I was first diagnosed with anxiety in 2017. I realised something was going on with my mental health in secondary school when I’d feel sick every day in certain classes. It soon became apparent that I was experiencing anxiety, with one of my primary triggers being school. It felt like I was playing life on…
Dr Rebecca Hawkins has been part of the University of Lincoln since the start of her undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science in 2011 and has since stayed at the university to complete her Masters in 2015 and her PhD in 2023. Rebecca started working at the University as a part-time lab technician in…
Movie reviews in 100 words or less… “It’s the usual action movie… but who doesn’t love Viola Davis in EVERYTHING she does?!?!?!” The storyline is predictable (especially the “twist” at the end) and the heroes, villains and secondary characters are all very two-dimensions, but… I actually really liked the film for what it was. It…
“A fun popcorn film… but nothing original or groundbreaking here” Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed this film; it was a good way to spend a couple of hours. The action, albeit predictable and formulaic, kept coming and it was great to see the usual “spy seeking vengeance” schtick not play out as him…
In recent years, the internet has become a breeding ground for ideologies that are not only harmful but disturbingly normalized especially when it comes to misogyny, online spaces have been quietly shaping the minds of young boys. A recent show ‘Adolescence’ on Netflix, has brought these themes to light, highlighting an emerging cultural crisis that…
It’s National Pet Day, so we thought why not introduce you to the most important team behind the team… our pets! We think you’ll admit, our pets would make a better editorial team than we do!!! Damien’s Dogs… Trixie & Lilly These lil daxxies are 3 years old, and named after two famous queens……
Video Transcript (edited and formatted by the editor): How many of you, when something goes wrong, the first thing you want to know is whose fault it is? Hi. My name is Brené. I’m a blamer. I need to tell you this quick story from a couple of years ago when I realised the…
For any psychology students considering their career prospects, moving into human resource management (HRM) as a career may not be the most obvious path at first glance. However, upon closer examination, it becomes evident that the skills, and knowledge cultivated through a psychology degree align with the requirements and nuances of HR roles within organisations.…
Video Transcript (edited and formatted by the editor): What is empathy and why is it VERY different than sympathy? Empathy fuels connection; Sympathy drives disconnection. Theresa Wiseman is a nursing scholar who studied very diverse professions where empathy is relevant and came up with four qualities of empathy. Perspective taking – ability to take the…
“One part at a time, one day at a time, we can accomplish any goal we set for ourselves.” — Karen Casey What are SMART Goals? SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic/ Relevant and Time Constrained. It is a simple and systematic goal setting process which allows goals to be clear and focussed…