Erik Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development is a comprehensive framework that suggests our personalities evolve through eight distinct stages across our entire lives. Unlike other theories that focus solely on childhood, Erikson emphasised the role of social interaction and how our relationships shape our identity from birth until death.

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 '𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥' 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞?

It describes the optimal state of our nervous system where we are able to manage and thrive in our daily lives. When an individual is within this window, they can process information, relate to others, and handle challenges effectively. The nervous system generally moves between three states. Imagine a river flowing between two banks: 𝟏. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰 (𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐥) 𝟐. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 - 𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝟑. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 - 𝐇𝐲𝐩�

It's important to recognise what is within our control and what is not . We can always choose how we respond to challenges, how we speak to ourselves, and what we prioritise in life. When we focus on what we can control - our thoughts, actions, boundaries, and attitudes - we empower ourselves to make positive changes and create the life we want. On the other hand, when we dwell on things that are out of our control - the past, the future, the actions and opinions of others -