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author Bryan E. Robinson

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Bryan E. Robinson

Author and Psychotherapist

Blog

April 8, 2022

Practicing Self-Compassion Has Career And Now Physical Health Benefits, New Study Shows

“You’ve undoubtedly heard the airplane metaphor, “When the oxygen mask deploys, put yours on before trying to help others around you.” But in the workplace, that wise advice often falls on deaf ears. Many of us have been taught that self-care is selfish or narcissistic—even cheesy and that self-sacrifice is the ticket to acceptance and success.

During the 1990s, comedians mocked the notion of self-care and self-affirmations with tongue-in-cheek phrases such as, “I’m smart enough” or “I’m good enough.” Al Franken created and performed the fictional character Stuart Smalley on Saturday Night Live in a mock self-help show called Daily Affirmations. Years since, otherwise willing participants have steered away from the off-putting idea of building yourself up. In disavowing self-compassion, some career climbers think brutalizing themselves for job missteps and shortcomings is the ticket to course correction. Research shows nothing could be further from the truth. If you stop to think about it, that’s like attacking the fire department when your house is on fire…”

Read the full article on Forbes HERE.

Upcoming Events

  • Apr 01, 20235:00pm - 8:00pm
    Premiere of the TV pilot based on the novel LIMESTONE GUMPTION by Bryan Robinson
    The Diana Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
    18 Biltmore Ave.
    Asheville, NC 28801
  • May 04, 20237:00pm - 8:00pm
    Book signing at Another Story Bookshop
    Another Story Bookshop
    315 Roncesvalles Ave.
    Toronto, ON
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  • May 11, 20236:00pm - 7:00pm
    Book signing (virtual and on-site) at Malaprops Bookstore
    Malaprops Bookstore and Cafe
    55 Haywood Street
    Asheville, NC 28801
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  • Sep 08, 202312:00pm - 4:00pm
    Resiliency 2023

    Dr. Robinson co-hosts this four hour live international broadcast to over 100 countries and six of the seven continents. Over 30 celebrities, politicians and psychologists offer their expertise on how to remain resilient in these turbulent times.

    Click here for more info.

News

  • Dr. Robinson on The Happy Molecule Podcast

    May 24, 2021

    Dr. Robinson joins host Kevin Frankish to discuss his book and strategies for dealing with mental health.

    CLICK HERE TO LISTEN FOR FREE

  • Dr. Robinson Speaks to the Mississippi Nurses’ Association

    April 22, 2021

  • Dr. Robinson Discusses “Micro-Chillers”

    April 14, 2021

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