Savvy Psychologist

A follow up to last week’s episode on the “Build Mastery” skill.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

How to develop the Build Mastery skill with any task in order to accomplish goals and improve your mental wellbeing.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

This podcast explores body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and its impact, including distorted perception of appearance, emotional distress, and avoidance behaviors. It also discusses how social media worsens BDD symptoms through promoting comparison to unrealistic standards, amplifying appearance concerns, and fueling validation-seeking behavior. Strategies for developing a healthier relationship with social media are provided.

What are the different types of Motivation and what are some tips and strategies for how best to stay motivated?Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

Learn how to invest in your mental health bank through personalized activities, sense of accomplishment, aligning investments with values, and mindful management of habits. Discover the concept of saving events in your mind to improve your mental well-being, with a breakup example and the importance of recalling positive memories.

Explore the concept of mindfulness and its goal of living fully present and connected with life. Learn about the five building blocks of present experience, including five senses perception and cognitions. Discover strategies for managing emotions and understanding triggers. Explore the importance of body movement and sensation in mindfulness, and how they impact our present experiences.

Explore the impacts of loneliness on mental health, including increased risk of depression and anxiety. Learn about the decline of 'third places' and their impact on loneliness. Discover strategies such as CBT and mindfulness to cope with loneliness. Understand how pets can provide companionship and alleviate loneliness.

Exploring the default mode network and its impact on distractibility. Strategies for improving DMN function: mindfulness, exercise, sleep, stress management, therapy, and more.

Learn how to set clear and actionable goals using the SMART method. Discover the importance of aligning goals with personal values. Find out about time-bound goals and the concept of SMART goals for enhancing clarity and accountability in pursuit of objectives.

Learn about the importance of boundaries in relationships and the challenges that come with setting them. Understand common fears and guilt associated with establishing boundaries and how to overcome them.