Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

BITESIZE | 3 Simple Habits to Reduce Stress and Optimise Your Mental Health | Dr Julie Smith #499

Nov 29, 2024

In this discussion, Dr. Julie Smith, a clinical psychologist and bestselling author, shares her insights on building resilience and mental health. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing personal values and suggests journaling as a powerful tool for self-reflection to reduce stress. Julie also discusses transforming skepticism into mindfulness, illustrating how personal experiences can shift perspective. Listeners will discover simple yet impactful habits for enhancing happiness and well-being.

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Quick takeaways

Journaling enhances mental well-being by providing clarity through the expression of thoughts and emotions, encouraging self-reflection.

Exploring personal values is crucial for emotional well-being, helping individuals identify their priorities and align their behaviors accordingly.

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The Power of Journaling

Journaling serves as a vital tool for enhancing mental well-being and personal clarity. By writing down thoughts and emotions, individuals can gain valuable insights, helping to diffuse overwhelming feelings and foster self-reflection. The act of putting thoughts on paper allows for detachment from emotions, creating a clearer perspective on one's mental state. This practice is particularly beneficial for those who may not have access to therapy or find it difficult to articulate their feelings verbally.

Intro

2min

Harnessing the Power of Journaling and Values for Mental Clarity

3min

The Evolution of Personal Values

5min

The Power of Enthusiasm: Aligning Values with Life's Journey

3min

Transforming Skepticism into Mindfulness: A Personal Journey

5min

Today’s guest is known for her warm and friendly approach to helping us all build resilience. I think she’s brilliant at demystifying our thoughts, feelings and behaviours and encouraging small steps towards self-care.

Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.

Today’s clip is from episode 263 of the podcast with Dr Julie Smith, a clinical psychologist, and author of the number one bestseller ‘Why Has No One Told Me This Before?’

Julie is passionate about making the tools of therapy accessible to everyone and, in this clip, she shares some simple practices that can help us look after our happiness and mental wellbeing.

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