Did you know that most children experience various forms of anxiety and stress from the moment they are born? Sometimes, it is easy to spot whether a child is anxious by their crying and clinging behaviour. But as they advance in age, children may start hiding their anxiety. Nevertheless, it will still reflect in their […]
Does it take you forever to: De-clutter your home? Make an appointment with your GP? Go to the gym? Finish a project, a task or a household chores? If you answered ‘YES’ to any of these questions, that’s a definite warning sign – you should definitely read on… There are times wherein everything takes forever. […]
So, what is Panic? “A sudden sensation of fear which is so strong as to dominate or prevent reason and logical thinking, replacing it with overwhelming feelings of anxiety and frantic agitation consistent with an animalistic fight-or-flight reaction”. Most people panic from time to time and if not controlled, panic can turn into a debilitating […]
After assessing my recent survey, I thought it best to give my clearest interpretation as to what it is that I do and how it compares or contrasts with Stage hypnosis. It is important to understand the difference between stage hypnosis performed in a club or at a party as and clinical hypnosis induced in […]
Self-confidence is important in all aspects of life. It is also a valuable component to achieving success in school, at work, or in business. Confidence gives us the ability to communicate with others and build relationships. Confidence allows us to overcome challenges the come our way. However, some people lack enough confidence to pursue their […]
I work in an environment where people suffer from self-doubt, low self-esteem and lack of control. They simply don’t love themselves, they don’t see how fantastic they are or could be. From one perspective it could be quite sad to witness… but from my perspective it’s what drives me onwards, because I see the potential […]
Here are some useful tips to help you all students avoid the many pitfalls of stress, anxiety and panic – particularly when it comes to exam time at school, college or university. Avoid stressful people. Stress actually is contagious. During exam week, resist the urge to have a study session with your super-tense friend, especially […]
No one is immune to stress! There, you heard me say it. The secret lies in effectively overcoming stress. Stress is, sadly, a part of life. A part that we encounter at home perhaps, at work, in school, at the grocery store, in the bank, and anywhere else we go – even when we’re at […]
Goals. We all have goals – some long-term, some temporary. Whether it’s getting a promotion, putting up a business, losing weight, exercising regularly, or quitting smoking, achieving our goals takes time and effort. Most of the time, there is no easy way. Your first few weeks spent chasing or months of hard work may seem […]
Talking as a therapy? Those of you who have read, or follow, my blog may have guessed by now that I marvel at the results of hypnosis and frequently use it on my clients, however Psychotherapy, known as talking therapy, is also an effective treatment for clinical depression and many other mental health issues. For […]
Let’s talk about Myths! Are people under hypnosis mentally weak, helpless, unable to lie or maybe even asleep? It is true that hypnosis can achieve all sorts of fascinating effects. While using hypnosis some people may: have visual or auditory hallucinations move their bodies without intending to feel less pain But much […]
Good news – as I hail from the UK I thought I’d mention that the number of smoking adults over there has declined to its lowest last year, since researchers started tracking it in the 1940s. Thanks to the combined efforts of us die-hard therapists, the ‘recently on-board’ government agencies and private health organisations, more […]
Too often, when it comes to weight loss, our biggest enemy is no one but ourselves. Our negative thought patterns, along with our false beliefs and perceptions about fat loss, prevent us from reaching our goals. So if you really want to see results, here are some of the major negative thought patterns that you […]
Focus… focus… focus… Distractions. Something we all struggle with from time to time. But if concentrating is an ongoing problem of yours, seeking help from a mental health professional could be a great step. But before you do that, you may first want to revisit your daily habits and check if some of them could […]
Believing in yourself is the hallmark of self-esteem, however, it isn’t only what it’s all about. So, what do we know about self-esteem? Self-esteem comes in different types. If you feel good about yourself and do not consider what other people would feel, it’s called self-centered self-esteem. If you are more […]
