Hear me out on this one, because I have lived with depression for a long time. For me, medication wasn't really that effective, so I really had to max out on many other things - things which I could change. In the 2 years or so that I was at my lowest point, I discovered a few things about how to make myself feel happy, when I felt really sad inside. I'd like to share some of those with you today. You will have heard of some of these no doubt, but my hope is that you find something a little different, which you haven't tried before. Doing these things have helped me eliminate 75% of my depression medication. 1. Ask yourself this question... If you're feeling sad, you will need to be very intentional by purposely doing activites to brighten up your day. It isn't easy, but practice … [Read more...] about 6 ways to feel happier, when you really feel sad
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5 free places to promote your therapy business (Part 1)
At Hypnotic Universe, we advocate re-investing a certain proportion of your earnings back into your business. However, we know that this is not always possible, especially in the early days. With that in mind, here is a list of free promotion methods. 1. Facebook 2. Pinterest 3. Instagram 4. Twitter 5. You Tube Next steps We offer hypnotherapy both online and face to face, as well as in your own home, if you’re a blue badge holder living within approx’ 10 miles of WF14 9ED. To book, just send us your availability for the next 10 to 14 days and we’ll set up an initial consultation, to see how we can help you move on with your life: Use our online contact form. Email us at hello@hypnoticuniverse.org. Message us via our … [Read more...] about 5 free places to promote your therapy business (Part 1)
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
7 ways to deal with uncertainty?
Over the last two years, the world has been filled with uncertainty hasn't it? I'd say that we've got used to living day to day but have we really? And each time it feels like some semblance of normality is returning, it's ripped out of our grasp...yet again. The world's gone mad! I'm being a little melodramatic here, but you know where I'm coming from, right? How well do you deal with uncertainty? Truth be told, some of us deal with uncertainty better than others. You know? Some people are quite 'chill' and just brush off uncertainty, and then there are those of us who have a tendency to feel anxious and whom feel really quite unsettled during periods of uncertainty. The reality Despite there being so much uncertainty in the world right now, the reality is that uncertainty is actually … [Read more...] about 7 ways to deal with uncertainty?
Why are subscription models so popular and how does this apply to my role as a hypnotherapist??
Years ago, if you had a subscription for anything, it was most likely for a magazine, your TV/internet, or a gym. But nowadays, you could have a subscription for almost anything! A wine club, meal delivery service, kids educational materials, even dog toys and treats! Subscriptions usually come in one of three forms: Access - access can be unlimited or limited. For example, a movie club might allow a certain number of downloads per day. Re-stock - for example, have your pet food ordered and delivered automatically on the same day each month. Acquisition - often curated related items with a particular theme, such as a gin club, featuring gin curated by top gin experts. When did it all start? I can't recall exactly when I noticed the proliferation of subscription services, … [Read more...] about Why are subscription models so popular and how does this apply to my role as a hypnotherapist??
8 ways to improve emotional resilience of children and teens
Personal growth and self-improvement are activities that are traditionally associated with adults. However, children are facing an increased need to tackle these skills in order to achieve increasing demands on them from sectors of society, such as educational establishments. So, how can we help children to be more self-aware, have a well-functioning self-esteem and allow them to have the space and time to...just grow? Place2Be (a children's mental health charity) supports children, families and staff in UK schools, to become more resilient to the stress and anxieties of life. We don't know about you, but it does concern us that we're coming across an increasing number of children and teens who appear to be suffering from stress and anxiety related issues. When we first started … [Read more...] about 8 ways to improve emotional resilience of children and teens
