Psychology on YouTube: Helping people live a better life.

On April 18, 2019April 23, 2019 By Dr. Andrea DinardoIn community, psychology, Psychology Class, Public Speaking, resources, Teaching, Video

Psychology for Everyone

My number one intention for becoming a psychologist and psychology professor has always been to help people live a better life, no matter their life circumstances.

And since there are only so many hours in a day, I’m always looking for new ways to reach and teach as many people as I can. All at once, if possible.

Which is why I created a Psychology Tips Playlist on my YouTube Channel that I contribute to weekly. Fifty plus psychology videos so far!

Psychology Tips: Video Playlist

The purpose of my Psychology YouTube Channel is to share the key lessons of my 3 hour psychology lectures in 3 to 5 minutes.

I know how busy everyone is. And I love a good challenge!

I also include videos of psychology workshops and keynote speeches.

Be sure to visit my psychology playlist weekly for new videos!
Better yet: Subscribe to my YouTube Channel

Wishing you a day filled with love and learning!

What’s your love language?

On March 22, 2019March 25, 2019 By Dr. Andrea DinardoIn Emotional Awareness, Happiness, health, Hope, Inspiration, Personal Growth, Psychology Class, Reflection Question, resources, Video34 Comments

How do you express your love?

What do you value most in a partner?

Love Lessons in the Classroom

In this week’s social psychology class, we talked about:

1) What we value in relationships.

2) Our 5 love languages.

3) The thought processes behind choosing a partner.

Video #1: Before Class Preparations

In video #1 I discuss the psychological theories and related life experiences that lay the foundation for this week’s social psychology class.

Love Lessons in Real Life

In video #2 below, I reflect on the lessons learned in this week’s psychology class and share insights on how to apply the love lessons in real life.

1) Including concrete ways of matching love values to your potential partner’s “tells”. Specifically, how to read your date’s nonverbal cues and behaviour.

2) And how to look for *concrete evidence* of love values, including honesty and thoughtfulness, in your date’s actions and words.

Video #2 : After Class Reflections

YOUR TURN

Let’s Talk about Love!

1. What is the one value you cherish most in a partner?

Examples:

trustworthiness – kindness – compassion – intelligence – humour – adventurousness – physical attractiveness – undivided attention

2. What is your preferred love language?

Examples:

Love Notes – Surprise Gifts – Helping – Quality Time – Cuddling

Please share in the comments!

I’d love to hear what you value in love

For more videos → YouTube Channel

Don’t give up. Great things take time.

On February 25, 2019April 5, 2019 By Dr. Andrea DinardoIn motivation, Purpose and Meaning, Self Actualization, Strengths, Student Motivation, Student Success, Thriving, Video

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Don’t give up.

Great things take time.

Sometimes we have to go through the worst.

To get to the best.

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Fall down 7 times.

Stand up 8.

Today is your day.

Your time to rise up!

Trust and Believe in 2019

This blog post and classroom video above are dedicated to all the students around the world struggling to stay motivated midway through the winter semester. I am cheering you on! Encouraging you to not give up. This post is also meant for you – My Fellow Student of Life. 📕❤️

Positivity first.

On August 1, 2018August 7, 2018 By Dr. Andrea DinardoIn Affirmation, Hope, Inspiration, motivation, Peace, positivity, Psychology Class, Teaching, Thriving

My job description as a psychology professor includes this quote. Because first you foster peace and positivity. Then you teach. 🍎

Related Post: Let peace begin with me.

Reading People: Lesson #1 Self Awareness

On July 22, 2018January 23, 2019 By Dr. Andrea DinardoIn Emotional Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, motivation, Personal Growth, Reflection Question, Teaching, Video50 Comments

“The simple act of paying attention can take you a long, long way.”

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Intrapersonal Intelligence ⇔ Interpersonal Intelligence

The first lesson in reading people, using the principles of emotional intelligence, is to understand yourself more deeply.

What motivates you. What excites you. What angers you. What lifts you up!

As self-awareness is essential for both personal and relationship success.

If you can’t comprehend your own emotions and motivations, how will you ever understand the behaviour of others?

Understanding Yourself ⇔ Understanding Others

Self-awareness as a daily practice.

Notice how your emotions ebb and flow throughout the day.

One way of doing this is to schedule time at the end or beginning of your day for quiet contemplation and self-reflection.

Find your favourite place to relax and unwind. Perhaps in the garden or in a cozy chair by the window. Or on a walk by the trees.

Alternatively, enjoy a 2 minute “Self Check In” at the top of each hour.

Pause. Reflect. Breathe Deeply.

**Journal. Meditate. Create.**

What you will find is the more consistently you pay attention to your own drives and desires, the better you will understand the emotions and motivations of others.

Simple self-awareness exercise.

In the video below, I share the simple exercise I use to enhance self-awareness in myself and others. Can you guess the EQ questions I ask students?

Your Turn:

How would you describe yourself in one word?

To hear my “one word” — check out the 1 min video above. 📌🎥

Coming Soon!

Is it possible to see failure in a positive light?

On July 8, 2018January 21, 2019 By Dr. Andrea DinardoIn courage, Inspiration, Personal Growth, Resilience, Strengths, Stress Hardiness, Student Motivation, Student Success, Thriving, Video77 Comments

“Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.“

🌷 Your Turn 🌷

What life lessons has failure taught you?

Psychology 101: Ask Dr. D.

On June 27, 2018July 14, 2018 By Dr. Andrea DinardoIn Psychology Class, Reflection Question, Student Engagement, Student Motivation, Video41 Comments

Getting to know my students is one of my favourite parts being a professor.

Accordingly, I ask students a lot of questions.

So it’s only fair that students get to ask me questions too!

Why did you become a psychologist? 🎥

What’s most interesting about being a college professor? 🎥

I would love to hear your questions too! 💥

Shifting Positive on a Stressful Day.

On April 4, 2018May 18, 2018 By Dr. Andrea DinardoIn Coping Strategies, empowerment, Health Psychology, Positive Psychology, Psychology Class, Resilience, Student Success33 Comments

“Every day might not be good, but there is something good in every day.”

In psychology class this week, I teach one of my favourite subjects – Stress, Coping, and Health Psychology Chapter 11 in my psychology textbook.

I purposely teach this topic during the height of midterms. Raising awareness about the healthy (and not so healthy) ways students manage stress is critical for building resilience.

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Shifting Negative ⇒ Positive

One of my top 10 techniques for shifting students from stress to strength is to share what’s going right even (especially) when things are going wrong. Small uplifts in the course of the day change everything. Fleeting. Unexpected. Goodness.

Based on my experience as a school psychologist, I will never deny the stress students are under. Witnessing adversity is an essential part of moving through it. However, I choose not to remain in the territory of “what’s wrong” for too long.

What We Focus on Expands

Once we acknowledge what’s wrong. We open our eyes to the grace that takes place throughout the day.

“Good things are always happening. The key is to notice them.”

Students make the shift from powerless to empowered by sharing ordinary joys happening in their lives.

A radiant smile from a fellow commuter. Free coffee at McDonald’s. An unexpected A on a paper. A sweet parking spot. Spending time with an old friend. A surprise compliment from a stranger. Laughing out loud with fellow classmates. A really good night’s sleep.

And I’m the fortunate professor who gets to hear all these uplifts at the end of a long, rainy day. One more reason why I love working with students.

How do you shift positive on a stressful day?

I believe in you.

On March 25, 2018August 31, 2018 By Dr. Andrea DinardoIn courage, Emotional Awareness, Mental Health, psychology, Psychology Class, Resilience, stigma18 Comments

As a psychology professor and former school psychologist, I talk about mental health issues with students every single day.

My classroom is a safe place for students to be themselves.

Which is critical when working with youth (18-24) who represent the highest proportion of individuals with mental illness.

Education helps bridge the gap between fear and freedom.

And so does an open heart. And an open mind.

I believe in my students. In their potential. In their dreams.

I believe in their ability to overcome challenge, adversity, and self-stigma.

Students need my support and encouragement.

And an educational community that truly cares.

Because self-stigma is real.

And often more silencing than social stigma.

Because sharing our story is one of the scariest and most liberating things we’ll ever do.

Be it about mental illness or another vulnerable part of our lives.

Which is why the best place to open up the conversation about mental illness is to meet students where they are.

These are their words.

 Ontario student mental health helpline ⇒ Visit Good2Talk.ca

How do you prepare for work each day?

On March 15, 2018March 23, 2018 By Dr. Andrea DinardoIn motivation, Optimal Performance, Peace, Positive Psychology, psychology, Psychology Class, Relaxation, Self-Care, Strengths, Student Success, Teaching Effectiveness, Thriving37 Comments

“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.”

I value positivity and a sense of security in the classroom, above all else.

For it is only when students feel safe, supported, and uplifted are they motivated to learn.

Creating a harmonious classroom atmosphere happens long before the school bell rings.

Which is why my preparation for teaching psychology includes both energetic and intellectual preparation.

Ultimately, the more relaxed and happy I am, the more calm and content my students will be.

I am grateful for every student I teach and I want to make sure that they get the best of me.

Energetic Preparation for Teaching = Exercise

Intellectual Preparation for Teaching = Textbooks

How do you prepare for work each day?

Psychology for Everyone

Psychology Tips: Video Playlist

Wishing you a day filled with love and learning!

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How do you express your love?

YOUR TURN

Let’s Talk about Love!

1. What is the one value you cherish most in a partner?

2. What is your preferred love language?

Please share in the comments!

Share this:

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Don’t give up.

Sometimes we have to go through the worst.

To get to the best.

Fall down 7 times.

Today is your day.

Trust and Believe in 2019

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My job description as a psychology professor includes this quote. Because first you foster peace and positivity. Then you teach. 🍎

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“The simple act of paying attention can take you a long, long way.”

Intrapersonal Intelligence ⇔ Interpersonal Intelligence

The first lesson in reading people, using the principles of emotional intelligence, is to understand yourself more deeply.

As self-awareness is essential for both personal and relationship success.

Understanding Yourself ⇔ Understanding Others

Self-awareness as a daily practice.

Notice how your emotions ebb and flow throughout the day.

Find your favourite place to relax and unwind. Perhaps in the garden or in a cozy chair by the window. Or on a walk by the trees.

Pause. Reflect. Breathe Deeply.

Journal. Meditate. Create.

Simple self-awareness exercise.

Your Turn:

How would you describe yourself in one word?

Coming Soon!

Social Awareness

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“Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.“

🌷 Your Turn 🌷

What life lessons has failure taught you?

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Getting to know my students is one of my favourite parts being a professor.

Why did you become a psychologist? 🎥

What’s most interesting about being a college professor? 🎥

I would love to hear your questions too! 💥

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“Every day might not be good, but there is something good in every day.”

Shifting Negative ⇒ Positive

What We Focus on Expands

“Good things are always happening. The key is to notice them.”

How do you shift positive on a stressful day?

Related Post: Put a time limit on negativity.

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“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.”

Energetic Preparation for Teaching = Exercise

Intellectual Preparation for Teaching = Textbooks

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**Journal. Meditate. Create.**