We all want to be happier, but are probably sick of hearing about 'exercising more, eating better, sleeping 8 hours'. In today's episode we break down FIVE evidence based tips that are simple, accessible, actionable and inexpensive for becoming a happier person and the research that proves it: 
Focus on platonic love over romantic love
Small acts of kindness + how we are spending our money wrong and why its making us less happy 
The importance of a project 
The healing power of nature + what bacteria and dirt have to do with it 
Let yourself wallow 

Listen now! 

Buy notebooks here: https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast Instagram here: @thatpsychologypodcast 

We all want to be happier, but are probably sick of hearing about 'exercising more, eating better, sleeping 8 hours'. In today's episode we break down FIVE evidence based tips that are simple, accessible, actionable and inexpensive for becoming a happier person and the research that proves it: 
<ol>
<li>Focus on platonic love over romantic love</li>
<li>Small acts of kindness + how we are spending our money wrong and why its making us less happy </li>
<li>The importance of a project </li>
<li>The healing power of nature + what bacteria and dirt have to do with it </li>
<li>Let yourself wallow </li>
</ol>
Listen now! 
Buy notebooks here: <a href="https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/">https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/</a> 
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg
Follow the podcast Instagram here: @thatpsychologypodcast

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. 



For business enquires please email psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com

New merchandise here: https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.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. 
 
For business enquires please email <a href="mailto:thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>
New merchandise here: <a href="https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/">https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/</a>

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. 



For business enquires please email psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com

New merchandise here: https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.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. 
 
For business enquires please email <a href="mailto:thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>
New merchandise here: <a href="https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/">https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/</a>

201. 5 scientific ways to ACTUALLY be happier

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The life of the highly sensitive person is often misunderstood. Highly sensitive aren't just people who cry too much or get overwhelmed, take things too personally: they actually take in so much of the world that it can be too much. They feel everything, from joy to sadness, so immediately and profoundly. They are also so in tune with the emotions of all those around them that sometimes it can be too much. Today we break down the psychology of the highly sensitive person, including: 
What are the core assessment criteria for identifying if you're highly sensitive?
What causes someone to be highly sensitive? 
The genetic, personality, parental and temperment contribution 
The link between sensitivity, IQ, EQ and creativity + the gentle superpower of sensitive people 
Do highly sensitive people have more empathy? 
The link between neurodivergence and sensitivity 
How to explain your sensitivity to others 
How to make the world work for your gentle, feeling soul, and so much more!

This episode is FULL of tips, research and studies. Listen now! 

The assessment: https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast 

For business enquiries: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com

The life of the highly sensitive person is often misunderstood. Highly sensitive aren't just people who cry too much or get overwhelmed, take things too personally: they actually take in so much of the world that it can be too much. They feel everything, from joy to sadness, so immediately and profoundly. They are also so in tune with the emotions of all those around them that sometimes it can be too much. Today we break down the psychology of the highly sensitive person, including: 
<ul>
<li>What are the core assessment criteria for identifying if you're highly sensitive?</li>
<li>What causes someone to be highly sensitive? </li>
<li>The genetic, personality, parental and temperment contribution </li>
<li>The link between sensitivity, IQ, EQ and creativity + the gentle superpower of sensitive people </li>
<li>Do highly sensitive people have more empathy? </li>
<li>The link between neurodivergence and sensitivity </li>
<li>How to explain your sensitivity to others </li>
<li>How to make the world work for your gentle, feeling soul, and so much more!</li>
</ul>
This episode is FULL of tips, research and studies. Listen now! 
The assessment: <a href="https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/">https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/</a> 
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast 
For business enquiries: <a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>

222. Am I too sensitive?

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This episode might be the wakeup call we all need that our traditional notions of success aren't working. We have been conditioned to see success as individualistic, full of sacrifice, centred around discipline, productivity and all about image and looking impressive. Actually, success is a lot more nuanced. Some of the most successful people in the world as the least happy because success does not allow us to prioritise what really matters to us and drives us. In this episode we break down: 
The problems with our idea of success
Overachiever burnout 
Why being successful doesn't always equal happiness 
The alternative and how to find your purpose
What makes a successful life in your 20s

Listen now!

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast 

For business enquiries: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com

This episode might be the wakeup call we all need that our traditional notions of success aren't working. We have been conditioned to see success as individualistic, full of sacrifice, centred around discipline, productivity and all about image and looking impressive. Actually, success is a lot more nuanced. Some of the most successful people in the world as the least happy because success does not allow us to prioritise what really matters to us and drives us. In this episode we break down: 
<ul>
<li>The problems with our idea of success</li>
<li>Overachiever burnout </li>
<li>Why being successful doesn't always equal happiness </li>
<li>The alternative and how to find your purpose</li>
<li>What makes a successful life in your 20s</li>
</ul>
Listen now!
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast 
For business enquiries: <a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>

221. How to be truly successful in your 20s

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All of us find ourselves remincising on the 'good old days' every now and then, but sometimes we can find ourselves getting trapped in the memories of the past and feeling like it will never be as good as it was. This is the nostalgia trap and it can keep us from being present, from enjoying our current season, or making new memories, it can also lead to nostalgic depression. It can be particulalry hard in our 20s when everyone is telling us these are 'the best years of our lives'. In today's episode we talk about how to find a healthy balance between remembering and enjoying the moment, including: 
Early ideas of nostalgia 
The reason we feel nostalgia
Are we more nostalgic now than ever?
Can we have too much nostalgia? 
Peter Pan Syndrome
Chronic and depressive nostalgia 
How to be more present + tips for managing our nostalgia 

Listen now! 

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast: @thatpsychologypodcast 

For business enquiries: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com

All of us find ourselves remincising on the 'good old days' every now and then, but sometimes we can find ourselves getting trapped in the memories of the past and feeling like it will never be as good as it was. This is the nostalgia trap and it can keep us from being present, from enjoying our current season, or making new memories, it can also lead to nostalgic depression. It can be particulalry hard in our 20s when everyone is telling us these are 'the best years of our lives'. In today's episode we talk about how to find a healthy balance between remembering and enjoying the moment, including: 
<ul>
<li>Early ideas of nostalgia </li>
<li>The reason we feel nostalgia</li>
<li>Are we more nostalgic now than ever?</li>
<li>Can we have too much nostalgia? </li>
<li>Peter Pan Syndrome</li>
<li>Chronic and depressive nostalgia </li>
<li>How to be more present + tips for managing our nostalgia </li>
</ul>
Listen now! 
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg
Follow the podcast: @thatpsychologypodcast 
For business enquiries: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com

220. The psychology of nostalgia and getting stuck in the past

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201. 5 scientific ways to ACTUALLY be happier

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