Feeling lost, directionless, or unsure of what’s next?

In the final Summer Session, I am breaking down one of life’s biggest questions: How do I figure out what I really want?

This episode offers practical tools and mindset shifts to help you find clarity and reconnect with your sense of purpose—without the pressure of finding "the one right thing." Through the lens of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I explore how chasing constant happiness and avoiding discomfort can leave us stuck - and how meaning often lies on the other side of uncertainty.

Instead of waiting for a lightning bolt of clarity, this episode encourages you to take small, values-aligned actions that help you feel more grounded and authentic in your choices.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
✅ Why there’s no single “right” purpose—and that’s freeing
✅ How the “happiness trap” keeps us feeling stuck
✅ Seven practical tools for finding direction and meaning
✅ How to notice what energizes vs. depletes you
✅ Why values—not goals—are the real compass
✅ The role of discomfort and struggle in meaningful growth
✅ How to make aligned decisions even in uncertainty

Who this episode is for:
This conversation is especially helpful for people who:

• Feel adrift, stuck, or uncertain about life direction
• Are facing a major transition or decision
• Struggle with perfectionism or pressure to “find their purpose”
• Want tools rooted in real psychology, not toxic positivity
• Crave grounded, compassionate advice for life clarity

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Feeling unmotivated? Struggling to get started on tasks you know you need to do?

In the second episode of the Summer Sessions, we dive into the psychology of motivation and what to do when you just “can’t be bothered.” Whether you're facing burnout, procrastination, or low energy, you'll learn five evidence-based strategies to overcome mental blocks and take action—even when you’re not in the mood.

This is your practical guide to boosting motivation, breaking through resistance, and building momentum, one small step at a time.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why waiting to "feel motivated" is a trap - and what to do instead
✅ 5 proven strategies to kickstart action when you're stuck
✅ How to make overwhelming tasks feel manageable
✅ Why visualizing the process (not just the outcome) drives better results
✅ How your core values play a key role in increasing motivation
✅ A powerful mindset shift to break out of the motivation slump fast

Who This Episode Is For:
This episode is perfect for anyone who:

• Feels stuck in a rut
• Struggles with procrastination
• Wants to learn how to self-motivate on tough days
• Is interested in the psychology of motivation and behaviour change

Highlights Include:
1:34 Breaking down the motivation question
3:37 The wedding cake approach
5:33 Values and the drive system
10:03 The game-changer: action despite feelings

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Wish you could feel more confident in yourself but don’t know where to start?

In this first episode of Hello Therapy’s Summer Sessions, I explore the truth about confidence: it’s not something you’re born with - it’s something you build.

Through evidence-based psychology and practical mindset tools, you’ll learn how to boost self-confidence in real, sustainable ways. Whether you’re doubting yourself at work, in relationships, or in everyday situations, this episode offers compassionate, actionable strategies to help you shift from self-doubt to self-belief.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why confidence is a skill - not a personality trait
✅ How body language and posture influence your self-belief
✅ Simple ways to set the stage for a confident mindset
✅ How to talk to yourself like a compassionate coach - not a critic
✅ The small action rule: why doing is the secret to believing
✅ Alternatives to “fake it till you make it” that actually work

Who This Episode Is For:
This episode is ideal for anyone who:

• Struggles with self-doubt or imposter syndrome
• Wants to build authentic confidence
• Is tired of surface-level advice and wants grounded, psychological insight
• Is beginning personal development work and wants clear, encouraging support

Highlights include:
1:41 Understanding confidence and its challenges
3:53 Tip 1: Power of posture
6:17 Tip 2: Setting the confidence mindset
8:30 Tip 3: Channel your inner cheerleader
10:35 Tip 4: Take action now

✨Lack confidence to make those big life decisions? My new online course can help✨

If you want to build skills to make decisions with confidence and finally ditch the self doubt, join the waitlist now for early access and 10% off.

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