psych diaries

3. dealing with rejection in psychology

on the podcast this week, i'm getting really personal about facing difficult rejection myself, especially while applying for assistant psychologist roles. let's dive into why it hits so hard – from scrolling through others' highlight reels and missing academic validation, to how it batters our self-worth and sparks feelings of hopelessness. i'll share how i started shifting my perspective, giving myself credit for effort, and recognising how other life stressors might be amplifying the pain. importantly, you'll discover how to focus on what's truly within your control, like refining applications and using feedback, and letting go of what isn't, introducing the powerful idea that rejection is actually redirection. i'll end with practical tools that genuinely helped me cope.
key takeaways:
discover your deeper 'why' to ground yourself and see the bigger picture beyond specific outcomes or jobs.
rebuild your self-worth internally using the mirror exercise so you rely less on external validation and rejections.
learn to reframe rejection as redirection and a step closer to success, empowering you to let go of what isn't in your control.

2. how to become a clinical psychologist (step by step)

thinking about your path to becoming a clinical psychologist in the uk? in this week's episode, i'm giving you a step-by-step guide to becoming a clinical psychologist in the uk. we touch on the qualifications you'll need, the crucial experience to gain, and how long this path typically takes.if you're looking to understand the path more clearly, this episode is packed with the key information and practical advice you need to get started!
 
what's new in psychology: intolerance of uncertainty causally affects indecisiveness (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40066910/ )
 
other links:
ucas: https://www.ucas.com/explore/subjects/psychology?rtl=
clearing house: https://www.clearing-house.org.uk/ 
 

1. why i want to be a psychologist

are you wondering whether clinical psychology is the right career path for you? in this episode, aspiring psychologist maja explores her motivations for pursuing psychology, stemming from her childhood experiences and a deep curiosity about the human mind and behaviour. she also addresses common doubts and challenges, such as imposter syndrome and the varied nature of the field, while outlining the podcast's future topics, including the qualities of a good psychologist, application advice, and self-development.
key takeaways:
- questions to ask yourself to find out if psychology is right for you
- doubts and mental blocks that shouldn't stop you from pursuing becoming a psychologist