In the journey of personal development and mental well-being, terms like self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-love often come up. While they are interconnected and sometimes used interchangeably, each concept has its unique significance and impact on our lives. Understanding these differences can help us cultivate a healthier relationship with ourselves and improve our overall quality of life. In this article, we will delve into the definitions of self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-love, explore how they are similar and different, and discuss practical ways to enhance each aspect. Whether you're looking to boost your own sense of self or you're a hypnotherapist looking to support your clients in their personal growth, this comprehensive guide will provide … [Read more...] about Understanding Self-Worth, Self-Confidence, Self-Esteem, and Self-Love
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What is hypnotherapy and how can it help?
Hypnotherapy is a technique that uses hypnosis to help people with various mental and physical health conditions. Hypnosis is a state of focused attention and relaxation that allows people to be more open to suggestions and coping skills. Hypnotherapy can help people overcome or live well with fears, phobias, habits, addictions, stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, pain, and many other issues. If you are curious about hypnotherapy and how it can help you, you may have some questions about it. In this blog post, I will answer some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about hypnotherapy, based on my experience as a professional hypnotherapist. What happens in a hypnotherapy session? A hypnotherapy session usually consists of three parts: the pre-talk, the hypnosis, and the … [Read more...] about What is hypnotherapy and how can it help?
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
Managing Depression : The Importance of hypnotherapy’s role in managing depression
Hypnotherapy is an increasingly popular tool for managing clinical depression. Why? By tapping into your subconscious mind (the automatic part of our brain), clinical hypnotherapy can help you access emotions and memories,that you may have been unable to reach before. With this new perspective, you can gain insights and ideas for managing your depression in a more effective way. Clinical hypnotherapy is also being used as a self-help tool for people who want to take control of their mental health. It helps them understand the underlying causes of their depression and gives them the tools they need to take action on it. Furthermore, clinical hypnosis has been found to be helpful in reducing anxiety levels and improving sleep quality, which are both important elements in managing … [Read more...] about Managing Depression : The Importance of hypnotherapy’s role in managing depression
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
Golden rule for taking control over your life (anxiety)
If you're struggling with anxiety and desperate to get your life back, you might be interested in our top tip. Today we're sharing our number one golden rule that you should follow if you want to lead a life feeling a little more 'chill'. A natural response to feeling anxious is to do everything you can to avoid whatever it is that's making you feel anxious. Say, for example, you became anxious about crowded places during the pandemic. And eventually, you might have decided to avoid crowded place completely. And that's ok for a while, but then you might realise that travelling on public transport makes you feel anxious...so you start avoiding that too. And that's ok for a while, but then you realise that shopping in the supermarket makes you feel anxious. So, you start … [Read more...] about Golden rule for taking control over your life (anxiety)
11 signs that your mental health needs attention
Here are 11 signs that your mental health needs addressing: 1. Reduced energy. 2. Appetite changes - eating too much or too little. 3. No longer finding pleasure in things that you once enjoyed. 4. Small tasks which you used to find easy, start to feel overwhelming. 5. Your to-do list is expanding as you start to avoid things that need doing. 6. Experiencing higher levels of stress or snaxiety, which makes it significantly more difficult to function. 7. You have become withdrawn from family and friends because sociliasing seems to difficult or overwhelming. 8. You are having trouble getting off to sleep and/or staying asleep and wake on multiple occasions for no apparent reason. 9. You're arguing with those around you more than usual. 10. You're having … [Read more...] about 11 signs that your mental health needs attention
3 ways your adult relationships can be influenced by your childhood relationships
If you're an adult who constantly has difficult with relationships, this blog post might help you understand the origin of these difficulties. It doesn't matter whether it's a sexual partner, family, friend, colleague or business partner. Here's 3 ways your adult relationships may be influenced by your childhood relationships: Reason 1 If your home was chaotic when you were being raised, you may now find it difficult to calm that threat response now that you're an adult. Therefore, you might find yourself hiding away and shutting people out, trying to control your surroundings and other people. You may even find yourself becoming reliant on only one person who makes you feel safe. Such as your husband, for example. This isn't ideal because it can strain relationships. Reason 2 If … [Read more...] about 3 ways your adult relationships can be influenced by your childhood relationships
Depression: why withdrawing from the world keeps you ‘stuck’
If you're struggling with low mood and a feeling of "I can't be bothered to do anything right now", this post was written for you. I want to tell you something that many people do when they're depressed, and it's something that keeps them stuck exactly where they are. Low mood essentially generates a powerful urge to do just about everything that will keep you stuck whwre you are, ultimately making your mood worse. For example, say you wake up and you just don't feel good. The natural urge - or the trap that many depressed people fall into - is to cancel your plans, stay in bed and just hide away from the world and everybody in it. And let's be honest sometimes we do need that, right? But the problem is that doing this is addictive because, once you decide to avoid something, you get … [Read more...] about Depression: why withdrawing from the world keeps you ‘stuck’
What happens when you stop focusing on weight
I can only really speak about fatness in British culture, as that is the culture which I've been part of, for the last 47 years. However, I do feel that identical outcomes could be expected for any Western civilised society. In British culture, fatness is classed as something which is easy to obtain, 'if only you tried hard enough'. It's often a difficult life, being fat in the UK. It can certainly be a lonely existence, living at the junction of fat bias and fat phobia, in the context of a capitalist society. This is even more apparent at the beginning of a new year, where it almost feels obligatory to tackle habits which impact our health - and life in general. And it is at this time of year that the 'capitalist machine' gets going full-fury, with the (predictable) increase in … [Read more...] about What happens when you stop focusing on weight
