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

Woman journaling for Talk2Tessa self-doubt journal prompts and self-compassion reflection.

Self-Doubt Journal Prompts That Actually Work (...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Self-doubt journal prompts grounded in ACT and self-compassion, for when affirmations don't touch the voice that says you're not ready.

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Self-Doubt Journal Prompts That Actually Work (...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Self-doubt journal prompts grounded in ACT and self-compassion, for when affirmations don't touch the voice that says you're not ready.

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Woman sitting on a bed feeling emotionally overwhelmed and lost in thought, representing self-doubt and overthinking.

Self-Doubt Isn't a Warning Sign. It's a Habit.

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Self-doubt doesn't mean you're not ready. It means your mind is doing what minds do. Here's how to stop letting it make your decisions.

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Self-Doubt Isn't a Warning Sign. It's a Habit.

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Self-doubt doesn't mean you're not ready. It means your mind is doing what minds do. Here's how to stop letting it make your decisions.

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Echinacea and wildflowers representing calm for nervous system anxiety

What Nervous System Anxiety Actually Feels Like...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Your body feels anxious even when your mind knows everything is fine. Here's what nervous system anxiety actually is — and how to work with it.

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What Nervous System Anxiety Actually Feels Like...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Your body feels anxious even when your mind knows everything is fine. Here's what nervous system anxiety actually is — and how to work with it.

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Talk2Tessa blog image for coping mechanisms for overthinking that actually help.

Coping Mechanisms for Overthinking That Actuall...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Most coping mechanisms for overthinking target the wrong problem. Here's what a psychologist actually recommends — and why it might surprise you.

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Coping Mechanisms for Overthinking That Actuall...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Most coping mechanisms for overthinking target the wrong problem. Here's what a psychologist actually recommends — and why it might surprise you.

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Signs Your Nervous System Is Dysregulated (Even...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

If you function well on the outside but never fully switch off, your nervous system might be telling you something. Here's what dysregulation actually looks like — and why the usual advice keeps falling short.

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Signs Your Nervous System Is Dysregulated (Even...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

If you function well on the outside but never fully switch off, your nervous system might be telling you something. Here's what dysregulation actually looks like — and why the usual advice keeps falling short.

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Journal and flowers for a Talk2Tessa guide on how to overcome overthinking with gentle psychological self-help.

How to Overcome Overthinking — What Actually Wo...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Fighting your thoughts harder isn't how you overcome overthinking. A psychologist explains the shift that actually works — and why it has nothing to do with willpower.

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How to Overcome Overthinking — What Actually Wo...

Tessa Geurts-Meulendijks

Fighting your thoughts harder isn't how you overcome overthinking. A psychologist explains the shift that actually works — and why it has nothing to do with willpower.

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