2014
Two teenage cancer patients begin a life-affirming journey to visit a reclusive author in Amsterdam.
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Last spring an 18-year-old college freshman who got straight A’s in high school—but was now failing several courses—came to my office on the campus where I work as a psychologist.
As a university student, there is a lot of pressure externally, internally and socially. This pressure comes from high standards and the need to succeed. These standards and pressure often times lead to high stress and anxiety within university students. This can be classified as perfectionism.
In this episode, I explain the psychology behind self-sabotage including the seven major reasons why we do it. Becoming more aware of those reasons can help you recognize self-sabotage when it’s happening.
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No matter how great your life may be, you will eventually deal with disappointments, setbacks, failures, and even loss and trauma.
While everyone may be afraid of failing from time to time, it becomes more serious when it inhibits your ability to pursue your goals and achieve the things you want to accomplish in life.
You know, over my career people from all around the world, students from every level ask the question “How do I overcome fear?” Well, I am about to disrupt you completely!
Equal parts inspiration and tough love, Do it Scared combines practical, easy-to-implement strategies for overcoming fear and resistance in your life, along with the motivation and encouragement to actually start making real changes that lead to big results.
Honest, witty, and insightful, Farrah has written a book about the things no one wants to talk about: failure, discomfort, and how to deal with both.
Brendan Mahan explains why simple things can be so difficult.
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The major problem of life is learning how to handle the costly interruptions. The door that slams shut, the plan that got sidetracked, the marriage that failed. Or that lovely poem that didn’t get written because someone knocked on the door.