The future of UK University Education

The 21st Century Skills Gap and the Shift to Active Learning So, at this time when UK University education is facing intense scrutiny, what exactly should universities be doing to better equip graduates for the workplace? What’s your view? Experiences? Based on a recent survey involving 9,000 …

Neuroplasticity and mind states - maybe it's not how you do it, but just the way you do it?

There are different ways to facilitate the mind state. Interesting research on how different methodology can get you to the same place regardless of mythology. Scientific insights into how humans access deep spiritual states A common pathway to bliss The researchers found that both jhāna …

Preparation is key: Preparing for your Freedom from Smoking Day

Preparation is key. Preparing for an important, happy day, is important. Here are some tips for preparing for your ‘freedom from smoking day’: Set a specific “Freedom Day” - Choose a date within the next two weeks to quit Document your reasons for quitting - Write down …

Welcome to… Your Timeline

A personal timeline helps individuals reframe past events and enhance their emotional responses by understanding the connection between past and future experiences.

Sure…it works, but now what?

As I tell some of my clients, of course hypnosis the idea of going into hypnosis is the easy bit for me (and no doubt stage hypnotists) The much more interesting and exciting bit for me in clinical hypnosis is is what to do with that positive and resourceful trance state once they’re there, that …

The way we believe the world to be is an inside job.

Do it. Your Way.

You are unique. Do it your way, because nobody does it better. #beyourelf #selfconfidence

Learn to identify the nature of your anxiety

Anxiety isn’t just worry it has an impact on the whole of the mind-body system. By learning to know the nature of how your anxiety impacts you, you can learn to minimise or even eliminated for good. Here is a simple exercise to help you begin to do just that.

Use your natural processes to change how you've viewed the past

Here’s how you can use the same process that your mind used in the first place to transform not so happy memories and change them into OK (if not even more than OK) ones. Transcript

Hypnotic NLP techniques for overcoming your past

The text outlines various NLP techniques for reframing negative past experiences into positive or empowering ones.

REMember your natural dream state to practice and make perfect!

What Birds Dream About: The Evolution of REM and How We Practice the Possible in Our Sleep It may be that in REM, this gloaming between waking consciousness and the unconscious, we practice the possible into the real. It may be that the kiss in my dream was not nocturnal fantasy but, like the …

You don't own it. It's not yours...it's not YOU!

Clients & Self Development: The Inner Work by Ashley Cottrell 📚 “The first step of your healing process is to become aware of any time you fall from a state of peace and contentment and ask yourself what exactly triggered such a change. Clearly identify the thoughts, feelings, or actions …

🚀 Accelerated Learning: Master Your Study Game Want to supercharge your learning journey? Here’s my proven framework for accelerated learning that has transformed how I absorb and retain information. #LearningHacks #PersonalDevelopment Get the full PDF here …

Supporting my clients

Just spending a bit of time updating my personal support webpage for my clients - a bit fiddly to do in places but worth it knowing how much my clients appreciate how it helps them in between my sessions with them :)

Again, the exponential rise of AI drives the need and, with the right philosophy, the need to become even more human is more pressing than ever. The 21st Century Skills Gap and the Shift to Active Learning Although transferring domain knowledge relevant to their graduates’ professions is extremely …

The Quick Guide to Insomnia Types Understanding Insomnia Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of individuals worldwide. The inability to obtain adequate sleep can significantly impact daily functioning and overall well-being. Classification of Insomnia Insomnia can be …

The Quick Guide to Insomnia Types

The Quick Guide to Insomnia Types Understanding Insomnia Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of individuals worldwide. The inability to obtain adequate sleep can significantly impact daily functioning and overall well-being. Classification of Insomnia Insomnia can be …

Currently reading: Mind Magic by James R. Doty, MD 📚

School leaders and employers need to reach out to each other. They are both parts of the whole and need to seek an understanding of each others' and mutual needs #education #ehe #workskills The gap between school work and ‘real work’ - SecEd According to new research published by the Baker Dearing …

Back to School* (*college, uni, etc) September Accelerated Learning Tips #1

September Accelerated Learning Tips AudioBlog #1. Just starting a course? Then I’ve recorded this to hopefully help you - Check out my latest blog post with extended audio advice. #university #learning #backtoschool 🎙️

Currently reading: This Book Could Save Your Life: Breaking the silence around the mental health emergency by Ben West 📚 As a presently (so-called) complimentary mental health practitioner, my heart goes out to this guy - and the woeful lack of understanding and underfunding in this area, especially …

Healthy lifestyle can help prevent depression – and new research may explain why

Research shows that regular good sleep and having good friends are the top 2 best ways to avoid or limit the negative effects of your depression. So my advice would be to prioritise these. Maybe its time to check your sleeping habits/sleep hygiene [www.sleepfoundation.org] and call that friend …