Another Great Mistake

Hello, beautiful people! Today loads of short topics, from the curse of validation and the journey beyond, to self-discovery, intimacy in friendships, dating expectations, and declining birth rates. When discussing relationships, we will highlight the benefits of intimate connections that nourish both sides and enriches their lives. Not only in case of romantic relationships but also, friends and...

Hello, beautiful people! Welcome back after a few weeks of break! Busy lives, holidays, and here it comes four weeks later! Today, we start with a check-in with each other and beautiful proof of how self-awareness can be useful in your life. Niko talks about realising how his tiredness impacts information processing and learning and how we all need to sometimes just find the strength in accepting...

Hello, beautiful people! Today's episode covers a wide range of topics, but it ultimately focuses on the theme of learning and knowledge. We start by discussing the idea of not knowing and learning how to feel proud about it, inspired by Niko's daughter. We touch on why most people find it hard to admit when they don't understand something and why this can be disrespectful and stop the...

Hello, beautiful people! When it comes to self-development, coaching, or therapy, nothing will happen by itself. You might consume plenty of books, spend dozens of hours and thousands of pounds on coaching and therapy, but you will not get the results you're looking for without putting tools and learning into practice. Tools will not make your problems disappear. They will not obliterate learn...

Hello beautiful people! Welcome back after a long break! We're coming back with stories of our Icelandic adventure. An over 100km trek through the most astonishing and ever-changing landscapes, some of which few have walked through. We started at Skógafoss waterfall, spending the night next to the infamous Baldvinsskáli hut with its raw and harsh surroundings. From there, we followed the Fimmv...

Hello beautiful people!  Welcome to today's episode, where we delve into the fascinating topics of progress, introspection, and patience. But what truly takes the spotlight is the interplay between positivity and the deeply ingrained negativity in our minds. We'll share our personal insights, explore the power and curse of lived experience, and equip you with practical tools to enhance you...

Today, we’re discussing a healthy balance between self-discipline, accountability and self-compassion.  Kindness and self-compassion have been mentioned many times in our past episodes, but today, we’re talking about them as tools for getting out of the loop of guilt, shame, and quitting. There is a vast amount of research stating that self-compassion is one of the biggest promoters of positive ou...

Hello beautiful creatures! Everything in this episode is based on our experiences and values, and it is not our intention to offend or argue with someone. Religion, beliefs, and spirituality are all about the things you've been exposed to, your upbringing, culture, and the feelings within you, as well as how all those connect.  Beliefs, spirituality, and religion are deeply personal matters, a...

Hello beautiful creatures! Today, we start with a review of Jimmy Carr's recent book, and the quote from the book leads us to the topic of the episode. "Give and forget, receive and remember" In this episode, we will discuss altruism, kindness and giving back. Why do we believe that these qualities are inherent in our nature? When we refer to our default mode, we are referring to the...

I apologize, but I cannot see any errors in the original text you provided. However, I can certainly rephrase it to make it more clear and easier to understand. Greetings, lovely individuals! For a long time, medical professionals and scientists believed that the mind and body were separate entities. However, recent research has shown that the mind and beliefs have a direct impact on our physical...

Hey there, beautiful creatures! In today's episode, we're discussing transition points in our lives and how they can be made easier with the help of connections. In the previous episode, we mentioned that, on average, we experience around 30 life changes. Some of these changes occur during transition periods, such as the shift from childhood to adolescence and adolescence to adulthood. Ano...

Hello, hello beautiful creatures! Change, choice, compassion - the three C's of this episode. Change is an unavoidable part of life. On average, a person experiences around 30 significant changes throughout their lifetime, such as changing jobs, getting married, having children, losing loved ones, suffering from major illnesses, and moving homes. However, most people tend to live by a system o...

Hello, amazing creatures! As usual, the topic of the episode you're listening to comes out of our daily lives. We will share some tips and habits that helped us improve your sleep quality, even if you are pressed for time. Additionally, we will explore how mindset and anticipation can impact the perceived quality of sleep. We follow with the completely new in our life experience. Being able to...

Hello, amazing creatures! In today's episode, we're discussing accepting that, in most cases, we're the masterminds behind our success but also the less favourable results of our actions. Confucious said: "Although the wise man may be strict on himself, he demands nothing of others. He is satisfied with the way he is and never complains to heaven or blames others for his lot in li...

Hello, amazing people! Or creatures and plants!  Today's episode goes deeper into two topics. The first one emerged from the simple question we always ask each other - how you've been recently - and goes on about Adler's psychology. Klaudia's first book of 2024,  "The Courage to Be Disliked"  by Fumitake Koga and Ichiro Kishimi, initially made her want to discard it after...

For the last time in 2023: Good morning! Good evening! This episode is a reflection on the past 12 months. What was 2023 about? For Klaudia, it was time for relationships, transformation and consistency. Finishing uni and moving to professional life. Finally, the accident in April which changed a lot; it was a blessing in disguise, which formed new habits, changed how she listened to her body and...

Good morning! Good evening! In today's episode, we discuss the difficulties coming with the festive time for many people worldwide. Many people enjoy Christmas and New Year, and it's a beautiful and magical time with warmth, a full house and happiness. Yet, as we look at our own experiences from childhood and how they changed how we perceive this holiday time, it makes us consider other po...

Good morning! Good evening! Today's episode goes into two topics, both equally important. The first part is about making amends and accepting that sometimes you might not be forgiven. The second is about setting boundaries and why we even need boundaries. When you reflect on the actions of your younger self, you will find plenty of things you could do better and plenty of people you've hur...

Good morning! Good evening! We're starting off with the usual week check. What's happening in our lives, and how does that make us feel? Here's work, recent events, and all of those. This episode moved us to the topic of the 2nd stage of therapy - the overwhelming mess and dirt we dig out - followed by the family dynamic and unique perspectives of each family member. When it comes to t...

Good evening, good morning! This episode is about awareness, accepting your afflictions and fighting old habits. And all of it links with happiness and what we need to do to achieve it. Arthurs C. Brooks says that the data points towards four areas of our life directly impacting our level of happiness: faith/philosophy, family, friends and meaningful work (actual job or hobbies which have deep mea...

Good morning, good evening! Starting from the story of Niko the Legend, we're going into the topic of correct measures, time scales and milestones when planning any bigger changes in your life. When planning to lose weight, we often get so fixated on the digits displayed on a scale that we do not notice healthier joints and skin or better sleep and mood. We see the quick results on TikTok, we...

Good morning, afternoon or evening! Whichever suits your time zone best! Today, we present three topics, but all are linked and very much subject to your opinion, personal situation and individual traits. So here we go! The first is about consuming information and knowledge from outside your closest area of interest. That means leaving your bubble. When learning from others, we risk being exposed...

Good morning! Good evening! Today's episode is pretty much a summary of recent events in our lives and our thoughts on them. We go on about Klaudia's visit to Greece and the importance of the historic places like Akropolis, Dyonasis theatre and temple to our culture and how opening up and being kind can get you an extended family across the world. We're returning to the topic of health...

In this week's episode of Another Great Mistake, we delve into the nuanced relationship between written words, experiences, and the impact of stress on our mental health. We start today's conversation with a chat about the written word and how its meaning is changing together with our external and internal states, experiences and knowledge. This week is Stress Awareness Week, so we explore...

Good morning! Good evening! Welcome back after a short holiday break. We had a well-deserved family break full of chill and fun - feeding horses, reading books beside the fireplace and sleeping as much as we wanted. Returning to you with another episode, this time about positive and negative emotions, our definitions of self-love and secrets. It's easy to get caught up in negativity, complaini...