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
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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
Hypnotherapy: The Secret to Effective Communication?
Introduction Do you struggle with expressing yourself clearly and confidently? Do you find it hard to understand your own feelings and needs, or to cope with stressful situations? Do you wish you could communicate better with your partner, family, friends, or colleagues? If you answered yes to any of these questions, today's post may be of interest to you. This is a topic very close to my heart, as it's something that I've really struggled with over the years. Living as an introvert in a world full of extroverts is often not easy. However, I'm going to let you into some things that helped me address my own difficulties with communication. If they help just one of you, then I'd be very happy! Hypnotherapy can help you communicate better by working on several aspects Such as: … [Read more...] about Hypnotherapy: The Secret to Effective Communication?
Case Study: Hypnotherapy for Alcohol Cessation
Background Anna is a 45-year-old woman who has been drinking alcohol excessively for over 20 years. She started drinking socially in her twenties, but gradually increased her intake over the years to cope with stress, boredom, loneliness, and depression. She drinks every day, usually starting in the afternoon and continuing until she falls asleep. She often drinks more than a bottle of wine or a six-pack of beer per day. She has tried to quit or cut down several times, but always relapsed after a few days or weeks. She has experienced withdrawal symptoms such as tremors, sweating, anxiety, insomnia, and nausea when she tried to stop drinking abruptly. She has also suffered from health problems such as liver damage, high blood pressure, weight gain, and memory loss due to her alcohol … [Read more...] about Case Study: Hypnotherapy for Alcohol Cessation
Case Study: Hypnotherapy for Fear of Vegetables in an 8-year-old Boy
Introduction I usually don't share case studies on this platform, but I had a fascinating conversation with a friend recently. We were talking about how many people are unaware of the benefits of hypnotherapy and how it can help them live more comfortably and happily. My friend told me that she had no idea about the potential of hypnotherapy until she met me...and she suggested that I should post some case studies to spread the word. So, here is the first one (I have changed the names and details to respect the client's privacy). Background Adnam is an 8-year-old boy who has a severe fear of vegetables (lachanophobia). He refuses to eat any vegetables and gags or vomits if he tries. He only eats a very limited diet of chips, chicken nuggets, pizza, and chocolate. His parents are worried … [Read more...] about Case Study: Hypnotherapy for Fear of Vegetables in an 8-year-old Boy
Self-care as a hypnotherapist
In today's blog post, we talk about self-care. We have gathered our top 12 self-care activities, which we hope you find useful. We'd lover to know your favourite ways of practicing self-care too, so why not leave us a comment? 1. Learn how to pace yourself When you pace yourself, not only are you more likely to meet your obligations, but the entire process becomes much more tolerable too. The reason it becomes more tolerable is because: You have time to think and evaluate whether your current technique is working, or not. You have time to mix more enjoyable or relaxing tasks in between each of your obligations. You have more time to work something out, if you're struggling to find a solution. You don't become overwhelmed on a single task, leaving no energy for subsequent … [Read more...] about Self-care as a hypnotherapist
Free self-hypnosis guide added to our store
Do you want to transform your life with the power of your mind? Imagine being able to overcome any challenge, achieve any goal, and feel happier and healthier than ever before. Of course, a professional hypnotherapist can help you achieve faster and deeper results. However, you have the potential to achieve your goals with self-hypnosis; a simple and effective technique that anyone can learn. And we have a special gift for you: a FREE guide to self-hypnosis that will teach you everything you need to know to get started. In this guide, you will discover: - What hypnosis and self-hypnosis are and how they work - How to use self-hypnosis to change your habits, beliefs, and emotions - How to overcome common obstacles and misconceptions about self-hypnosis Don't miss this opportunity to … [Read more...] about Free self-hypnosis guide added to our store
How to find hypnotherapy clients
If you are looking for hypnotherapy clients, you have many options to explore. In today's post, we tell you the top 6 activities which you can do to attract new clients. You could: Browse online directories that list hypnotherapists Join professional associations that offer networking opportunities Ask for recommendations from medical or mental health practitioners Place ads in local publications (e.g newspapers or magazines) or online platforms. We advertise occasionally in a local magazine called The Mirfield Word. Attend local events and exhibitions to showcase your skills Build a simple website and social media presence to reach more people. This is just a small sample of the actions which you could take. If you'd like to know more and receive further guidance, … [Read more...] about How to find hypnotherapy clients
6 ways to navigate decision fatigue
It's no secret that making decisions can be daunting, especially when there are multiple options to consider. The more significant the impact of the choice and the greater the number of options, the more challenging it becomes to decide. Depending on a person's general stress tolerance, decision-fatigue or decision-apathy can set in. The good news is that there are ways to mitigate the effects of decision-fatigue, and reduce the stress of the decision-making process. 1. Recognise the signs The first point is to recognise the signs of decision-fatigue, because it's easier to thwart it in its tracks, than to resolve it once it's set-in. Common signs are: Having little patience Considering and re-considering (and re-re-considering!) plans and options - also known … [Read more...] about 6 ways to navigate decision fatigue
