Today, we're looking at the difference between introverts and extroverts. So, let's dive right into it. Most introverts and extroverts don't spend ALL the time in that state, but drift somewhere between both states. Many people see being introverted as a hindrance and indeed, (sadly) society does seem to favour extroverts. Being an introvert can be a challenge, both socially, educationally and from an employment perspective - both obtaining and maintaining employment. Most people think that being an introvert or extrovert explains how you relate to people but, in reality, it explains how you react to social and environmental stimuli. The extrovert and introvert brains engage in the dopamine reward system differently. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter … [Read more...] about Introvert or extrovert. What’s the difference?
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4 Mental Wellness Activities To Fit Into Your Daily Routine
Living a fulfilled life involves looking after our mental wellbeing. Although this can look different for everyone, there are some common themes, which we can all follow in this endeavour. 1. Take some time to be in the moment Being in the now also known as mindfulness can help with stress, anxiety and depression. Many people have heard of mindfulness, but fewer actually know enough about it to actually practice it, and fewer yet practice it regularly enough to benefit from it. So, where can you start? The first step is to find some mindfulness activities that work for you. Some will find that focusing on different parts of the body at a time works for them, whilst others will find that focusing on their breath works for them. There really isn’t a right or wrong way, so long as … [Read more...] about 4 Mental Wellness Activities To Fit Into Your Daily Routine
18 ways to support small therapy businesses
For those wanting to support people in small and local businesses, please check out the info below. As a small business owner, we'd love you to read and share it. But why shop small anyway? Well, most small business can be classed as local businesses, and with that in mind, we found many good reasons to shop small and local, such as: We often have better customer service and are more likely to go the extra mile to make you happy. And we can do, because many of us are our own boss' and therefore, set our own policies. We often have more flexibility when adapting products/services, to meet your needs. We give back more to our local communities. Many small business owners pay business taxes to local councils. That money goes towards supporting your local schools, roads and more. … [Read more...] about 18 ways to support small therapy businesses
Happy new year 2023
All of us at Hypnotic Universe and Mirfield Hypnotherapy Centre (our sister-site) would like to wish you a happy new year 2023. We hope you will have a year blessed with good health, good wealth and great happiness. As for us and our plans for this site (and any related ventures), we have SO much to tell you. And we will do in due course! Whether you're a member of the public who is interested in hypnosis, or whether you're a hypnotherapy practitioner, or even a hypnotherapy tutor, we will have everything you need, all under one roof. If you can't find what you're looking for, please contact us and we'd be happy to consider supplying this for you. So whatever your background and needs, we'd like you to know that we value you and we appreciate you. Have a fantastic year! … [Read more...] about Happy new year 2023
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
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
Are you in control of your destiny?
Have you ever wondered about the destiny of your clinical hypnotherapy practice? Lately, I've been questionning how much of this is in our own hands...and how much of it is simply in the hands of others...or whether much of it is down to a really big slice of luck. What are your thoughts? After weighing everything up for a while, I've reached the conclusion that the destiny of my own clinical hypnotherapy practice is partly wherever I want it to be. Let me explain what that means. On the one hand, you could be lucky and have a friend offer you a room in their business suite, for you to use as your business premises, free of charge, for as long as you like.And that would be lucky, huh? But how many of us know friends in such high places? And for those of us who don't have friends … [Read more...] about Are you in control of your destiny?
