Michael PhilpNov 53 min readNavigating the Unknown: How to Cope with UncertaintyThere’s something about not knowing that rattles us. We like to know what’s coming our way so we can prepare. How do we handle uncertainty?
Michael PhilpAug 83 min readUnderstanding and Overcoming the Fear of Failure: A Guide to Managing Discomfort and ThrivingIn 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
Michael PhilpJun 28, 20224 min readThe 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 PhilpApr 7, 20214 min readWhy we procrastinateUltimately, procrastination is an avoidant coping mechanism. The task triggers our core beliefs and therefore it is avoided.
Michael PhilpFeb 17, 20203 min readThe things that challenge us are often more worthwhileWhether it has been uploading a video to youtube or asking for a raise, they have all had a commonality – avoidance for fear of uncomfortabi
Michael PhilpAug 6, 20193 min readAre 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
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...