The Skill Collective

The Skill Collective We're clinical psychologists who help you build skills for a better life in all areas of your life.

We help build skills for a better life in the areas of wellbeing and mental health.

09/05/2026

For many, Mother’s Day is a chance to celebrate the mothers and mother-figures in our lives — the care, effort, patience, and love that often happens quietly, every day 🥰

To those who are mothers, in all the ways that may look:

💗 Thank you for what you carry

💗 For the unseen moments

💗 For showing up, again and again

Your role matters, even on the days it feels unnoticed.

And at the same time…Mother’s Day can hold many different stories

For some, it may also bring:

💔 Grief for a mother who is no longer here

💔 Complex or strained relationships

💔 The experience of wanting to be a parent

💔 Loss, change, or something hard to name

If today feels heavy, you might choose to:

🤍 Take things gently

🤍 Set boundaries around what you engage with

🤍 Reach out to someone you trust

🤍 Or simply give yourself permission to feel what’s there

There isn’t one “right” way to feel today; your experience is valid. 💕

06/05/2026

Imposter syndrome thrives on comparison

👉 You focus on your flaws

👉 You compare them to others’ strengths

🛑 Spoiler alert - You’ll always lose that comparison because it won’t be a fair one!

✅ Reality check:

You’re seeing others’ highlights reels, and not their full picture...

✨ Everyone is learning

✨ Everyone has gaps

✨ Everyone doubts themselves sometimes

✨ Everyone is doing the best that they can.

Is it time to show yourself some compassion? 💗

Keen to learn more? Head to our article “Imposter Syndrome: When the perfectionist feels like a fraud” 👉 https://theskillcollective.com/blog/imposter-syndrome-perfectionist-fraud

And, if you find that you compare and despair, and it’s affecting your mental health, please speak to a psychologist or qualified health professional.

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04/05/2026

High achievers feel this MORE, not less” 🚀

Here’s something people don’t talk about enough 👇

📈 The more you grow…

📈 The more responsibility you take on…

📈 The more you step into new environments…

👉 The more likely imposter feelings can show up

Why? Because levelling up — promotions, new roles, new industries — is a common triggers for the imposter vibe. 💯

Remember:

🤔 You’re not “failing” —> You’re expanding your knowledge and skills.

🤔 Feeling unsure doesn’t mean you don’t belong, it means you’re learning new things.

🤔 You don’t need to feel 100% confident in order to be doing enough to be where you are.

And, if self-doubt is persistent or distressing, please speak to a psychologist or qualified health professional.

Keen to learn more? Head to our article “Imposter Syndrome: When the perfectionist feels like a fraud” 👉 https://theskillcollective.com/blog/imposter-syndrome-perfectionist-fraud

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01/05/2026

Sometimes it’s not the task that’s the problem...
..Maybe it’s because your expectations are unrealistic 🤔

When standards are too high:

❌ You delay starting

❌ You feel overwhelmed

❌ You avoid the task altogether

And when you don’t meet your standards you blame yourself 🤦‍♀️ rather than your unrealistic expectations!

Try:

🛠️ Building more realistic expectations. It doesn’t mean lowering your worth, nor lowering your standards.

📈 It means being more realistic as to what is actually achievable given the constraints that you face. Instead of a “perfect outcome”, seek to just move forward by one step.

🏃‍♀️ It’s a way of talking yourself down from the procrastination ledge, helping you to create momentum to make a start.

If your unrealistic standards are causing you self-doubt or distress, speak to a psychologist or qualified health professional.

Keen to learn more? Head to our article “Imposter Syndrome: When the perfectionist feels like a fraud” 👉 https://theskillcollective.com/blog/imposter-syndrome-perfectionist-fraud

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24/04/2026

Thank you to those who made sacrifices so that we may live with freedom.
To the veterans living with the ongoing invisible wounds of service PTSD, there is no need to suffer in silence - please reach out for support from




Lest we forget.

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22/04/2026

In case you need a reminder... 🫶




20/04/2026

Perfectionism loves a mood requirement:
😵‍💫 “I’ll begin when I feel more confident about what i’m doing
😵‍💫 “i’ll start when my head feels clearer.”
😵‍💫 “I’ll stop working on this only when it feels just right”

But waiting to feel “just right” before you take action can keep you stuck—because feelings often shift after action, and not before it.
So if you’re waiting for the perfect mood, you might be waiting forever 💭

If you’d like support, we’re here 💛
📞 08 6382 0355
👉 www.theskillcollective.com/contact-us


17/04/2026

Do your days look like…
🧠 Thinking about the task all day
📝 Making the “perfect plan” (but not starting)
😬 Feeling like you need to do it properly or not at all
⏰ Putting things off until they become urgent
🔥 Rushing at the last minute
😔 Followed by guilt, self-criticism, and “Why am I like this?”

You’re not alone — this is a super common loop.

Procrastination is doing a number on. you:
🎉 It may reduce anxiety in the short term.
👎 But it increases pressure and stress later on.

Want to understand the cycle (and how to break it)? Check out our article:
👉 https://theskillcollective.com/blog/perfectionism-procrastination

For personalised support, our psychologists can help you unpack the underlying drivers and build sustainable strategies.

Find us:
📍 Subiaco, Perth + telehealth
📞 08 6382 0355
👉 Link in bio

15/04/2026

Ever notice you can plan the perfect assignment/project… but actually doing it feels impossible? 🧠🌀
That ‘grand vision’ phase can feel safe—because nothing can be judged yet. The ‘grand vision’ phase is also something that isn’t constrained by time, skill, and knowledge. 🎉

However, the moment you begin the project, it all becomes real and the risk of not living up to the ‘grand vision’ - that is, of imperfection - becomes very real. 😮‍💨

You see, perfectionism often prefers “ideal future version” over “imperfect present draft.”, yet this often leads to procrastination! 🙅‍♀️

Try swapping a Perfect Plan for a Viable Start. Go for a smaller, and more sustainable approach.
If you’re stuck in the planning loop, therapy can help unpack the fear underneath it and build skills that make starting easier.

Our team of psychologists are here to provide tailored support.
📍 Subiaco + telehealth | 📞 08 6382 0355
👉 www.theskillcollective.com/contact-us

13/04/2026

Sometimes procrastination isn’t about planning — it’s about emotional discomfort.

A task feels tied to:
💭 Fear of failing
💭 Fear of not meeting expectations
💭 Fear of being judged
💭 or even Fear of realising “I’m not as capable as I thought”

When perfectionism is present, starting can feel like a threat. So your brain delays — not because you don’t care, but because avoidance brings short-term relief.
Avoidance does work (briefly): it lowers anxiety in the moment. But in the longer-term, it increases pressure, self-criticism, and the sense that you’re always behind. 🐌

A helpful shift starts with asking “What emotion am I avoiding here?” (embarrassment? uncertainty? failure? disappointment?) 🤔

At The Skill Collective, our psychologists help perfectionist students address the emotional drivers behind procrastination — especially high achievers and postgrad students. 👉 Ask for Dr Emilita or Dr Anna, who work with these populations.

📍 Subiaco (Perth) + telehealth
📞 08 6382 0355
👉 www.theskillcollective.com/contact-us

10/04/2026

Q - Why do perfectionistic students often struggle with tasks that don’t have clear structure? We’re thinking:
📄 Long essays
🧾 Research projects
🎓 Dissertations
📚 Self-paced study

A - Because without small external deadlines, the brain has to generate structure internally — and perfectionism can turn that into overthinking and avoidance. 🤯

A practical strategy is creating visible milestones:
✅ Topic chosen
✅ Outline written
✅ Information is thrown messily into paragraphs in dot points
✅ Messy draft done
✅ One section edited
✅ Final proof

Strategies like these reduce ambiguity (which reduces anxiety) and create a clearer path to start.

If you’d like support building structure without self-criticism, our clinicians can help.
📍 Subiaco + telehealth | 📞 08 6382 0355
👉 www.theskillcollective.com/contact-us

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