by Nicolas | Oct 1, 2018 | Change, Hypnotherapy
Stoptober is here, so let’s talk about the elephant that was in the room but stepped out for a cigarette. That’s right: smoking. Behind each habit or behaviour is a positive intention. That can be a little hard to accept when the habit is something inherently bad for...
by Nicolas | Apr 10, 2018 | Coaching, Hypnotherapy
Stress and control often go together. Applying control to reign in stress might work but is counter-productive in the long-run. Stressors People react differently to different stressors, or stress triggers. There are everyday stressors, like the daily commute, or...
by Nicolas | Apr 3, 2018 | Coaching, Hypnotherapy
April is Stress Awareness Month, as it has been for 25+ years. So what better time than now to talk about the beast that is stress. What is Stress? Stress can be defined as the experience of feeling overwhelmed or burdened. It causes us to feel off-balance, either...
by Nicolas | Feb 23, 2018 | Business, Coaching, Hypnotherapy
A busy mind and overactive thinking can make anyone prone to higher-than-average worry levels, as well as sleep issues. It may be a sign of the times, linked to the value we attribute to reasoning and logical thinking. Our education systems lean heavily towards those...
by Nicolas | Feb 3, 2018 | Change, Coaching
In previous posts we’ve talked a lot about making (New Year’s) resolutions and the importance of mindfulness when making a change in your life. You need a good understanding of where you are; where you’re going; how you’ll transition between the two; why...
by Nicolas | Feb 1, 2018 | Change, Coaching
I have a guilty admission to make, I am not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions. The positive intention behind them is great, but I think you can make changes anytime throughout the year, when energy is more plentiful. New Year resolutions do work for some people, but...
by Nicolas | Jan 30, 2018 | Change, Coaching
You’ve set your intention to change and strategy, you have set your goals, and now you want to integrate the new change into your life. Except that humans are creatures of habit and your current life was set up years ago in a way that you liked back then. There’s...
by Nicolas | Jan 28, 2018 | Change, Coaching
A strong intention and an implementation strategy can assist you with creating the change you want in your life, but then you also need strong goals. These become the reference points that guide you and bring clarity to the road ahead. The secret to setting these...
by Nicolas | Jan 26, 2018 | Change, Coaching
January. The month of good intentions and new beginnings – and resolutions. February. The month when, for many resolution-makers, it all starts to unravel and slip back, Snakes & Ladders style, to the old status quo. Resolutions are tricky. You start with an idea...
