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What’s the difference between Mental Health and Emotional Intelligence?
Mental health and emotional intelligence (EQ) are two important aspects of overall wellbeing, but they are not the same thing. Mental health refers to our overall psychological wellbeing, including our ability to manage stress, cope with difficult emotions, and...
How to build self-esteem and feel confident
Words are powerful and the way we talk to ourselves, or our self, can be the difference between high and low self-esteem and confidence. Words cast spells, that is why they are called spellings. The way you speak to yourself will affect how you feel and the...
Don’t Believe the Hype: here’s ONE Powerful Solution to Achieving a Successful Life
Achieving a successful life is not about “15 ways to calm your mind” or “10 tips to reduce your anxiety,”. It’s about cultivating calm, confidence, and relaxation, and practicing self-compassion.
With these ingredients, you can be Unstoppable and unleash your true potential.
Where it all began
Sitting on the carpet in a crowded departure lounge, watching a sea of people rushing past me, with the question, “who will I help?” looping around my mind – and it suddenly came to me. SWANS! Not the feathery kind, but people - like you and (the old) me. Looking calm...
How to add a daily dose of hypnotherapy to your life
You may have read my summary of, The Nature of Hypnosis and Suggestion (The Collected Papers of Milton H. Erickson, Vol. 1), by Milton H. Erickson (Author), Ernest L. Rossi (Editor) This blog highlights key principles discussed in these papers and how hypnosis and...
Book review: The Nature of Hypnosis and Suggestion (The Collected Papers of Milton H. Erickson, Vol. 1).
“Life isn't something you can give an answer to today. You should enjoy the process of waiting, the process of becoming what you are. There is nothing more delightful than planting flower seeds and not knowing what kind of flowers are going to come up." - Milton H....
How to re-train your unconscious mind and make changes last
As a Transformational Change Coach, I see first-hand the power of the unconscious mind in shaping our behaviour and beliefs. The unconscious mind is often referred to as the “hidden” part of our psyche, because we’re not consciously aware of it, or it’s intensions for...
How being a ‘fly on the wall’ can help prepare you for mediation.
Gaining insights and perspective can create breakthroughs for separating couples preparing to work together in mediation. NLP, or neuro-linguistic programming, is a form of therapy that focuses on how language and communication patterns can shape our thoughts and...
Book review: ‘The Chimp Paradox’ by Dr. Steve Peters
“The Chimp can be a force for good or a force for evil. It can be a source of inspiration, creativity and vitality or a source of fear, anxiety and depression. The Chimp can be your best friend or your worst enemy.” Dr. Steve Peters "The Chimp Paradox" is one...
Embrace Your True Self: A Values Exercise to Help You Find Your Authentic Self
“To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom.” Socrates Discovering your personal values can be a rewarding and enlightening experience. Personal values are the guiding principles that shape your thoughts, actions, and decisions. They reflect what is most...
Is it time to bring your ideas to life?
"Action that is inspired from aligned thoughts is joyful action." - Abraham Hicks A vision board manifestation exercise for you. Creating a vision board is a powerful way to create the life of your dreams. It's a visual representation of your goals and dreams, and can...
How to make a new habit stick in 2023
New Year's resolutions are a time-honored tradition, but let's be honest: they're often hard to stick to. That's where habit stacking comes in. Habit stacking is a technique that involves adding a new habit onto an existing one, creating a "stack" of habits that...