This is the first in the series of three articles, where we discuss different types of approaches that psychologists and hypnotherapists may use to help their clients in achieving their goals, and assisting them in their journey to health.

Stress and different stressors, positive or negative ones, permeate nearly every moment of our lives. Certain levels of mental or physical stress create resilience, growth and development. Does this mean that stress is good? Yes, but there is a limit and that limit depends on an individual. Having too much stress and for long periods of time is what should be avoided, and this is what many of us are not able to always control successfully.

Depression affects millions of people worldwide and can interfere with mood, sleep, motivation, dietary and eating habits, energy levels and other biological functions, depending on the severity and the individual. It’s important to know that anyone at any time can feel “low”, however, that does not necessarily mean that we are depressed.

Hypnotherapy is becoming a popular way to help with issues such as depression, weight loss, smoking cessation and different phobias. However, most people are unsure of the process involved. Today we take a look at what the therapy entails and how to best prepare for the sessions.

Sometimes the most effective path to health lies with the simplest approaches and non-invasive procedures. This is why hypnotherapy is becoming more popular and more studies are now looking into different areas of application. For now, hypnotherapy has shown impressive results for some of the most common health issues that many of us are facing daily.

Our conscious mind is busy, which means that “we” are busy and often feeling overwhelmed. We simply don’t have the time to think about anything else apart from our priorities. Or do we? Cognitive neuroscience concluded that our conscious mind is only 5% of our cognitive ability. It’s time to learn how to use the other 95%.

Recent research is showing that smiling lifts our mood while decreasing stress-producing hormones such as cortisol. It also has a profound effect on our brain, and serotonin and endorphin levels. Today, we will learn how to tap into the power of smiling.

We are becoming more reliant on medication as a quick fix. But these “quick fixes” are not long-term solutions. To make significant and positive changes in our life, we need to have more understanding of our thoughts, emotions and actions. This is where hypnotherapy can assist us in making that first step.

We are living in a world where 1.4% of global deaths can be attributed to suicide and unfortunately this percentage continues to rise. What is going wrong and how can humanity intercept these unfortunate events?

Many of us find ourselves constantly chasing the next best thing in hope that it will make us happier. Psychologists call this phenomenon the Hedonic Treadmill. But what are we really chasing? Can we truly create happiness? Research says that there are 3 key ways we can improve our happiness beyond this cyclic chase.

When starting anything new, it’s important to have clear foundations and basic understanding. With Neuro-Linguistic Programming, the best start would involve signing up for a course and having your own coach. But before you do that, let’s learn more about some of the key methods and techniques, and see which ones might work best for you.

A journey of recovery from a traumatic event can look different for everyone, but regardless of the time it takes, there are key stages of recovery we tend to go through to get back on our feet. Let’s explore and see how we can navigate our way back to enjoying life.