Finding the joy in your own company is one of the most healing, rewarding and fulfilling things we can do. It's also really difficult in an age of FOMO, constant distraction, stimulation and fear of boredom or loneliness. In today's episode we break down exactly why you need to fall back in love with your alone time, the amazing benefits and HOW to do it. Listen now! 

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Finding the joy in your own company is one of the most healing, rewarding and fulfilling things we can do. It's also really difficult in an age of FOMO, constant distraction, stimulation and fear of boredom or loneliness. In today's episode we break down exactly why you need to fall back in love with your alone time, the amazing benefits and HOW to do it. Listen now! 
Follow us on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast 
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Hosted by Jemma Sbeg, each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now. 

Watch on Netflix: HERE

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s

For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com 

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Hosted by Jemma Sbeg, each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now.&nbsp;
Watch on Netflix: <a href="https://netflix.com/thepsychologyofyour20s">HERE</a>
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/?hl=en#">jemmasbeg</a>
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/?hl=en#">thatpsychologypodcast</a>
Subscribe on Substack: @<a href="https://substack.com/@thepsychologyofyour20s">thepsychologyofyour20s</a>
For business: <a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;

The Psychology of your 20s

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now. 

Watch on Netflix: HERE

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s

For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com 

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now.&nbsp;
Watch on Netflix: <a href="https://netflix.com/thepsychologyofyour20s">HERE</a>
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/?hl=en#">jemmasbeg</a>
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/?hl=en#">thatpsychologypodcast</a>
Subscribe on Substack: @<a href="https://substack.com/@thepsychologyofyour20s">thepsychologyofyour20s</a>
For business: <a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;

190. Fall in love with your own company

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Most of us have an idea of the person we would like to become - more confident, more successful, healthier, calmer, more disciplined. But where did that ideal come from? And is it actually ours? In this episode, we explore the psychology behind the real and ideal self, asking what happens when the person we are feels increasingly distant from the person we think we should be.

Watch on Netflix: HERE

We explore:
Where the idea of the real and ideal self comes from
The role of congruence for self-esteem and well-being
How conditions of worth can disconnect us from what we truly want
The difference between Rogers’ real/ideal self and Winnicott’s true/false self
How to differentiate your ideal from your ought self
How to identify goals to reflect your own values

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s

For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com 

Our favourite sources:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jad.12111 
https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2F0033-295X.94.3.319 
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1740144518301396?via%3Dihub 



The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist. 

Most of us have an idea of the person we would like to become - more confident, more successful, healthier, calmer, more disciplined. But where did that ideal come from? And is it actually ours? In this episode, we explore the psychology behind the real and ideal self, asking what happens when the person we are feels increasingly distant from the person we think we should be.
Watch on Netflix: <a href="https://netflix.com/thepsychologyofyour20s">HERE</a>
We explore:
<ul>
<li>Where the idea of the real and ideal self comes from</li>
<li>The role of congruence for self-esteem and well-being</li>
<li>How conditions of worth can disconnect us from what we truly want</li>
<li>The difference between Rogers&rsquo; real/ideal self and Winnicott&rsquo;s true/false self</li>
<li>How to differentiate your ideal from your ought self</li>
<li>How to identify goals to reflect your own values</li>
</ul>
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/?hl=en#">jemmasbeg</a>
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/?hl=en#">thatpsychologypodcast</a>
Subscribe on Substack: @<a href="https://substack.com/@thepsychologyofyour20s">thepsychologyofyour20s</a>
For business: <a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;
Our favourite sources: <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jad.12111">https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jad.12111</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2F0033-295X.94.3.319">https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2F0033-295X.94.3.319</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1740144518301396?via%3Dihub">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1740144518301396?via%3Dihub</a>&nbsp; 
The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.&nbsp;

479. Why you're not who you want to be (yet) 

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Of the thousands of psychology papers I’ve read for this podcast, these are five I think every 20 something should know about. Today, we’re exploring the research that could change how you think about feeling behind, getting rejected, finding love and chasing success. We discuss:


The two types of quarter life crisis and what each can teach us


Why your 20s don’t have to be the best years of your life


How rejection can increase your desire to take control


Why your friendships deserve as much attention as your romantic life


The hidden cost of tying your self-worth to money

Five studies, five massive themes for our 20s and so much to take away. Listen now!

Read the studies:
https://doi.org/10.1177/2167696818764144
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3332527/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12097955/
https://doi.org/10.1177/02654075251321385
https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167220910872

Watch on Netflix: HERE

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s

For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com 

The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist. 

Of the thousands of psychology papers I&rsquo;ve read for this podcast, these are five I think every 20 something should know about. Today, we&rsquo;re exploring the research that could change how you think about feeling behind, getting rejected, finding love and chasing success. We discuss:
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>
The two types of quarter life crisis and what each can teach us
</li>
<li>
Why your 20s don&rsquo;t have to be the best years of your life
</li>
<li>
How rejection can increase your desire to take control
</li>
<li>
Why your friendships deserve as much attention as your romantic life
</li>
<li>
The hidden cost of tying your self-worth to money
</li>
</ul>
Five studies, five massive themes for our 20s and so much to take away. Listen now!
Read the studies:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://doi.org/10.1177/2167696818764144?utm_source=chatgpt.com">https://doi.org/10.1177/2167696818764144</a></li>
<li><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3332527/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3332527/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12097955/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12097955/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://doi.org/10.1177/02654075251321385">https://doi.org/10.1177/02654075251321385</a></li>
<li><a href="https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167220910872">https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167220910872</a></li>
</ul>
Watch on Netflix: <a href="https://netflix.com/thepsychologyofyour20s">HERE</a>
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/?hl=en#">jemmasbeg</a>
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/?hl=en#">thatpsychologypodcast</a>
Subscribe on Substack: @<a href="https://substack.com/@thepsychologyofyour20s">thepsychologyofyour20s</a>
For business: <a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;
The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.&nbsp;

478. The 5 most important psychology studies for your 20s

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Why do certain things stop us in our tracks? A beautiful sunset, a painting, even the way light shines through the window in the morning. Where does this sense of beauty actually come from? Does it exist objectively in the world, or is it something our brains create? In this episode, we explore the psychology behind what makes something beautiful, and how the brain processes aesthetic experiences.

Watch on Netflix: HERE

We explore:
•        The function of the aesthetic triad
•        Why experiencing beauty can feel rewarding
•        Is beauty really in the eye of the beholder?
•        Why familiarity, culture and personal experience can change what we find beautiful
•        How nature generates a sense of awe
•        Why we see beauty in ugliness
•        Why we need to look for more beauty in the everyday

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s

For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com 

Our favourite sources:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24768244/ 
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3130765/ 
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2015-21454-002 



The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist. 

Why do certain things stop us in our tracks? A beautiful sunset, a painting, even the way light shines through the window in the morning. Where does this sense of beauty actually come from? Does it exist objectively in the world, or is it something our brains create? In this episode, we explore the psychology behind what makes something beautiful, and how the brain processes aesthetic experiences.
Watch on Netflix: <a href="https://netflix.com/thepsychologyofyour20s">HERE</a>
We explore: &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The function of the aesthetic triad &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Why experiencing beauty can feel rewarding &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Is beauty really in the eye of the beholder? &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Why familiarity, culture and personal experience can change what we find beautiful &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How nature generates a sense of awe &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Why we see beauty in ugliness &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Why we need to look for more beauty in the everyday
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/?hl=en#">jemmasbeg</a>
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/?hl=en#">thatpsychologypodcast</a>
Subscribe on Substack: @<a href="https://substack.com/@thepsychologyofyour20s">thepsychologyofyour20s</a>
For business: <a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;
Our favourite sources: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24768244/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24768244/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3130765/">https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3130765/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2015-21454-002">https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2015-21454-002</a>&nbsp; 
The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.&nbsp;

477. The psychology of beauty 

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190. Fall in love with your own company

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