Most people find exam time stressful. For some, this stress can be a motivational tool that helps them knuckle down and study, but for many, the added pressure is simply too much and it affects their health. Stress manifests in many ways, including: - sleepless nights - stomach trouble - inability to concentrate or think straight - dizziness, shortness of breath, or racing heart - inability to control emotions - irritability or anger Why does this happen to me? When we are in

Depression can take on many forms, from just generally feeling blue to the point where medical intervention is required in order to get through the day. When you're suffering with depression is very easy to become very negative in your thinking, relating a problem or issue in one area to other aspects of life until the future becomes very bleak. When you're in a downward spiral, perhaps much time is spent reflecting on the past and how things could or should have been differe

We're doing some minor renovations at the moment. Feeling my pain? I'm spending a lot of time painting and, in doing so, I'm spending a lot of time in my own head. It's a time consuming process, but strangely satisfying and it's taught me a few things along the way that are so applicable to so many things that we do. 1 Preparation is key There's nothing like a fresh coat of paint on a wall to show up all of the lumps and bumps! Just considering the process, rather than rushin

Every hypnotherapist loves the question "Do you have a swinging watch?" because it provides an opportunity to give some more insight into our profession. I was asked this very thing by a friend over the weekend and as it happens, thanks to a free gift from a recent course, I was amused to be able to say that I do! Do I use it? Of course not. Thankfully times have moved on and I can also pack away my black top hat and cloak... So what is hypnosis and how does it work? Hypnosis

If you find yourself procrastinating over priorities or troubled by To Do’s, then the following tips may help. 1) Utilise ‘Wasted Time’ in your day Identify your wasted time and use it more effectively, eg, Daily Commute – read books, listen to audiobooks if driving, or do something for self development. Alternatively use this for your facebook / news time ONLY as it’s time constrained. Half hour before going to bed – clean and tidy and prepare for tomorrow. 2) Set a To Do li

Many of us have experienced stress in our lives, whether it be going in to an important exam, waiting for someone important to call you back, or the first day at a new job. Sometimes small concerns and worries can spiral and quickly consume our waking thoughts. Over 2 million Australians suffer with anxiety and this can manifest in many ways, including headaches, neck and back pain, insomnia, IBS and panic attacks. Here are a few simple steps to help you regain a sense of con