James
therelationalnerd.bsky.social
James
@therelationalnerd.bsky.social
Psychologist. Nerd. Gamer. Dog guy.

Disclaimer: psychological content from this profile should not be used as replacement for therapy, its purpose is to provide psychoeducation.
I had the pleasure of going to WonderCon last weekend and wanted to share some thoughts on the incredible world of cosplay!

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Cosplay Communities and Breaking Social Barriers
I spent last weekend attending the exhibition halls and panel rooms of Wonder Con, enjoying the display of creativity, excitement, and nerdiness.
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April 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM
February 1, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Kindness is not earned, it is freely given.
January 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Have you ever noticed that sorry doesn’t always seem to mean sorry? Me too! I wrote an article about effective apologies. Check it out!

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Sorry Not Sorry
Part 1: The Three Elements of an Effective Apology
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January 3, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Two things to think about for New Years Resolutions!

One, don’t rely on excitement of change to maintain change! Any new habit will eventually get boring.

Two, is that many people see resolutions as a way to correct unhealthy holiday behavior. Let its value stand alone!
January 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM
December 20, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Socializing can be both fun and a struggle for anyone! Sometimes we can even stress over fundamental questions, like “do my friends like me?” Read more about this sort of anxious experience and how to deal with it on my substack, link below:

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Do My Friends Like Me?
Battling Social Anxiety and Insecurity
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December 15, 2024 at 6:39 AM
Fantasy football playoffs are getting decided and football playoff pushes are en route!

Winning is fun but don’t forget that games themselves are supposed to be fun. If you’re only focused on outcomes then you rob yourself the fun of the game itself! #mentalhealth #fun
December 8, 2024 at 8:03 PM