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An exercise that was created by Psychologist Martin Seligman. Seligman founded a movement called ‘Positive Psychology’; this approach recognises that from an evolutionary perspective, we are better at focusing on bad events than good ones.

Next time you’re trying something new, ask yourself, ‘What’s the BEST that could happen?’ I think you’ll love how it feels!

After the excitement and bustle of the Christmas season, it is completely natural to feel a little down at this time of the year. January is a month of cold weather, short days and dark mornings. Typically, January Blues manifest as feelings of low mood, sadness, lack of motivation, tiredness and low energy.

You don’t have to struggle through stress or caring alone. Hypnotherapy can help you find moments of peace, clarity, and control — small but significant steps toward a calmer, more confident you.

How Hypnotherapy Can Help With Imposter Syndrome When I was 15, I was very involved in amateur Theatre. I auditioned for and was offered a place at the Manchester Youth Theatre summer school. At first, I was over the moon, the competition was quite fierce and I felt very proud! but as the time to attend approached, I started to experience self-doubt. I was so anxious about attending, and I remember saying to my parents; “they’re going to find out!” (the finding out was expand

Discover how Pebble Hypnotherapy in Skipton uses Solution Focused therapy and hypnotherapy to ease anxiety, recognise symptoms, and restore peace of mind.

Rest is not a reward for finishing everything on your to-do list, it’s a basic human need, and when we prioritize it—when we truly understand its value—we don’t just feel better; we live better. So, the next time you feel tired, overwhelmed, or unfocused, don’t power through. Pause. Breathe. Rest. Your body, your mind, and your future self will thank you.

If you’re not able to get out into the countryside, you’ll be pleased to know that even brief encounters with nature such as a stroll in a city park, or even a view of trees through a window can improve emotional resilience. So if you do nothing else this month, try to get outside!

Small actions are the building blocks of habits and progress; think about the effort it takes to read a single page of a book, jot down a thought in a journal, or take a five-minute walk. These actions may seem minor, but they accumulate over time to foster lifelong learning, mental clarity, and physical health.