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Michael Philp
Aug 8, 20243 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 24, 20244 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
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
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
Feb 3, 20223 min read
Risk it to get the Biscuit
Many years ago, when all my dreams of what I wanted to be when I grew up was to be a professional athlete of some description, I was...
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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
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
Jan 28, 20214 min read
Taking responsibility
Recently I let someone down. What to do? I could make an excuse. But the only purpose would be to ease my guilt - that it's not my fault
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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
Sep 24, 20202 min read
How people-pleasing might be a sign of low self-worth
Someone with low self-worth - deep seated beliefs of not being good enough, look for validation from others to avoid anxiety
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