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Mike Shaw Mike Shaw

Pain is a Signal, Not a Symptom

Chronic or emotional pain isn't the enemy, it's information. Here's what pain research actually says about why fighting pain backfires.

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The Hardest Thing About Men's Mental Health

Here's a trend I've noticed that doesn't get enough attention.

Men are being asked to open up. By their partners. By society. By every mental health campaign that runs in June (Men’s Mental Health Month). And many of them are trying. They're making an effort to be more vulnerable, more in touch with their emotions, more present in difficult conversations. And it's costing them…

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How much of your mental health is perspective?

A few years ago, I might have said it was almost 100% perspective. Which makes sense because at the time I was working primarily with athletes, teams, and corporate groups to shift their… You guessed it… mindset. 

But that only focuses on perspective and underestimates the role of your emotional state, behaviour, and physiology in our mental health and performance. 

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Gratitude as a Nervous System Strategy for High Performers

High-performing people rarely burn out overnight.

It happens gradually. Stress becomes constant. Constant becomes overwhelming. Overwhelm becomes depletion.

And depletion, left unchecked, can quietly slide toward burnout, low mood, and even depression.

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Boundaries are Not for Other People…

They’re the Most Vital Form of Self-Care You Rarely Hear About.

Many people believe that setting boundaries is all about other people and telling them when they are crossing a line or being too demanding. But let’s debunk this common misconception.

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How to Shut Your Brain Off and Fall Asleep Faster

Can’t shut your brain off at night? You’re not alone, but, you don’t have to settle for restless sleep. This blog explores practical, therapist-backed strategies to calm your mind, reduce nighttime overthinking, and finally get the rest you deserve.

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