Michael PhilpMar 12, 20192 min readSometimes good enough is good enoughSometimes 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...
Michael PhilpAug 27, 20184 min readSlowing down can actually make you more productiveSounds silly right? How could slowing down make you more productive? Well, I can tell you from real life example of how that works. But...
Michael PhilpAug 13, 20184 min readGoing to therapy is hard (but worth it)Having been working as a psychologist now for some 15 years, I have a tendency to become complacent about the idea of what it must be...
Michael PhilpMay 22, 20183 min read3 hats - how paying attention to the different roles we have can help us feel happier, less stressedLately I've been talking to my clients here at Grove Psychology about hats. That seems a strange conversation to be having with your...
Michael PhilpJan 8, 20183 min readReturning to work and anxietyMany 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...
Michael PhilpDec 17, 20174 min readReverse engineer Your New Years Resolution For Lasting SuccessIt'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,...
Michael PhilpOct 30, 20172 min readMaking a change means embracing uncomfortabilityThe topic in my office in the last couple of weeks has been around change. I've had a few clients be incredibly brave and admit they have...
Michael PhilpOct 22, 20173 min readFinding meaning in our lives to improve mental wellbeingA common theme that has come up in my sessions over the past few months has been with clients who have been grappling with the sense of...
Michael PhilpJul 24, 20174 min readThe benefits of scheduling for our mental well-beingHave you ever noticed that when you are feeling upbeat and energised, you are more likely to go out and do activities or accept invites...