JanTalksPsych

Jan, Talking, About Psychology

My thoughts and ideas about the future of (our own) mental health.

Also a place for me to practice writing non-academically, and so any and all feedback is very welcome!

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Should you REALLY check that?

Checking things is a very normal and expected behaviour. We might check the oven is off, or that the front door is locked every so often,...

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A Vicious (Emotional) Flower

Whether we are trying to cope with confrontations, emotions, beliefs about ourselves, or difficult jobs, we can all find ourselves using...

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Pac Man Therapy

Think Pac Man is just an oddly charming hungry circle from the 1980s? Well, you are right... but you can also think again, as Pac Man...

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Why We Worry

Does worrying... make sense? For some people they have 'always been a worrier', or were 'always a nervous child'. It might be that...

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The 5-Minute Rule

I've written about this before; the magical 5-minute rule that we can all use when feeling low, demotivated, or anxious to start...

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Commit to yourself by talking to others!

You have an idea, and you want to commit to it. Maybe it is to run more, start a business, or learn a new skill. But for some reason, not...

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Where did CBT come from?

You may have heard of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) before, or even know a bit about it (all about how thoughts and behaviours...

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Are you seeking TOO much safety?

Ever felt anxious at a party, so found it easier to spend the evening on your phone? Ever felt unsure about something, so asked for lots...

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Round and round (and round...)

I wonder, does something like this sound familiar? Or can you see it in others? 'Well that was disappointing, I thought that would go...

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Your River of Thoughts

Decentring. Mindfulness. Distancing. Reframing. Whatever you want to call it, sometimes the best thing we can do with our busy heads and...

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The BIG Self Care Scam

In the last 5 years, Google searches for 'self care' have over tripled. It feels like every best-selling book is about self care. Even...

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Spiralling Upward

Especially these days, the downward spiral we all experience from time to time is all too familiar. A bad hour leads to a bad day, which...

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A Head Full of Dodgems

Explaining and understanding mindfulness has become a real fascination for me recently, because I am yet to meet anybody who has the same...

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Understanding your Hot Cross Bun

Maybe you have heard of a CBT formulation? A five areas? Maybe you have heard of a hot crossed bun, but maybe not the psychology type?...

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Review: Headspace Guide to Meditation

If you are lucky enough to have access to Netflix, they you are also lucky enough to access a new series launched on 1st January 2021:...

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Motivation can wait...

Two weeks into the new year, this is usually a pretty standard time for resolutions to slip. Exercise becomes less frequent (especially...

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Doing it Badly!

'Do it badly', a standout three words I read this week on a news article about moving into 2021. Sat on my laptop, another year behind me...

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Should you REALLY check that?

A Vicious (Emotional) Flower

Pac Man Therapy

Why We Worry

The 5-Minute Rule

Commit to yourself by talking to others!

Where did CBT come from?

Are you seeking TOO much safety?

Round and round (and round...)

Your River of Thoughts

The BIG Self Care Scam

Spiralling Upward

A Head Full of Dodgems

Understanding your Hot Cross Bun

Review: Headspace Guide to Meditation

Motivation can wait...

Doing it Badly!

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