All the ways I've failed in psychology

Nov 20, 2023

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Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast.

The DClinPsy deadline has just passed and the EdPsy deadline is approaching fast! I hope you feel accomplished with your applications and that it has gone well. In this episode, we focus on failure and success, 2 sides of the same coin. Failure – it is something we all experience and whilst it feels soul crushing at the time, we grow so much from these experiences. Join me, in this episode, where I discuss some of my major failures as we reflect on how they shaped me and my journey into becoming a qualified psychologist. Maybe these are things that you may relate to, or maybe it is a reflecting point for you; we hope it will be so helpful in your journey to becoming whatever type of psychologist you aspire to be.

We hope you find it so useful.

I’d love any feedback you might have, and I’d love to know what your offers are and to be connected with you on socials so I can help you to celebrate your wins!

The Highlights:

(00:00): Summary
(01:06): Key dates for deadlines
(03:23): Reflecting on the ‘failures’ at the beginning of my psychology path
(07:43): Self-doubt struggles whilst studying for exams
(11:12): Failures are often the road to success
(13:58): Driving and its relevance for the doctorate (and the paths it can open!)
(16:59): What failure during my studies taught me
(18:06): It is okay to ask for extra time!
(20:09): Sometimes, relationships go south
(23:38): Reflecting on the successes from failures
(25:34): Ask for help when you need it!
(26:36): On being the second choice and the paths that result from it
(30:41): Failure is a part of life and close

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