Michael Philp
Are you setting unrealistic standards for yourself?
What is holding you back from doing the things you want to do? Are you setting unrealistic standards for yourself? Do it because you want to
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Michael Philp
Jul 11, 20192 min read
Lazy or Afraid?
It's a common phrase I hear from a client when reviewing their homework. "I'm just lazy I suppose" as a reason for not completing some...
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Michael Philp
Jun 25, 20192 min read
Having friends from a variety of groups can help your child manage difficult social situations
While the FIFA Women's World Cup is currently being played out in France, my wife thought it would a good 'girl empowerment' moment to...
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Michael Philp
Jun 6, 20192 min read
Everyone thinks I'm awkward
"I'm so awkward, I don't know what to say"....."Everyone will think I'm boring"..... "They'll think I'm stupid". And on it goes. The...
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Michael Philp
May 28, 20192 min read
Choosing to take the long path to well-being
That's the hard choice. Choosing to use strategies like meditation, which takes longer, but is more fulfilling than avoidance through drugs
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Michael Philp
May 21, 20193 min read
Uninstall your social media apps to increase productivity and connectedness
Last week I was feeling very strung out. My wife, being the very observant person she is, informed me that I was spending far too much...
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Michael Philp
Mar 12, 20192 min read
Sometimes good enough is good enough
Sometimes 8/10 is a good enough score. That's because 10/10 is really hard to maintain. Sure, you can get 10/10 scores. But to...
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Michael Philp
Nov 6, 20183 min read
Do you even know how to breathe?
I uttered this question "do you even know how to breathe?" mid-session with a client. Actually, I said "do you know how to breathe...
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Michael Philp
Jun 28, 20184 min read
How a growth mindset can help anxious children
Recently I have seen quite a few children presenting with anxiety that I would describe as having perfectionistic characteristics. They...
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Michael Philp
Mar 16, 20183 min read
The folly of certainty
"Uncertainty is an uncomfortable position. But certainty is an absurd one" - Voltaire The above quote has been attributed to French...
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Michael Philp
Feb 20, 20184 min read
What if people don't like me
The topic of discussion in my office at Grove Psychology with my clients this week has been about how they think others will perceive...
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Michael Philp
Feb 5, 20184 min read
Anxiety and chronic illness
One of the more frequent issues I see at Grove Psychology is the combination of anxiety, stress and chronic illness - be that chronic...
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Michael Philp
Jan 24, 20184 min read
Back to school anxiety
If your child is like my youngest daughter, they are absolutely dreading the Officeworks back to school advert, as it starts to signal the
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Michael Philp
Jan 8, 20183 min read
Returning to work and anxiety
Many of us have returned to work over the last week or so after the Christmas and New Year break, with Christmas this year giving us a 4...
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Michael Philp
Nov 19, 20174 min read
Why accepting compliments is hard
Are you one of those people that find it hard to accept compliments? Do you feel awkward when a friend tells you something they like...
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Michael Philp
Jul 1, 20172 min read
Anxiety, health, and our bodies
Have you ever experienced a moment where you felt your heart "skip a beat"? It may give you an unusual sensation in your chest for a few...
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Michael Philp
Feb 21, 20173 min read
Worry
A common discussion in my office often goes like this: Psychologist :"Do you worry a lot?" Client: "No - I think about random,...
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Michael Philp
Nov 15, 20163 min read
Perfectionism and anxiety
Perfectionism and anxiety November 15, 2016 With the year 12s just completing their exams, and university and year 10 and 11 students...
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