We idealize success and demonize failure. People, sometimes, ask me how to stop obsessing over both, entering treatment distraught because … More
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Kate Harvie Talks Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury — O4L Online Network
On episode 73, we welcome author and brand strategist Kate Harvie to discuss how she recovered from a traumatic brain … More
Developing Vision: How Our Fear of Introspection Prevents Us from Thriving
People often ask why they aren’t successful, wondering about the trait they’re missing, that others seemingly possess. And for most … More
Why Some People Can’t Accept Compliments: The Role of Cognitive Dissonance in Examining Self-Related Evidence
Have you ever been complimented and wondered if the praise was a lie? Did you think that the feedback was … More
The Self-Made Myth: How Our Biased Thinking about Luck Reduces Empathy and Compassion
“It takes more than skill to be a champion. It takes equal parts of talent, luck, work, and nerve.” -“Fats” … More
Journey to the Rainbow’s End: Understanding the Perfectionist’s Beliefs and Goals
In the recently released documentary, David Foster: Off the Record, David Foster’s daughter noted that Foster, a prominent musical producer, … More
Propelled by Trauma: The Dark Side of High Achievers
Trauma is a conquerer. It has a way of subduing one and keeping them in her captivity for a lifetime. … More
The Victim of Trauma: How Overcoming Tragedy Entails Being Both a Victim and a Survivor
As therapists, we often speak of beliefs and perspectives and their influence on our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Where both … More
No Form of Success Can Ever Make You Feel Good Enough: How Our Thoughts Distort Our Accomplishments
When we seek out success, we sometimes search for purity. The worst thing that a high achiever can hear is, … More
Addicted to ‘Wow’: Inside of the Mind of A Perfectionist
We think of addiction as entailing some sort of substance, whether a drug, alcohol, or even a video game that … More
