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Nov 2024
32m 22s

The Real Reason You Can’t Make Progress

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Sometimes we try to make progress in life, but we can often discount the progress we have made, or find reasons to not start at all. In this video, Dr K. discusses some of the issues that could be holding you back, and how best to tackle them. Check out more mental health resources here! https://bit.ly/3xsk6fE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho ... Show More
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