I can!

Mikhail Labkovsky is one of the most recognizable Russian psychologists, the author of the bestseller “I Want and I Will. Accept Yourself, Love Life, and Become Happy” and the creator of a new format of public psychological consultations. An indefatigable popularizer of psychology, he has taken part in numerous TV shows and public lectures across the country and abroad, where he openly talks about neuroses, self‑esteem, relationships, and personal boundaries.

The phrase “I’m allowed to” is one of the basic principles in his method. It means the right to live for yourself, to stop feeling guilty about your desires, and to stop подстраиваясь to other people’s expectations.

Why is it sometimes hard for us to say “no”? Why do we feel guilty when we choose ourselves? Where does the need to earn love, approval, and the right to be ourselves come from? And what happens when a person finally stops asking for permission to make their own decisions?

On November 27, Mikhail Labkovsky will talk to the audience about these and other topics in his usual direct and clear manner — without