Not everything in life can be perfect and sweet, and so is the case with the people in your life. We all can relate to the idea that some people in your life simply drain the energy out of you. No matter how hard you try, you are left feeling down, exhausted, and even...

During the first lockdown here in the UK, a couple of friends of mine mentioned that the conditions had made them “feel their age” and that they were ageing more than at any other time in their lives – a combination of trying to keep up with lively young children at...

“No one knows your truth but you. If you're secure in yourself, no one and no(thing) can touch you.” ― Brittany Burgunder Finding yourself and knowing who you truly are gives you so much – when we get to know anyone better, we learn to trust, connect and be more...

We've all felt absolutely powerless at times; useless, unimportant, and undeserving at some point in our lives. A bystander's snide remark, a failed relationship, feeling unappreciated by a close friend, or even worse - aggression, deprivation, and desertion-can make...

"Criticism is something you can easily avoid by saying nothing, doing nothing, being nothing.” - Aristotle The constant need for approval can lead to some of our personal freedoms being destroyed. Approval seeking is something I see a great deal within my work with...

Self-compassion is something that has become increasingly important to me and my work with my clients throughout the past decade. I have certainly found that the more individuals understand themselves and the reasons for them being the way they are, the more likely...

This weekend just gone by was the final module of our current hypnotherapy practitioner diploma course. A number of our students are becoming graduates and are readying themselves to set up in business. One of the replies I give when asked about some of the more...

When times are difficult, everyone looks for varying ways to stay motivated and cheerful. Keeping a positive attitude can have a lot to do with how you see the world around you, but altering your vision of the world can sometimes be difficult. I know I find it...

Having energy is a well-known concept to all of us. We are all aware of physical energy levels, how they affect us, and ways to increase our physical energy. Many of us do not pay heed to the mental aspect of energy, or if we do, it is more of an afterthought. Mental...

"Listen with the intent to understand, not the intent to reply."- Stephen Covey.I listened to a fascinating interview with the MD of a world renowned meditation app when we had gone into lockdown for the first time here in the UK. Once of the things he mentioned...