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Ditch the Contrast Trap: How to Beat the Negative Influence of the Contrast Principle in Everyday Life

George Whitaker

1 day ago2 min read

Ditch the Contrast Trap: How to Beat the Negative Influence of the Contrast Principle in Everyday Life

Have you ever noticed how your morning coffee tastes different depending on what you had before? This is the contrast principle at work....

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3 Steps to Rewrite Your Life Story and Create a More Fulfilling Narrative

George Whitaker

Oct 243 min read

3 Steps to Rewrite Your Life Story and Create a More Fulfilling Narrative

Have you ever considered the power of the stories you tell yourself each day? Derren Brown’s impactful quote, "We are, each of us, a...

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Lost and Confused? Discover How Life Coaching Can Help You Find Your Way

George Whitaker

Sep 272 min read

Lost and Confused? Discover How Life Coaching Can Help You Find Your Way

Are you feeling lost in the whirlwind of life? It's like being stuck in a maze with no map, trying to navigate through the twists and...

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Uncovering the Surprising Connection Between Evolutionary Psychology and Modern Mental Health: How Can We Live Better Now?

George Whitaker

Sep 232 min read

Uncovering the Surprising Connection Between Evolutionary Psychology and Modern Mental Health: How Can We Live Better Now?

In a world where the pace never seems to slow down and stressors are ever-present, it's no surprise that mental health challenges have...

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Why Joining a Weekly Online Hypnotherapy Group Could Change Your Life Forever

George Whitaker

Aug 203 min read

Why Joining a Weekly Online Hypnotherapy Group Could Change Your Life Forever

In this post, we look at the transformative power of group hypnotherapy sessions.

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Are We Overestimating How Bad Things Will Really Make Us Feel?

George Whitaker

Aug 202 min read

Are We Overestimating How Bad Things Will Really Make Us Feel?

Do you ever find yourself imagining the worst-case scenario, only to realise it wasn't as earth-shattering as you expected?

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George Whitaker

Jul 113 min read

How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Have you ever thought about how your body language affects how you feel, especially when you're suffering from imposter syndrome?

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George Whitaker

Jan 242 min read

Hypnotherapy Myths and Misconceptions

What are the most common hypnotherapy & hypnosis myths and misconceptions? Maybe you've watched a stage hypnosis show? Maybe you've...

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George Whitaker

Dec 14, 20233 min read

Is Hypnosis Safe?!

I'm sure you've seen hypnosis portrayed in films or TV series - normally, there's an evil hypnotist with scary eyes and/or a pocket...

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George Whitaker

Nov 21, 20232 min read

What Does Hypnosis Feel Like?

First, let's start off by saying that hypnosis can feel different for every person, but there are some common similarities. As...

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George Whitaker

Oct 23, 20232 min read

What Happens During Hypnosis?

What Does Hypnosis Involve? There are several steps in the hypnosis process, including an induction and deepener to enter a hypnotic...

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George Whitaker

Sep 19, 20231 min read

What is Hypnosis?

If you read ten different books on hypnosis, you will probably get ten different definitions for what hypnosis really is! You probably...

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George Whitaker

Aug 23, 20233 min read

Stoicism and Anxiety

Stoicism has gained greatly in popularity in recent years, with famous names like Ryan Holiday, Tim Ferriss and Mark Manson writing and...

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George Whitaker

Jul 18, 20234 min read

Life Values and Anxiety

Have you ever felt like the ball in a pinball machine? Bumping from one peg to another with no clear direction. Or a stick floating down...

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George Whitaker

Jul 3, 20231 min read

I Was On a Podcast!

Recently, I was a guest on a podcast! Click here to check it out ...

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George Whitaker

Jun 16, 20232 min read

Where Did Hypnotherapy Originate?

Have you every wondered where hypnotherapy originated? Keep reading to find out!

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3 Ways to Reduce Your News Anxiety Today

George Whitaker

May 15, 20232 min read

3 Ways to Reduce Your News Anxiety Today

This post looks at News Anxiety and how we can reduce it in our lives.

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George Whitaker

Apr 6, 20232 min read

Box Breathing for Anxiety and Stress

Box Breathing is a simple but very effective breathing technique that anyone can use to help calm their mind and body. What is Box...

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George Whitaker

Dec 15, 20221 min read

Happy Christmas!!

Why not start the New Year with a bang?! Whether it's Anxiety, an inability to Relax, a lack of Self-esteem or a Phobia of flying, we...

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We're in the TOP 3 HYPNOTHERAPY PRACTICES in Swansea!

George Whitaker

Oct 7, 20221 min read

We're in the TOP 3 HYPNOTHERAPY PRACTICES in Swansea!

We're so happy to discover that we've been recognised as one of the TOP 3 HYPNOTHERAPY PRACTICES in Swansea by threebestrated!! Click the...

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