Category: lifestyle

One Liner- Resolutions (revisited)

A funny take on New Year’s resolutions; In response to; Linda’s One Liner Wednesday and JusJoJan #Keepitalive #JusJoJan One Liner- Resolutions How is your New Year’s resolution going? As we near the end of January this can be a crucial time in the : Make or break” Have you already given up or is it… Continue reading One Liner- Resolutions (revisited)

5 steps to ease my social anxiety (social phobia)

  Social anxiety disorder or social phobia is much more than shyness.  It is an extreme fear that won’t go away. It can touch on your: • Everyday goings-on • Self-confidence • Relationships • Work or school life Most of us will worry about social situations from time-to-time. However someone with social anxiety feels worried before, during and after events. I have been dealing with people with anxiety… Continue reading 5 steps to ease my social anxiety (social phobia)

I started smoking at 14 – and reached 40 a day. A single therapy session changed my life | Smoking | The Guardian

For years I had been trying to quit, without success, when I decided to take a new approach. It helped me achieve the previously unthinkable — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jun/20/i-started-smoking-at-14-and-reached-40-a-day-a-single-therapy-session-changed-my-life A good article on the power of hypnotherapy to help you quit smoking. Great opportunity if this is what you want. If not for you then… Continue reading I started smoking at 14 – and reached 40 a day. A single therapy session changed my life | Smoking | The Guardian

Help is just around the block away

A great article on the benefits for getting outside and moving. That bright idea that has been alluding you might just be a few steps around the block away.Give it a go today you might just surprise yourself. https://amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/mar/04/all-it-takes-is-a-quick-walk-how-a-few-minutes-exercise-can-unleash-creativity-even-if-you-hate-it

England captain Owen Farrell announces break from international rugby | UK News | Sky News

England captain Owen Farrell announces break from international rugby | UK News | Sky News — Read on news-sky-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/news.sky.com/story/amp/england-captain-owen-farrell-announces-break-from-international-rugby-13018975 Important that this message is well received, for him, his family and those feeling the same way. It’s never easy to make a call like this, as you are well aware, however the more we can… Continue reading England captain Owen Farrell announces break from international rugby | UK News | Sky News

The not so new wonderdrug. Can you guess what it is?

http://www.linkedin.com/posts/rob-galloway-65116446_you-only-have-to-look-at-the-current-state-activity-7099637231434313728-1iqU Great post outlining the benefits of something readily available to us all. The cost of which might just surprise you.

High Hang-xiety and what it’s telling you

www-nytimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.nytimes.com/2022/10/06/well/live/hangover-anxiety-mood.amp.html An interesting portmanteau for hangover and anxiety. Growing up I would known this as “the fear”. An interesting article which for me highlights the need to go with your anxiety, listen to what it is telling you, there is much truth in the old Latin saying,”In vino veritas”. We can learn lessons from anything… Continue reading High Hang-xiety and what it’s telling you

Is the Sun setting in on summer ?

I like September. On an island with the Atlantic to the West and the Irish Sea to the east September brings in many changes. Not only the weather as who can tell the variables of such a potent force? But more than this for us as people. Our lives change back to the normal, back… Continue reading Is the Sun setting in on summer ?

Working hard or getting the right thing done at the right time. What do you choose?

It’s a simple enough question, you would think. However are you feeling anxious just thinking about how to answer? We all assume that working hard is a good thing and many studies suggest that having a good work ethic enhances your motivation, discipline and encourages continuous skill set improvements. That may be true however at… Continue reading Working hard or getting the right thing done at the right time. What do you choose?

Anxiety and Covid-19. It might surprise you.

Some alarming statistics where nearly 20% linked to anxiety based disorders. Get this quote from the paper : Anxiety and fear-related disorders were a prevalent condition in our sample; they were also the second highest risk factor for death among the underlying conditions considered in our study. Click to access 21_0123.pdf Of course it doesn’t… Continue reading Anxiety and Covid-19. It might surprise you.

Letting the happiness of gratitude in

Just having a little moment of gratitude to say thanks to my beautiful family for a great fun weekend of games and laughter. It’s the simple pleasure of your company that bonds our connection no matter what we do. Hopefully we can all find the little moments in our lives that may seem trivial yet… Continue reading Letting the happiness of gratitude in

10 things stopping you being awesome

Stop worrying about what others think of you, as they probably too consumed with worrying about the same thing. Spinning too many plates. Stop. No one can do it all by themselves, start delegating or outsourcing to free up time. Hate your job? Do something about it as it won’t change itself. Too many energy… Continue reading 10 things stopping you being awesome

Now you come to mention it Yes I am stressed and anxious.

Stress and anxiety are in my experience involved in a great many of the causes for clients coming for hypnotherapy. People looking for hypnotherapy may present with an issue such as smoking or weight loss however I see stress and anxiety as an underlying cause and can lead to many problems if ignored. Relaxation exercises,… Continue reading Now you come to mention it Yes I am stressed and anxious.