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This is a fantastic video that I recently found on the TED site (www.ted.com) “In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world,…

Why We Prefer to Learn Mindfulness Skills Online by Kyle MacDonald in Mindfulness The best way to learn mindfulness skills is via the internet. Well, you might think I’m bound to say that, but now researchers from the United States have published a study which confirms our theory and explains exactly why we prefer to…

We are all Hypocrites by Kyle MacDonald on April 9, 2016 This week on the Confident Mind, I talk about how I’m a hypocrite.  In fact, we all are.  I explore the ways that hypocrisy can be a useful driver of behaviour and attitudinal change, and also a hurtful and unhelpful way of thinking about…

Afraid to Pick Up? … Phone Phobia & Social Anxiety by Kyle MacDonald in Social Phobia A quite common but not very talked about part of Social Anxiety Disorder for a lot of people is a fear of using the phone.  I’ve tended to think recently that maybe this isn’t talked about very much because…

Overcoming Social Anxiety Wins Another International Award – Healthline.com by Kyle MacDonald in Awards The other day I opened my emails and received the email below from Nicole at Healthline.com, congratulating me for being voted by their panel as one of the Best Anxiety Blogs for 2015: While I certainly don’t set out to win any…

Liar Liar by Kyle MacDonald on June 16, 2016 We all lie, all the time.  That’s what I talk about this week on The Confident Mind podcast.  Honesty is a virtue we all hold to be worthwhile, but human nature means that we lie to others and most often ourselves, all the time.  Reality is…