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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Summer may bring sunshine and longer days for some, but for others, it also means a dreaded increase in bugs. It’s thought that around 6% of the general population have a phobia of insects (or entomophobia).[1] This intense aversion isn’t just about the insects...
