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You need psychological flexibility in your everyday life
It was finally time to give road biking shoes a try. I’d heard all about the benefits—better pedaling efficiency, smoother movement, and that elusive “aerodynamic” feel that cyclists...
Table for one, the ultimate exposure
As I strolled down the narrow, sunlit street next to the Mediterranean in Naxos, Greece, I could feel the warmth of the sun, hear the light laughter of teenagers nearby, and breathe in...
Popular Anxiety Tips That Actually Make It Worse
1. "Just think positive!" The research conducted by Wood and colleagues found that while positive self-statements might be beneficial for individuals with high self-esteem, they can have the opposite effect on those with low self-esteem. When people with low...
Achieving your best: Goal-setting secrets from sports psychology
Today, I’m sharing with you a conversation with Dr. Mitchell Greene, Ph.D. In our chat, we dive deep into the psychology of goal-setting, attachment to goals, over-identification with one area of our life, peak performance, and mental resilience. When you’re taking a...
The difference between healthy and unhealthy perfectionism
Michael P. Twohig, Ph.D. is the co-director of the ACT Research Group, a licensed psychologist in the state of Utah, and a Professor of Psychology at Utah State University. In this episode, I chat with Michael about his research on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy...
How to align your decisions with your values when all choices seem wrong
In the middle of July, I received a voice message on WhatsApp from my cousin in São Paulo. “Can I talk to you?” he asked with a trembling voice. I pressed the green phone icon next to...
Unlocking your potential: Conquering perfectionism and imposter phenomenon!
In part 1 of my conversation with Monica Basco, Exploring the intersection of perfectionism, procrastination, and performance, we discussed the following topics: Perfectionism and high-achieving behaviors Understanding the impact of high goals The role of confidence...
The Power of Flexible Consistency
When you care about something, of course you want to give it your best – and you give your best by putting your head, heart, and hands to work. Giving your best also means putting your...
Overcoming fear of failure
Drop your standards! Let go of your perfectionistic tendencies! If I were paid a dollar every time I heard this message, I would have a large bank account by now. When you’re pursuing a top performance – from athletic to intellectual to artistic ones – it’s...
Exploring the intersection of perfectionism, procrastination, and performance
Perfectionism isn’t a personality quirk. It’s a pattern of reinforced behaviors that can seep into every aspect of your life. You may set certain standards for yourself, certain rules about how things are supposed to be or how you are supposed to behave; while you may...
5 Ways to Harnessing the power of values-based exposures
Today’s episode takes off with discussing fears of driving. This is the starting point to examine a key process within acceptance commitment therapy: values-based exposures. In this episode, you will learn the principles to approach your fears, worries, and anxieties...
How to perform your best when it matters most
Ever catch yourself engaging in incessant mind chatter in a high-stakes situation? The kind that fills your head with self-doubt, comparisons, and anticipations of failure? You're not alone. We all do it. But what if there was a way to overcome these self-limiting...
