Talk2Tessa Psychology Blog – ACT, Self-Compassion & AI-Guided Mental Well-Being

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People Pleasing Recovery: A Gentle Guide for th...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

People pleasing recovery is not about becoming less kind. It is about learning to stop leaving yourself out of your own life.

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People Pleasing Recovery: A Gentle Guide for th...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

People pleasing recovery is not about becoming less kind. It is about learning to stop leaving yourself out of your own life.

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Healthy Boundaries for People Who Feel Guilty S...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Healthy boundaries can feel guilty at first. A psychologist explains how to set limits with more clarity, less self-criticism, and more care.

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Healthy Boundaries for People Who Feel Guilty S...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Healthy boundaries can feel guilty at first. A psychologist explains how to set limits with more clarity, less self-criticism, and more care.

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People-Pleasing: Why Being Nice Can Leave You E...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

People-pleasing can look kind while leaving you anxious and depleted. A psychologist explains the pattern and gentler ways to change it.

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People-Pleasing: Why Being Nice Can Leave You E...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

People-pleasing can look kind while leaving you anxious and depleted. A psychologist explains the pattern and gentler ways to change it.

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When Work Stress Starts to Steal Your Spark — R...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Work stress doesn’t mean you’re failing — it means your system has been protecting you for too long.Learn how ACT, self-compassion, and AI-guided reflection can help you pause, realign with your values, and rebuild sustainable calm and meaning in your workday.

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When Work Stress Starts to Steal Your Spark — R...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Work stress doesn’t mean you’re failing — it means your system has been protecting you for too long.Learn how ACT, self-compassion, and AI-guided reflection can help you pause, realign with your values, and rebuild sustainable calm and meaning in your workday.

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Living by Your Values: An ACT & Self-Compassion...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Living by your values means more than checking boxes — it’s about direction, not perfection. In this guide, you’ll learn how ACT, self-compassion, and AI support can help you reconnect with what truly matters through science, stories, myths, and practical exercises.

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Living by Your Values: An ACT & Self-Compassion...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Living by your values means more than checking boxes — it’s about direction, not perfection. In this guide, you’ll learn how ACT, self-compassion, and AI support can help you reconnect with what truly matters through science, stories, myths, and practical exercises.

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Flowers near a window, calming cover image for Talk2Tessa blog 'Clarity and Confidence: A Psychologist’s Guide to Assertiveness with ACT, Self-Compassion, and AI'.

Clarity and Confidence: A Psychologist’s Guide ...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Assertiveness is not about being loud or aggressive—it’s about clarity and kindness. This guide explores how ACT, self-compassion, and psychologist-designed AI Prompt Flows can help you set boundaries, voice your needs, and build confidence with small, sustainable steps.

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Clarity and Confidence: A Psychologist’s Guide ...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Assertiveness is not about being loud or aggressive—it’s about clarity and kindness. This guide explores how ACT, self-compassion, and psychologist-designed AI Prompt Flows can help you set boundaries, voice your needs, and build confidence with small, sustainable steps.

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