These so-called ‘entertainment’ programmes have a lot to answer for! I have to say that they fail to make me laugh but judging by their popularity obviously some people find them amusing. I tuned in to some such show last year just to see what it...
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There are lots of advantages to a child having a healthy level of self-esteem, not only now in the moment but also as they grow up. They are generally happier and more confident in themselves. And several studies have shown that they are less...
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It seems to come around sooner and sooner each year! I’ve already seen several teenagers this month who are taking their mocks, some who are doing re-sits and some who are taking entrance exams. Most of them have a lot in common … they are...
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It’s not all about addiction! In fact some so-called ‘experts’ claim that nicotine isn’t really addictive and that it’s more about the habits and rituals around smoking that keeps us doing it. I believe these habits and rituals are an important...
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At this time of year it seems that everybody is making them! But the evidence suggests that a large majority of resolutions are not kept even when people have the best of intentions. And if they are feeling generally a bit down and dejected, and...
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If you know that your anger is causing you problems… and / or causing other people problems, then maybe Anger Awareness Week could be the trigger for you to do something about it! How about setting aside five minutes each day this week for...
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Losing control seems to be a common fear that people have about hypnosis. Why is that? Probably because of the shows on television or on stage where people are shown to be doing silly things seemingly under the control of the stage hypnotist...
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How can listening to a hypnosis CD or MP3 help? Very simply put, the hypnotic state encourages a state of intense focus and clarity on what you want to achieve. Some people experience this as a light day-dreamy state and sometimes with practice...
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At one end of the spectrum it can be just mildly socially uncomfortable If your social anxiety is mild, it might not actually stop you from going to a particular function if you realise that it is important and the benefits of going outweigh the...
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