Hi all, this is just to let you know that we're added a new item to our store (Peppermint appointment card). It's free of charge and is available for download now. You can get it via the link below. The file is layered PDF. Note that, if you are unable to edit your own graphics due to lack of graphics software, time or understanding how to, ask us about our custom graphics work. If you wish to make that happen, you will be looking to select 1 hour of custom graphics work - also linked below. https://hypnoticuniverse.org/shop/free-appointment-card-design/ https://hypnoticuniverse.org/shop/1-hour-of-custom-graphics-work/ … [Read more...] about New (FREE) appointment card design added to store
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New (FREE) social media and web graphics added to store
Hi all, this is just to let you know that we're added a new item to our store. It's free of charge and is available for download now. You can get it via the link below. All files are png or layered PDF. Note that, if you are unable to edit your own graphics due to lack of graphics software, time or understanding how to, ask us about our custom graphics work. If you wish to make that happen, you will be looking to select 1 hour of custom graphics work - also linked below. https://hypnoticuniverse.org/shop/cubit-free-social-media-and-website-graphics/ https://hypnoticuniverse.org/shop/1-hour-of-custom-graphics-work/ … [Read more...] about New (FREE) social media and web graphics added to store
Confidence Rocket on sale
If you've ever been interested in improving your confidence, now could be the time for you to take action. We've just put Confidence Rocket on sale until the end of 2022. Find out more via the link below. https://hypnoticuniverse.org/shop/confidence-rocket-hypnotherapy-programme/ … [Read more...] about Confidence Rocket on sale
New in store – The Little Book of Happiness (free)
Hi all, this is just to let you know that we've added a new self-help book to the store. It's currently free and contains 100 affirmations for happiness, wellness, health and joy. https://hypnoticuniverse.org/shop/the-little-book-of-happiness/ … [Read more...] about New in store – The Little Book of Happiness (free)
How to improve self-esteem
Today we're looking at 5 key ways in which you can improve your self-esteem. 1. Accept yourself Self-acceptance is: The act of accepting yourself and all your personality traits exactly as they are. You accept them no matter whether they are positive or negative. This includes your physical and mental attributes. - Waters 2021 Waters also explains that beyond self-esteem, self-acceptance leads to many benefits, such as: Control of emotions Forgiveness Improvement in self-confidence Helping you be yourself If only we accepted ourselves the way that we openly accept others. I always find it interesting that we often set such high standards for ourselves, compared to others. Don't do it; you owe it to yourself to be kind to yourself. 2. Value yourself If you have good … [Read more...] about How to improve self-esteem
Re-stock happening next week
We have a new batch of goodies to be released into the store and also some new FREE items too. We do hope you''ll check back on the first Monday of each month for our re-stock! More on that later :) … [Read more...] about Re-stock happening next week
How to value your mental health
Today we're lookng at 6 key ways in which you can promote mental well-being in your own life. So let's jump right into it. 1. End toxic relationships Scott (2020) defines a toxic relationships as follows: A toxic relationship is one that makes you feel unsupported, misunderstood, demeaned, or attacked. - Scott (2020) The term doesn't apply to just sexual partners, but every other sphere too, whether it's your employer, a family member, a coach, or somebody else. 2. Talk to friends You know the saying "a problem shared is a problem halved"? It's said for a good reason, because sharing a problem allows you to get a different perspective, process your own thoughts, feelings and emotions and sometimes just doing that allows you to reach a conclusion or decision and maybe find the … [Read more...] about How to value your mental health
What trauma may look like
Today we're looking at 8 ways in which trauma may present itself. I first came across people dealing with trauma back in the early 90's whilst working at a psychiatric hospital in England. Of course back then, trauma wasn't really something which was understood by the average m'man on the street'. However, fast forward 30+ years later and I don't really have to define it for many of us to grasp what it means. If we haven't endured at least one traumatic experience in our lives, I willing to bet that you know somebody who has. I feel I should start by saying that only a small percentage of people who experience trauma will develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). So that said, what exactly is trauma? Or more to the point PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is … [Read more...] about What trauma may look like
10 signs of childhood emotional neglect
In today's post, we're discussing 10 signs of childhood emotional neglect. So, what is emotional abuse and emotional neglect? Emotional abuse Emotional abuse (also known as psychological abuse) is a common cause of low self-esteem and, judging by the clients that we see in our office, it is a significant cause of distress with respect to mental health distress. People who experience emotional abuse may demonstrate distinct personality changes, such as being withdrawn, feeling anxious, depression, or even suicidal. According to Healthy Place, emotional abuse is as follows: Any act including confinement, isolation, verbal assault, humiliation, intimidation, infantilisation, or any other treatment which may diminish the sense of identity, dignity, and self-worth (Tracy, 2021). Emotional … [Read more...] about 10 signs of childhood emotional neglect
Aspects of running a small business
Who may benefit from this article The purpose of this post is to provide a high-level view of the key aspects of running a small business or hypnotherapy practice. We'd like you to consider this a starting point, before conducting further research on these points. A few groups of people who may find this information useful. These are student hypnotherapists, new hypnotherapists and those who have a practice, not meeting its target profit. However, running a business doesn't always come naturally and it is these businesses which may benefit from the information we're sharing today.Having said that, there are aspects of running a hypnotherapy business which also apply to running any small business. When you first start your business, it's a really exciting time and it's easy to … [Read more...] about Aspects of running a small business
