Blog
- Jonathan Osis, Clinical Psychologist, Astute Psychology -
“What Actually Happens in Therapy: Debunking Myths”
Self-Love Beyond the Spa & Building an Inner Ally
Real self-love isn't just bubble baths and face masks. Learn how to transform your inner critic into a supportive ally for long-term mental well-being.
The Busy Trap: Why Doing Less is the Key to Doing Better
Stop equating "busy" with "productive." Learn why slowing down and doing less is actually the key to doing your best work and living a better life.
The Art of the Relationship Check-In
Learn why small, intentional conversations prevent big misunderstandings. A simple guide to the "Relationship Check-In" for healthier, stronger connections.
The Mental Load: Understanding the Invisible Labour of Life
Feeling exhausted but haven't "done" much? Explore the mental load – the invisible work of managing a life – and learn how to lighten the burden.
Stress vs. Burnout: Knowing the Difference and How to Heal
Feeling exhausted or just completely detached? Learn the key differences between stress and burnout and how to start your journey back to balance.
Moving Forward, Not Moving On: Navigating Grief
Explore why the idea of "getting over" loss is a myth. Learn how to grow around your grief and move forward with your memories instead of leaving them behind.
Guilt vs. Shame: Understanding the Difference in Self-Reflection
Reflecting on the past year? Explore the difference between guilt and shame and how identifying each can change your perspective on growth.
Micro-Resolutions: The Secret to Goals That Stick
Tired of failed New Year's Resolutions? Learn to use Micro-Resolutions—tiny, manageable habits—to beat procrastination and build lasting change this year.
Managing the Holiday Pressure Cooker: Boundaries and Expectations
The holidays are stressful. Learn practical ways to manage unrealistic expectations, set firm boundaries with family, and protect your energy during the festive season.
Is It Just Me? Identifying and Healing from Gaslighting
Learn how to spot the common signs of gaslighting in relationships, understand why you doubt yourself, and take the first steps toward trusting your reality again.
How to Stop Absorbing Other People's Negative Emotions
Are you highly sensitive to others’ moods? Learn why you absorb negative energy and get 5 simple, practical tips for building emotional boundaries and protecting your own mood.
The People-Pleasing Cycle: How to Say No Without Guilt
Explore the real reasons behind people-pleasing (fear of conflict, rejection) and learn simple, practical ways to set boundaries without feeling bad about it.
You Are Not Your Output – Untangling Self-Worth from Achievement
Learn how to separate your identity from your productivity. Discover practical ways to feel valuable, even when resting, and overcome the crippling guilt of burnout.
Attachment Styles: How Your Past Shapes Your Adult Relationships
Uncover the adult attachment styles (secure, anxious, avoidant) and learn how early life patterns influence intimacy, conflict, and connection in your current relationships.
Feel Your Feelings Without Being Overwhelmed
Are your feelings controlling you? Learn the concept of emotional agility and a simple 4-step process to help you navigate intense emotions with skill and self-compassion.
The Overthinking Trap: How to Stop Ruminating and Find Clarity
Is your mind stuck on repeat? Learn what rumination is, why we get trapped in overthinking, and four simple steps to break the cycle and find mental clarity.
Recognising Burnout – Signs You're Overdoing It and How to Recharge
Feeling completely drained and detached? It could be burnout. Learn the key signs that you're overdoing it and discover a compassionate path to recharging your mind and body.
Self-Care vs. Self-Soothing: Meeting Your Real Needs
Are you confusing self-care with self-soothing? Learn the difference between these two crucial mental health practices and how to use both to truly meet your needs.
Overcoming Procrastination: How to Get Unstuck and Take Action
Procrastination isn't about being lazy. Discover why we put things off and learn practical strategies to get unstuck and take action.
Mental Minimalism: Declutter Your Mind for Clarity and Calm
Feeling overwhelmed by a cluttered mind? Discover how practicing mental minimalism can help you simplify your thoughts, reduce stress, and find greater clarity and calm.