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nikitareally or reallynik@getalby.com

How about motivation from a different perspective? We speed through life rather quickly, maybe it's nice to take a break once in a while and hone in on yourself or your surroundings then reapproach your work or studies with more confidence and peace of mind. If you want to support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nikitareally or reallynik@getalby.com

I dive further into our motivation to study and what's up with that. What's stopping, the deeper layers towards our excuses and see what's the underlying issue. If you want to support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nikitareally or reallynik@getalby.com

Inspired by a real life incident, I think about how minutes of action can change perceptions that take years to build. If you want to support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nikitareally or reallynik@getalby.com

It's new and taboo but also exciting...? I'm sharing my experiences about the magic bean and talk about the effects, pros and cons about the spiked leaf too. It's definitely one way to open your mind. If you want to support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nikitareally or reallynik@getalby.com

Riding on the high of recent viral episodes, I reflect on the past 39 episodes and talk about positivity and how we can use that to pursue our dreams or motivate ourselves to move forward to do something we've always wanted to do. We need more kindness and positivity each day, so why not spread some. If you want to support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nikitareally or reallynik@getalby.com

Amidst the sadness and negativity that we have around us these days, it might be nice to do a positive thing or think of a positive thing to do today. We talk about social media, our perception of today's issues and the weight it has on our mental health. If you want to support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nikitareally or reallynik@getalby.com

No surprise that motivations drive us however how we get the motivation is a question that long plagued students of all ages and years in every aspect of their academic career, Let's talk about meaning in life and motivation. If you want to support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nikitareally or reallynik@getalby.com

Money can be a sensitive topic, depending on who you're talking to. How can this reflect in work place and how to keep morale up without giving everyone raises? How different people perceive money makes a difference on how much power money has over you. If you want to support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nikitareally or reallynik@getalby.com

Take it easy and believe in yourself, a lot of what you're pursuing will come to light because even if something were to take a lot of time, time will pass anyway. Increase your toolbox and maximise the advice of the people you see without devoting yourself to one unless that works for you, could be simpler or more complicated than you think.