Research, Psychology & Performance Articles
Research-informed articles exploring stress, emotional regulation, burnout, performance psychology, nervous system health, mindset, and sustainable functioning under pressure.
Why You Don’t Know What You’re Feeling Anymore - and How to Get Clarity
Why do so many of us struggle to identify what we are feeling? This article explores emotional numbness, overstimulation, avoidance, and a practical three-step method for responding with greater clarity.
Why You Don’t Trust Yourself
Many people believe they have a confidence problem when the real issue is often self-trust. Drawing on psychology, neuroscience and psychotherapy, this article explores why intelligent, capable people become stuck in overthinking, self-doubt and certainty-seeking, and how learning to trust yourself may matter more than learning to feel confident.
Why Do I Overthink Everything? When Your Mind Is Trying to Protect You
Do you replay conversations, second-guess decisions, or struggle to switch your mind off? Overthinking is not always simply a bad habit. Sometimes, it is the mind’s attempt to create certainty, avoid rejection, or protect you from being caught off guard. In this article, Gabrielle explores overthinking through attachment, anxiety and emotional regulation - and offers practical ways to begin responding differently.