How to develop a Gratitude Habit so that you are back in control
Gratitude Definition Definition: Gratitude, thankfulness, or gratefulness is a feeling of appreciation (or similar positive response) by a recipient of another’s kindness. This kindness can be gifts, help, favors, or another form of generosity to another person. (Wikipedia) HOW TO BUILD A GRATITUDE HABIT? Being grateful seems to be an obvious thing to do. Why wouldn’t we? Gratitude raises […]
Hypnotherapy and its use of Hypnosis and Trance?
So what is Hypnosis ? Hypnosis and Trance has got a bad press from its association with light entertainment shows and B movies of old. Let me reassure you that hypnosis is nothing like that happens. In fact it is quite mundane, it is the fact that it is ordinary which makes is so powerful. […]
How to make change – by writing your own story
Living the life you want – by writing a better story Your own story – Stories are an important part of life, they define who we are, our values and inspirations and aspirations. They define how we got to where we are in life and more importantly where we are heading. “If you don’t know […]
Exploring the Imposter Syndrome Solutions (Part 3)
A way forward – Flipping the Script Imposter Syndrome Solutions: When looking at blog part 2 “The Imposter Syndrome Anatomy” it is natural to want to get rid of those unhelpful feelings of being an imposter or having a syndrome. But what if we “flipped the script” and reframed it as a positive?. A different […]
Exploring the The Imposter Syndrome Anatomy (part 2)
The “Imposter Syndrome” Anatomy Imposter Syndrome Anatomy: In part two we look at the causes and structure of the “Imposter Syndrome”. When we understand we ACT. (Remember this is part two of the three blog series – it might be helpful to read part 1 first) Now this is my take on the anatomy of […]
Exploring the Imposter Syndrome (Part 1)
“I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” Maya Angelou What is the imposter syndrome (For brevity on occasion I’ll refer to Imposter Syndrome as “IS”) Simply put an “Imposter Syndrome” is where we feel we are outside of our abilities and feel vulnerable and insecure. […]
How to see what’s in your blind spot?
One of the key roles in hypnotherapy and other therapies is to address our blind spots. The Johari window helps us know where to look.
Why faith the size of a mustard seed?
Faith is an important part of change work, helping us to think beyond our comfort zone to a more positive future. It is an act of trust in life.
Why finding your tribe is important
The importance of being part of a tribe As a species (humans) we are not very good at surviving as individuals. We haven’t got powerful claws or jaws to defend ourselves. Nor are we particularly good at running fast or climbing trees to avoid predators. So in order to survive we need to belong to […]
How to create helpful habits – Atomic Habits (James Clear)
Atomic Habits – “Good habits are as addictive as bad habits, and a lot more rewarding.” Harvey Mackay Creatures of Habit Atomic Habits. When you look closely at human behaviour you soon discover that we are indeed creatures of habit. Habits allow us to do things on automatic pilot, without thinking. Typical habits are driving […]