Strong Emotion and Belief
Our beliefs are formed in many ways throughout our lives. What we may not realise is that beliefs can be laid down in the presence of strong emotion.
Too Old to Stop Smoking?
I have heard people say over the years that they have been smoking for so long that stopping smoking won’t make any difference to their life expectancy and health.
Three Ways Stress Can Affect the Brain and What You Can Do About It
Whilst most of us have some understanding or indeed experience of the effects of stress on the body, we may have less knowledge of the effects of stress on the brain.
When You Stop Smoking
Their friend no longer smoked and what they noticed was that they could go out with friends and, even though the friends were smoking around them, they were quite comfortable with that.
Helping Social Anxiety
In a 1986 study, university students were asked to describe the kinds of situations that caused them to feel shy. A whopping 80% of them reported that talking to strangers and authority figures evoked this feeling in them.
Public Speaking; How Did I Do?
An essential part of feeling comfortable with speaking in front of others is balanced self-assessment after giving a presentation, speech, performance, introducing yourself, speaking up in a meeting and so on.
The Physiology of Panic Attacks
Very often when someone comes to see me because they have what we call “panic attacks”, I have to explain what is happening to them physiologically.
Anxious? How Can Being More Creative Help You?
Our mental health can benefit from tapping into our creativity. What have you left behind that you would like to engage in once again? Or is there something else you have been meaning to start?
Do You Smoke to Take a Break?
There is an interesting phenomenon that is often attached to regular smoking. When someone comes to see me to stop smoking, it is often the case that when working, they will have a cigarette every couple of hours or so.
Can You Stop Smoking?
This is a post I previously wrote for National Stop Smoking Day in 2022 but I think it has some helpful information - hence my re-post.
What Is Social Confidence Anyway?
I would prefer to call it social comfort because most people want to feel comfortable and accepted when with others.
Stopping Smoking; Does It Have to be Hard?
When we have been doing something a long time, the idea of no longer doing it can seem daunting.
Wired For Breaks?
Most of us have probably heard of the Circadian Rhythm, a 24 hour cycle in the body which governs when we are asleep and when we are awake.
Giving a Wedding Speech
It is not unusual for someone to come to see me because they will be giving a wedding speech shortly.
The “Easy Speaking” Programme
The ‘Easy Speaking’ programme is a unique 30-day programme. At the end of it, you will approach public speaking with more comfort and ease to the point where you will be able to embody the characteristics and qualities of the kind of speaker you wish to be.
Do You Have to be an Extrovert to be a Good Speaker?
The short answer to that is a resounding ‘no’, in fact some claim that those deemed introverts are more likely to excel at public speaking.
Can Public Speaking Ever Be Enjoyable?
One of my hobbies is performance storytelling. It gives me great pleasure to take a myth, fable or short story and present it in my own way.
Those Public Speaking Nerves
It's OK to have a few nerves when you're speaking in front of an audience, the kind of ones you get because you want to do a good job, that little bit of adrenaline that gives you some momentum.
How Can Integral Eye Movement Therapy Help With Fear of Public Speaking?
What is Integral Eye Movement Therapy and how does it relate to alleviating fear of public speaking?