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Perfectionism: What’s Up With Everyone? Video

Perfectionism: What’s Up With Everyone?

This video from the Mental Health Foundation explores perfectionism — a mindset that often underpins...
How to talk to your employer about your mental health Video

How to talk to your employer about your mental health

Practical guidance for speaking up at work: how to start the conversation, what to ask for, and how...
Controlled breathing Video 2:09

Controlled breathing

A short guided technique to quickly calm the body during spikes of pressure—ideal for pre-deadline a...
How to talk to your line manager about your mental health for the first time Video

How to talk to your line manager about your mental health for the first time

A skills-focused webinar that helps build confidence for that first conversation with a manager — pl...
Social anxiety and finding a community you can thrive in Video 1:19

Social anxiety and finding a community you can thrive in

This video features a young person sharing their experience with social anxiety and how connecting w...
Low self-esteem | Talking about mental health – Episode 3 Video 3:17

Low self-esteem | Talking about mental health – Episode 3

Directly addresses “I’m not good enough” thinking and the inner critic — very close to imposter synd...
Anxiety | Talking about mental health Video 4:45

Anxiety | Talking about mental health

This Mind UK video features several people talking about what it’s like to live with anxiety and wha...
How to break the cycle of negative thinking (social anxiety) Video

How to break the cycle of negative thinking (social anxiety)

A Mind self-help video that specifically addresses unhelpful thought patterns — such as fear of nega...
Competitiveness: What’s Up With Everyone? Video

Competitiveness: What’s Up With Everyone?

Examines competitiveness and how comparing yourself to others fuels self-doubt and feelings of inade...
The bravest thing you will ever do is talk Video

The bravest thing you will ever do is talk

Encourages speaking up when you’re struggling — directly supporting the “owning your voice” theme fo...
Ways to Improve Your Self-Esteem Video 3:01

Ways to Improve Your Self-Esteem

Practical steps for building confidence/self-belief — useful as an “imposter syndrome coping” compan...
‘I Used to Hate Myself’ — You Are Not Alone Video

‘I Used to Hate Myself’ — You Are Not Alone

A real personal recovery story that conveys hope and self-acceptance — useful for anyone struggling...

Podcasts

Self Podcast

Self

Today we’re talking about self. About how the relationships with ourselves can help or harm our ment...

Helpful tools

Mindful practice

Mood Journal

Write down what is going on so it feels less tangled. 5-10 min

Mindful practice

Grateful Moments

Notice what is good and let it land for a moment. 5 min

Guided exercise

Calming Breathing

Slow the breath and create a small pocket of calm. 3-5 min

Mindful practice

Self-Compassion

Respond to yourself with more kindness. 5-10 min

Guided exercise

Easing Tension

Release built-up tension and reconnect with the body. 10 min

Mindful practice

Untangling Worries

Contain anxious thoughts by giving them a dedicated space. 10-15 min

Useful links

impostorsyndrome.com Imposter Syndrome Institute Advice, information, and practical support outside the app. theconfidencelab.co.uk The Confidence Lab Advice, information, and practical support outside the app. workingfamilies.org.uk Working Families Advice, information, and practical support outside the app.