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…
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.…
“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…
The majority of individuals can imagine scenes happening when reading a book, but this is not possible for those with aphantasia. This five-minute TED Ed video explains aphantasia, highlighting research which observed changes in individuals’ eyes when imagining a bright light. It was discovered that whilst the pupils of those without aphantasia constricted, no change…
A really interesting take on the psychology of millennials and Gen Z, one that doesn’t blame them, but the “bad hand” they’ve been dealt… 1. Lower self-esteem “We have an entire generation growing up with lower self-esteem than previous generations, through no fault of their own… they were dealt a bad hand!” 2.…
What is CTE and who does it affect? CTE is a progressive brain disease which develops due to repetitive trauma to the head, it causes the death of brain cells and gets worse over time. People who play contact sports are particularly at risk of developing CTE, and although it was first noted in 1928…
There is a fascination with psychopaths amongst society, particularly within true crime media. Large audiences are captivated through books, podcasts, documentaries and films. The prevalence of true crime media has surged in recent years, with a significant portion of its audience obsessed with the phenomenon that is the psychopathic criminal mind, yet the question remains…
As we approach the end of this academic year with assessment deadlines looming, it is understandable if you feel like your motivation is dwindling. I came across this TED Ed video on motivation, which explains how low motivation can be triggered by the “stuck in the middle effect” where it feels like you are so…
After reviewing some psychology-focused podcasts in a previous post, I wanted to continue sharing podcast recommendations on DigiPsych. This post contains two short reviews on a podcast about the psychology of nostalgia, and a podcast on the benefits that pets can have on wellbeing. BBC Sounds – All in the Mind – The Psychology of…