Psychology

Psychology

The science behind how we think, feel and behave. From burnout and resilience to bias and decision-making, we unpack the research.

The science behind how we think, feel and behave. From burnout and resilience to bias and decision-making, we unpack the research.

Careers
Psychology
Health

Why a toxic job can haunt you long after you quit

Why a toxic job can haunt you long after you quit

Your brain rewires when you've spent months or years walking on eggshells, being criticised or feeling like nothing you do is ever good enough, but these changes aren't permanent.

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Lydia Smith
Neurodiversity
Psychology

How auADHD shows up at work

How auADHD shows up at work

AuDHD can feel like a constant tug-of-war between routine and spontaneity, focus and distraction, stimulation and overwhelm.

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Lydia Smith
Neurodiversity
Psychology
Careers

How to keep a side hustle going when you have ADHD

How to keep a side hustle going when you have ADHD

The initial excitement of a new idea will fade, but it isn't a sign to quit. Here's how to keep a new project going after the novelty fades.

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Lydia Smith
Careers
Leadership
Decoded
Psychology

What is bubble wrapping? Why it could be holding women back

What is bubble wrapping? Why it could be holding women back

From softening feedback to managing everyone else’s emotions, women often take on invisible work to keep the workplace comfortable.

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Lydia Smith
Neurodiversity
Psychology

ADHD and moral injury: How it affects women at work

ADHD and moral injury: How it affects women at work

How justice sensitivity, emotional dysregulation and workplace bias can collide.

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Lydia Smith
Neurodiversity
Psychology

ADHD ‘rage’: How to manage emotional dysregulation at work

ADHD ‘rage’: How to manage emotional dysregulation at work

Emotional dysregulation is a common yet often overlooked characteristic of ADHD, and can be compounded by gender stereotypes and unsupportive workplace environments.

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Lydia Smith
Psychology
Careers
Leadership

Career grief: How to let go of the career you planned

Career grief: How to let go of the career you planned

A job is rarely just a job. It can give us purpose, meaning and responsibility, making it harder to move on when things change.

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Lydia Smith
Psychology
Health

How complex trauma can affect us at work

How complex trauma can affect us at work

C-PTSD can leave invisible footprints on our working lives, influencing how we respond, relate and feel.

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Lydia Smith
Psychology
Health

The fine line between ambition and perfectionism – and why women fall into the trap

The fine line between ambition and perfectionism – and why women fall into the trap

Being motivated is no bad thing, but when achievement becomes tied to self-worth, it can come at a devastating cost.

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Lydia Smith
Health
Psychology

What are the different types of burnout? The causes, symptoms and how to recover

What are the different types of burnout? The causes, symptoms and how to recover

Not all burnout looks the same. Understanding the type you're experiencing is the first step to recovery.

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Lydia Smith

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