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
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
Feb 16, 20223 min read
Going to therapy is hard (but worth it) Part II
Back in 2018 I wrote a blog on why going to therapy is hard (you can read that one here) because of all the unknowns of attending...
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Michael Philp
Jun 9, 20212 min read
You Versus You
When you think deep down, what is stopping you from living a rich and meaningful life? You can't fail something you don't start.
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Michael Philp
Nov 19, 20203 min read
It's never a good time (so do it anyway)
Have you been thinking about getting a new job? Or starting a new business? Or going back to study; starting a new hobby; starting to...
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Michael Philp
May 4, 20202 min read
What are you keeping or letting go of after the pandemic?
Over the past 2 months, with more restrictions and less options, I noticed a change in my suburb. More people walking. Families on bike ride
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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
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 19, 20192 min read
Why being strong in the short-term might not help in the long-term
...they are unable to process the grief from the death - they know they should, but they don't know how. And what comes from that discussi
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Michael Philp
Sep 17, 20193 min read
You can't please everyone
Working on validating ourselves can improve our self-esteem and contribute to a more positive sense of wellbeing.
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Michael Philp
Jun 18, 20192 min read
Resilience to stress can be found through your passions
I've been kicking around this thought for a few weeks, but it really hit home yesterday while talking to a client who was experiencing...
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Michael Philp
May 7, 20194 min read
You can manage your child's access to video games
It's a scenario I hear time and time again. Arguments over video games. "Whenever I tell him to finish playing he goes off! Yelling,...
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Michael Philp
Apr 29, 20192 min read
Leave the ipads at home when going out for a family dinner
It's a common sight. A family at dinner, parents talking, kids quiet, engrossed in a game or video on their ipad. As a parent I can...
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Michael Philp
Feb 26, 20192 min read
Acting with Integrity
It would be nice if everyone behaved the way you expected them to. In an ideal world, people would be courteous of others, act...
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Michael Philp
Apr 17, 20184 min read
5 steps you can take now to improve your mental well-being and resilience
This blog is the first in a series of posts related to depression. Over the next few posts we will be dealing with a range of topics...
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Michael Philp
Dec 17, 20174 min read
Reverse engineer Your New Years Resolution For Lasting Success
It's coming up to that time of the year again, where we reflect on the past 12 months, what we've achieve, what we wished we'd achieved,...
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