What makes some people successful and others, not? Is it a singular trait, habits, or just luck? In this episode, we break down the psychology and research behind success and what drives successful individuals to become the people they are. This includes:

•        Objective vs subjective measures of success
•        The role of the self-determination theory in guiding success
•        How to find success that is meaningful to you
•        The 5 habits of successful people
•        Developing an identity beyond traditional success

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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.

What makes some people successful and others, not? Is it a singular trait, habits, or just luck? In this episode, we break down the psychology and research behind success and what drives successful individuals to become the people they are. This includes:
&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Objective vs subjective measures of success &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The role of the self-determination theory in guiding success &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How to find success that is meaningful to you &bull;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The 5 habits of successful people &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Developing an identity beyond traditional success
Listen now!
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Follow Jemma on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/?hl=en#">jemmasbeg</a>
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For business: <a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;
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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.

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. 

 

My book is out NOW: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean 

For business enquires please email 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;
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My book is out NOW: <a href="https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean">https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean</a>&nbsp;
For business enquires please email <a href="mailto:thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>
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The Psychology of your 20s

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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. 

 

Buy my book, Person in Progress: https://www.amazon.com.au/Person-Progress-Roadmap-Psychology-Your/dp/1399823655 

For business enquires please email 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;
&nbsp;
Buy my book, Person in Progress: <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Person-Progress-Roadmap-Psychology-Your/dp/1399823655">https://www.amazon.com.au/Person-Progress-Roadmap-Psychology-Your/dp/1399823655</a>&nbsp;
For business enquires please email <a href="mailto:thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>
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371. The psychology of success

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At the start of every year, I choose a theme - not just goals, but a guiding philosophy. For 2026, that theme is doing less and achieving more.

In this episode, we explore why focus beats busyness, why saying no creates better outcomes, and how choosing depth over overwhelm can actually lead to more success. 

Our discussion includes: 
Why a yearly theme is more powerful than traditional goals
The psychology of intrinsic motivation
The importance of  focused vs. scattered effort
How to choose 1–2 true priorities for the year
The surprising psychology of rest
How to plan a year that feels intentional, not exhausting

Happy listening! 

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Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

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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.

At the start of every year, I choose a theme - not just goals, but a guiding philosophy. For 2026, that theme is&nbsp;doing less and achieving more.
In this episode, we explore why focus beats busyness, why saying no creates better outcomes, and how choosing depth over overwhelm can actually lead to more success.&nbsp;
Our discussion includes:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li data-start="447" data-end="944">Why a yearly theme is more powerful than traditional goals</li>
<li data-start="447" data-end="944">The psychology of intrinsic motivation</li>
<li data-start="447" data-end="944">The importance of&nbsp; focused vs. scattered effort</li>
<li data-start="447" data-end="944">How to choose 1&ndash;2 true priorities for the year</li>
<li data-start="447" data-end="944">The surprising psychology of rest</li>
<li data-start="447" data-end="944">How to plan a year that feels intentional, not exhausting</li>
</ul>
Happy listening!&nbsp;
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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>
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.

370. Your year for doing less and achieving more 

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In our final guest episode for the year, we're hearing from the listeners! I asked you all to call in with the biggest dilemmas you've had in your 20s; questions you want answered, or just situations where you may have been desperate for advice and you answered the call!

We answer 7 of your most burning questions, including:
How do I end a friendship in my 20s
How do I get my life back after an ex 
How do I deal with disappointing my family 
How do I feel at home in a new city 
How do I deal with someone who doesn't like me? 

Listen now for all the psychological advice and wisdom you need during this decade.

ORDER MY BOOK

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

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.

In our final guest episode for the year, we're hearing from the listeners! I asked you all to call in with the biggest dilemmas you've had in your 20s; questions you want answered, or just situations where you may have been desperate for advice and you answered the call!
We answer 7 of your most burning questions, including:
<ul>
<li>How do I end a friendship in my 20s</li>
<li>How do I get my life back after an ex&nbsp;</li>
<li>How do I deal with disappointing my family&nbsp;</li>
<li>How do I feel at home in a new city&nbsp;</li>
<li>How do I deal with someone who doesn't like me?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Listen now for all the psychological advice and wisdom you need during this decade.
<a href="https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/copy-of-book">ORDER MY BOOK</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>
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.

369. Answering your biggest 20s dilemmas ft. the listeners

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Find your dream job in your 20s is no easy feat, in fact your dream job probably doesn't exist, but you CAN determine what kind of career path is best for you based on your personality. Today we have on George Appling whose research on the 5 career paths can help us determine where to next! Our discussion includes: 
The five main career paths and what they entail
When should you pursue your passion & when should you pursue financial stability?
Why money doesn’t always make us happier
The necessary role of failure and experimentation when finding purpose
How to become a “passionpreneur”
What Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran & Matthew McConaughey have in common that makes them successful?

Plus so much more, listen now! 

Find George's quiz HERE 

ORDER MY BOOK

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

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.

Find your dream job in your 20s is no easy feat, in fact your dream job probably doesn't exist, but you CAN determine what kind of career path is best for you based on your personality. Today we have on George Appling whose research on the 5 career paths can help us determine where to next! Our discussion includes:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>The five main career paths and what they entail</li>
<li>When should you pursue your passion &amp; when should you pursue financial stability?</li>
<li>Why money doesn&rsquo;t always make us happier</li>
<li>The necessary role of failure and experimentation when finding purpose</li>
<li>How to become a &ldquo;passionpreneur&rdquo;</li>
<li>What Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran &amp; Matthew McConaughey have in common that makes them successful?</li>
</ul>
Plus so much more, listen now!&nbsp;
Find George's quiz <a href="https://www.georgeappling.com/assessment">HERE&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/copy-of-book">ORDER MY BOOK</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>
For business: <a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;
&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.

368. How to find your dream career in your 20s ft. George Appling 

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