All the best things you’ve ever never been told

We hear a lot of advice that sounds good at first but falls apart under closer inspection …

Trust your gut Trust the evidence

Fake it till you make it Fake it till you believe it

A friend in need is a friend indeed Be selfish with your time

Never talk to strangers Talk to as many people as you can

Honesty is the best policy Honest is NOT always the best policy

You get what you deserve You get what you earn

Seek unconditional love All love is conditional

Just be yourself Become the person you want to be

Kill them with kindness Set healthy boundaries

Actions speak louder than words Words matter

Winners never quit and quitters never win Quitting is not failure

Live each day like it’s your last Pace yourself

Good things come to those who wait Good things come to those who plan

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade When life gives you lemons, sometimes they are just lemons

Practice makes perfect Practice makes you good, mistakes make you better

In therapy, I will challenge not only what you know about yourself, but the standards that have shaped you till now. We will question assumptions, look at real evidence and help you build confidence from the ground up. The section is a playful but meaningful take on those everyday phrases, swapping them for advice the actually helps.