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Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Feb 5

🧠 Struggling to give or receive feedback without hitting a wall of defensiveness? You’re not alone.

Learn how to break through those barriers, build trust, & turn tough conversations into growth opportunities. 💬👇

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#Psychology #Feedback #PersonalGrowth

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.

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Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Jan 28

Why are smart men turning away from intellectualism? 🧠🤔

In my latest article, I explore the mental health toll of checking out from deep thinking, and why it’s happening more often than you’d think. 👀

Curious? Let’s dive in!👇

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#MensMentalHealth

Why Men Are Losing Interest in Intellectualism — And Why It Matters for Mental Health

Explore why today’s men are abandoning intellectualism — and the toll it’s taking on their mental health.

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Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Jan 23

🚨 Why do some men crave control? 🚨

Behind the power struggle lies hidden insecurity—and the path to real emotional growth. 💡

Let’s explore how vulnerability is the key to true strength 💪

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#MensMentalHealth #EmotionalGrowth #SelfAwareness

The Control Trap: How Men Use Power to Mask Emotional Weakness — And How to Break Free

Uncover the hidden forces driving control in men and the path to real emotional freedom.

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Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Jan 20

👥 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! 👇

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#MensMentalHealth #SelfImprovement #EmotionalIntelligence #WorkLifeBalance

Why Men Struggle Between Being Effective and Empathetic – and What to Do About It

Discover how men can navigate the challenge of balancing success with emotional depth.

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Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Jan 16

What happens when everything you’ve built crumbles? 🌍 In my new article, I share how moving abroad shattered my ego—and how I rebuilt from the ground up. 🚀 Get ready for personal growth and the art of letting go. 👀

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#PersonalGrowth #MensMentalHealth

Why Moving Abroad Forces You to Let Go of Your Ego — and How to Do It

Learn how moving abroad can transform your ego and reshape your path to personal growth.

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Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Jan 13

Feeling overwhelmed by constant news, opinions & distractions? 🧠

You’re not alone. Info overload is hurting men’s mental health—but there’s a way out.

Read on for actionable tips to cut through the noise & take back control. 📱✨

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#MensMentalHealth #DigitalWellness

How Information Overload Is Hurting Men’s Mental Health — and How to Fix It

Learn how reducing daily noise can clear your mind and protect your mental health.

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Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Jan 13

Feeling overwhelmed by constant news, opinions & distractions? 🧠

You're not alone. Info overload is hurting men’s mental health—but there’s a way out. 🔑

Stay tuned for actionable tips to cut through the noise & take back control. 📱✨

#MensMentalHealth #Mindfulness #DigitalWellness #Focus

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Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Jan 9

🚨 New article! 🚨

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

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#Psychology #Blame #MentalHealth #Accountability #PersonalGrowth

From Blame to Accountability: The Psychology of Why We Avoid Taking Responsibility

Discover the real reasons people avoid accountability and how blame takes control.

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Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Jan 8

Ever wonder why some people always avoid responsibility? 🤔

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

#Psychology #Accountability #BlameShifting #PersonalGrowth

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Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Jan 6

🚨 NEW ARTICLE! 🚨

Is hyper-individualism tearing male friendships apart? 🤔

Explore the emotional toll of the “lone wolf” myth and why it’s leaving men lonelier than ever 🐺

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#Masculinity #MaleFriendships #MentalHealth #Loneliness

The ‘Lone Wolf’ Myth: How Hyper-Individualism Is Destroying Male Friendships

Why relying only on yourself is quietly hurting your friendships and leaving you feeling alone.

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Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Jan 6

Why are men feeling more isolated?

🐺 My next article reveals how the 'lone wolf' mentality and hyper-individualism are tearing male friendships apart. Discover the emotional cost of self-reliance—coming soon!

Follow for updates.

#LoneWolf #Masculinty #MentalHealth

Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Dec 23

💥 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 won’t want to miss this! 👀👇

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#Politics #Populism

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.

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Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Dec 23

🚨 NEW ARTICLE DROPS IN 1HR 🚨

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

#Politics #LeftVsRight #Populism #NewArticle

Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Dec 23

🎓 Are degrees still worth it? The OECD finds many grads are over-educated but underemployed—reflecting what we explored in Degrees Without Direction. Can we close the gap between education and employment? Find out more!

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#SkillsGap #HigherEducation #OECD #FutureOfWork

Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Dec 23

💥 New article tomorrow! 💥

Is the Left fuelling the rise of Right-wing populism? In my latest piece, I’ll explore how progressive policies might be paving the way for their opposition—and what we can do about it. 🌍

Stay tuned, this one’s bound to stir debate! 👀

#Politics #Populism

Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Dec 19

🚨 NEW ARTICLE ALERT! 🚨

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

Find out what this 'Literally Me' Bro obsession reveals about masculinity today. 👀

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#Masculinity #Psychology

Inside the Mind of the ‘Literally Me’ Bro: What Anti-Hero Worship Says About Modern Masculinity

Uncover the deeper reasons why a new generation of men seeks meaning in flawed characters.

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Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Dec 19

🚨 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! 💭👀

#Masculinity #Psychology

Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Dec 16

🚨 New article alert! 🚨

Ever wondered how daydreaming, impulsiveness, or self-sabotage can boost success? 💥

I break down how to turn these "bad" habits into strengths. Ready to flip the script?👇

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#PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #Mindset #Creativity

Turn Your Unwanted Habits into Superpowers: Daydreaming, Impulsiveness, and Self-Sabotage

See how daydreaming, impulsiveness, and self-sabotage can fuel creativity and success.

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Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Dec 16

💡 Ever feel like daydreaming, impulsiveness or self-sabotage hold you back? What if they could be strengths? 💥

In tomorrow's article, I’ll reveal how these habits can actually fuel creativity and success.

Stay tuned! 👀

#SelfImprovement #Mindset #Creativity #Productivity

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Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Dec 13

And so, Charlie stood at the helm of the Gaslighting Factory. Would he change it for good or play Musk’s game? Only time—and perhaps a few tweets—would tell. What do YOU think Charlie should do? 💭 #ElonMusk #Gaslighting

Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Dec 13

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 possibilities…

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Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Dec 13

Augustus got trapped in an algorithm, Veruca was shot into space, Violet’s viral video looped endlessly, and Mike… well, he became data, floating in the cloud forever. 😵📱

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Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Dec 13

Each room was stranger than the last—stock prices dancing to Musk’s tweets, words turning into alternate realities… and robots, lots of robots, all with the slogan 'DISRUPT EVERYTHING.' 🤖💬

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Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Dec 13

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 prize…

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Liam Patterson | Digital Writer @pattersonl.bsky.social · Dec 13

Then came the day a golden ticket appeared on Charlie's phone—an invitation to tour the legendary Gaslighting Factory, owned by none other than Elon Musk himself! What wonders await? 🏭💡

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