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

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7 Nervous System Regulation Exercises That Do N...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Seven psychologist-informed nervous system regulation exercises for moments when breathing deeply or trying harder to relax does not help.

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7 Nervous System Regulation Exercises That Do N...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Seven psychologist-informed nervous system regulation exercises for moments when breathing deeply or trying harder to relax does not help.

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A thoughtful adult woman pauses with her hands resting together beside an open notebook and tea in a warm, quiet room.

9 Self-Compassion Exercises for Adults Who Are ...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Nine gentle self-compassion exercises for adults who want to respond to mistakes, shame, overthinking, and a harsh inner critic without abandoning accountability.

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9 Self-Compassion Exercises for Adults Who Are ...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Nine gentle self-compassion exercises for adults who want to respond to mistakes, shame, overthinking, and a harsh inner critic without abandoning accountability.

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A thoughtful woman holding a mug in warm evening light while mentally replaying an earlier conversation.

Why Do I Keep Replaying Conversations? The Soci...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Replaying conversations may be your mind's attempt to find social safety. Understand the pattern and try a gentler response to uncertainty.

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Why Do I Keep Replaying Conversations? The Soci...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Replaying conversations may be your mind's attempt to find social safety. Understand the pattern and try a gentler response to uncertainty.

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A capable woman with ADHD sitting at a table with an open laptop and notebook while struggling to begin an ordinary task.

Executive Dysfunction vs. Laziness: Why Caring ...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Executive dysfunction is not laziness. Learn why caring may not be enough to start, eight signs of an activation barrier, and a gentler way forward.

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Executive Dysfunction vs. Laziness: Why Caring ...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Executive dysfunction is not laziness. Learn why caring may not be enough to start, eight signs of an activation barrier, and a gentler way forward.

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High-Functioning Anxiety: When You Look Calm bu...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

High-functioning anxiety can look calm while your mind keeps checking. Learn nine hidden signs and a gentler way to respond to the pattern.

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High-Functioning Anxiety: When You Look Calm bu...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

High-functioning anxiety can look calm while your mind keeps checking. Learn nine hidden signs and a gentler way to respond to the pattern.

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A capable woman sorting several ordinary open loops at a kitchen table after a mentally full ADHD day.

ADHD Overwhelm: Why You Can Be Busy All Day and...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

ADHD overwhelm can leave you busy all day and still feeling behind. Understand the invisible open loops and try a gentler unloading practice.

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ADHD Overwhelm: Why You Can Be Busy All Day and...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

ADHD overwhelm can leave you busy all day and still feeling behind. Understand the invisible open loops and try a gentler unloading practice.

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