by Christopher Paul Jones | 22nd April 2025 | fear
If you’ve ever wondered where your fear came from, chances are you’ve tried to think back to the moment it started. People typically expect a big, fairly obvious reason—a traumatic experience, a life-threatening situation, or a memory that clearly explains why you...
by Christopher Paul Jones | 25th March 2025 | anxiety, confidence, fear, Metal health
A few years ago, I worked with a military client who was highly trained, battle-hardened, and accustomed to life-threatening situations. Given his experience, you’d think fear wasn’t a factor for him; however, as we spoke, he shared something that surprised me....
by Christopher Paul Jones | 13th December 2024 | anxiety, fear, Metal health, phobia, stress
Glossophobia (fear of public speaking) is often named one of the most common phobias, ranking above heights, spiders, and even death. It impacts approximately 23% of people, with 57% of women being affected compared to 39% of men. Whether it’s presenting to a room...
by Christopher Paul Jones | 31st October 2024 | anxiety, fear, over thinking, phobia, stress
As the evenings draw in, the allure of cosy, softly lit rooms grows; however, for some, so does the unease from darker streets and eerie silhouettes. Nyctophobia is a prevalent anxiety that can disrupt the lives of many, limiting their ability to enjoy the...
by Christopher Paul Jones | 20th September 2024 | anxiety, fear, stress
Terrorism is designed to instil fear on many levels, impacting not only those directly affected by an attack but also the wider public, whose perceptions are shaped by images and stories broadcast across the globe. In many countries, the odds of being a victim of...
by Christopher Paul Jones | 26th August 2024 | anxiety, confidence, fear, Metal health, stress
All-or-nothing thinking is a cognitive distortion in which we perceive our performance in extreme binaries with no middle ground at all; it is either complete success or total failure. It limits our ability to enjoy life by creating a persistent dread of future...