Ever found yourself stuck in the doldrums – no, not the actual doldrums, i.e., those areas of the ocean without enough wind to propel the vessel forward. You’d be stuck there floating in circles, sometimes for weeks. I’m referring to boredom. The name encapsulates a state of feeling unstimulated, unsatisfied, or uninterested by activity or experience. This week’s MANifesto podcast investigates the experience of boredom – a genuine complaint that a lot of guys disclose in therapy – and the potential tactics that can help you navigate your ship (aka your mind) out of the doldrums ..read more

Who hasn’t thought about changing something in their life and decided to go - all in? We rally up the willpower, buy all the mod and cons, sign up on the app and then launch ourselves towards the promising vision of what lies on the other side. Only to lose steam in a few days… In this week's podcast episode, we consider the Japanese principle of Kaizen – which is the incremental approach to change. It considers that the 1% compound approach - is far more effective than attempting to dive into a pursuit all gung-ho ..read more

Is it possible to jettison that troublesome self-esteem you’ve been lugging around for years? This week’s Manifesto episode introduces a new tactic that can help foster a more positive opinion of yourself – which is the foundation of self-confidence and assertiveness ..read more

Ambivalence is a state of simultaneous, conflicting values, needs, beliefs, or feelings towards a particular scenario, person, or object. It is a natural human trait to experience ambivalence. However, chronic ambivalence is often a genuine psychological obstacle and can lead to fear, uncertainty, and doubt ..read more

If you’ve ever experienced or seen someone have a panic attack you can appreciate at how bloody scary, they really are. One moment you’re going about your day, and then without any warning, you feel like you’re having a heart attack. It feels like your world is crashing down around you and the thought “this is it” floods the mind. In this week’s Manifesto episode, we examine how to how to prevent and cope with panic attacks. Think of this as a ‘break glass in case of emergency’ tactic. Building your awareness and coping skills will help you navigate your way to a calmer mindset, minimize the d ..read more

Imagine, if you will, a life where conflict doesn’t exist. Your spouse always wants to eat what you want for dinner, your kids go right to bed without arguing, and your office mates agree your ideas are the best. If this were scenario were real, your life would certainly feel more convenient (and maybe a little boring), but in real life, conflict is inevitable. However, for a lot of men, the thought of dealing with conflict – especially where they consider the ‘stakes to be high’ - makes them want to run for the hills. How can men learn to effectively resolve conflict – without withdrawing or ..read more

Critical thinking is a skill that comes naturally to some, and with a little work, can be developed in others. Being able to think critically about any situation is a huge asset that will help you build stronger relationships, achieve career goals and give you a greater feeling of control in your life ..read more

Five Actions to Conquer the Mental Jerk in Your Head: The Pathologic Critic and Self-Esteem. Left unchecked, this voice can drastically influence how you feel about yourself and lead to anxiety and avoidance behaviors ..read more

Ever held that deep-seated fear that someone was going to come up to you and declare "that the gig was up" because they know you're actually a fraud? That thought is associated with imposter syndrome. This week’s episode is all about this universal experience; the human phenomenon of feeling like a sham or a phony. We explore what this experience is all about, what evokes these cognitive distortions, and how you can potentially overcome them. Here's to feeling like we truly belong, Gentlemen ..read more

Is it possible to jettison that troublesome self-esteem you’ve been lugging around for years? This week’s Manifesto episode introduces a new tactic that can help foster a more positive opinion of yourself – which is the foundation of self-confidence and assertiveness ..read more