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Avoidance of anxiety and discomfort is the high interest loan you don't want to take.

Michael Philp
Aug 24, 20214 min read
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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.

Michael Philp
Jun 9, 20212 min read
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Why we procrastinate
Ultimately, procrastination is an avoidant coping mechanism. The task triggers our core beliefs and therefore it is avoided.

Michael Philp
Apr 7, 20214 min read
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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

Michael Philp
Jan 28, 20214 min read
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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...

Michael Philp
Dec 16, 20203 min read
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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...

Michael Philp
Nov 19, 20203 min read
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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

Michael Philp
Sep 24, 20202 min read
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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

Michael Philp
Jul 28, 20202 min read
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What are you keeping or letting go of after the pandemic?
Over the past 2 months, with more restrictions and less options, I noticed a change in my suburb. More people walking. Families on bike ride

Michael Philp
May 4, 20202 min read
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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.

Michael Philp
Apr 21, 20204 min read
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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

Michael Philp
Feb 17, 20203 min read
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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?

Michael Philp
Nov 4, 20193 min read
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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".

Michael Philp
Oct 20, 20193 min read
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You can't please everyone
Working on validating ourselves can improve our self-esteem and contribute to a more positive sense of wellbeing.

Michael Philp
Sep 17, 20193 min read
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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

Michael Philp
Aug 6, 20193 min read
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Choosing to take the long path to well-being
That's the hard choice. Choosing to use strategies like meditation, which takes longer, but is more fulfilling than avoidance through drugs

Michael Philp
May 28, 20192 min read
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Who are you comparing to?
We are really good at ranking, sorting, and comparing things in our lives. What's the best school? What's the best dance studio for my...

Michael Philp
Apr 11, 20192 min read
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What old messages are you holding on to?
All of us have core beliefs. Core beliefs are developed early in life, from our interactions with significant others and shape our world...

Michael Philp
Mar 5, 20192 min read
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Acting with Integrity
It would be nice if everyone behaved the way you expected them to. In an ideal world, people would be courteous of others, act...

Michael Philp
Feb 26, 20192 min read
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Are you self-sabotaging your relationships?
Do you unconsciously "test" your partner to see their commitment to you? Do you find yourself in "push/pull" relationships where you want...

Michael Philp
Feb 12, 20192 min read
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