If you have a problem and are thinking about hypnosis you may wonder what it feels like to be hypnotised by a hypnotherapist. Many people do a lot of thinking before going to see a hypnotherapist. That's normal because you want to know if hypnosis will help you. You...
What is anxiety? Anxiety is a fear or apprehension of something. It can develop from stressful situations, or it can just happen. Biologically the body is reacting to a threat which could be a real threat or a perceived threat. This threat causes the release of...
Do you know what happens with nail-biting and skin picking? I do. I have met so many nail-biters who have been nibbling for years. Let me tell you about nail-biting and picking… If you are a nail biter, you probably don’t feel very proud of the habit. You want to...
Have you ever walked into a pub or restaurant and felt like you wanted to hide? Maybe you just wanted to fade into the background… You felt that all the eyes were focused on you like lasers searching for a target. Your breathing speeds up. You feel confused and you...
Today I'm thinking about all the people who have lost a loved one from the pandemic or at some other time. My condolences to you. Loss is hard at any time, but with the restrictions of lockdown and the COVID pandemic, things are more difficult. But maybe you are a...
Today I'm thinking about people who are struggling with social anxiety, especially as the UK lockdown eases and people start socialising again. Meeting friends and family is longed for by many people now but if you are someone who is dreading that social contact again...
Many people have heard of anxiety but where does it come from and what does it mean if you have anxiety? When people talk about anxiety they are talking about anxious thoughts and feelings that result in changes in behaviours. Often people avoid doing things because...
Mothers Day 14th March 2021 Mothers Day isn't a happy day for everyone as some people will have lost their mum and are still grieving following the death of their mother. This can make Mothers Day a hard time for some people but it is possible to make things easier....
Let me tell you a story about calming a panic attack... Rachael (not her real name) froze. A horrendous sense of dread started to fill her mind. Was she going to die now? Her heart started to beat so fast that she felt it would rupture through her chest. She couldn't...
Are you a business person? Have you got a business mindset to succeed? Or do you feel stuck? Most people would say of course I want to succeed, but if you are struggling this blog could help by making you aware of your personal blockages and contributions to success....
2021 must be a better year. You are a survivor. You can make it happen. Today I want to share some of my thoughts on how you can keep going during difficult times. I want to inspire you to move forward in your life. There are no easy answers, but you know things need...
Every year brings its own challenges, but for businesses everywhere, 2021 may bring more challenges than ever. Don't let stress and anxiety cloud your progress. Decisions will need to be made and change is inevitable. Yet change can feel scary. Change causes...