About Me
Hello Substack community! I’m Dom, and this year (2024) I made the exciting (and slightly terrifying) decision of trying to make a living as a psychology writer. That’s why discovering Substack has been a most encouraging surprise. It feels like a promissing platform for me to make this happen. Writing has always been an essential part of my life. I’ve written for blogs and websites in the past and recently published my first book. I’m thrilled to continue my writing journey here on Substack and connect with this inspiring community.
A Little Bit More About Me
I’m a psychologist with a passion for investigating and improving mental wellbeing. I hold a BSc (Honours) in Psychology & Counselling, accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), and an MSc in the Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London (KCL), where my independent project focused on psychotic disorders.
I’m also a mentor at KCL’s Mentoring Hub, where I support MSc students on the research stage of their academic journeys. My most recent project is my book: What Makes a Resilient Mind?, which explores practical strategies for activating the psychological immune system and cultivating psychological resilience.
Why subscribe to my newsletter?
I’ve titled my newsletter The 5-Star Mindset, and I envision it as our space for thoughtful exploration of the mind, human behaviour, and the social world. Each issue explores insights from psychology and neuroscience, helping us better understand our emotions, the workings of the brain, and our potential to live more fulfilling, balanced lives.
Free vs. paid subscriptions
To start, all subscription plans will offer the same access to my newsletter. Whether you choose a free subscription or decide to finantially support my work, you’ll receive the same weekly articles and insights.
However, if you’ve enjoyed my content and want to support my decision to make a living from writing, you can opt for a paid subscription, either a monthly payment of $5 or an annual payment of $60. Yep, you read that right: the monthly cost is the same either way, whether you choose to pay per month or annually. Paid subscribers will also gain access to exclusive chats where we can connect and discuss ideas more personally.
As The 5-Star Mindset readership grows, I plan to expand what I offer to paid subscribers. In the future, this could include live discussions, and exclusive giveaway materials. All designed to deepen our exploration of the mind and enhance your experience. I’m excited to see this community develop and can’t wait to bring even more value to your journey with time.
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Let’s form a community of minds keen to explore and discuss psychological health, overall wellbeing and life satisfaction. Please, don’t hesitate to share your thoughts in the comments and connect with me and others.
Thank you for making this happen! :)
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