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How to achieve work-life balance for better mental health

Leading a stressful life can have negative consequences on our health. Unfortunately, being constantly under stress can lead to anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. Maintaining a good work-life balance is one of the best things you can do for yourself. It can help reduce stress levels and prevent burnout. Why working too much is bad for your health If you're always working, you're not giving your mind a chance to rest and recover. When we don't take break

The power of practicing gratitude

Gratitude is more than an emotion; it's a state of being that shifts our focus from what we lack to what we possess. In a world where 'the grind' can overshadow simple joys and discontent can become the norm, appreciating the little things can bring welcome relief. Gratitude and mindfulness go hand in hand. It's about noticing the good things surrounding you - no matter how small - and fully savouring them. When cultivated regularly, this simple practice has the power to tran

What is strategic psychotherapy?

Imagine if you had the ability to control how much you felt affected by what happened to you... An inbuilt filter that automatically sorted the beneficial material from the crap... And, only saved that which was helpful... Strategic psychotherapy is based on the concept that our problems arise due to our perspectives rather than by what happens to us. Just like two different people can experience the same event, and have very different responses to it, how we relate to the wo

What to expect in a session

I don't go digging around in the past looking for a 'causal root story' or childhood trauma to fix. Instead the focus is kept on the future.

Understanding procrastination

Procrastination is the act of avoiding tasks that you believe you should be tackling. This avoidance behaviour typically stems from two primary reasons: fear and existential clash. Reason #1: Fear Fear is a fundamental emotion that often operates beneath our conscious awareness. In many cases, it is the driving force behind procrastination. When you find yourself procrastinating, it's often because you fear your own incompetence in carrying out the task. This fear manifests i

Clinical hypnosis explained

Clinical hypnosis is a powerful tool in the realm of therapy that helps individuals access their subconscious mind. By inducing a state of heightened focus and concentration, hypnosis can assist clients in resolving diverse issues such as anxiety, depression, and addiction. Clinical hypnosis helps clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their challenges, empowering them to make long-lasting transformations in their lives. For individuals struggling with anxiety,

How does hypnosis work?

When most people think of a hypnotic trance, they imagine a situation in which someone forces them into a different state of mind and then makes them do things that they wouldn’t normally do. The reality couldn't be more different. This popular misconception is based on the idea that a hypnotic trance is something that can be imposed on a person, and that their behaviour when they are in a trance is in the control of the hypnotist – and outside of their ability to resist. Wha

Signs you might be experiencing burnout

Your mental wellbeing is the unique way that you handle your emotions, respond to stress, and is determined by your general outlook on life. Having a healthy sense of mental wellbeing allows us to experience enjoyment in life, promotes resilience in difficult situations, set and fulfil goals, as well as build and maintain relationships. Stress, however, is a normal part of life. No matter how much we may wish for a stress-free life, stress is a natural human response that i

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