Category: Reflections

Affirmations are short, positive statements or phrases that are used to challenge and overcome self-sabotaging, negative thoughts. When practiced deliberately and consistently, they can profoundly influence behaviour and mindset. These statements, when repeated regularly, help to reprogram the subconscious mind, fostering self-belief and driving positive changes in emotions, behaviour, and overall mental well-being.

How Affirmations Work

Affirmations work by tapping into the brain’s ability to create new neural pathways—a concept known as neuroplasticity.… Read the rest “Transforming Thoughts, Shaping Behaviour with Affirmations”

Preparing for Hypnotherapy: What to Do Before Your First Session

Preparing for your first hypnotherapy session can be a vital step in ensuring its effectiveness. This blog post will provide practical advice and tips to help you get ready, creating a positive mindset and environment for your hypnotherapy journey.

1. Research and Understand Hypnotherapy

Before your session, spend some time learning about hypnotherapy.… Read the rest “Preparing for your Hypnotherapy session”

As we reach the halfway point of the year, it’s an ideal time to reflect on the resolutions we set with such enthusiasm in January and see how they look now. Life can get busy, and it’s easy to lose sight of our goals. This blog post will guide you through a mid-year check-in to help you revisit, reassess, and revitalise your forgotten resolutions and give you food for thought to start again.… Read the rest “Mid-Year Check-In: Revisit and Revitalise Your Forgotten Resolutions NOW!”

Much of our days, we’re trying to escape. In fact, you might call this the primary occupation of the human animal. What are we trying to escape? What’s happening in this moment, right now. Most people will  reject that idea, but I know this to be true of myself, and it’s been true for so many people I’ve worked with and known.… Read the rest “Why Try to Escape This Moment? Carpe Diem!”

Exams! Tests! Difficulties studying! What gets in the way? Firstly lack of preparation. Create a studying schedule, set aside a regular time, stay cool and relaxed as it will help the retention of information. Have no distractions and give studying your total attention with small breaks every twenty minutes or so. Think of what you are aiming to achieve and focus on the moment.… Read the rest “Exam Nerves Banish them!”

In the ancient wisdom of the Tao Te Ching, there lies a profound truth that resonates across time: “A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.” This timeless saying captures the essence of personal growth and transformation, encapsulating the idea that every significant undertaking, no matter how daunting, begins with a simple, yet courageous, initial action.… Read the rest “A journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step”

Such joyous occasions for all concerned, filled with love, laughter and the formation of happy memories. Such a shame that anxiety can take hold and cause distress. Concerns about personal weight and appearance, worrying about speeches, overall planning, each of these may cast a shadow over the great day. Preparation, practice and mutual support can lead to greater confidence.… Read the rest “Wedding day anxieties”

In the fast-paced world we live in, stress has become an all too familiar companion, impacting various aspects of our lives. Among the most significant areas affected by stress is motivation, which can, in turn, hinder our productivity, enjoyment of leisure activities, and even strain our relationships. Fortunately, there is a powerful tool that can help alleviate stress and reignite motivation: hypnotherapy.… Read the rest “Motivation and effect of Stress”