Michael Philp
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
- 4 min
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
- Sep 7, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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
- Aug 24, 2021
- 4 min
Buy now pay later
Avoidance of anxiety and discomfort is the high interest loan you don't want to take.
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Michael Philp
- Apr 7, 2021
- 4 min
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
- Dec 16, 2020
- 3 min
I'm an imposter
You might have heard of "imposter syndrome" - the persistent fear that you will be exposed for being a fraud. People usually experience...
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Michael Philp
- Jul 28, 2020
- 2 min
Sometimes growth hurts
I've been talking to my clients about self-sacrificing behaviours. You're the person who stays behind at work; who friends call to complain
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Michael Philp
- Jun 30, 2020
- 3 min
To have close and meaningful relationships, we have to accept the risk of hurt
No doubt you've seen this yin and yang symbol. I've been using it to show the complex interactions that we have in a push-pull relationships
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Michael Philp
- Apr 21, 2020
- 4 min
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
- Apr 5, 2020
- 4 min
10 tips for working from home
It sounds ideal - Netflix over lunch. Everyday is casual Friday. But after a few days, the reality is something quite different.
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Michael Philp
- Mar 22, 2020
- 2 min
Reframing the crisis and focusing on what you can do.
When we are afraid, when we are vulnerable, we can act in ways that hurt others. But we can choose to act differently.
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Michael Philp
- Mar 8, 2020
- 4 min
How panic buying of toilet paper is the perfect analogy for anxiety
Australians have just witnessed some extraordinary scenes and images as supermarkets across the country run out of supply of toilet paper an
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Michael Philp
- Feb 17, 2020
- 3 min
The things that challenge us are often more worthwhile
Whether it has been uploading a video to youtube or asking for a raise, they have all had a commonality – avoidance for fear of uncomfortabi
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Michael Philp
- Dec 10, 2019
- 3 min
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 4, 2019
- 3 min
How to be the person you want to be and stop unhelpful behaviours
The question becomes - is this way of coping working for you now? Is it bringing you closer towards the life that you want to live?
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Michael Philp
- Oct 20, 2019
- 3 min
How to overcome self-doubt
It's probably the biggest obstacle to achievement. That little voice in your head. "You're not good enough". "You'll just fail anyway".
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Michael Philp
- Aug 6, 2019
- 3 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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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