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Note To Self Blog
Short Notes on Psychology To Keep Your Thinking On Track


The Story You Tell Yourself: A Powerful Tool for Performance and Wellbeing
Avoidance feels safe, but what if it's quietly hindering your potential? Discover how our natural instinct to dodge anxiety can hold us back
Dr Jenni McArthur
Aug 15, 20252 min read


The Hidden Power of Healthy Narcissism: Why Self-Love Isn't Selfish
Healthy narcissism—balanced self-regard and confidence—is essential for peak performance and wellbeing, yet cultural bias has wrongly demonised all forms of narcissism. Research shows people with healthy narcissism are more successful, resilient, and empathetic. The key is balance: owning strengths while accepting limitations. Without it, we set lower goals and waste energy on self-doubt. It's not selfish—it's necessary.
Dr Jenni McArthur
Jun 9, 20254 min read


The Many Roads to Emotion Control
Emotion regulation encompasses the processes through which we influence what we feel, when we feel it, how we experience emotions...
Dr Jenni McArthur
Feb 22, 20252 min read


Through the Looking Glass.
When we reflect on our progress we generally take some time to look backwards on our days or important events to note what can be learned...
Dr Jenni McArthur
Jun 4, 20241 min read


The Power of Opinion
You have, as a human being, this unique ability to have an opinion about things. Your stance on politics blocks or buffers a new leader...
Dr Jenni McArthur
Jun 8, 20232 min read


Build the "Business as Usual" Belief.
After almost three years in Switzerland, why do I, sometimes, still feel like I just moved here? After almost five years of learning to...
Dr Jenni McArthur
Feb 10, 20233 min read
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