I hope you can forgive me for this but, in my efforts to move offices and complete all of the tasks associated with that, I appear to have spread myself a bit too thin. Well, this is embarrassing! I came back from my holiday 3 weeks ago, but with a chest infection and then had to move my entire business to new premises at Eastthorpe Hall (a new wellness centre)and well...let me tell you...I just need a break from the blog for a couple of weeks, while I put some other plans in place to actually see some clients. So, I apologise for the break, but I will still be on social media, and I'll be available to answer any of your questions; just use my contact form, email me at hello@hypnoticuniverse.org, or get me on WhatsApp +44 7808 931 714. … [Read more...] about Spread myself a bit too thin
How to Ace Your Driving Test with Hypnotherapy
Introduction Driving test anxiety is a common problem that affects many learner drivers. It can make you feel nervous, stressed, and fearful of failing or being judged by the examiner. Driving test anxiety can also affect your performance on the road, making you more prone to mistakes, hesitation, or panic. If you are struggling with driving test anxiety, hypnotherapy might be a solution for you. Hypnotherapy is a form of therapy that uses hypnosis to access your subconscious mind and change your negative thoughts, feelings, and beliefs about driving. In today's post, we share 6 ways that you can reduce your driving test anxiety. When you follow these, and add a couple of hypnotherapy sessions into the mix, you improve your chances of passing that test...and feeling better during the … [Read more...] about How to Ace Your Driving Test with Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy: The Secret to Flying Without Fear
Background Brian was a 40-year-old man who had a moderate fear of flying since his early twenties. He had flown on a plane a few times before, but he always felt anxious, tense, and uncomfortable during the flight. He avoided flying as much as possible and preferred to travel by car or train. He felt embarrassed and frustrated by his fear, as it prevented him from enjoying holidays with his family or attending work events. He decided to seek help from a hypnotherapist after his boss offered him a promotion that required frequent travel by plane. He wanted to accept the offer and advance his career, but he was also worried about how he would cope with flying. Hypnotherapy Sessions Brian had four sessions of hypnotherapy over a period of one month. The hypnotherapist used a combination … [Read more...] about Hypnotherapy: The Secret to Flying Without Fear
How to Overcome Driving Anxiety: Tips and Strategies to Drive with Confidence
Introduction Driving anxiety is a common problem that affects many people. It can cause fear, nervousness, panic, or avoidance of driving situations. Driving anxiety can interfere with your daily life, such as work, school, or social activities. It can also affect your self-esteem and confidence. If you suffer from driving anxiety, you are not alone. There are many ways to cope with it and overcome it. Here are some tips to help you: Tip 1: Identify the source of your anxiety What triggers your anxiety when you drive? Is it traffic, highways, bridges, tunnels, bad weather, night driving, or something else? Knowing what causes your anxiety can help you prepare for it and face it gradually. Tip 2: Challenge your negative thoughts When you feel anxious, you may have irrational or … [Read more...] about How to Overcome Driving Anxiety: Tips and Strategies to Drive with Confidence
Hypnotherapy 101: Introduction
Hi, and welcome back to the blog. Today we're on day 2 of our Hypnotherapy 101 series, on Pain Management. During this series, we will explore some of the basic and common questions behind this topic. Including: What is hypnotherapy and hypnosis? How can it help you manage pain? What are the basic concepts of hypnosis and suggestibility? What is the mind-body connection, as it relates to hypnotherapy and pain management? What are the benefits and limitations of hypnotherapy for pain management? 1. What is hypnotherapy, hypnosis and suggestibility? Defining hypnosis Hypnosis is defined in many ways, with definitions mentioning the common theme of increased suggestibility and being able to use this to the client's advantage. The way that Hypnotic Universe defines it … [Read more...] about Hypnotherapy 101: Introduction
Overcome Fear and Anxiety with 5 common sense Strategies
Introduction Fear and anxiety are natural emotions that can help us cope with challenges and threats. But sometimes they can become overwhelming and interfere with our daily lives. Today, we share our 5 top tips to help you overcome fear and anxiety: Tip 1: Identify the source of your fear or anxiety What are you afraid of? What triggers your anxiety? Write down your thoughts and feelings in a journal or talk to someone you trust. Tip 2: Challenge your negative thoughts Fear and anxiety often stem from irrational or exaggerated beliefs about ourselves or the situation. Ask yourself: Is this thought realistic? Is there evidence to support it? What is the worst that could happen? How likely is it? How could I cope if it did happen? Tip 3: Practice relaxation techniques Fear and … [Read more...] about Overcome Fear and Anxiety with 5 common sense Strategies
Hypnotherapy 101: Hypnosis For Pain Management
Starting 1st June, we will be posting a new series, all about pain management. Specifically, the use of hypnosis in pain management. We look forward to telling you about the latest understanding about pain and pain management, as well as imparting some knowledge and insight about our decade of helping people with their pain management journey. Check back on 1st June - on our blog - to learn more. … [Read more...] about Hypnotherapy 101: Hypnosis For Pain Management
The Power of Hypnosis for Self-Esteem Improvement
Introduction Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself and your abilities. It can affect your happiness, confidence, relationships, and success. Having low self-esteem can make you feel insecure, unworthy, or hopeless. Today, we share 5 common-sense tips to help you boost your self-esteem: Tip 1: Recognise your strengths and achievements Make a list of all the things you are good at and proud of. It can be anything from your skills, talents, hobbies, personality traits, values, etc. Review this list regularly and add new items as you discover them. Tip 2: Challenge your negative self-talk Negative self-talk is the inner voice that criticises or puts you down. It can make you feel bad about yourself and lower your self-esteem. To counter this voice, try to replace it with positive … [Read more...] about The Power of Hypnosis for Self-Esteem Improvement
Case Study: Hypnotherapy Successfully Helped 13 Year Old with School Phobia
Today's case study is an interesting but long one, so go grab a cuppa :) Background Clare was a 13-year-old girl who developed a severe school phobia after being bullied by older students at her school. She refused to go to school and experienced panic attacks, nausea, headaches, and non-specific stomach pains whenever she thought about school. She also had low self-esteem and felt isolated from her peers. Her parents tried to persuade her to go to school, but she became angry and defiant. They consulted a psychologist who suggested hypnotherapy as a possible treatment. At the beginning, she rated her anxiety about going to school as 9 out of 10 (with 10 being extremely anxious). Hypnotherapy sessions Clare agreed to try hypnotherapy after learning that it was a safe and natural … [Read more...] about Case Study: Hypnotherapy Successfully Helped 13 Year Old with School Phobia
Cope with Stress and Anxiety in 5 Simple Steps
Introduction Stress and anxiety are common and normal reactions to the challenges and uncertainties of life. They can help us cope with difficult situations and motivate us to perform better. However, too much stress and anxiety can have negative effects on our physical and mental health. Below, we mention our 5 top common-sense tips to help you manage stress and anxiety. Step 1: Identify the sources of your stress and anxiety What are the things that cause you to feel stressed or anxious? It could be anything from work, school, family, health, finances, etc. Write down your stressors and rank them according to how much they affect you. This is the order in which you will tackle them. Step 2: Plan ahead and prioritise Having a plan can help you feel more in control and less … [Read more...] about Cope with Stress and Anxiety in 5 Simple Steps
