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Boost Your Self-Esteem: 10 Powerful Affirmations for Unshakeable Self Confidence Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Affirmations The Power of Positive Self-Talk Crafting Your Affirmations 10 Powerful Affirmations for Self…
Read MoreUnlocking Your Potential: 10 Reasons Why Confidence is Important Table of Contents Introduction 1. Confidence Fosters Positive Self-Image 2. Confidence and Decision-Making 3. The Role of Confidence in Relationships 4….
Read MoreTable of Contents Introduction The Power of Self Hypnosis for Restful Sleep Why Self Hypnosis Works for Sleep Understanding the Mind-Body Connection Unravelling the Science Behind Sleep The Importance of…
Read MoreHow to Let Go of Negative Thoughts and Feelings Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Negative Thoughts and Feelings The Importance of Letting Go of Negative Thoughts and Feelings Practical Steps…
Read MoreWhy Celebrities Swear by Confidence Coaches Table of Contents Introduction What is a Confidence Coach? The Benefits of Hiring a Confidence Coach Celebrity Success Stories The Unique Approach of Confidence…
Read MoreHow to Beat ADHD Imposter Syndrome – A Comprehensive Guide Table of Contents Introduction Understanding ADHD Imposter Syndrome Why You Might Feel Like an Imposter Recognising Signs of ADHD Imposter…
Read MoreMindfulness and Productivity: How Being Present Can Improve Your Work Table of Contents Introduction The Science Behind Mindfulness The Impact of Mindfulness on Productivity Practical Ways to Incorporate Mindfulness into…
Read MoreFreeing Yourself from Limiting Beliefs – The Elephant Rope Story Table of Contents Introduction The Elephant Rope Story Interpretation of the Story Identifying Limiting Beliefs The Impact of Limiting Beliefs…
Read MoreHow to Stop Panic Attacks at Night: A Comprehensive Guide Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Panic Attacks The Impact of Nighttime Panic Attacks Practical Strategies on How to Stop Panic…
Read MoreHow to Reprogramme Your Subconscious Mind Table of Contents Introduction Understanding the Subconscious Mind The Connection Between the Subconscious Mind, Confidence, and Anxiety Techniques to Reprogramme the Subconscious Mind Practical…
Read MoreMindfulness for Beginners: Simple Techniques to Start Your Journey Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Mindfulness The Importance of Mindfulness for Beginners Simple Techniques to Start Your Mindfulness Journey How to…
Read MoreWhy Confidence Coaching is the Key to Unlocking Your Potential Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Confidence The Need for Confidence Coaching What is Confidence Coaching? The Benefits of Confidence Coaching…
Read MoreTransform Lives: Your Ultimate Guide on How to Help Someone with Social Anxiety As a seasoned Personal Development Coach and Therapist, I’ve had the honour of guiding many individuals through…
Read MoreUnlock the Power of the 3-3-3 Anxiety Rule: Your Ultimate Weapon Against Anxiety! Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Anxiety The 3-3-3 Anxiety Rule: An Overview Step-by-Step Guide to Applying…
Read MoreFeeling Insecure? Understand What Are The Causes of Your Lack of Confidence! Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Confidence Recognising Lack of Confidence What Are The Causes of Lack of…
Read MoreTable of Contents I. Introduction II. Understanding Confidence III. The Confidence Gap in Women IV. The 10 Powerful Techniques for Building Self-Confidence V. Overcoming Obstacles to Confidence VI. Conclusion VII….
Read MoreOvercoming a Fear of Failure How many times have you not taken action because you are afraid that you might not get it right? That fear of failure? Do you…
Read MoreWould you rather be right, or successful? You can’t fail to have noticed that there’s quite a lot of football going on at the moment! Whether you love it or…
Read MoreReplace Fear with Curiosity. How do we replace fear with Curiosity? I read a short story this week that I’d like to share with you. We all have fears, some…
Read MoreHow to Keep Yourself Motivated. Did you make yourself New Year’s Resolutions this year? How are you getting on with those? If they’ve fallen by the wayside you’re not alone….
Read MoreMissing your goal? Change your Aim A couple of months ago I had a call from a prospective new client. He told me that despite his best efforts and intentions…
Read MoreHow to prevent unnecessary worry and sleepless nights caused by Sunday Night Anxiety. As I sit here on Sunday afternoon, looking out of the window at grey overcast skies, knowing…
Read MoreWhat do they REALLY think about you? One of the things that people often worry about is how they are viewed by others. It can affect what we say, what…
Read MoreThe “Write” Way to Self Confidence We’ve talked a lot previously about building Self Confidence. It’s something I help people with on an almost daily basis. When people are struggling…
Read MoreHave a Wonderful Life When people ask me what business I’m in sometimes it can take me a while to answer as I really have to think about it. Although…
Read MoreTurning Problems Around Have you noticed how much easier it is to notice something that’s wrong as opposed to noticing all the things that are just going along nicely? Even…
Read MoreSo it’s New Year’s Eve again. Are you reflecting back on a wonderful year and hoping next year brings more of the same? Or can you not wait to see…
Read MoreSo tomorrow it will finally be Christmas Day. Hopefully the weather hasn’t disrupted your plans and preparations too much and you can settle down and enjoy the day with those…
Read MoreSo just a few days until Christmas, that time of year that’s all about family. Well, all about trying not to fall out with your family that is. Between the…
Read More“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” or so goes the song. Sadly, for many of us the holiday season can be a time of immense stress, worry, and…
Read MoreChristmas is fast approaching, less than 30 days now in fact. For most it’s a time of great joy and of loving and giving and if that’s how you’re feeling…
Read MoreThis week’s tip comes from the mental file called “Why are the simple ones usually the most powerful?” When I work one to one with people, often I’ll offer a…
Read MoreMost of us have been there. Driving to work in the cold and rain, fed up, tired through lack of sleep, wishing we could be going anywhere other than where…
Read MoreI had lunch recently with a female friend of mine. We were chatting and eating when she confided in me that she hated other women. Shocked, I asked her what…
Read MoreDo you wish that you could get a better night’s sleep? Especially on those nights when it’s really important that you rest? Do you find yourself tossing and turning, obsessing…
Read MoreThe number of people coming to see me with stress or anxiety related issues is increasing massively at the moment. I’m not sure whether it’s the pressures of modern life,…
Read MoreThe turn of the year has traditionally been a time of New Year’s Resolutions; new beginnings, dropping bad habits and learning new ones. You know… New Year New You! A…
Read MoreMaking Stopping Smoking Easier Part Two Last week we started to talk about the number one New Year’s Resolution, to Stop Smoking and the steps to take in order to…
Read MoreHappy New Year! I hope the festive period was a truly great one for you and you’re looking forward to this year with excitement and anticipation. It always fascinates me…
Read MoreOne of the big televisual talking points of the last few weeks (apart from Ann Widdecombe and Wagner’s exploits on the other Reality TV shows) has been Gillian McKeith’s stint…
Read MoreAs we move deeper into winter and daylight hours get shorter, how are you feeling? Are you having difficulty getting up? Have a lack of energy? Craving carbohydrates or comfort…
Read MoreWake up and Smell the Coffee. Have you ever had the experience of walking into somewhere and being hit by a wonderful aroma? You may have walked into a bakery…
Read MoreJoin the Dots for Success. My son, Declan, has just moved up to Year 4 in our local school. As the children are growing up they are given more freedom…
Read MoreFright or Flight? I’m going on holiday soon and I’m sat here thinking about the ten hour flight I’ve got to take before I get there. I can feel my…
Read MoreHow to prevent unnecessary worry, anxiety and sleepless nights every Sunday As I sit here on Sunday afternoon, looking out of the window at grey overcast skies, knowing that in…
Read More“First Aid” Tips for Coping with Bereavement The whole subject of bereavement is far too complex to deal with in a short article like this. However, there are a few…
Read MoreHow to Stop Blushing It’s not surprising that in today’s image conscious society that blushing causes many people to feel uncomfortable. If you suffer from blushing you’ll understand how restrictive…
Read MoreThe Art of Doing Nothing – Part 2 Last week I spoke about the de-stressing and mind quietening benefits of doing nothing, set you a task and asked you to…
Read MoreThe Art of Doing Nothing It’s been a busy few months for me, I mean really busy. How has it been for you? It seems as though one minute it…
Read MoreFirst impressions make a lasting impact. We might like to think that people should get to know us and allow our “true” personality to come out in its own time…
Read MoreWhat if Big Brother was watching you? This week saw the return of the Channel 4 phenomenon Big Brother for the 11th and final time. I’m writing this before the…
Read MoreBeing More Assertive Have you always wanted to become more assertive – to speak up for yourself, express your feelings freely, say no when you want to and stop being…
Read More3 Steps to Exam Calmness Stress is a part of every student’s life, especially around exam time. For some struggling students, the stress of preparing for exams is overwhelming. Unfortunately,…
Read MoreDealing With Uncertainty I’m writing this after the General Election but before any decisions have been made about the set up of our future Government. The newspapers have been full…
Read MoreThe Gift of Happiness We’ve been talking in this column over the last couple of weeks about the pursuit of happiness. Today I’d like you to think about a concept…
Read MoreIn Pursuit of Happiness I’ve been working a lot lately with people who weren’t initially sure whether they should come to see me or not. Their dilemma is that they…
Read MoreI’ll be Happy When………. When I’m out socialising and people find out what I do for a living, I feel privileged that they are genuinely interested and curious about what…
Read MoreCoping with Bereavement Bereavement is something we will all experience sooner or later. No matter how expected the passing of a loved one is, it’s hard to predict exactly how…
Read MorePut Some Play in Your Day I was contacted recently by the people behind the National Lottery and asked to conduct some research as part of their “Put Some Play…
Read More3 Steps to Confident Public Speaking Speaking in front of a group comes easily to some people. Others have to work at making their delivery calm, smooth and interesting. While…
Read More3 Steps to Study Success Exam fever seems to be building as GCSEs, A Levels and other tests approach. For some people the coursework part is a breeze whereas when it…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Anger Under Control We all deal with anger at one time or another, and learning how to keep your anger under control can be very challenging….
Read MoreDealing with Social Anxiety Have you ever had the feeling that everyone in the room is watching you? Dealing with social anxiety can make it very hard to make new…
Read MoreLife begins ………… now! I remember as a young boy seeing adverts for Saga holidays and over 50s insurance schemes and thinking how ancient people over 50 must feel. My…
Read MoreGot a Problem? Call in the CIA We can be happily going along in life without a care in the world and then suddenly life throws something at us. It…
Read MoreSend Yourself Some Valentine Love So it’s Valentine’s Day again this Sunday. For some it will be a wonderfully romantic occasion of trips away, flowers and chocolates. For others it…
Read MoreThe Power of Focus Focus is essential for success in many ways. It can keep us from making mistakes on the job or at school. In some situations it can…
Read MoreHow to be More Assertive Without Losing Friends A lot of people worry about standing up for themselves, fearing that they might upset friends, family or co-workers if they be…
Read MoreHow to Break Free from Negativity It seems that everywhere we turn, we face negativity. At home, at work, on television and in almost every newspaper headline it seems that…
Read MoreSay No, Without Feeling Guilty Why is that when we say no to people we feel guilty? Even in situations where we are not obligated to say yes every time,…
Read MoreBreak Through Your Fears In last week’s article I talked about the need to be brave to make this your best year ever. I asked the question “What would you…
Read MoreMake This Your Best Year So Far A new year, a new decade even. How are you feeling? I mean apart from the hangover, are you looking forward to this…
Read MoreSix Steps to Resolution Success Have you made any New Year resolutions? Over 70% of the population do. However by February half of these resolutions will have been broken, leaving…
Read MoreOn Reflection, Life Starts Now As we approach Christmas and the New Year, a lot of people reflect on how the year was for them. Some even take it further….
Read MoreBanish Negative Self Beliefs Having self confidence is really important in all aspects of your life, both personal and professional. But having a high self esteem can be difficult until…
Read MoreIt’s not what you eat; it’s the way that you eat it Over the last couple of weeks we have started to unravel the complicated psychology of getting slim and…
Read MoreAvoid “eating with your eyes” I stated my belief in last week’s column that fad diets as a method of long term, sustainable weight loss do not work for the…
Read MoreFeed your mind to get slim Every week across the newspaper and magazine shelves I see the same thing again and again. Almost every day one of these publications claims…
Read MoreQuickly Beat Your Phobia Many people suffer from phobias, some much more serious than others. A phobia is basically a fear of something that can range from a minor aversion…
Read MoreThree Simple Steps to Build Your Self-Esteem Issues of self esteem and perceptions of self worth have come to the forefront recently, especially with the great work done by Dove’s…
Read MoreSmoking and Stress I see a lot of people to help them to stop smoking using hypnosis as well as other methods. Through working with smokers for years I’ve noticed…
Read MoreHow to Reduce Stress It often feels like there is nothing you can do about stress; it’s simply part of life. However, learning to take control of your thoughts, schedule,…
Read MoreUnderstanding Mental Health Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day. A day organised by the Mental Health Foundation to raise awareness and funds to help people struggling with their mental health….
Read MoreHave an “Average” Day My mind works in unusual ways sometimes. As I write this I’m looking forward to a trip to Legoland tomorrow. In fact I’m not sure who…
Read MoreUnleash the Power of Persistence I read a news story this week that really made me smile. It was one of those stories that really made me stop and think…
Read MoreHow to Embrace Change One of the things that people often tell me that they struggle with is change. Now, there can be no denying that with the shift in…
Read MoreHow to Build-Self Confidence When we are going about our daily lives one of the most vital things can affect us is confidence, or the lack of it. We all…
Read MoreWe’ve all been there haven’t we? We set out with the greatest intentions to do something that will be of great benefit to us. It might be that new gym…
Read MoreWe all have a set of beliefs for every area of our lives; whether that be money, success, relationships, body image, you name it we have beliefs about it. We…
Read MoreI’m not quite sure where he’s got it from but from time to time my seven year old son declares that it should be “Opposite Day”. This is a topsy,…
Read MoreOne of the major barriers that can hold people back in life is the inability to make decisions quickly. People can so easily get stuck when making a decision that…
Read MoreIn last week’s column I started to answer some common questions people ask me about hypnosis including “What is hypnosis, am I under your control and is it dangerous?” I…
Read MoreWhen I’m out and about and meet new people, the inevitable question comes up of “What do you do for a living?” When I tell them that I’m a Clinical…
Read MoreThis weekend I’ll be travelling to London to present the Miss England Final. I’ll be combining presenting on stage with keeping the contestants calm and confident backstage. Part of the…
Read MoreI read this week that Professor Robert Plomin of King’s College, London suggested that psychiatric tests show that whether we have self confidence or not is in our genes. You…
Read MoreTaking your car into the garage for a service or M.O.T. is routine but when did you last have yourself “checked out”? I recently took my car to be serviced….
Read MoreI was interested to hear that ITV’s “This Morning” programme were using a hypnotherapist every day last week to cure phobias. I recorded the shows as I was interested to…
Read MoreHow are you feeling? Are you OK? If you’ve been paying attention to the media, watching what’s going on in the political world, keeping an eye on global as well…
Read MoreEveryone has anxiety sometimes. Anxiety is a normal and helpful part of being human. If you struggle with anxiety you may be surprised to hear me use the term “helpful”….
Read MoreToday’s tip will help students to effortlessly recall information they may need during an exam. It goes without saying that in order for these techniques to work you must have…
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