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Jul 9, 2025

Trapped In Thought: The Psychology Behind Your Overthinking

How our once-helpful internal systems are now completely hijacked by modern life

Trapped In Thought: The Psychology Behind Your Overthinking

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Dr Esmarilda Dankaert

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May 13, 2025

What 8 Years of Psychotherapy Has Taught Me About Relationships

“The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances, if there is any reaction, both are transformed.” —…

What 8 Years of Psychotherapy Has Taught Me About Relationships

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Feb 26, 2024

Behind the Facade: How People-Pleasing Masks the Painful Reality of Self-Abandonment

“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are “ - Brené Brown

Behind the Facade: How People-Pleasing Masks the Painful Reality of Self-Abandonment

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Feb 15, 2021

I dare you: Do NOT read this article!

But you will be damned if you don’t…

I dare you: Do NOT read this article!

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Feb 9, 2021

The No#1 skill every adolescent should learn — and why

If you want to set up your adolescent for future success, then they will have to cultivate this skill.

The No#1 skill every adolescent should learn — and why

Dr Esmarilda Dankaert

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Nov 5

Why Being Hard On Yourself Does Not Work

The biggest lies we tell ourselves about self-discipline.

Why Being Hard On Yourself Does Not Work

Dr Esmarilda Dankaert

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Oct 23

The Most Underrated Skill In Creating A Successful Life

Self-discipline, time-management, grit, resilience, and productivity will only get you so far.

The Most Underrated Skill In Creating A Successful Life

Dr Esmarilda Dankaert

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Oct 8

When Falling Apart Is Becoming Whole

When the discomfort we try to avoid is actually not something to “fix”.

When Falling Apart Is Becoming Whole

Dr Esmarilda Dankaert

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Sep 24

The Life Transition We Rarely Speak About

When achieving success leaves you more lost than found.

The Life Transition We Rarely Speak About

Dr Esmarilda Dankaert

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Sep 9

Perfectionists: Why You Hate Doing The Thing You Once Loved

Perfectionists: Why You Hate Doing The Thing You Once Loved

Dr Esmarilda Dankaert

Dr Esmarilda Dankaert

Obsessed with the obsessed. Reclaimed Perfectionist. I write about Psychology + Technology + Entrepreneurship | AI Ethicist | http://www.esmarildadankaert.com

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