M.art.in Fitness, Riverhead, NY (2025)

08/02/2025

Visiting the Maasai Market in Kenya was a sensory journey I’ll never forget. The explosion of vibrant colors captured my attention immediately. Every stall was filled with artistry, carrying a legacy passed down through generations.

05/21/2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Be aware of the signs.
Mental health doesn’t decline overnight—it often shows up in subtle ways: exhaustion, withdrawal, hopelessness, irritability, or losing interest in what once mattered.

If you recognize any of the signs mentioned above in yourself or someone you care about, reach out to a mental health professional.
You’re not alone—and help is available.

As a mental health professional, I’m here to answer your questions, guide you, and explore the possibility of working together to overcome what you’re going through.
Let’s talk.

05/02/2025

Despite the global rates of mental illness, many still don’t understand what mental illness or mental health means. For example, a 2015 study of working-age adults in the United Kingdom found that about 61% of respondents had a poor understanding of mental health conditions, symptoms, and treatments.

This lack of “health literacy,” the study said, could have a negative impact on the ability of those in need to get help and make informed decisions about managing their conditions.

05/02/2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Since 1949, May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. It was established to raise awareness about the importance of mental well-being, reduce stigma, and promote access to mental health services for all. Over the decades, this initiative has helped people realize that mental health is just as essential as physical health—and that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

As a professional with a graduate degree in psychology—and currently pursuing licensure in Clinical Mental Health Counseling—I’m committed to educating others about the realities of mental health challenges, emotional regulation, trauma, addictions, and healthy relationships. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, grief, burnout, or relational conflict, know that healing is possible—and you’re not alone.

Throughout May, I’ll be sharing insights on psychology, brain science, self-care, therapy, and more.

Have a question about mental health, psychological first aid, relationships, ADHD, or trauma recovery?
Drop it in the comments or DM me privately. I’m here to educate, support, and guide.

Let’s talk about mental health—not just this month, but every day.

04/22/2025

Let’s Talk About ADHD: Facts, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

ADHD is more than just a buzzword—it’s a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects millions of children and adults worldwide. It shows up in different ways, from distractibility and restlessness to impulsive decisions and difficulty focusing. The most common symptoms of ADHD, typically grouped into two main categories:

1. Inattention:
• Difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play
• Easily distracted by irrelevant stimuli
• Frequent careless mistakes in schoolwork or other activities
• Trouble organizing tasks and activities
• Avoiding tasks that require sustained mental effort
• Frequently losing items needed for tasks (e.g., books, keys, school supplies)
• Forgetfulness in daily activities
• Doesn’t seem to listen when spoken to directly
• Fails to follow through on instructions or finish tasks

2. Hyperactivity and Impulsivity:
• Fidgeting, tapping hands or feet, squirming in seat
• Difficulty staying seated in situations where it’s expected
• Running or climbing in inappropriate situations (in teens/adults, this may be restlessness)
• Unable to play or engage in activities quietly
• Talking excessively
• Blurting out answers before questions are completed
• Difficulty waiting their turn
• Interrupting or intruding on others’ conversations or games.

ADHD often begins in childhood but doesn’t always end there. Recognizing the symptoms is the first step toward healing and growth. ADHD can impact school, work, and relationships—but with the right support, people with ADHD can thrive. Behavioral Cognitive Therapy (CBT) plays a vital role in treating ADHD by helping individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that interfere with focus, self-control, and daily functioning. Medication:
Stimulants vs. Non-Stimulants
Understand the key differences in ADHD medication—both options can support focus, emotional regulation, and impulse control.
If you or someone you love is struggling with symptoms, you’re not alone—and there are real tools that can help.
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04/21/2025

INTROVERT & EXTROVERT – CAN IT WORK?

Yes, it can—and it can thrive! But it comes with unique challenges and incredible opportunities for growth.

CHALLENGES IN THIS DYNAMIC
• Different Social Needs: One may crave quiet nights, the other energizing outings.
• Communication Styles: Extroverts often process out loud; introverts may need time to reflect.
• Energy Drain vs. Gain: What energizes one may exhaust the other.

WHY IT CAN BE BEAUTIFUL
• Balanced Energy: They balance each other—one brings enthusiasm, the other brings calm.
• Mutual Growth: They teach each other how to listen, slow down, or open up.
• Psychological Complementarity: According to Jungian and temperament theories, opposites often complement and complete each other when there’s respect and emotional intelligence.

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Relationships between introverts and extroverts aren’t always easy—but they can be powerful and life-changing when rooted in understanding. The key? Mutual respect, clear communication, and honoring each other’s needs.
Are you in this kind of relationship? Drop a comment and share your experience!

04/19/2025

Are you relieving pain… or just escaping it?
Sometimes, what we call “coping” is really just avoidance.

Whether it’s food, humor, overworking, or even religion—these pain relief strategies might feel helpful in the moment, but they often mask what’s really going on beneath the surface.

Instead of fighting the symptoms, what if we paused and asked:
“What is the actual pain I’m trying to numb?”

Maybe the issue isn’t that you overwork—it’s that you feel like you’re never enough.
Maybe it’s not about sarcasm—it’s about fear of vulnerability.

True healing begins when we stop escaping and start facing.
Work on the root, not just the relief.

I regularly answer questions about:
• Relationships & personal development
• Mental health & identity
• Addiction & coping strategies

Drop your questions in the comments or message me anytime.
Let’s build a life that heals—not just distracts.

04/18/2025

“Why You Forget Names, Not Faces”
Ever recognize someone’s face but totally blank on their name?
That’s because your brain uses different pathways to store visual vs. verbal information — and facial recognition is more ancient and deeply wired.
Next time, don’t feel bad — your brain’s just doing what it does best!
Your brain stores faces and names in totally different ways.
Faces are processed in the fusiform face area, a specialized part of your brain that’s evolved over thousands of years to remember visual info fast. Names, on the other hand?
Stored as arbitrary verbal data — and your brain treats them like a random label, easily forgotten unless reinforced.

Crazy, right?

So next time you forget someone’s name but remember their face from 2007… don’t stress. Your brain is just doing what it’s built to do!

Follow me for more psychology insights, fun brain facts, and real-world mental health tips.
Got a question about psychology, relationships, mental health or the human mind?
Drop it in the comments or DM me — I answer every week!

04/04/2025

Charity Opportunity

This summer, I’ve been invited to serve as a trauma expert in Kenya, where I’ll be working directly with survivors of human trafficking and sexual trauma—individuals who have experienced unthinkable pain, many of whom have never had access to mental health care.

These are real people… real lives… being pulled from darkness, fear, and shame. And together—we can help restore them to hope.

Through trauma counseling, education, and emotional healing, I’ll be helping them begin the long journey from survival to restoration. But I can’t do it alone.

I’ve created a GoFundMe page to raise the support needed for this mission. Your contribution, no matter how small, will directly fund trauma recovery work that saves lives—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

You’re not just donating.
You’re rescuing.
You’re restoring.
You’re empowering freedom from cycles of pain and exploitation.

If you’ve ever wanted to make a difference that actually matters, this is it.

Click here to support the mission:

https://gofund.me/f2a87101

Please consider sharing this post. You never know who might be moved to give. Thank you for being a part of something bigger than any one of us. Let’s bring healing where it’s needed most.

With gratitude,
Marcin Glinski
Life Coach | Trauma Specialist

PS. I also work on Long Island NY and online. Please send me a message if you are in a need of psychological first aid.

04/03/2025

Viktor Emil Frankl (26 March 1905 – 2 September 1997) was an Austrian neurologist, psychologist, philosopher, and Holocaust survivor, who founded logotherapy, a school of psychotherapy that describes a search for a life’s meaning as the central human motivational force.

Frankl’s work focuses on meaning-making, even in suffering. True healing, he believed, comes from within—by choosing our response to life’s challenges.

Logotherapy was promoted as the third school of Viennese Psychotherapy, after those established by Sigmund Freud and Alfred Adler. Frankl published 39 books. The autobiographical Man’s Search for Meaning, a best-selling book, is based on his experiences in various N**i concentration camps.

03/19/2025

John Gottman’s quote reflects a fundamental truth in psychology: strong, healthy relationships provide emotional support, reduce stress, and contribute to overall well-being. Studies in attachment theory show that secure relationships create a sense of safety and stability, while social support has been linked to lower cortisol levels, improved mental health, and even longer life expectancy. Positive relationships foster resilience, help regulate emotions, and give life meaning by fulfilling our deep psychological need for connection. Conversely, chronic loneliness and toxic relationships have been associated with higher risks of depression, anxiety, and physical health issues.

03/11/2025

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