My name is Teia, I'm 18 years old and I'm originally from France. Now I’m studying to become a psychologist - I’ve always been interested in understanding people, understanding their thoughts, feelings and reasons for their actions. I think there's something really deep and important about this. I love a quiet life and comfort. Most often I prefer to stay at home, where I can feel safe and comfortable. There is my little world there: books that I can read for hours, and TV series that I easily immerse myself in, forgetting about time. I like to observe, reflect, analyze - sometimes even too much. But that's what makes me me. I don't strive for noisy companies or constant adventures. I prefer silence, a warm blanket, a cup of tea and a good story that I can lose myself in. I believe that even in the simplest things you can find special beauty.

— Cozy apartment with large windows and soft light — Shelves filled with books that I will re-read — A beautiful blanket and a favorite chair for evenings at home — Subscription to platforms with TV series, so that there is always something to watch — A diary for recording thoughts and observations — Travel to quiet European cities with an atmosphere of tranquility — A camera to save the moments that are dear to me — Cups for tea - different, to suit your mood — Candles with soft, warm scents - Learning that is truly enjoyable and meaningful — People nearby, with whom it is calm and warm — The opportunity to help others and feel like I belong - A little more confidence in yourself and your decisions

Sometimes I think about how little we really know about each other. We see people every day - at the university, on the street, in a cafe - and almost automatically we give them some definitions. Calm, strange, confident, cold. But behind each of these words lies a whole life that we don’t even try to understand. I can't help but think about how much a person can hide inside. Pain, fears, memories that no one will ever hear. And at the same time he can smile, joke, look “normal.” This is a little scary... and at the same time makes you be careful with your assessments. I think about how much people want to be understood, but are afraid to open up. It’s like a vicious circle: we wait for someone to notice the real us, but we don’t let them see it ourselves. Sometimes I think the most important thing is not to try to change people or “fix” them, but to simply be there and accept them. And maybe this is where true intimacy lies.

Sometimes I think about my dreams - they are not always loud or grandiose, but they are very important to me. I dream of becoming a good psychologist. Not just a person with a diploma, but someone who is truly trusted. I want to help people deal with what's inside them, find answers and feel better. It is important for me to know that I can be a support for someone. I also dream of a quiet life. Cozy apartment, soft light, shelves with books and the feeling that I am in the right place. To make it quiet, warm and safe. So that you can wrap yourself in a blanket in the evening, turn on your favorite TV series and just be. Sometimes I think about travel - not about noisy tourist places, but about small towns with narrow streets where you can walk alone and feel the atmosphere. And, probably, one of my most important dreams is to find people with whom it will be calm. Without unnecessary words, without tension. Just being there and feeling understood.

— Reading books (especially psychology and fiction) — Watching TV series and analyzing characters — Keeping a personal diary and recording thoughts — Observing people and analyzing their behavior - Walking alone to think and reset — Creating a cozy atmosphere at home (candles, blankets, music) - Listen to calm music and dream for a long time — Studying psychology outside of school — articles, videos, lectures — Take small aesthetic photos for yourself — Drink tea and just enjoy the silence