American psychiatrist Milton Erickson, the father of modern psychology, once congratulated a doctor colleague on her pregnancy. She was flabbergasted. Not only had she not told a single soul about it, but she’d only just found out herself. So how on earth did he know? As far as she was concerned, it seemed like Erickson READ MORE
Depression, trauma, addiction, stress, anxiety, bad habits, phobias… Hypnotherapy can be used to treat all of these things, and many more besides. The trick is, however, that it can only work with your say so. No one can hypnotize you unless you give your consent. And in order for that to happen, you have to READ MORE
Mother Teresa was a Catholic nun who dedicated most of her life to serving others. She’s been quoted as saying that you should live for the moment and that each moment is all you need to be happy. That’s probably an oversimplified description of the practice of mindfulness. But people also have the ability to READ MORE
At some point, everyone struggles to get motivated. It might be to do routine tasks or uninteresting chores, like washing your car or doing your taxes. Even though there’s a payoff, you can’t summon the enthusiasm to get on with it. There are lots of different reasons why someone might experience a lack of motivation. READ MORE
Looking for the ultimate in relaxation? It’s a common theme in today’s fast-paced society: the need to deal with anxiety and stress. And it’s become even more prevalent since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some countries are finding themselves under acute financial pressure as well. People are struggling to make ends meet, with stress READ MORE
According to some authorities on the subject, domestic abuse is becoming an epidemic. And for anybody who finds themselves in an abusive relationship, there’s only one thing they can do. Get out of it. Of course, that’s only half the problem. The other half involves dealing with the aftermath, the trauma, and the physical, mental READ MORE
