Brighter Life

Change is inevitable, we're changing all the time, often without realising it. Whether its the way you think or some of your habits, I'm sure there are some things you do differently today than you did a few years ago!

So if there's something you'd like to change 'on purpose', its good to know you already know how to do it!

Every day is a good day to do something positive for our mental health. But as it's World Mental Health Day today, a few minutes doing something you know boosts your own mental wellbeing, could be a few minutes well spent!

How about:

💥 Doing something creative

💥 Cooking a healthy nutritious meal

💥 Talk to a friend

💥 Get out in fresh air

💥 Make time to relax

Or perhaps you know someone who's struggling at the moment? Could you reach out, send a message of support or ring for a chat......it could mean more to them than you can imagine.

Milton Erickson is know as the 'father of modern hypnosis' and hypnosis is a great way to "allow yourself to see what you don't allow yourself to see"!!
The unconscious mind is incredibly creative and when used in the right way it can find solutions for all sorts of problems.

That was quite a day yesterday wasnt it.

What a beautiful tribute and an incredible display of discipline, organisation and care from everyone involved, especially the Pallbearers.......I hope they're having a well deserved day off today.

The bank holiday may be over, but I'm not sure this week will feel 'normal' at any point!

A day for reflection..........

Sending a hug to anyone who needs it.

How are you going to be spending this first August '22 weekend?!

Whatever you're up to, have a great one!

Like anything new, starting a course of therapy can be a bit scary; you're not sure what to expect, what will be expected of you and perhaps most importantly, will it work?

That's why I offer all prospective clients a free hour to chat through exactly what they want to achieve and to ask any questions they might have. It also gives me an opportunity to understand more about what's bought them to this point as well as talking about the techniques which may be most appropriate for them.

It's so how about using something like this as your affirmation today?

Our thoughts create our reality, so by noticing all those things around us that we can be grateful for, we can feel more positive, be more 'present' and of course feel more grateful too!

Have a great Thursday everyone 😀

You'll find an ever increasing selection of hypnosis recordings available to purchase on the Brighter Life website.

Hypnosis recordings, when used regularly, are a great way to create change. Whether you're looking to lose weight, feel more confident or perhaps create a healthier sleep habit, you'll find a hypnosis recording to help you do just that!

https://www.brighterlife.uk/brighter-life-shop/

Holidays are a great opportunity for relaxation and mindfulfulness, so if you fancy taking something with you to listen to, click on the link below & download this 20 minute recording to your phone or tablet!

https://www.subscribepage.com/mindfulness/

We all like to learn in different ways, I know I'm very much a practical person and until I actually 'do' something, I won't remember anything about it!!
But how do you like to learn new things, if you're starting a new job for example or learning a new hobby or skill, do you prefer to:

A - devour lots of information on the subject, reading everything in sight first
B - listen to someone telling you what to do before you do anything else
C - watch someone do it and have a go yourself?

If youre happy to, could you let me know your preferred method of learning?

How does hypnosis work? Well there are definitely no swinging pocket watches involved!!

I guide you into a 'deeply relaxed' state with the use of verbal cues and repetition. Hypnosis is not about being asleep or 'out of it', it's actually a state of heightened focus. It may seem similar to sleep (often clients feel like they've had a lovely nap!) but you’re fully aware of what’s going on and could get up and leave at any time if you wanted to.

The beauty of this 'state' means that you absorb the words you hear differently than you would if you were fully conscious........imagine, you're making the changes you want to make while you just relax!

Sounds too good to be true? Book a free initial consultation with me and I'll talk you through exactly how the techniques I use can help you.

How would it feel to start your day, or end your day, listening to a hypnosis recording that's been tailor made especially for you.

What would it say, what are the words that would help you feel good, achieve your goals, or create that mindset that tells you 'I can, I will'

With regular listening, hypnosis recordings are one if the best kept secrets when it comes to creating change in your life.......what would you like to achieve?

I create custom made recordings as part of my 1:1 client sessions but you can now receive a custom made recording even if we've never worked together previously.

A simple phone call allows you to tell me exactly what you're looking to achieve, I'll also ask you a few simple questions to make sure the recording I create fulfills your needs and then within 5 working days, you'll receive your recording as an mp3 file via email.

Affordable, convenient and effective.......ifyou'd like to find out more, feel free to ping me a message.

Do you easily trust your gut feeling or that sixth sense you sometimes have? Intuition is a sense of knowing what the right answer or decision is before you make it. Using phrases like, “I can’t really explain it, but…....” or “it just feels right” or perhaps, “it just feels wrong” shows your intuition is in play.

Intuition is an unconscious reasoning and it can sometimes oppose what we might think or do consciously. It's thought to be made up of past experience and knowledge......the unconscious mind can quickly sift through these things and come up with that sense of something being right or wrong before we've consciously analysed it!

Do you trust your gut instinct?!

Know something needs to change? Going over and over things in your head and not finding a solution?

When you book a free initial consultation, you have the opportunity to talk things through in a non judgemental, safe space and that in itself can sometimes create a surprising shift.

If you'd like the opportunity to book a one hour free initial consultation, dm me or email [email protected]

It makes my heart sing when I hear words like this 🙏 it's exactly why I do what I do, because the techniques I use really do work.

If you have the motivation to change something, I have the tools to help!

I offer a free initial consultation over zoom (no hard sell!) so feel free to get in touch and find out more.

There's never a better time to 'be you' than right now! Whatever your week has in store, whether its challenging or it's a breeze........you'll handle it best by being 'you'! Be true to yourself and be kind to yourself........have a great week.

What unexpected things happen in life (they happen to us all!) attitude is key to coping with them.

Having a positive attitude will make navigating the unexpected much easier. Things that appear negative one moment can actually turn out to be positive, so accepting that change is a natural and neccary part of life can help us to feel more in control and more optimistic for the future.

To help you cope when unexpected things happen, try these 3 things:

1 Focus on what you CAN do
2 Make a plan - will help you process
3 Start doing a few small things differently - you'll be taking control

It's possible for anyone to set up as a Hypnotherapist, Counsellor, Coach,, Psychtherapist without training as they're not protected titles (hopefully this will change in the not too distant future) so doing a bit of 'due diligence' in the beginning will give you the reassurance you're talking to someone who knows what they're doing!

So if you're looking for a Therapist, think about asking friends/family for recommendations but if that's not appropriate (you may not want them to know you're talking to someone) there are several professional registers you can use to do a search. Registers like this will have already checked out the credentials of everyone listed, so you can be sure they're qualified and have insurance etc

It can be easy to assume changing habits and behaviours is difficult but change can be easier than you think.

As humans we're constantly changing........just think of all the changes youve made in your life, both on purpose and unconsciously! We know how to change and if you have motivation to change something, it can actually be easier than you think!

Clients constantly surprise me with their motivation and commitment to change. When you change how you think, you can change your life.

If you struggle with anxiety, here are3 simple things you can try for yourself
1. Moving your body when you're experiencing anxiety symptoms can be a great way of releasing them, even just getting up and going outside or into another room can help. But some form of excersise might be an even better way to centre and calm yourself.
2. Breathing excersises are well documented to engage the parasympathetic nervous system which is responsible for calming our bodies and can be a great way of instantly feeling calmer. Perhaps 'box breathing' breathe in for the count of 4, hold for 4, breathe out to the count of 4 and stop for 4 or '7/11' breathing where you take a full breath and then breathe out more slowly can help.
3. Look up! In simple terms, when we look down we tend to feel more engaged with how we feel, where as when we look up we're much more visual......give it a go and see the difference!

Wishing everyone a fun Jubilee weekend 👑 Whether you're a Queen fan, or not, hope you can make the most of the extra time off......last bank holiday weekend for a while!

The way you think is not the same as what you think.........its what you do with your thoughts that matters, not what they actually are. Do you challenge them, do you chose which ones to give value to or do you listen to the negative ones and ignore the positive ones?

Take time to notice what you do with your thoughts, do you accept them as fact, or do you challenge them?

Thoughts become feelings and our feelings determine our behaviour, so what we do with our thoughts really does matter!

If you were looking for a Therapist, what would be the most important thing to you?

Would you search on a therapist directory, would you ask friends for a recommendation, would you ring around and land on someone you felt comfortable talking to, or would you base your decision on qualifications?
I'm genuinely interested, so please do let me know!

It so how about using something like this as your affirmation today?

Our thoughts create our reality, so by noticing all those things around us that we can be grateful for, we can feel more positive, be more 'present' and of course feel more grateful too......sounds like a win win to me!

I deserve and embrace every good thing coming my way this week 😁

Happy Monday, have a great one, make it count.

What are you doing to prioritise yourself today? Whether you have 5 minutes or 5 hours, spend time today giving yourself what you need........as they say, you can't pour from an empty pot!

Do you think you can't change? That the way you've thought for the last 20yrs is 'just you', even though that means over worrying, being more negative than you'd like or feeling fearful?

I'm here to tell you......you can change the way you think. IT IS possible and it's something I help clients do every day. If you'd like to find out more, ping me a message, I'm always happy to answer questions and tell you more about what I do.

To hear this, from a client I worked with in 2019, is exactly the reason I love my job. The techniques, I'm lucky enough to use, really do work. 🙏

The magic happens when motivation and hypnotherapy come together! Those two things create the perfect environment to see change happen.
What are you motivated to change?