Tag: Identity

Is your outfit planned for Friday? This Halloween we explore why we love a good costume, and how dressing up helps with our identity and being authentic. Read more

Navigating a big change? Discover practical, psychologist-approved tools to help you manage stress and uncertainty during major life changes and transitions. Read more

You might have heard of Freud's concept of the 'ego'. Join Harriet in exploring what a healthy, balanced ego looks like and how to work towards one. Read more

Do you love celebrating your birthday? Do you hate it? Learn more about all the different factors that influence your feelings about birthdays. Read more

What makes you, you? What makes you feel complete? Learn why it's important to trust your view of yourself and how to start making changes today! Read more

How has our understanding of distress changed, and is this actually doing us harm? Is there any truth to the stereotyped 'sensitivity' of younger generations? Read more

Do you worry you're not meeting society's expectations of 'success', or compare yourself to others? Learn about 'status anxiety', and what you can do about it. Read more

Sometimes, we must let go of our perfectionism and embrace imperfection to live a happier life. Let's explore why perfectionism has us all in a chokehold. Read more

Did you know that our thinking can fall into different patterns? Here we explain what the common thinking patterns are so you can be on the lookout! Read more

Is there a place for authenticity on social media? We explore the idea behind social media influencers and psychological masking in the online space. Read more

It's the classic conversation starter, 'what do you do for work?' Whilst helpful, perhaps there are worthier questions to learn about both others and ourselves. Read more

Do you ever feel down on your birthday? You're not alone! We explore what the 'Birthday Blues' are all about, and how to support yourself through them. Read more

Maintaining adult friendships can be so precious and great for our mental health, but what happens when the relationships fizzle out? Read more

How to embrace natural ageing, gain wisdom from our elderly companions, and reduce the divide between generations for the better. Read more

Grief is not like other mental sufferings, where you can almost “list” symptoms. Grief is complex, individual and often causes subtle shifts in wellbeing. Read more

Eating disorders are typically highly rewarding and comforting, seemingly like a "best friend"...but is your eating disorder really your best friend? Read more