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Self-Sabotage & Getting Stuck · Work, Burnout & Worth · Self-Criticism & Self-Esteem

How perfectionism can often be a barrier to success - 'Aim for average'

What if the secret to success, to crafting new habits, is to aim for average, not perfection? It's an unexpected proposition but bear with me.

Habits, Change & Motivation · Work, Burnout & Worth

Boost Productivity and Cut Chaos with Keystone Habits

Do you feel like you are constantly trying to start a million and one helpful habits but none of them stick? Do you feel like your day runs away from you, while everyone else seems to get things done with ease always knowing what is next? If so, this blog is for you. In it, you will learn: Why it's essential to focus on establishing one keystone habit rather than changing many little things simultaneously. An understanding of what keystone habits are and how they can benefit you. The often-overlooked keystone habit that, while it might sound mundane, can boost your productivity and give you a head start on your day.

Work, Burnout & Worth · Anxiety & Stress · Self-Criticism & Self-Esteem

From Overwhelm to Optimised: Unmasking Productivity Anxiety

Productivity anxiety is feeling like you can never do or be enough, irrespective of how many hours you work, things you cross of your to-do list, or how many accomplishments you gain.

Work, Burnout & Worth · Self-Criticism & Self-Esteem

I FEEL LIKE A FAILURE! What happens when we define ourselves by our work, and work isn't going well

Many of us define ourselves by our roles in life. We think of ourselves in terms of what we do for work. If we do this, what happens when work isn't going well or we lose our job? In this blog Dr Soph will help you understand how the feeling of personal failure arises, how difficulties with work can affect our sense of identity, motivation, and, how we can overcome these difficulties.

Work, Burnout & Worth · Anxiety & Stress

9 Ways to Prevent Burnout or Manage Anxiety as Lockdown Ends

Prevent burnout and manage anxiety as lockdown ends using these 9 steps from Clinical Psychologist, Dr Soph

Habits, Change & Motivation · Work, Burnout & Worth

Why can't I get motivated during COVID-19?

Self-Criticism & Self-Esteem · Work, Burnout & Worth

Why The Feeling Of Failure Is Inescapable And Why It Has Nothing To Do With You

We grow up in a society that surrounds us with messages every minute of every day. Messages that tell us that only one kind of person is lovable, worthy, enough.