Light Up Your 2021 A fresh start As we progress into the new year many of us will be hoping for a brighter start and hopefully a happier one than 2020. This is the perfect time to reflect back on what went right, what went wrong, and
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Free Yourself from Guilt Feelings of guilt are a natural part of the human condition. Guilt is an important tool that helps us to learn right from wrong as we grow into adults, by letting us see how our words and behaviour affect others. Extreme guilt, however,
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Overcome Technology Addiction Technology is a wonderful thing, and smartphones and tablets have brought the world to our fingertips like never before. We are able to stay in touch with people on the other side of the globe, find out news and information easier than ever, and
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Let Yourself Forgive We have all been hurt at some point in our lives, but letting go of the past and choosing to forgive is a healthy choice. It is not an easy journey to find peace, but by making the decision to follow the path to
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De-Stress Exam Time The next few weeks in the UK will see many students sitting exams, and the stress levels in the majority of households will be running a little higher than usual! Many people find the process of exams very challenging, but as with any stressful
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Boost Your Brainpower In the 21st Century, there is so much going on inside our heads that it is no wonder that we get forgetful. Our brains are constantly stimulated, and we can have a minimum flow of 50,000 individual thoughts in any one day. Barring medical
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How To Deal With Anger Issues Anger is a normal, natural emotion that we all experience at different levels from time to time. It can vary from mild irritation and displeasure, through to ‘red mist’ uncontrollable rage. Notice the next moment that you experience a flash of
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Overcome Perfectionism A healthy level of perfectionism can have huge benefits. Performing and working to the best of your ability is a great way to live, to achieve both at work at in your personal life. Extreme perfectionism can be very damaging, however, and can contradictorily stop
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Overcome Bereavement Overcoming bereavement is a very difficult and personal process. Whether your loss was sudden and unexpected, or the result of a long illness, there is no ‘normal’ way to experience grief and no time limit to get through it. Follow my tips to take the
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Find inner peace In my last blog, I mentioned a song that I had written with Aly about Peace Pilgrim; an amazing woman who walked alone across America to spread a message of peace. Whilst she spoke of peace between nations and individuals, she also taught a
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The Wayfarer Twenty years ago, I read a story about a lady known as Peace Pilgrim. Between 1953 and 1981, Mildred Lisette Norman Ryder, spiritual teacher and non-violence advocate, walked more than 25,000 miles across America, spreading a message of peace. This amazing lady believed wholeheartedly in
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Re-centre Your Life January is a difficult month for many people. Getting back into a routine after Christmas and New Year is always difficult, whether you love or hate the festive season. It’s a great idea to use the transitional period of January wisely. Instead of making
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Overcome social anxiety Social anxiety can be a crippling condition and a self-fulfilling prophecy; the more disastrously we imagine a social situation, the more likely it is to go badly. It becomes a vicious cycle. We avoid social situations; we grow more anxious about them and consequently
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How To Improve Your Memory Memories are one of our most important and treasured possessions, from recollecting a happy childhood, practising a presentation for work or simply remembering where we have left the car keys! Memory problems can be a vicious cycle; being stressed can cause memory
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Healing your inner child Taking time to heal your inner child can help with a number of issues. Whatever our age, there are always times when we feel as if life is overwhelming, and this overwhelm comes directly from our inner child. Whilst we may look at
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Self-hypnosis – the myths and the facts Self-hypnosis is the ability to focus your energy whilst in a deeply relaxed state of mind and body. When you are in a trance state you can focus your energy on a specific goal or simply quieten your mind and
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Overcome fear and negativity With recent events, the world can feel like a very scary and uncertain place. It’s more important than ever to minimise negative thoughts, and to spread peace and happiness where you can. Follow these steps to strengthen your positivity and overcome fear and
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Beat stress in the workplace However much you love your job, stress is bound to occur from time to time. From difficult colleagues and tight deadlines, to a lack of job satisfaction or stability, work stress can be debilitating and leave you feeling dreadful. Extreme or prolonged
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Create a More Positive Future With the negativity surrounding us, the world can be a scary place, full of fears and uncertainty. Taking charge of your life may seem impossible, but with the right attitude, you can create your own positive future and live the life that
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Overcome fears and phobias with hypnosis In my experience as a hypnotherapist, I have found that understanding the source of a phobia can really help clients to overcome it. Sometimes phobias are very deep rooted, but with focus and determination it is possible to reverse their impact,
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Control stress and anxiety with self-hypnosis Most of our worries come from a need to be secure. The world is a chaotic place and it can be hard not to feel the fear at times when there are so many things beyond our control. We are living
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The benefits of gratitude The benefits of practising gratitude are huge. From improved sleep to happier relationships, it’s scientifically proven that taking time out of your day to consider all that you have is immensely powerful. Let’s take a look at some of the perks of being
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Overcome Stress: Dealing with difficult people Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, from time to time, you will encounter difficult people. In the workplace, in a friendship group, or even in your family; difficult people can make life very complicated and stressful. Whilst they cannot
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Detox your mind with self-hypnosis It is a sad fact that in the 21st Century, despite all the gadgets that we now have to make our lives easier, 59% of British adults say their life is more stressful than it was five years ago. (Source http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk) The
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Create a space for meditation When we practise self-hypnosis or meditation, we access the right hemisphere of the brain. The right side is where your creativity lies and through hypnosis and meditation, you will be tapping into the infinite, universal source of creativity that is available to
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Self-hypnosis techniques Hypnotherapy has gained a mixed reputation over the years. Even today, people hear the word and associate it with stage hypnotism, with visions of people being made to act like chickens, or much worse! Self-hypnosis is the gentlest, most natural way to calm your mind,
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Meditation and relaxation techniques for stress It is a sad fact that in the 21st Century, despite all the gadgets that we now have to make our lives easier, 59% of British adults say their life is more stressful than it was five years ago. (Source http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk) Whether
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