Michael PhilpSep 7, 20233 minNavigating Anxiety: Beyond the arcade of avoidanceAnxiety can be unpleasant. Picture this: just like those moles in the game, anxiety symptoms tend to pop up, demanding our attention.
Michael PhilpDec 8, 20223 minCan 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.
Michael PhilpJun 28, 20224 minThe Goldilocks Zone and PerfectionismIn the classic fable, Goldilocks (while causing havoc for the bears) chooses the "just right" amount of heat for her porridge and...
Michael PhilpFeb 16, 20223 minGoing to therapy is hard (but worth it) Part IIBack 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...