A Harvard Business Study found that people who have written goals and a plan are ten times more likely to attain their goals. Many people use the start of the year as a great time to make resolutions, but only…
Oxytocin is responsible for shaky knees, sweaty palms, and flushed cheeks when people fall in love. Whilst these physical cues can be seen, little evidence is available about love’s impact on the brain. (Borrell 2014) How the Feeling of Love…
We eat to meet a basic physiological need – hunger. However, when we turn to overeating, our objectives are different. People turn to overeating in an attempt to soothe their emotions. If overeating results from physical reasons, then it may…
The term hypnosis has been around since 1840s but its technique has only been used centuries later. Despite the studies proving its effectiveness and the growing popularity of hypnotherapy, it still remains as a controversial method especially in Psychiatry. Some…
Many of us have negative thoughts. And they can be very challenging to get rid of. It can be about a mistake at work, an offending joke we blurted, or worries on money. These thoughts often linger in our minds longer than…
With all the booze and food during the holidays, many of us are probably swearing to lose weight this month. Losing weight has never been out of the list of the most common New Year’s resolution. But how many do…
In the previous post on conflict resolution, you learned that conflict in the family is normal but having ongoing conflict can be unhealthy. The previous post also outlined the steps you can take to start resolving your family’s conflict and…
Just like in any other relationships, conflicts are inevitable in the family. It can happen between husband and wife, between parents and children, and among the children. Having occasional conflict in the family is healthy; what is not, is having…
Can you stay booze-free for 31 days? That’s the challenge of Dry January, an annual charity event organized by Alcohol Concern. But the real challenge is, can you cut back on alcohol for more than a month? Published by Hypnosis in…
For some people, the holiday season is a time of happiness and cheer. However, for you it may be a complete opposite. It may feel like a burden with the stress and anxiety that comes with it. And there are…
