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Reconnecting with Childhood to Improve Mental Health
29:46 - 41:20 (11:33)
One way to improve mental health is by reconnecting with childhood memories and engaging in playful activities such as games and treats, as it can help to integrate the subconscious and conscious versions of oneself.
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Reconnecting with our inner child can help us resolve problematic behaviors rooted in our childhood and allow us to tap into joy and silliness, which we may lose as we grow older.
29:46 - 32:57 (03:10)
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Reconnecting with our inner child can help us resolve problematic behaviors rooted in our childhood and allow us to tap into joy and silliness, which we may lose as we grow older. Neglect, abandonment, guilt, and betrayal can occur on a micro level, affecting us in ways we may not always recognize.
ChapterReconnecting with Childhood to Improve Mental Health
Episode75. Healing your inner child!
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
To reconnect with your inner child, try recreating memories from your childhood and take note of how they make you feel.
32:57 - 36:23 (03:26)
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To reconnect with your inner child, try recreating memories from your childhood and take note of how they make you feel. Activities such as watching a classic movie, cooking a favourite childhood meal, or reading a favourite childhood book can help you reorientate your current conscious self with your subconscious childhood self.
ChapterReconnecting with Childhood to Improve Mental Health
Episode75. Healing your inner child!
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
In this episode, the speaker emphasizes the importance of engaging in play and treating oneself with love and care.
36:23 - 41:20 (04:56)
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In this episode, the speaker emphasizes the importance of engaging in play and treating oneself with love and care. She suggests imagining your five-year-old self and treating him/her with compassion during times of failure, rejection or self-criticism.