There now seems to be a bit of a trend for giving things up at other times of year rather than just after Christmas. My attention was drawn the other day to 'Sober for October' when some are putting their minds to giving up alcohol for the month of October, and we already have 'Stoptober' for stopping smoking.
Sometimes it is good to announce that you are going along with a national campaign in order to motivate yourself, as it can seem that you are not alone and also, if a lot of people know about it, you feel spurred on to succeed as the alternative can be very embarrassing. But it may also be the case that you are concerned about how the change will affect you, and whether you will be able to do it.
It may be that you are deciding to give up alcohol or cigarettes but you are worried about how this will affect your stress levels and in this case hypnotherapy can make all the difference. Hypnosis sessions along with a CD to use at home can install a positive and lasting sense of wellbeing in a natural way, so that you will not feel those cravings but instead you will feel relaxed and calm and able to achieve those healthy goals much more easily than you thought.
If you would like to chat further about how I can help you do please contact me on 01449780352 or 07817158429, or you can email me on wendy@wendychalk.co.uk.
Good luck and best wishes,
Wendy x
Monday, 23 September 2013
Tuesday, 17 September 2013
Generalised anxiety disorder
Apparently, according to recent statistics, approximately one sixth of the UK population have some form of generalised anxiety disorder. This can be obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety, health anxiety, different fears and phobias and can seriously affect a person's quality of life.
This anxiety can be caused by the stress of every day life, or it may be that there are past traumas that are at its root. Whatever the case it is very difficult to try to combat this anxiety on your own.
In my hypnotherapy practice I find that, of all the different issues that I treat, anxiety is most responsive to hypnosis. The actual process itself, once fully explained, can be deeply calming and many of my clients report experiencing such a deep sense of peace during the treatment that they liken it to the best night's sleep they have ever had!
Added to this are the powerful hypnotic suggestions delivered during the session, all uniquely tailored to help each individual begin to let go of anxious feelings and worries so that ultimately they can look forward to feeling calmer, happier and more relaxed. This new way of being then becomes a sub-conscious habit, so that they are aware of being able to let go of anxiety and worry and replace it with a positive sense of wellbeing.
If you feel you may be suffering with a generalised anxiety disorder, then do please contact me on 01449 780352 or 07817158429 or email me on wendy@wendychalk.co.uk.
Best wishes,
Wendy x
This anxiety can be caused by the stress of every day life, or it may be that there are past traumas that are at its root. Whatever the case it is very difficult to try to combat this anxiety on your own.
In my hypnotherapy practice I find that, of all the different issues that I treat, anxiety is most responsive to hypnosis. The actual process itself, once fully explained, can be deeply calming and many of my clients report experiencing such a deep sense of peace during the treatment that they liken it to the best night's sleep they have ever had!
Added to this are the powerful hypnotic suggestions delivered during the session, all uniquely tailored to help each individual begin to let go of anxious feelings and worries so that ultimately they can look forward to feeling calmer, happier and more relaxed. This new way of being then becomes a sub-conscious habit, so that they are aware of being able to let go of anxiety and worry and replace it with a positive sense of wellbeing.
If you feel you may be suffering with a generalised anxiety disorder, then do please contact me on 01449 780352 or 07817158429 or email me on wendy@wendychalk.co.uk.
Best wishes,
Wendy x
Wednesday, 11 September 2013
Seasonal Affective Disorder
I do hope that you have all enjoyed our wonderful summer. It does seem now that autumn has arrived quite suddenly with the need to get out those jumpers after what has seemed like a very long time without them.
Some people find this time of year quite difficult, with the days getting shorter and the temperature dropping. The prevalence of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is quite common now with many finding that they suffer from symptoms of depression, lack of energy and a need to eat stodgy comfort foods with these distressing symptoms only passing when spring arrives.
There are a number of things that you can do if you feel that you are suffering from SAD. It is, of course very important to see your doctor if you feel overwhelmed by symptoms of depression, as it may be that you need to consider a course of medication to help you initially.
But there are also lots of natural ways to beat SAD which I have listed below:
Eat a healthy diet, with lots of fruit and vegetables, lean protein and good fats found in oily fish, avocados, nuts and seeds
Cut back on caffeine, alcohol, refined sugars and white carbs (white bread, pasta, rice)
Try to get outside every day even if the weather is not too good, just having a brisk walk round the block can really perk you up
Try taking a natural supplement like 5HTP which can lift mood, also fish oil and Vitamin B Complex can be really good
Light therapy can really help, so it may be worth investing in a light box or an alarm clock which wakes you up to natural bright daylight gradually.
Try to enjoy the nice things about winter - cosy fires, snuggling up under a blanket with a good book, hot water bottles, warming winter stews
You could also try to learn self-hypnosis or meditation, and get into the habit of spending 10 minutes a day quietly doing absolutely nothing. This can be wonderfully relaxing and also oddly energy-boosting. My clients who manage to regularly practice self-hypnosis at home find it extremely beneficial.
Keep warm and cosy,
All the best,
Wendy x
Some people find this time of year quite difficult, with the days getting shorter and the temperature dropping. The prevalence of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is quite common now with many finding that they suffer from symptoms of depression, lack of energy and a need to eat stodgy comfort foods with these distressing symptoms only passing when spring arrives.
There are a number of things that you can do if you feel that you are suffering from SAD. It is, of course very important to see your doctor if you feel overwhelmed by symptoms of depression, as it may be that you need to consider a course of medication to help you initially.
But there are also lots of natural ways to beat SAD which I have listed below:
Eat a healthy diet, with lots of fruit and vegetables, lean protein and good fats found in oily fish, avocados, nuts and seeds
Cut back on caffeine, alcohol, refined sugars and white carbs (white bread, pasta, rice)
Try to get outside every day even if the weather is not too good, just having a brisk walk round the block can really perk you up
Try taking a natural supplement like 5HTP which can lift mood, also fish oil and Vitamin B Complex can be really good
Light therapy can really help, so it may be worth investing in a light box or an alarm clock which wakes you up to natural bright daylight gradually.
Try to enjoy the nice things about winter - cosy fires, snuggling up under a blanket with a good book, hot water bottles, warming winter stews
You could also try to learn self-hypnosis or meditation, and get into the habit of spending 10 minutes a day quietly doing absolutely nothing. This can be wonderfully relaxing and also oddly energy-boosting. My clients who manage to regularly practice self-hypnosis at home find it extremely beneficial.
Keep warm and cosy,
All the best,
Wendy x
Monday, 2 September 2013
Back to school
The weather may be making us feel its still holiday time, but there's no getting away from that 'back to school' feeling that the beginning of September brings.
For some this may be quite a scary time as it means the start of a new school or university. Even just starting a new academic year can be quite frightening for some as you don't know what the year is going to bring.
It is important to realise that it's perfectly normal to feel this way when faced with the challenge of a new chapter in our lives. We tend to be creatures of habit and routine and any sort of change in circumstances can be unnerving. Even if we are fully prepared and feel quite excited about this new phase in our lives, we can have all sorts of thoughts about whether things are going to go well, if we have chosen the right course/subjects. It may also be that we have had to change direction as exam results were not quite what we expected.
Whatever 'new beginnings' you are contemplating, you can prepare yourself by ensuring a calm and balanced state of mind by experiencing hypnotherapy and then setting aside a regular self-hypnosis practice. You may feel over-burdened by things and hypnotherapy can bring you back to a calm and relaxed state of mind, so that you feel ready to face any challenge. In addition, if you can set aside a little time each day for quieting the mind, you will find that it reaps huge benefits in the longer term, giving you a new sense of clarity and focus that you may not have experienced before.
Do contact me if you would like to find out more - my telephone number is 01449 780352 or 07817158429. Or you can email me on wendy@wendychalk.co.uk.
My very best wishes to all of you,
Wendy x
For some this may be quite a scary time as it means the start of a new school or university. Even just starting a new academic year can be quite frightening for some as you don't know what the year is going to bring.
It is important to realise that it's perfectly normal to feel this way when faced with the challenge of a new chapter in our lives. We tend to be creatures of habit and routine and any sort of change in circumstances can be unnerving. Even if we are fully prepared and feel quite excited about this new phase in our lives, we can have all sorts of thoughts about whether things are going to go well, if we have chosen the right course/subjects. It may also be that we have had to change direction as exam results were not quite what we expected.
Whatever 'new beginnings' you are contemplating, you can prepare yourself by ensuring a calm and balanced state of mind by experiencing hypnotherapy and then setting aside a regular self-hypnosis practice. You may feel over-burdened by things and hypnotherapy can bring you back to a calm and relaxed state of mind, so that you feel ready to face any challenge. In addition, if you can set aside a little time each day for quieting the mind, you will find that it reaps huge benefits in the longer term, giving you a new sense of clarity and focus that you may not have experienced before.
Do contact me if you would like to find out more - my telephone number is 01449 780352 or 07817158429. Or you can email me on wendy@wendychalk.co.uk.
My very best wishes to all of you,
Wendy x
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