Anna NuzhnaBlog
Articles on psychology, relationships and self-care
Inner critic: why the voice says “not good enough”
The inner critic does not appear out of nowhere, and it does not always tell the truth. Often it is an old form of protection that can be translated into the language of support.
Why do I choose the same type of partner again?
Repeating partner patterns are rarely random. Often we are drawn not to what is healthy, but to what feels familiar and emotionally recognizable.
Why Anxiety Doesn't Go Away When Life Is Okay
When life becomes calmer, anxiety does not always disappear right away. Sometimes the body needs time, repetition, and support to believe that it is safe.
Ego states in transactional analysis: how they shape choices
Parent, Adult and Child are not abstract theory. They can be heard in the way we agree, refuse, apologize, argue and choose.
Life script: how childhood decisions shape adult life
Some adult patterns began as childhood solutions. A life script can be explored without blame — as an old map that can be revised.
Psychological games in relationships: why fights repeat
Some couple fights repeat so precisely that they feel scripted. A TA lens helps to see the loop without blaming either partner.
Burnout: symptoms, stages, and recovery
Burnout rarely begins with a complete collapse. More often it arrives as small signals we keep calling tiredness or laziness.
How to stop overthinking without fighting your mind
Overthinking often looks like analysis, but inside it feels like an alarm. I write about how to return from anxious stories to facts, body, and a next small step.
How to stop comparing yourself to others with less shame
Comparison often sounds like proof that you are behind, but it may be a signal of unmet needs. A gentle look at envy, pace, and self-worth.