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Building your Resilience

There is a lot of emphasis on Mental Ill health and rightly so. If you have ever had one of those dark nights of the soul when a wave of negativity grips you then you know what I mean.

One way of making those events less frequent and severe is to develop mental fitness and look to their cause.

We go to the gym to develop muscles and stamina so that we can cope with challenges on the sports field and in business.

So why not develop mental resilience around life's challenges, such as relationships, redundancies, illness etc.

Sometimes small changes in the direction of our thinking can make all the difference. Here are a couple that I have personally found useful to recover my state and sense of optimism. Its not easy but worth it.

- Focus on what you would rather have rather than what you don't want.

Its so easy to get sucked into negative feelings and want to get rid of them. Unfortunately that doesn't work, like a cork that has been pushed down in water that cork eventually pops right back up.

Its much better to set our minds on what we want instead, e.g. to be calm or resilient, and take steps towards creating that instead.

- The other things is lower our expectations around other people. When we have expectations that are unmet this can cause upset, feelings of vulnerability and more.

Instead learn to be more self sufficient and establish a balance between doing things yourself as well as asking for help. Being too much towards one end of that dynamic can cause frustration, beating yourself up, disappointment.

Anyway that's just two ideas around managing your state and being in tip top mental health.

Contact me at ACT-Hypnotherapy for more top tips as well as free consultation to learn more about the mind and how you can use it to get to where you want to be in your life.

Looking forward to meeting you.

Andy

GET STARTED!

Listen to that inner voice. It's all too easy to get lost in the "WHAT IFs" and the images and feelings of how difficult things are going to be if we step outside of our comfort zone. And before you know it you are pick up your pension and the options are shrinking.

Listen to that inner voice to take a chance, do something different.... make that step out of your comfort zone. And here's the thing it doesn't have to be a big step. Just anything to get the ball rolling.

Who knows where that ball will roll to once it is started. Freedom comes with breaking our inertia.

Yes some people will burn their bridges and take a massive leap of faith and struggle until things make sense. Others (like me) take more demure steps, dipping our toes in the water first and slowly taking the plunge into something different..... others get shoved into the unknown by life events ( redundancies, illness etc.).

The main thing is to do something different to waken up and access the potential we have within us.

So take up a new hobby, go on a trip, join a club of like minded people... even go crazy and add the milk to your tea first (or vice versa). Feel your neurological network start waking up and taking notice. And before you know it you have a new expanded ordinary.

And if you would like to know more about how to step out of your comfort zone with greater ease and certainty, then contact me at ACT-Hypnotherapy. You will learn how the minds work and how to use them to create a beautiful and compelling future. (link in bio)

Claim your free no obligation chat.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Andy

Go on get a treat and feel the worries drop away.....

Take a rest and let go of the stress

Have you ever found yourself confiding to a barber or a hairdresser?

In many ways they are the informal therapist in our communities. A 15 minute short back and sides can make you feel good as well as feel listened to. Whether its about a holiday, family, worries , concerns or just some banter, a good laugh.

While you relax and talk, the barber works their magic. The occasional question to fuel the conversation or a head massage as they rub in some hair product. Human contact that can make all the difference and break any isolation.

So don't under estimate the visit to the barber or hairdresser. Treat yourself. You are worth it!

And if you want to know more about ways to break that isolation, or to take a more positive step forward and return to your true self, then contact me at ACT Hypnotherapy.

I can't guarantee a good hair cut but I can help by listening as well as sharing with you how the mind works and how you can use it to get to where you want to get.

Claim your free one hour consultation (www.act-hypnotherapy.com)

Looking forward to meeting with you.

Kind Regards Andy

There's always HOPE to be found! A 😊

HOPE - Unhelpful thoughts and emotions DO pass

There must be something in the air, as I've been reminded, by various sources, that whilst difficult situations and thoughts and emotions feel terrible and overwhelming they do pass.

So having that bit of knowledge, like the one so beautifully expressed by Maya Angelou, can give hope and can make all the difference.

Without it there is the feeling that negativity, unhelpful thoughts and emotions will go on forever.

Just like good thoughts pass so do unhelpful ones. Its a helpful thought to know that.

And it also helpful to know that whilst negativity feels rubbish, there is a positive intention behind it, whether that is to keep us safe in some way or some other motivation. It's just that the negative element of the behaviour has outlived its usefulness.

To help the negativity to move on we need to upgrade it to a new thought or emotion that maintains the positive intention but without the unwanted side effects.

For example: being unkind to ourselves may stop us from taking action that we perceive as risky, there is however the side effect that we stay stuck and the thoughts are unpleasant. A more comfortable thought would be to look at the endeavour as an adventure an opportunity to learn and even if there are negative consequence we will recover and be wiser and more resilient for it.

So negative thoughts do pass and that process can be accelerated by thinking something even better than the original thought.

To find out more how to grow and use your minds effectively, contact me at ACT-Hypnotherapy for a free consultation.

Looking forward to chatting with you.

Kind Regards Andrzej

Be more Llama 🦙Ax

Take a Moment to breathe and relax

Life is busy and full of concerns. We try and navigate a complex matrix of demands , concerns, expectations that we forget to take time out.

So much so that we forget to take time out to recharge our minds. To have a fresh mind and an oxygenated body will not only make us feel good but also lead to better decisions, more efficient actions and greater success.

So if you are feeling anxious or stressed then be a Llama and stop get mindful, breath and relax.

Not only will you feel better you will perform better.

So join me for a lovely relaxing breathe break.... Ahhhhhhhh!

To find out more about how you can be more effective in life. Contact me at ACT-Hypnotherapy where you will learn how the brain works and how you can use it to be who you want to be!

Claim you free no obligation chat.

Looking forward to chatting with you.

Kind Regards Andrzej

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Read it and believe it! A😊

GOOD things are going to happen!

I don't know about you but whenever I read a phrase like the one in this post, my mood becomes more hopeful... even for a split second before a less hopeful mindset flips back.

But never the less that moment of hope did exist and did have an effect. So rather than dwell on its impermanence why not expand it. After all it did feel good.

The simplest way is to look to what is good already in your life and then bask in the feeling of that. The more we do it the more we like it and before we know its a habit.

Now it doesn't mean that the negative stuff goes away (sometimes it does), but we have a healthier and more resourceful mindset to deal with it.

Get fed up with the negative and reclaim your "what's been good" and spend more time on the sunny side of the street.

For help in discovering the real, resourceful you and plug in to that feeling of "good things are going to happen" contact me at ACT-Hypnotherapy for a chat.

You will learn how the mind works and how you can use it so that you are in control and have more positive choice in your reactions.

Looking forward to chatting with you.

Best Wishes Andrzej

"A trouble shared is a trouble halved"!

REACH OUT!

Sometimes it feels like we are the only ones that are hurting. It can be from stress at work, a secret about our health, a worry about our families, relationship difficulties!

But really we all have struggles and insecurities - no matter who we are and how successful we are.

Some worry and stress is useful to keep us motivated and competitive.

However too much stress and anxiety, well that stops us functioning effectively and can just make things worse.

We get a plumber in when the boiler breaks down, or go to a mechanic when the car needs fixing or to the doctors when we have a concern.

Unless we are handy in those areas, we wouldn't dream of taking on a job like changing a boiler or doing our own knee replacement.

So when we are feeling overwhelmed and need a helping hand then REACH OUT! - As the saying goes "A trouble shared is a trouble halved".

Have done with suffering alone! You deserve support - What made you think you didn't? Claim it!!

So reach out to your manager, your partner, your family, your doctor or even a stranger and start the process of getting back in control.

At ACT we make it easier to reach out by doing a free no obligation consultation.

So get in touch for a chat - you will receive a warm welcome. And as ACT is a solution focused approach we won't go into the past, we'll instead focus on building a positive future.

Looking forward to chatting to you.

Best Wishes Andrzej

Whimsical:

"Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.
"a whimsical sense of humour". A😊

Get that WHIMSY and Joy back into your life

Sometimes we forget with all our duties, responsibilities and concerns that life is to be enjoyed.

We often put a lot of effort in doing things that create fun for our children or loved ones. A present or a trip out or a special meal or that shared night in front of the telly with popcorn and treats . We just want to see them smile and have that joy in their lives.

So why not return the favour to yourself! Do something fun and joyful in your life..... fill your soul with a sprinkle of magic and a little bit of WHIMSY.

And believe it or not Hypnotherapy can help you get that sprinkle of magic and whimsy back by helping you destress, focus on what you want and help you get back in control!

So indulge that whimsy and contact me at ACT-Hypnotherapy for your free no obligation chat. You will learn how the mind works and how to use it to get back in control... and then the world is your lobster!! (Lisa Lane)

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best Wishes Andy

Achieving Goals and Avoiding Pitfalls Values – the Keys to Motivation Our values are what is important to us. Put this way it is easy to see why they are the key to how to motivate yourself – if something is important enough we will put in the time and effort to do it! We all operate from a set of values....

3 Tools to Motivate Yourself and Others - ACT - Personal Development Achieving Goals and Avoiding Pitfalls Values – the Keys to Motivation Our values are what is important to us. Put this way it is easy to see why they are

Who remembers the phrase "Leg up" ? A😊

A HELPING HAND

I remember when I was a young boy and was out on adventures in the park. Because we were small and couldn't climb over a fence or onto a tree a friend would give us a "leg up".

You know, they would link their two hands together in a form of a stirrup and we would place our foot in the hands and up we would go. And then we would give them a " hand up" to join us.

And the same is true in life. Sometime we can't get to where we want to get all on our own, and we need a "leg up".

That could be from friends, family, community.

Also it could be by someone that has some know how in that field.

So if you would like some help to get over a block, something that you want to change such as unhelpful behaviours, emotions and thoughts then CONTACT me at ACT-Hypnotherapy.

I can share with you the workings of the mind so that you can use it to its full potential and reclaim the real you. In short you can learn to give yourself a leg up.

Looking forward to connecting with you and going on an adventure together.

Best Wishes Andrzej

Take that first step and see what happens A😊

Get STARTED and notice things start changing.

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to get started whether on a goal, a task or to make changes in your life.

And when we do take action and make that call or sort something out, before we know it we are getting on with things and we feel better for it.

The same is true with wellbeing. We all sometimes need a little help to get through a tough patch and it can feel a big effort to reach out for help.

That's why at ACT-Hypnotherapy we offer a free consultation to break the ice, so that you get to know me, what hypnotherapy is all about, you are able to ask questions and discover whether it's right for you.

Plus they say hypnotherapy should be fun. We don't go back into the past, we help you design and experience a positive future, where you are confident, relaxed, resilient and have a sense of fun.

So take that first step and contact me at ACT-Hypnotherapy for a free no obligation chat.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best Wishes Andy

Let the pickle OUT! A😊

Wanting greater freedom, choice and control?

Sometimes we suffer from mission creep. We say yes to too many things and over commit.

Or sometimes the way our minds are wired we are too dependant on other people, what they think of us and what they do for us.

We forget that we are awesome people, creative, resilient, valuable and worthy of our salt.

So if you want help to loosen that lid to your potential, to your freedom, contact ACT-Hypnotherapy for a free no obligation consultation (link in bio)

Where you will learn about how the mind works so that you can use it's full potential and get the real you back.

Looking forward to meeting with you.

Best Wishes Andy

Always love a word puzzle. A😊

HOW TO START YOUR DAY WITH A SPRING IN YOUR STEP

"Our first thoughts of the day are like the sunshine that warms the soil for the seeds" (Mary Davis)

I love that quote because it points to the power of words and what we say to ourselves.

Also it contains a little bit about timing. When we start the day with positive thoughts and attitude the day is more fun, we are more resourceful and things fall more into place.

That's why I like little word games like the one in this post. I can't resist them, to try and find out what my day will hold.

Yes it can be thought that these word grids are just nonsense. But the way I see it, its fun, I get a little dopamine hit when I find a word and you can't see or say a word without feeling some of its meaning so it acts as a pattern interrupt and reset for me.

So what words did you notice or even how many? Do share in the comments.

Contact me (ACT-Hypnotherapy) for more about how the mind works and how you can use it to make the changes you want. From anxiety, worry, stuck-ness to freedom, greater resilience, creativity and a sense of fun.

Claim your free no obligation consultation.

Looking forward to chatting with you.

Best Wishes Andrzej

What are you waiting for?

Are you waiting on a lightning strike?
Are you waiting for the perfect night?
Are you waiting 'til the time is right?
What are you waiting for?
(Nickleback)

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HOW TO TAP INTO YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL!

If you have a sense that there is more to be had either accessing more of your abilities or having greater motivation , resilience or that loving relationship or a sense of self then you are RIGHT!

Something inside you is tapping on that door to your potential wanting it to be opened so that you can enjoy your life.

Our job is to listen and take action! And it can be any action whatever you feel you are able to do. Any action creates movement, which means that you are taking control, increases hope and that key to your door of potential notches up a little more towards OPEN.

A great way to get things moving is to start doing something different each day. It could be drive to work a different way, put the milk into the tea cup first (or the other way round), get out of bed from the other side..... anything to start the brain to rewire. You may even notice that change can be fun.

Contact ACT-Hypnotherapy if you want to learn more about change and how to take back control, how to break through the shackles of negative thoughts, feelings and emotions to greater freedom and happiness.

Claim your free no obligation consultation.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best Wishes Andrzej

DON'T BE ASHAMED!!!

Recently I took someone at face value and believed in their words, only to find the opposite is true. Their actions did not match their rhetoric.

And I felt ashamed that I was taken in.

Then I thought why should I be ashamed I was true to my actions, the other party should be ashamed.

But hey that's life... you have to roll with the punches.

So what can we do to move forward in situations like that? Here is what I'll be doing:

- Not compromising my values and continuing to be true to myself
- Learn from my experience from the part I played and fine tune my intuition.
- Have greater clarity of how I want to be in the world and to operate from my power rather than depending on others to hold my value and values. No one can hurt you unless you give them your power.

So yes it wasn't nice but I've learnt to be a little wiser and listen to actions rather than words. So maybe Karma was working for me to give me a lesson and so greater presence in my world.

Like Zig Ziglar said "If you learn from failure you never really loose".

So for those that know what I'm talking about in the above scenario - I feel you! I know its not easy and it hurts but lets use that hurt to take back our power. Its an opportunity to reset and recalibrate to a stronger and wiser you - you still can be you but maybe a little more informed😊

Remember to stay positive and learn and thrive rather than just survive.

Best Wishes Andrzej

Here's an idea... A😊

Finding that missing PEACE

In these times of busyness, so much to do, obligations, worries we find that we get lost in overwhelming thoughts and emotions.

Life can be a daily grind of tasks, argument (or suppressed arguments), doing, sacrifice, compromise, wantings and wishings.

It's no wonder we try to get away from all the above by going on holiday or turning to vices and distractions.

We are in essence looking for that inner peace, when we can do all the above but from a place of inner peace, wholeheartedness and control.

We all are in that search for that peace, including me.... Its a journey not necessarily a destination. When we learn how to journey through life then it becomes an adventure and a great place to learn and grow - sometimes easy and sometimes difficult.

So if you are looking to take back control and work from that place of peace or whatever that is for you, then contact me at ACT-Hypnotherapy and claim your free no obligation chat (yes it is free and no obligations 😊)

Looking forward to chatting with you.

Best Wishes Andrzej

We love the Phoenix... and the motif of something new and better coming from a crisis! A & M 😊

Discover Your Inner Strength born out of struggle!

We are amazing people, we have resilience, creativity, compassion, love, tears, hope, worry, stress, fears, down days and yet we keep on going!

Getting up every day with hope in our hearts and an inner flame that refuses to go out.

So own that resilient, that beautiful you. You've earned it just by being here and resonating with those words and all the heroic actions you do each day.

Its funny how we overlook those skills and abilities.

So if you want to get in touch with that awesome you, take that first step and contact ACT-Hypnotherapy. Where you will learn how the mind works and how to use your resilience, creativity and passion in a way that helps you thrive and not just survive....

Go on get in touch and claim your free no obligation consultation.

Best Wishes Andy

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Best Wishes Andrzej

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