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Lisbon, Portugal

João Sevilhano

João Sevilhano

Psychologist with clinical background. Co-founded Way Beyond. His work bridges psychology and organizational development, centered on meaningful conversation as the key to human transformation.

26 Posts

Latest posts(26)

On the value of conversation
On the value of conversation

Conversation’s greatest value emerges when we abandon the pursuit of utility. Like art or contemplation, its importance lies in its apparent uselessness—creating meaning and connection that transcends instrumental purpose.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

by João Sevilhano Mar 29, 2025
Love is Measured in Celsius: The Thermal Dynamics of Intimacy
Love is Measured in Celsius: The Thermal Dynamics of Intimacy

In the laboratory of love, chemistry gets the credit, but physics governs our connections. While poets speak of burning passion and hearts growing cold, couples negotiate a more literal thermal equilibrium—where compatibility is measured in degrees Celsius (or Fahrenheit).

by João Sevilhano Mar 22, 2025
I love rain
I love rain

From Lisbon's sloping streets to open countryside, rain transforms ordinary landscapes into sensory marvels. A contemplation of how water shapes our experiences—and how we can simultaneously cherish something while longing for its absence.

by João Sevilhano Mar 18, 2025
Emotional Bureaucrats
Emotional Bureaucrats

Emotional bureaucracy—the internalization of administrative logic into our most intimate psychological processes—transforms how we experience life itself. We become both bureaucrat and bureaucratized, simultaneously administering and being administered by our own hearts.

by João Sevilhano Mar 15, 2025
Good Enough: Challenging the Tyranny of Excellence
Good Enough: Challenging the Tyranny of Excellence

In our obsession with excellence, we’ve become slaves to arbitrary metrics. The concept of ‘good enough’ isn’t surrendering to mediocrity, but recognizing that sustainable achievement often emerges precisely when we stop demanding perfection from ourselves and others.

by João Sevilhano Mar 12, 2025
The Utility of Uselessness - Time, Work, and Combating Stupidity
The Utility of Uselessness - Time, Work, and Combating Stupidity

In our obsession with productivity, we've forgotten the value of uselessness. Paradoxically, history shows our greatest breakthroughs often emerge from seemingly 'useless' activities—the mind at play accomplishes what the mind at work cannot.

by João Sevilhano Mar 08, 2025
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