I have recently finished The Myth of Normal : Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Maté. "The Myth of Normal" is a thought-provoking book that challenges the conventional notion of what it means to be "normal." Maté argues that our society has created a narrow definition of normalcy that is based … Continue reading Illness and disease are not random
Self-help, Stress and Anxiety Management
50 rules for a better life
Stoicism is a form of life philosophy very close to my heart. It’s intrinsically linked to Logotherapy and the meaning of life, topics I focus on quite intimately. You can read more about my life philosophy HERE and HERE. https://www.youtube.com/embed/R9OCA6UFE-0 The early stoicism, associated with, among others, Markus Aurelius, can be a bit unrelatable nowadays … Continue reading 50 rules for a better life
How to change your body and mind
Did you know your body, basically, changes completely? Fully. Physically. More or less every 10 years. Don't believe me? You can read & listen more here: or HERE and HERE HERE ... ❤
All the books I’ve read in 2022
Let the pictures speak louder than word. Have a merry, calm, warm, peaceful holidays. See you in 2023. Love A x S láskou A.
My form of therapy
Reading has always been a big part of my life. I think it's a great form of an escape, education, entertainment and ways to make new connections. During the last two years, it's sometimes challenging to read longer text so moving to audio books has been a reasonable step. Recently, I have done a survey … Continue reading My form of therapy
My life philosophy
Year 2019 was really nice. I met someone special, travelled, was accepted to study Masters in Psychology at university, moved to beautiful Oxford and got engaged. Then 2020 arrived: Covid, my brain tumour increased further in size, I had to pause my studies, started seven-and-a-half-weeks of radiotherapy at the very peak of the global pandemic. … Continue reading My life philosophy
Favourite podcasts
Here are my favourite: Not mainstream opinions but great topics nevertheless. No need to introduce. By the Big Bang Theory actress and neuroscientist, Mayim Bialik. If you want something easy, food related. Real crime. Cancer, nutrition and beyond. A v češtinê: Great podcast about more than just food. Good coffee and food in the Czech … Continue reading Favourite podcasts
Books that shaped me
I have always loved books and reading. Unfortunately, cannot read longer texts now so I switched to audiobooks. A bit different experience but great alternative to reading. I want to share some of the books with you. More can be found on my Goodreads account at the bottom of the page. I would also like … Continue reading Books that shaped me
Scanxiety is real
I’m very lucky. I only have my MRI once a year, which means I don’t usually have to think about it for most of the 10 months. But then, the next date starts approaching and generally two months prior the scan, the thoughts begin to eat me inside again. My annual MRI is next week … Continue reading Scanxiety is real
Other relaxation and anxiety management techniques
So far, I’ve talked about the main anxiety management tools that helped me to get out of the vicious anxiety and panic attack circle and improve my mental health: letting go, meditation and breathing. Each one of them is complex and interconnected with the other. In other words, It wasn’t just me practising these exercises … Continue reading Other relaxation and anxiety management techniques
Anna's Brainstorm 