John Corbett Psychologist

09/08/2026

Ever wake up after a full night’s sleep and still feel exhausted? You might be one of many professionals unknowingly living with sleep apnea. In my new post I explain what sleep apnea is, its real costs (to health and work), and why it often goes undiagnosed — especially in busy cities like Hong Kong. Read more: https://wix.to/qYogZWt

Sleep Apnea in Hong Kong: What It Is, What It Costs, and Why So Many Professionals Don't Know They Have ItBy John Corbett | Psychologist | Hong KongYou go to bed. You sleep. You wake up eight hours later.And you feel terrible.Not the ordinary tiredness of a late night or a disrupted sleep. Something...

09/08/2026

Burnout or depression — they can feel painfully similar, but the difference matters for how you heal. In my latest blog, a Hong Kong psychologist breaks down the signs, causes, and what to do next when you (or someone you love) is running on empty. Read the full guide and learn practical next steps: https://wix.to/FOCxn1M

Burnout vs Depression: A Hong Kong Psychologist's Guide to Getting the Distinction RightBy John Corbett | Psychologist | Hong KongThere is a conversation I have more often than almost any other in my practice.Someone arrives having been running on empty for longer than they can precisely identify. T...

29/07/2026

Who are you when work isn’t in the room? New post by John Corbett explores why being excellent at your job doesn’t equal your personality — and how to rediscover the person beyond the role. A thoughtful read for anyone feeling defined by work. Read more: https://wix.to/AxkXyZG

By John Corbett | Psychologist | Hong KongHere is a question that sounds simple until you try to answer it honestly.Who are you when the work isn't in the room?Not what do you do. Not what have you achieved. Not what are you building or managing or responsible for. But who are you — the specific p...

23/07/2026

Therapy isn't what pop culture makes it out to be. It's a practical space to understand patterns, build skills, and feel less alone — not just for crises or 'broken' people. Read John Corbett's clear, compassionate take on what therapy actually is and why the word can put people off. https://wix.to/3iHgIFP

By John Corbett | Psychologist | Hong KongLet me start with what therapy is not.It is not lying on a couch talking about your childhood while someone with a notepad nods slowly and says very little.It is not something you do when you've had a breakdown. It is not a confession. It is not a sign that....

20/07/2026

Everyone celebrates selling a business. Few talk about what comes next.

For many founders, an exit can bring an unexpected sense of emptiness, loss of identity, and even depression.

I explore why this happens—and how to navigate it—in my latest article.

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By John Corbett | Psychologist | Hong KongThe deal closes.The wire transfer clears. The lawyers send their final invoices. The announcement goes out — the LinkedIn post, the press release, the congratulatory messages from people you haven't spoken to in years. Your phone doesn't stop for 48 hours....

13/07/2026

30,000 people. 8 years of tracking. The finding nobody talks about:

High stress + believing stress is harmful = 43% increased risk of premature death.

High stress + not believing that = among the lowest mortality in the study.

Same stress. Completely different outcome.
The variable wasn’t the pressure. It was the story about the pressure.

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Stress

08/07/2026

You may not notice the effects of six-hour nights.

Your brain does.

Here’s what a week of insufficient sleep can do to your judgment, mood, and decision-making.

📖 https://www.johncorbett.com/post/what-a-week-of-six-hour-sleeps-does-to-your-judgment

07/07/2026

Something I see constantly in Hong Kong — and almost nobody talks about.

Burnout doesn’t always look like falling apart.
Sometimes it looks like showing up every day, hitting every target, running every meeting — and feeling absolutely nothing while you do it.

No breakdown. No obvious warning signs. Just a quiet flatness where the meaning used to be.
If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering when you last genuinely enjoyed a win — not just acknowledged it, but actually felt it — this might be worth 9 minutes of your time.

🔗 Full article: https://www.johncorbett.com/post/the-burnout-that-doesn-t-look-like-burnout

John Corbett | Psychologist | Hong Kong

02/07/2026

Everyone talks about how to succeed in Hong Kong.

Few talk about what it costs.

In my latest article, I explore the hidden psychological pressure behind building a career or business in one of the world’s most competitive cities.

📖 https://www.johncorbett.com/post/the-thing-nobody-tells-you-about-building-something-in-hong-kong

02/07/2026

Everyone talks about how to succeed in Hong Kong.

Few talk about what it costs.

In my latest article, I explore the hidden psychological pressure behind building a career or business in one of the world’s most competitive cities.

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By John Corbett | Psychologist | Hong KongThere's a version of the entrepreneurial story that gets told a lot in Hong Kong.The pitch deck. The Series A. The WeWork hot desk at midnight that becomes an office of thirty people. The hustle, the exits, the LinkedIn post about lessons learned. It's an ap...