December 3, 2025

High performers often struggle to rest because they link their personal worth to exceptional results and fear failure. Denying their ambition creates cognitive dissonance, shame, and self-criticism, while seeing rest as a threat traps them in black-and-white thinking, where pausing feels equal to falling behind or losing their chance to excel. Psychology and performance research show that recovery improves focus, learning, creativity, emotional regulation, and long-term achievement. Through mindfulness, self-compassion, and small behavioral experiments, high achievers can learn that resting and being imperfect do not erase their value. Sustainable excellence grows from a rhythm of effort and renewal, not constant intensity. Practical micro-practices like 2-minute mindful pauses, 80% consistency in training, and one intentional imperfect action per day help make rest feel safer and performance more durable.

November 26, 2025

Discover how painful and positive memories shape your beliefs and identity, and learn evidence-based tools to reinterpret experiences with more clarity and psychological flexibility.

October 17, 2025

Learn why we constantly compare ourselves to others and how this natural habit can affect our self-esteem and happiness. Psychologist Camilo Henriquez from Aarhus, Denmark, shares mindful and CBT-based strategies to turn comparison into self-awareness, balance, and personal growth.

June 11, 2025

Many people feel guilt for struggling with anxiety, depression, or motivation, but mental health challenges are not a personal failure. In this post, we explore why healing takes more than willpower, and how therapy, whether online or in Aarhus, can support your journey with compassion.

December 16, 2024

A Guide to Emotional Intelligence and Wellbeing. Emotions and moods shape how we experience the world, but understanding them can be tricky. In this blog, learn how Lisa Feldman Barrett’s emotional model and Robert Thayer’s insights into mood provide powerful tools to navigate your emotional landscape. Explore practical tips to build emotional intelligence, improve relationships, and enhance your mental health. Discover how therapy can help you uncover unique patterns in your emotions and moods, empowering you to lead a more balanced and fulfilling life.

October 31, 2024

If you struggle with the winter in Scandinavia or another part of the world. Here I share some tips to use the winter as an opportunity to know yourself better and improve your wellbeing.