Michael PhilpMay 28, 20192 min readChoosing to take the long path to well-beingThat's the hard choice. Choosing to use strategies like meditation, which takes longer, but is more fulfilling than avoidance through drugs
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 PhilpJul 25, 20184 min read"My friends have their own issues to worry about" Why we need to overcome our own insecuriRecently, I had an accident while rollerskating with my family that resulted in surgery on my ankle. I'm 1 week into a 6 week period of...
Michael PhilpApr 17, 20184 min read5 steps you can take now to improve your mental well-being and resilienceThis 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...
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 PhilpDec 4, 20174 min readHow to survive ChristmasIt's about this time of the year that the most common conversation throughout the day with my clients is around Christmas, and how...
Michael PhilpNov 19, 20174 min readWhy accepting compliments is hardAre you one of those people that find it hard to accept compliments? Do you feel awkward when a friend tells you something they like...
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...