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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 152 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 94 min read


Trauma and Performance: Breaking Through Hidden Blocks
This week’s short "Note to Self" to keep your thinking on track… Note to self: Some of your biggest performance blocks and limiting...
Dr Jenni McArthur
May 83 min read


When Plans Meet Reality
Plans are simply flexible guidelines, not rigid commandments, and accepting their inherent adaptability helps us make better decisions.
Dr Jenni McArthur
Apr 82 min read


Chess Player or Pawn? Understanding Healthy Motivation through Adversity.
This week’s short "Note to Self" to keep your thinking on track…
Almost everyone knows that to perform well through adversity and beyond,
Dr Jenni McArthur
Jan 232 min read
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