Adele uses hypnotherapy to manage stage fright Award-winning singer Adele was reported to have seen a Hypnotherapist in LA to help her manage her stage fright before The Oscars. A source close to the singer said that 'Adele was getting so nervous about the gig. She had been rehearsing for the show with an orchestra, but [...]
An Easy Mindfulness Exercise - Cutting Vegetables I am sharing with you one of my favourite exercises that I learnt to help me practice meditation. After becoming a Mum, I found it difficult to integrate meditation into my 'new' life, how on earth am I going to sit down for 10 minutes let alone 30? [...]
How to Think Yourself Happy I was recently asked to write an article for the popular lifestyle blog 'Wild and Grizzly' written by Lori Taylor Arnold, a Mum of one, based in Bristol. Lori asked me to write some tips on 'How to think happy' and explain a little bit about how hypnotherapy works. Here is the blog [...]
Stage fright and Performance Anxiety Stage fright, nerves or performance anxiety is a debilitating fear that if left can have a detrimental effect on a performer's career. The good news is that stage fright, although it may seem impossible to believe, can be overcome in as few as 8-12 one-hour sessions. How is this [...]
A friend and I have set up a nondenominational meditation group in Clifton, Bristol. Starting this Tuesday night, October 2nd, 8pm-9pm at Emmaus House, Clifton. Drop in, donation only. 40 minutes, unguided meditation in a group setting.
Similarities between our brain cells and the universe The Brain and The Universe - Isn't this an incredible image? It has been doing the rounds on social media for a while now, and I find it humbling. "I am the life-force power of the universe. I am the life-force power of the 50 trillion beautiful [...]
5 Reasons You Should Try Hypnotherapy Infographic The Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy recently conducted a study investigating the reasons as to why people seek help from a Hypnotherapist. Below is an infographic displaying the results. I am Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist based in Clifton, Bristol. BA Hons. DHP HPD CNHC AfSFH MNCH(Reg). MNCP (Accred.) I have ten years [...]
Performance Anxiety There's been a lot of coverage in the press recently on performance anxiety, with stars such as Salma Hayek and Adele opening up about their fears, and Stephen Fry talking about stage fright in a lengthy article in The Guardian. The article talks about the strategies available to overcome stage fright, including hypnotherapy. There is a difference between an [...]
Attention Density and Neuroplasticity My husband shared an article with me this morning. I think it perfectly articulates the idea of neuroplasticity and how focusing on a single thought or idea repeatedly, affects the dynamics of our brain. The extract below is taken from an interview between David Rock and Jeffery Schwartz. David Rock: One of the [...]
Positive Thinking A colleague of mine recently shared this wonderful article. It discusses how negative thoughts and negative words affect the neural networks in our brain - and the how the power of repeating positive affirmations and positive thoughts have a positive impact on brain plasticity. Any form of negative rumination—for example, worrying about your financial situation, future [...]
