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Why Fear Loves Distractions

Posted on 31 May, 2021 in Face Your Fears 2 Comments

When I was in grade eight, I exhibited a compulsive behaviour. I created simple to do lists of tasks that I would have done anyway, for the...

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Make a Commitment to Yourself

Posted on 25 Jan, 2021 in Face Your Fears 0 Comments

Do you ever get tired of hearing yourself talk about accomplishing a scary goal while not progressing to make it happen? I sure do. And I know...

COVID-19: Feeling Pressure to be Productive? Try Self-Compassion

Posted on 04 May, 2020 in Face Your Fears 0 Comments

Are you feeling pressure to be productive during this pandemic? Do you feel that you should be making the best use of your newly expanded free time?...

Fear of Relaxing - Obsessed with Productivity?

Fear of Relaxing: Are You Obsessed with Productivity?

Posted on 26 Aug, 2019 in Face Your Fears 0 Comments

Fear of relaxing? That sounds like a strange concept, doesn't it? What might cause some of us to want to avoid relaxing? In the next few posts,...