Michael Philp
Navigating the Unknown: How to Cope with Uncertainty
There’s something about not knowing that rattles us. We like to know what’s coming our way so we can prepare. How do we handle uncertainty?
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Michael Philp
Oct 213 min read
The Comparison Trap
Our brains are wired for survival, and comparison is one way we gather information to feel safe.
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Michael Philp
Aug 83 min read
Understanding and Overcoming the Fear of Failure: A Guide to Managing Discomfort and Thriving
In this blog, we will unpack what Fear of Failure actually means, it's origins, and a road-map to moving beyond this fear and living life
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Michael Philp
Jul 244 min read
Dropping the Struggle with Anxiety
Anxiety is one of these weird things that the more we try to get rid of it, the more problems it causes. Let me explain what I mean by this.
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Michael Philp
Sep 7, 20233 min read
Navigating Anxiety: Beyond the arcade of avoidance
Anxiety can be unpleasant.
Picture this: just like those moles in the game, anxiety symptoms tend to pop up, demanding our attention.
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Michael Philp
Dec 8, 20223 min read
Can we actually control our thoughts?
Our society encourages us to get rid of unpleasant thoughts and feelings through messaging in social media and our cultural norms.
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Michael Philp
Jun 28, 20224 min read
The Goldilocks Zone and Perfectionism
In the classic fable, Goldilocks (while causing havoc for the bears) chooses the "just right" amount of heat for her porridge and...
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Michael Philp
Aug 24, 20214 min read
Buy now pay later
Avoidance of anxiety and discomfort is the high interest loan you don't want to take.
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Michael Philp
Apr 7, 20214 min read
Why we procrastinate
Ultimately, procrastination is an avoidant coping mechanism. The task triggers our core beliefs and therefore it is avoided.
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Michael Philp
Dec 16, 20203 min read
I'm an imposter
You might have heard of "imposter syndrome" - the persistent fear that you will be exposed for being a fraud. People usually experience...
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Michael Philp
Jul 28, 20202 min read
Sometimes growth hurts
I've been talking to my clients about self-sacrificing behaviours. You're the person who stays behind at work; who friends call to complain
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Michael Philp
Jun 30, 20203 min read
To have close and meaningful relationships, we have to accept the risk of hurt
No doubt you've seen this yin and yang symbol. I've been using it to show the complex interactions that we have in a push-pull relationships
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Michael Philp
Apr 21, 20204 min read
Why you should start a gratitude journal
With the recent challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, now more than ever is a good time to start a gratitude journal.
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Michael Philp
Apr 5, 20204 min read
10 tips for working from home
It sounds ideal - Netflix over lunch. Everyday is casual Friday. But after a few days, the reality is something quite different.
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Michael Philp
Mar 22, 20202 min read
Reframing the crisis and focusing on what you can do.
When we are afraid, when we are vulnerable, we can act in ways that hurt others. But we can choose to act differently.
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Michael Philp
Mar 8, 20204 min read
How panic buying of toilet paper is the perfect analogy for anxiety
Australians have just witnessed some extraordinary scenes and images as supermarkets across the country run out of supply of toilet paper an
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Michael Philp
Feb 17, 20203 min read
The things that challenge us are often more worthwhile
Whether it has been uploading a video to youtube or asking for a raise, they have all had a commonality – avoidance for fear of uncomfortabi
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Michael Philp
Dec 10, 20193 min read
How to help your child build resilience
resilience is not the absence of feelings of sadness, anxiety, worry, stress, or anger. It's the ability to cope with these strong feelings
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Michael Philp
Nov 4, 20193 min read
How to be the person you want to be and stop unhelpful behaviours
The question becomes - is this way of coping working for you now? Is it bringing you closer towards the life that you want to live?
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Michael Philp
Oct 20, 20193 min read
How to overcome self-doubt
It's probably the biggest obstacle to achievement. That little voice in your head. "You're not good enough". "You'll just fail anyway".
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