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Liam Patterson | Digital Writer

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Converting 30+ years of anxiety & depression experience into honest, actionable insights. No toxic positivityโ€”just what works. Bi-weekly essays on mental health, masculinity & emotional resilience ๐Ÿง  Visit my Medium page: medium.com/@liam.patterson

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Dealing with Defensiveness: How to Offer Constructive Feedback That People Will Actually Listen To Discover how to handle defensive behaviour and give feedback that truly resonates.

๐Ÿง  Struggling to give or receive feedback without hitting a wall of defensiveness? Youโ€™re not alone.

Learn how to break through those barriers, build trust, & turn tough conversations into growth opportunities. ๐Ÿ’ฌ๐Ÿ‘‡

bit.ly/4hnI6Tb

#Psychology #Feedback #PersonalGrowth

05.02.2025 17:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why Men Are Losing Interest in Intellectualismโ€Šโ€”โ€ŠAnd Why It Matters for Mental Health Explore why todayโ€™s men are abandoning intellectualismโ€Šโ€”โ€Šand the toll itโ€™s taking on their mental health.

Why are smart men turning away from intellectualism? ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿค”

In my latest article, I explore the mental health toll of checking out from deep thinking, and why itโ€™s happening more often than youโ€™d think. ๐Ÿ‘€

Curious? Letโ€™s dive in!๐Ÿ‘‡

bit.ly/3WBFvwT

#MensMentalHealth

28.01.2025 19:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Control Trap: How Men Use Power to Mask Emotional Weaknessโ€Šโ€”โ€ŠAnd How to Break Free Uncover the hidden forces driving control in men and the path to real emotional freedom.

๐Ÿšจ Why do some men crave control? ๐Ÿšจ

Behind the power struggle lies hidden insecurityโ€”and the path to real emotional growth. ๐Ÿ’ก

Letโ€™s explore how vulnerability is the key to true strength ๐Ÿ’ช

๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/4h3qLPB

#MensMentalHealth #EmotionalGrowth #SelfAwareness

23.01.2025 20:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why Men Struggle Between Being Effective and Empathetic โ€“ and What to Do About It Discover how men can navigate the challenge of balancing success with emotional depth.

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Do men have to choose between being effective and empathetic?

In my new article, I explore how you can find balance and improve both mindset & relationships.

Read now! ๐Ÿ‘‡

bit.ly/3WskiFw

#MensMentalHealth #SelfImprovement #EmotionalIntelligence #WorkLifeBalance

20.01.2025 17:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why Moving Abroad Forces You to Let Go of Your Egoโ€Šโ€”โ€Šand How to Do It Learn how moving abroad can transform your ego and reshape your path to personal growth.

What happens when everything youโ€™ve built crumbles? ๐ŸŒ In my new article, I share how moving abroad shattered my egoโ€”and how I rebuilt from the ground up. ๐Ÿš€ Get ready for personal growth and the art of letting go. ๐Ÿ‘€

bit.ly/42o6zDc

#PersonalGrowth #MensMentalHealth

16.01.2025 17:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How Information Overload Is Hurting Menโ€™s Mental Healthโ€Šโ€”โ€Šand How to Fix It Learn how reducing daily noise can clear your mind and protect your mental health.

Feeling overwhelmed by constant news, opinions & distractions? ๐Ÿง 

Youโ€™re not alone. Info overload is hurting menโ€™s mental healthโ€”but thereโ€™s a way out.

Read on for actionable tips to cut through the noise & take back control. ๐Ÿ“ฑโœจ

bit.ly/4gRpbAb

#MensMentalHealth #DigitalWellness

13.01.2025 17:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Feeling overwhelmed by constant news, opinions & distractions? ๐Ÿง 

You're not alone. Info overload is hurting menโ€™s mental healthโ€”but thereโ€™s a way out. ๐Ÿ”‘

Stay tuned for actionable tips to cut through the noise & take back control. ๐Ÿ“ฑโœจ

#MensMentalHealth #Mindfulness #DigitalWellness #Focus

13.01.2025 01:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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From Blame to Accountability: The Psychology of Why We Avoid Taking Responsibility Discover the real reasons people avoid accountability and how blame takes control.

๐Ÿšจ New article! ๐Ÿšจ

Why do people avoid responsibility? ๐Ÿค”
Explore the psychology of blame, its impact on mental health, and how to break the cycle.
โœจ Ready to take control? Read now!

bit.ly/3Pw8fDc

#Psychology #Blame #MentalHealth #Accountability #PersonalGrowth

09.01.2025 17:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ever wonder why some people always avoid responsibility? ๐Ÿค”

Dive into the psychology of blame-shifting & discover how self-awareness can transform relationships and personal growth. Stay tuned for the full article! ๐Ÿ‘€

#Psychology #Accountability #BlameShifting #PersonalGrowth

08.01.2025 18:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The โ€˜Lone Wolfโ€™ Myth: How Hyper-Individualism Is Destroying Male Friendships Why relying only on yourself is quietly hurting your friendships and leaving you feeling alone.

๐Ÿšจ NEW ARTICLE! ๐Ÿšจ

Is hyper-individualism tearing male friendships apart? ๐Ÿค”

Explore the emotional toll of the โ€œlone wolfโ€ myth and why itโ€™s leaving men lonelier than ever ๐Ÿบ

Full story here ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3W8uZNr

#Masculinity #MaleFriendships #MentalHealth #Loneliness

06.01.2025 17:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why are men feeling more isolated?

๐Ÿบ My next article reveals how the 'lone wolf' mentality and hyper-individualism are tearing male friendships apart. Discover the emotional cost of self-relianceโ€”coming soon!

Follow for updates.

#LoneWolf #Masculinty #MentalHealth

06.01.2025 01:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Left is to Blame for the Rise of Right-Wing Populism How left-wing policies might be driving the very rise of populism they supposedly aim to stop.

๐Ÿ’ฅ Progressive policies might be fuelling the very rise of populism they aim to stop. Are left-wing movements unknowingly paving the way for their opposition?

Find out how in my latest article. You wonโ€™t want to miss this! ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘‡

READ: bit.ly/41UDSgW

#Politics #Populism

23.12.2024 17:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿšจ NEW ARTICLE DROPS IN 1HR ๐Ÿšจ

Discover how the rise of Right-Wing populism is the fault of the Left.

#Politics #LeftVsRight #Populism #NewArticle

23.12.2024 16:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ“ Are degrees still worth it? The OECD finds many grads are over-educated but underemployedโ€”reflecting what we explored in Degrees Without Direction. Can we close the gap between education and employment? Find out more!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read: bit.ly/4iNxIFE

#SkillsGap #HigherEducation #OECD #FutureOfWork

23.12.2024 13:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ’ฅ New article tomorrow! ๐Ÿ’ฅ

Is the Left fuelling the rise of Right-wing populism? In my latest piece, Iโ€™ll explore how progressive policies might be paving the way for their oppositionโ€”and what we can do about it. ๐ŸŒ

Stay tuned, this oneโ€™s bound to stir debate! ๐Ÿ‘€

#Politics #Populism

23.12.2024 02:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Inside the Mind of the โ€˜Literally Meโ€™ Bro: What Anti-Hero Worship Says About Modern Masculinity Uncover the deeper reasons why a new generation of men seeks meaning in flawed characters.

๐Ÿšจ NEW ARTICLE ALERT! ๐Ÿšจ

Why are so many men drawn to flawed, troubled anti-heroes like Tyler Durden? ๐Ÿค”

Find out what this 'Literally Me' Bro obsession reveals about masculinity today. ๐Ÿ‘€

READ MORE ๐Ÿ‘‡

bit.ly/4iGC2GD

#Masculinity #Psychology

19.12.2024 17:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ Ever wonder why so many guys are obsessed with flawed, dark characters?

In my upcoming article, I dive deep into the psychology behind the 'Literally Me-Bro' and what it reveals about modern masculinity. Prepare for some hard truths and surprising insights! ๐Ÿ’ญ๐Ÿ‘€

#Masculinity #Psychology

19.12.2024 02:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Turn Your Unwanted Habits into Superpowers: Daydreaming, Impulsiveness, and Self-Sabotage See how daydreaming, impulsiveness, and self-sabotage can fuel creativity and success.

๐Ÿšจ New article alert! ๐Ÿšจ

Ever wondered how daydreaming, impulsiveness, or self-sabotage can boost success? ๐Ÿ’ฅ

I break down how to turn these "bad" habits into strengths. Ready to flip the script?๐Ÿ‘‡

bit.ly/3OVZ52H

#PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #Mindset #Creativity

16.12.2024 17:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ’ก Ever feel like daydreaming, impulsiveness or self-sabotage hold you back? What if they could be strengths? ๐Ÿ’ฅ

In tomorrow's article, Iโ€™ll reveal how these habits can actually fuel creativity and success.

Stay tuned! ๐Ÿ‘€

#SelfImprovement #Mindset #Creativity #Productivity

16.12.2024 01:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And so, Charlie stood at the helm of the Gaslighting Factory. Would he change it for good or play Muskโ€™s game? Only timeโ€”and perhaps a few tweetsโ€”would tell. What do YOU think Charlie should do? ๐Ÿ’ญ #ElonMusk #Gaslighting







13.12.2024 02:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Only Charlie remained. Musk, with a grin, handed him the keys to the factory. 'Perception is everything,' Musk said. 'What will you do with this power?' The factory buzzed around him, full of possibilitiesโ€ฆ

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Augustus got trapped in an algorithm, Veruca was shot into space, Violetโ€™s viral video looped endlessly, and Mikeโ€ฆ well, he became data, floating in the cloud forever. ๐Ÿ˜ต๐Ÿ“ฑ

13.12.2024 02:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Each room was stranger than the lastโ€”stock prices dancing to Muskโ€™s tweets, words turning into alternate realitiesโ€ฆ and robots, lots of robots, all with the slogan 'DISRUPT EVERYTHING.' ๐Ÿค–๐Ÿ’ฌ

13.12.2024 02:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Joining Charlie were a group of oddball influencers: Augustus the content king, Veruca the startup brat, Violet the viral star, and Mike, who lived in the blockchain. Each had their eyes on the prizeโ€ฆ

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Then came the day a golden ticket appeared on Charlie's phoneโ€”an invitation to tour the legendary Gaslighting Factory, owned by none other than Elon Musk himself! What wonders await? ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿ’ก

13.12.2024 02:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

While other kids dreamt of toys, Charlie was obsessed with billionaires and algorithms. His family? Well, they spent their days scrolling through social media and arguing about cryptocurrencyโ€ฆ

13.12.2024 02:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In a world where reality is shaped by tweets, young Charlie Bucket gets the chance of a lifetime: a visit to Elon Muskโ€™s Gaslighting Factoryโ€ฆ but is everything as it seems? ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐Ÿš€ #StoryThread

13.12.2024 02:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dark Stories, Bleak Endings: What Our Attraction to Tragedy in Film and Books Says About Us Explore the powerful allure of dark endings and the truths they unveil about human nature.

Why do bleak stories captivate us? ๐Ÿ’” From Unforgiven to tragic novels, dark endings reveal deeper truths about human nature and our emotional needs.

Find out why๐Ÿ‘‡

bit.ly/3Bqq6rI

#FilmAnalysis #Storytelling #TragicEndings #Psychology #DarkFiction

12.12.2024 17:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why are we drawn to stories that leave us feeling haunted? My latest article explores why some of us are captivated by bleak endingsโ€”and what these stories reveal about the human condition. Stay tunedโ€ฆ New article TOMORROW!๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ“š

#FilmAndLiterature #BleakEndings #Psychology #DarkThemes #Storytelling

11.12.2024 17:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why Hustle Culture is a Scam: The Truth About Work, Wealth, and Burnout Revealing how relentless work glorification exploits ambition and erodes true fulfilment.

You're spot on! Rest isnโ€™t a reward, itโ€™s a necessity. Hustle culture makes us feel we have to earn it, but it only leads to burnout. ๐Ÿ’ก I dive into this in my latest article:
bit.ly/4f90HAz

#WorkLifeBalance #MentalHealth #HustleCulture #SelfCare

09.12.2024 22:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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