The Resilient Mind Stop Taking Your Thoughts So Seriously - Dr. Julie Smith
Jan 23, 2026
Dr. Julie Smith, a clinical psychologist and bestselling author, shares her expertise on managing mental health. She discusses how confidence is built through manageable challenges and emphasizes acting based on values to avoid regrets. Julie encourages treating emotions as informational rather than identity-defining and promotes self-compassion over self-esteem. She also highlights breathing techniques as quick anxiety relief and discusses the importance of relationships for mental wellness, critiquing social media's impact on real connections.
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Build Confidence Through Repetition
- Do practise challenging activities in manageable, repeated doses to build confidence over time.
- Your brain automates skills through repetition, so small regular exposures expand your comfort zone.
Choose Values Over Momentary Feelings
- Acting from values rather than immediate feelings prevents short-term comfort from trapping long-term meaning.
- Choices aligned with values create a meaningful life even when they feel uncomfortable in the moment.
Emotions Are Information, Not Identity
- Treat emotions as information rather than moral judgments about yourself.
- Use curiosity to ask what an emotion means and how you want to respond to it later with pride.
