Stress Awareness Month - Your Inner Resources
One of the things that people may not think about too much in relation to stress is their inner resources. We tend to live compartmentalised lives.
April is Stress Awareness Month
When we say we are stressed, we generally mean we are feeling overwhelmed, trying to cope with things beyond our capacity to do so.
Fear of the Dentist…and Other Fears
Last week, I went to the dentist. In the course of the consultation and because my dentist knows what I do, we talked about how many people have a fear of going to the dentist.
De-cluttering the Mind and Emotions
I don’t know about you but I love looking at other people’s homes on Pinterest and other sites. I love looking at other people’s styles and colour schemes and noting the feelings these give me.
What’s Wrong, Can You Fix It?
This morning, a video came up on my youtube feed by the Canadian professor of psychology at Toronto University and clinical psychologist, Jordan Peterson.
Win at Speaking
Once I took part in a speech contest at my public speaking club. I won which meant I took part in the next level with people who also won their club contests and in front of a lot of people I had never met before.
Break It Into Chunks
Some years ago, a young woman came to see me wanting help to reduce her weight. She was very successful in a very short period of time in fact.
Forgiveness and Emotional Wellbeing
Very noticeably lately, I have been helping people forgive others who have wronged them in some way, or indeed forgive themselves
Scared of Needles?
Owing to the pandemic, it is only a matter of time before everyone is offered the Covid-19 vaccination. This is all well and good but what if you have a fear of needles or indeed a full blown phobia?
How Many Sessions?
Unlike most other psychological therapies, some people come to hypnotherapy expecting that their issue will be resolved in a single session.
What Is Your Next Partner Like?
Recently in a consultation with a client, she mentioned that she would like to meet someone and settle into a committed relationship and have children.
Give Me Sleep
According to the results of a survey published in inews, 82% of respondents would choose a year of good sleep over a luxury or life-changing event.
Handling the Unscrupulous
Not long ago, it came to my attention that a former colleague was not only copying me professionally in many regards but also making liberal use of my copyright material.
Covid-19 and Mental Health in the Over 50s
Recently, someone sent me this article from the Daily Mail on how the pandemic and its associated restrictions on our lives has impacted mental health. The study looked at people in the over 50 age group.
No Interest in Chocolate
Habits can feel permanent, but they are not. The right approach can shift things so that you no longer feel compelled to carry out the behaviour.
How Much Sleep Do You Need As You Get Older?
According to a study by the National Sleep Foundation based in Virginia, adults between the ages of 26 and 64 need between 7 and 9 hours and after the age of 65, 7 to 8 hours.
Too Old to Stop Smoking?
There is much research that suggests that no matter how long you have been smoking or how old you are, there are still significant benefits to quitting smoking that accrue the longer you stay stopped.
Anxious? How Can Being More Creative Help You?
At this time more than ever where restrictions are placed on our usual activities, our mental health can benefit from tapping into our creativity.
How Do You Choose A Hypnotherapist?
With so many Hypnotherapists out there, how do you decide which one will be the right one for you?
30 Minute Online Relaxation Sessions
Find out about the 30 minute relaxation sessions and follow-up recording I offer. Live session via Zoom or Skype.