Undoing these thinking habits will make you happier, emotionally healthier, and more joyful.   Here's my example of magical thinking...   Some aspects of my perfectionism about work had a magical quality to it, I realise now.   If I dressed correctly (like doctors do), had good hair and always turned up on time, nothing could go wrong. I’d somehow be making myself safe.   It made me anxious and harried every morning getting to work. I was tense and tight inside as I dressed and brushed my teeth, not noticing the beautiful morning light, rushing to get on my bike, counting down the minutes it would take me to get into town.   I’m not suggesting that you go to work in your pyjamas or turn up an hour late.   But I am advocating for being professional from a different place.   Joy.   Join me on the podcast.