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 9, 2021
- 2 min
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
- 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
- Sep 24, 2020
- 2 min
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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Michael Philp
- May 4, 2020
- 2 min
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
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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
- 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
- Sep 17, 2019
- 3 min
You can't please everyone
Working on validating ourselves can improve our self-esteem and contribute to a more positive sense of wellbeing.
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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
- May 28, 2019
- 2 min
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
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Michael Philp
- May 21, 2019
- 3 min
Uninstall your social media apps to increase productivity and connectedness
Last week I was feeling very strung out. My wife, being the very observant person she is, informed me that I was spending far too much...
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Michael Philp
- Apr 11, 2019
- 2 min
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...
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Michael Philp
- Mar 12, 2019
- 2 min
Sometimes good enough is good enough
Sometimes 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...
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