Today, November 13^th is World Kindness Day.  Globally observed, the day is dedicated to promoting and celebrating acts of kindness.  It reminds us of the positive impact kindness has on individuals, communities and the world at large.  Working with anxious minds and with those struggling with stress and conflict and having experienced all this myself, I’ve noticed that kindness matters – a lot - and can be noticeable in its absence for people in these situations. Read on to find out how to address this deficit

Most people welcome the extra hour in bed as the clocks change this week.  Sleep is affected by anything that alters the body’s clock (otherwise known as the Circadian Rhythm), so those with chronic sleep difficulties may find it harder to adjust and question why the clock-change is necessary.   Longer summer evenings and brighter winter mornings still offer benefits for many working in agriculture and other industries, especially in rural communities.  Sleeping well through the seasonal change can be made easier for all with a few small adjustments.

Putting pen to paper can be a useful way to process our thoughts - both a call to action and permission to take time out. For many, the word ‘journaling’ suggests the discipline of daily diaries.  A gentler introduction to this way to wellbeing can be to journal as the seasons change. Here at Sanguine Therapy I encourage clients to journal when they are stuck or wanting to find new ways to express themselves and their hopes and dreams. It can be particularly helpful for people with stress and anxiety who want to feel more hopeful about the future or for people who are finding it difficult to find positive stories from their recent past. We can then work with their words as we go about exploring the many techniques that Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (Hypno-CBT®️) can offer through the therapeutic journey.

We’ve all been there.  The racing thoughts, the avoidance of situations, the unpleasant bodily sensations, the sleeplessness, the worry and fear about the next task on our to-do list, the next day, the next week, the next decade and so it goes on.  Slowly but surely this pattern becomes the repetitive soundtrack playing out in the background of our lives.  We find it taking us away from the life we’d like to live or the person we wanted to be, maybe the one we imagined for ourselves at some point in the past.

Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that around one in five people in my local area of Bristol and North Somerset in the West of England - report high levels of anxiety¹. Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (Hypno-CBT®️) is particularly effective for people with anxiety – in all its forms - and there are many in the modern world.  It’s a powerful combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, (CBT) hypnotherapy, relaxation and mindfulness.