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Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

Natalie Watkins writes about socializing for SocialSelf. She holds a B.A. in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford, an M.S.c. in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience from the University of London, and is currently in her final year of an MSc in Integrative Counselling at the University of Northampton.
How to Help a Friend Through a Breakup (And What Not to Do)

How to Help a Friend Through a Breakup (And What Not to Do)

November 8, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

Seeing a friend go through a difficult breakup is hard. They’re often heartbroken and struggling to come to terms with a major change in their life. You probably already know … Read more

I-Statements: How & When to Use Them (With Examples)

I-Statements: How & When to Use Them (With Examples)

September 14, 2022September 13, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

If you’ve been looking at ways to improve your relationships, you might have come across the idea of I-statements. They’re often suggested as a way to help you resolve conflict … Read more

What Is Emotional Intelligence? Importance, Signs, Examples

What Is Emotional Intelligence? Importance, Signs, Examples

September 14, 2022September 6, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.ScLast updated September 14, 2022

You might have heard people talking about emotional intelligence (EQ) recently. Increasingly often, it’s coming up in conversations about dating, friendships, and even job appraisals. In this guide, you’ll learn … Read more

Got the Silent Treatment From a Friend? How to Respond to It

Got the Silent Treatment From a Friend? How to Respond to It

August 23, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

Lots of us will have experienced the silent treatment at some point in our lives, and it almost always hurts. A friend might stop having meaningful conversations and instead will … Read more

12 Signs You’re a People Pleaser (and How to Break the Habit)

12 Signs You’re a People Pleaser (and How to Break the Habit)

September 14, 2022August 16, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.ScLast updated September 14, 2022

Being a nice person and a willingness to help people out when they need it are great character traits, but sometimes we take them too far. There can be a … Read more

Do You Get Anxiety After Socializing? Why & How to Cope

Do You Get Anxiety After Socializing? Why & How to Cope

August 5, 2022August 3, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

Social anxiety can make even exciting or wonderful social events feel miserable. You can often feel isolated and misunderstood. People who care about you might think they’re helping by saying … Read more

How to Be More Vulnerable (and Why It’s So Hard)

How to Be More Vulnerable (and Why It’s So Hard)

July 22, 2023July 29, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.ScLast updated July 22, 2023

Being vulnerable sounds like something we all want to avoid, but it’s essential for our relationships and for our self-image. Whether it’s with friends, a parent, someone you’re dating, or … Read more

Self-Sabotaging: Hidden Signs, Why We Do It, & How to Stop

Self-Sabotaging: Hidden Signs, Why We Do It, & How to Stop

September 14, 2022July 27, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.ScLast updated September 14, 2022

Most of us believe that we know what’s best for ourselves, and we’re often right. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always mean that we act in our own best interests. Sometimes, we … Read more

Social Isolation vs. Loneliness: Effects and Risk Factors

Social Isolation vs. Loneliness: Effects and Risk Factors

August 2, 2022July 22, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.ScLast updated August 2, 2022

Social connections are an important part of daily life. They might be loose, surface connections, for example, waving to a neighbor on your way to work, or deeply meaningful ones, … Read more

9 Signs It’s Time to Stop Reaching Out to a Friend

9 Signs It’s Time to Stop Reaching Out to a Friend

July 22, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

Almost all of us want to have a caring, supportive network of friends. We share major life events and fun evenings or weekends. We turn to them in a crisis, … Read more

How to Tell a Friend They Hurt You (With Tactful Examples)

How to Tell a Friend They Hurt You (With Tactful Examples)

September 14, 2022July 21, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.ScLast updated September 14, 2022

Telling someone you care about that they’ve hurt you can be scary. You might worry about hurting someone’s feelings or that you might come across as too aggressive. Often, we … Read more

How To Tell Someone You Don’t Want To Hang Out (Gracefully)

How To Tell Someone You Don’t Want To Hang Out (Gracefully)

September 12, 2022June 30, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.ScLast updated September 12, 2022

There are many reasons you might not want to hang out with people. You might be busy, you might not like them very much, or you might not want to … Read more

How to Overcome Self-Doubt According to Science

How to Overcome Self-Doubt According to Science

June 20, 2023June 30, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.ScLast updated June 20, 2023

Doubt is normal. We all wonder, “Can I really do this?” sometimes. Chronic self-doubt and anxiety are different. You might know your worry is holding you back but don’t know … Read more

How To Impress A Woman (For Both Men and Women)

How To Impress A Woman (For Both Men and Women)

June 21, 2022June 20, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

Being a guy isn’t easy, especially when you’re looking to date. There’s pressure on men to make the first move, take emotional risks, and impress women. Knowing how to woo … Read more

How to Get to Know Someone Better (Without Being Intrusive)

How to Get to Know Someone Better (Without Being Intrusive)

August 13, 2022June 13, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.ScLast updated August 13, 2022

Loads of our readers really want to make new friends. It’s probably the number one complaint people have about their lives. There are two steps to making new friends. First, … Read more

How To Be Confident In Your Body (Even if You Struggle)

How To Be Confident In Your Body (Even if You Struggle)

August 8, 2022June 6, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.ScLast updated August 8, 2022

Body confidence is a strange concept. Very young children seem to have it instinctively. They don’t worry about whether their bodies are “right” or “wrong,” so long as they can … Read more

How To Talk To Someone With Depression (& What Not to Say)

How To Talk To Someone With Depression (& What Not to Say)

August 17, 2022May 16, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.ScLast updated August 17, 2022

Depression is an incredibly common mental illness. Approximately 20% of adults worldwide will experience depression at some point in their life.[1] Someone in your life will most likely develop depression, … Read more

How to Be More Self-Aware (With Simple Examples)

How to Be More Self-Aware (With Simple Examples)

May 5, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

We all know someone who lacks self-awareness. They have an unrealistic impression of their own strengths and weaknesses and don’t realize how they come across to others. We care about … Read more

Emotional Contagion: What It Is and How to Manage It

Emotional Contagion: What It Is and How to Manage It

August 12, 2022April 28, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.ScLast updated August 12, 2022

If you’ve ever found yourself “catching” someone else’s bad mood or found yourself smiling at a friend’s obvious good mood, you’ve experienced something known in psychology as emotional contagion. In … Read more

Friends Who Don’t Text Back: Reasons Why And What to Do

Friends Who Don’t Text Back: Reasons Why And What to Do

March 9, 2023April 26, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.ScLast updated March 9, 2023

Mobile phones make it simple to stay in contact with people we care about. It’s easy to just drop someone a quick text to let them know that you’re thinking … Read more

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