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Every day is a chance to change your world in a small way.Angie Gileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665732617357025947noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9129369200996338767.post-64368989688064270532017-09-14T15:42:00.000+01:002017-09-14T15:42:02.748+01:00When travelling, lose your 'baggage'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm off on holiday shortly for a well-earned break. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">After a very interesting and busy time with clients working on a whole range of things. Some goal-oriented, some overcoming anxiety/ depression, others relationship challenges or dealing with issues from the past and others facing up to phobias and fears. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I worked with a client (a terrific coach) enabling her to overcome a fear of flying. After working with me, she fully enjoyed a recent holiday. You can see her blog <a href="http://engaging-people.co.uk/overcoming-limiting-thinking/" target="_blank">here</a>, at the Engaging People Company, having written an article on overcoming limiting thinking. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Back to my own holiday theme, the amount of clothes and shoes that I could pack is a standard joke amongst friends and family. You see, being British, I tend to over-plan for every eventuality where the weather is concerned! One of the things that I would like to travel 'light' with on this holiday, though, is my mind. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Being self-employed, and working with clients who are self employed too, I see a consistent pattern of 'not switching off' from things like Social Media and from calls and admin. This can lead to a leaching of time into home life. So a clear definition of when you are working and when you are not, is necessary. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Going on holiday, I want to experience all that there is in new environments. From the moment I am in the airport putting luggage in the hold, right through to flying, arriving at the seaside, feeling the warmth of the sun and having fun. It seems like the perfect time to hit the 'out of office' button and be in the moment. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'll be flying high and travelling with a light mind, enjoying every last moment. </span><br />
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Angie Gileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665732617357025947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9129369200996338767.post-56391289509359636982017-06-05T17:31:00.001+01:002017-06-05T17:31:27.707+01:00What artists tell us about change and inspiration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Ever heard the expression 'Take things as they come'? It's easier said than done, isn't it? </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Especially if you are facing 'a measure of darkness' or where times are proving challenging.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">An artist is someone with a uniquely creative ability who can show us the light. Usually an artist sees the world in a different way to others, or experiences the world with extra feeling and sensitivity. They see the potential for freedom of expression in many ways. Their ability to reinvent and develop themselves, whether through art, music or many other medias, is an inspiring skill. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">When a painter/artist has come to the end of a particular passion or theme, they often have spare canvases that somehow did not quite develop into their full potential. These cast-offs are just steps along the way (they may feel frustrated, though eventually overcome that). A common process that usually leads the artist to produce another, better version, of earlier attempts. Often you'll see them re-painting over old canvases. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">It is that ability to transform that translates well into the human potential. Just as the artist, we can learn to cast-off earlier versions of ourselves, our behaviours and any outdated beliefs. We don't need a brand new canvas, we have ourselves. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">We can change, it just takes a little faith. Quite a lot of trust is required and we can change, we can fulfill our potential and find inspiration. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><b style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px; line-height: 20px;">About the Author</b><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px; line-height: 20px;">: Angie works as a hypnotherapist, counsellor and coach at the Norfolk Clinic Complementary Healthcare Clinic, 38-40 Magdalen Road, Norwich, NR3 4AG. </span></span></div>
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Angie Gileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665732617357025947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9129369200996338767.post-25138891112698600772017-03-06T15:35:00.001+00:002017-03-06T15:35:05.705+00:00The Blog post that sweeps you off your feet (in a good way!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Recently I heard about a Sky Dive for a charity local to Norfolk. That charity is <a href="http://www.nelsonsjourney.org.uk/" target="_blank">Nelson's Journey</a> They do an amazing job for young people who have been bereaved and help them come to terms with that loss through activities. 'Bringing back Smiles!' </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, one for the 'bucket list', I decided to sign up and take part. The Sky Dive is happening at the end of April 2017 over at Beccles Airfield. The Nelson's Journey event is run in conjuction with <a href="http://ukparachuting.co.uk/charity_event/nelsonss-journey-charity-skydive-day/" target="_blank">UK parachuting </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In preparing for this once in a lifetime event, please read <a href="http://herbusinessbrew.co.uk/making-the-jump-from-fear-to-fantastic/" target="_blank">HERE - making the jump</a> guest blog post that I wrote for <a href="http://herbusinessbrew.co.uk/" target="_blank">Her Business Brew</a> network<b>. I gave away some fantastic success coaching tips that I have personally used to help myself and also that my clients also gained from knowing. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Can't wait to finalise my Virgin Money fundraising page where I aim to raise as much as possible before the jump. I'm doing this alongside a few other people I know, so we're all feeling excited. I'll pop a link to the page on the blog once set up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><b style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px; line-height: 20px;">About the Author</b><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px; line-height: 20px;">: Angie works as a hypnotherapist, counsellor and coach at the Norfolk Clinic Complementary Healthcare Clinic, 38-40 Magdalen Road, Norwich, NR3 4AG. </span></span></div>
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<br />Angie Gileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665732617357025947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9129369200996338767.post-66167053648471452932016-12-20T21:19:00.003+00:002016-12-20T21:19:38.857+00:00'Christmad' preparation? My top toboggan swerves to coast you through Christmas like a pro<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, I was hurriedly searching for a particular food on google, intending looking for 'Christmas holiday food'. However, with the speed of a chased rabbit down a hole, I mistyped: '<i><b>Christmad</b></i>.' Seems a</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> suitable alternative name for an increasingly frantic time leading up to the festivities. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The supermarkets have been playing Christmas music since November, when it was still quite warm and not at all feeling like Christmas, here in the UK. T</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">he TV commercials and shops started a feeling of journeying down a toboggan ride to 'Christmad' that was gradually more demanding and picking up speed. Going on a toboggan without preparation is dangerous, if untrained. So here's 3 of my top 'swerves' to prepare you for your very own toboggan ride to be happier and coast you more gently through Christmas!</span><br />
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<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: -7.1pt;">1)<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: -7.1pt;">Tidying up</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Your house may
be less than tidy, perhaps you’re working long hours to make ends meet. You
have family coming over. So you can either clean the house all night and feel
exhausted or decide maybe you’re holding onto an unrealistic illusion of what a
perfect home looks like at Christmas? People
tend to remember experiences, not things. The fun and laughter of friends and families,
not there were flawlessly clean carpets, perfect matching decorations and neatly
stacked logs by a roaring fire. I’d rather have happy, rested family and
friends, than those worn out cleaning everything up till the wee small hours, wouldn't you?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2)</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: -18pt;">Present buying</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Most people, if
asked, would say that some presents they’ve been given have gone unused, been
recycled or are just sitting in the back of a cupboard. Finding and choosing
gifts can be stressful. Particularly when attempting to find the latest ‘must-have’
toy for children. Of course, you want to do your best for your child. However,
repeat after me “<b>I’m doing the best for
my family/friends/me</b>” (</span>Because, yes, you
are!) Why not create something homemade that certain people will particularly
like? (I’ve hand-painted a few items this year and I think the recipients will appreciate
my efforts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0cm;">3)</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0cm;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0cm;">Judging yourself/ comparisons</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Don’t judge yourself harshly if you can’t finalise
everything you would want to at Christmas. <span lang="EN-US"> If you have children,
know that YOU</span> are doing the best for them at
this time. Your love and time is far
more important to a child. The best gift you can give is being a loving and ‘present’
parent, rather than worrying about ‘what if’s’ and ‘could haves’. They just take
you away from the present moment of enjoying what you DO have.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you see friends glossy ‘perfect’ images posted on
social media, it can lead to feelings of envy or of not matching up to their
standards. Those images are not the whole picture. They represent a moment, not
a real story of lumpy gravy, only what the person posting wants you to
see. It’s another illusion to disregard
and swerve. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: -21.25pt;"> I wish you a very healthy and happy ride through the festivities! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px; line-height: 20px;">About the Author</b><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px; line-height: 20px;">: Angie works as a hypnotherapist, counsellor and coach at the Norfolk Clinic Complementary Healthcare Clinic, 38-40 Magdalen Road, Norwich, NR3 4AG. </span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">“WHEN WE FEEL LOVE AND KINDNESS TOWARD OTHERS, IT NOT ONLY MAKES OTHERS FEEL LOVED AND CARED FOR, BUT IT HELPS US ALSO TO DEVELOP INNER HAPPINESS AND PEACE.”</span></b></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Today raises awareness of kindness. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Kindness is one of those 'softer' skills that is often discussed as a way of feeling good. W</span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">here does kindness start and charity end? </span></span></h2>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #231f20; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">You may remember the expression '</span><span style="color: #231f20; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">charity begins at home</span><span style="color: #231f20; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">'. This generally refers to putting your family and yourself in order before serving others. It's a proverb, not a religious statement.</span><span style="color: #231f20; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"> <span style="color: #222222;">Sir Thomas Browne was the first to put the expression into print, in</span><i style="color: #222222;">Religio Medici</i><span style="color: #222222;">, 1642: <b>"</b></span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Charity begins at home, is the voice of the world: yet is every man his greatest enemy."</b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #231f20; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">What if we think in our personal lives of others as being 'an enemy' or 'someone to be feared'. What impact on our own ability towards kindness and compassion? </span><span style="color: #231f20; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">What if in being unforgiving to others our ourselves (with our thoughts or behaviours in our 'home'), we become more unhappy and less likely to show compassion to others? What good will come from this? </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #231f20; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">As an example, </span><span style="color: #231f20; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Jay Narayanan (psychologist) spoke about the toll of holding a grudge. He pointed to an experiment showing grudge-holders perceiving a hill as steeper than did people who had been asked to recall a time they’d forgiven someone. It’s as if the grudge is a heavy backpack that people wear, yet they resist forgiving others, because they fear it will make them appear weak and will invite exploitation. On the other hand, he referred to some powerful leaders, Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, being admired because they could have retaliated, but chose not to despite the obvious repression they were subjected to. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #231f20;">Can you forgive one person today? Find that compassion and kindness for yourself, feeling less burdened by hurt, and you may find extra kindness blooms freely in your heart. Creating space for you to make a difference in this world. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">About the Author</b><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">: Angie works as a hypnotherapist, counsellor and coach at the Norfolk Clinic Complementary Healthcare Clinic, 38-40 Magdalen Road, Norwich, NR3 4AG. </span></span></div>
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Angie Gileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665732617357025947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9129369200996338767.post-43499399392707221182016-10-07T07:30:00.000+01:002016-10-07T07:30:00.195+01:00World Mental Health Day 2016:10th October <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Each year on </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">10th of October</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">, </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">World Mental Health Day</span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> is held in order to raise awareness of Mental Health issues. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This year's theme of <b><span style="color: blue;">Psychological First Aid </span></b>in <b>crisis situations</b> seems particularly pertinent, given Hurricane Matthew and it's path of destruction. <a href="http://www.who.int/mental_health/world-mental-health-day/paper_wfmh_2016.pdf?ua=1" target="_blank">Psychological First Aid</a> is is not just about professionals providing support for someone who experiences a traumatic event. It is also about everyday people and how they can provide support without needing to be a fully qualified counsellor. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Please take a look at the link <a href="http://www.who.int/mental_health/world-mental-health-day/ppt.pdf?ua=1" target="_blank">here</a> for World Health Organisation information on World Mental Health Day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One of the things people get concerned over is worrying what they do or say to those involved in a traumatic event. What do you say if someone has just lost a family member, witnessed something devastating happening or have just lost their home /way of life? </span><br />
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<u><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here's a list of things NOT to say or do:</span></b></u><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Don’t pressure someone to tell their story.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Don’t interrupt or rush someone’s story.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Don’t give your opinions of the person’s situation, just listen.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Don’t touch the person if you’re not sure it is appropriate to do so.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Don’t judge what they have or haven’t done, or how they are feeling</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Don’t say…”You shouldn't feel that way.” or “You should feel lucky you survived.”</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Don’t make up things you don’t know.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Don’t use too technical terms. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Don’t tell them someone else’s story. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Don’t talk about your own troubles. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Don’t give false promises or false reassurances. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Don’t feel you have to try to solve all the person’s problems for them.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Don’t take away the person’s strength and sense of being able to care for themselves.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Try to find a quiet place to talk and minimize outside distractions. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Stay near the person but keep an appropriate distance depending on their age, gender and culture. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Let them know you hear what they are saying, for example, nod your head and stay attentive. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Be patient and calm. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Provide factual information IF you have it. Be honest about what you know and what you don’t know. “I don’t know but I will try to find out about that for you.” </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Give information in a way the person can understand - keep it simple. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Acknowledge how they are feeling, and any losses or important events they share with you, such as loss of home or death of a loved one. “I’m so sorry… ” </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Respect privacy. Keep the person’s story confidential, especially when they disclose very private events. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Acknowledge the person’s strengths and how they have helped themselves. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Adapt what you do to take account of the person’s culture</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Safety: don’t expose people to further harm, ensure (as best you can) they are safe and protected from further physical or psychological harm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Dignity: treat people with respect and according to their cultural and social norms</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Rights: act only in people’s best interest, ensure access to impartial assistance without discrimination, assist people to claim their rights and access available support</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Care for caregivers: practice self-care and team-care (if working as part of rescue team/ services)</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Do listen, without judgement. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Do be honest and trustworthy.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Do respect a person’s right to make their own decisions.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Do be aware of and set aside your own biases and prejudices.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Do make it clear to people that even if they refuse help now, they can still access help in the future.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Do respect privacy and keep the person’s story confidential, as appropriate.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Do behave appropriately according to the person’s culture, age and gender.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">None of us know exactly what is going on in people's lives, this might be at work or personally. We may fail to spot telltale signs of someone feeling under par and may be suffering with mental health. Many employers nowadays understand the importance of open communication and support of mental health issues. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The message of how we can help each other to feel mentally resilient and supported, even if we do so in small ways, hopefully will filter through into workplaces and society as a whole. Removing the </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hupsx5Hoylc" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;" target="_blank">stigma</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> attached to mental health includes learning to accept the role we all have to play, and the little things we can do, to putting a stop to someone feeling stigmatised.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thank you for taking the time to read. I have added links to various organisations that are doing a great job in raising awareness of mental health issues now and throughout the year, including the advice on what to do/ say above (details of which taken from WHO slides).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><b style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px; line-height: 20px;">About the Author</b><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px; line-height: 20px;">: Angie works as a hypnotherapist, counsellor and coach at the Norfolk Clinic Complementary Healthcare Clinic, 38-40 Magdalen Road, Norwich, NR3 4AG. </span></span></div>
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Angie Gileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665732617357025947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9129369200996338767.post-65461649576180751592016-09-06T07:10:00.000+01:002016-09-06T07:10:10.867+01:00One small step for you... away from anxiety or low mood (or how to pop that bubble before it bursts)<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So how many times have you found yourself sinking into a low or anxious mood recently? I think there are few people, who if they thought carefully, could deny that this happens from time to time.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9go3rzByl1BaIZ7MQgSxrK0KZs7-iBhnNTmMmwlQNh46UfCs8TpIW91YkbHPPHIV1j-1cq0CVBqzihAXy0ilZJx5SX3mqwya_rJjWhBB6TNtQ5F2ILqSppWJyxos3IuFCHvtGieoo_JuS/s1600/sad-bubble.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9go3rzByl1BaIZ7MQgSxrK0KZs7-iBhnNTmMmwlQNh46UfCs8TpIW91YkbHPPHIV1j-1cq0CVBqzihAXy0ilZJx5SX3mqwya_rJjWhBB6TNtQ5F2ILqSppWJyxos3IuFCHvtGieoo_JuS/s200/sad-bubble.jpg" width="200" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The thing is, why does it happen? There are some very straightforward reasons for why this happens.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Our brains are pretty much hardwired to spot the negative in things. I don't mean that we go around moaning and groaning, it's more that there is a tendency to zoom in on the negatives at great speed! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We are all capable of blowing up big bubbles of anxiety (or of depressed thinking) without even realising we are doing so. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's also something that we can choose to become more aware of. We can choose spending less time being engaged 'actively' in the very thoughts that lead to those negative feelings. So how can you address those thoughts without pinging an elastic band every time you think of them? (Yes, I had a go at doing that too!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One thing that I personally found to help me, is the use of mindfulness and meditation. It does not mean clearing my mind, it is more that I focus attention so I become an impartial observer. It means I can spot and identify when thoughts are actually doing me harm. I'm thinking of running another 6 week course in Mindfulness and Meditation for beginners at the Norfolk Clinic from the first week of October. If you want to know more about this very valuable course and for more details, get in touch soon, as bookings are limited to 6 per group.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There's also a number of other things that can support managing your own state of mind. I share ideas with clients, when working with me individually. Some ideas are from different types of therapies, such as CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), and some are what I'd define as 'logical steps'. All in all a multitude of ways to change the way you think and feel. As a unique client, you will be encouraged to work through issues that are most important to you, so that you are able to see progress, even if just small steps. All those steps add up, don't they?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><b style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px; line-height: 20px;">About the Author</b><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px; line-height: 20px;">: Angie works as a hypnotherapist, counsellor and coach at the Norfolk Clinic Complementary Healthcare Clinic, 38-40 Magdalen Road, Norwich, NR3 4AG. </span></span></div>
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Angie Gileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665732617357025947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9129369200996338767.post-8474151181988840882016-09-04T23:41:00.001+01:002016-09-04T23:44:04.294+01:00Migraine awareness week - Migraine: what's it like? What can I do about them? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%;">Migraines to me were mini-tornadoes, whipping sharply through my head and leaving a wake of destruction. Sometimes
lingering like an unwelcome visitor. Unfortunately I suffered with migraines
quite regularly in my teens, twenties and thirties. Thankfully since reaching
my forties, I've had very infrequent migraines. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%;">As far as we know, there
was no one else in my family that had suffered with migraine before I had my
first migraine as a teenager. I was terrified, thinking I was losing my vision
or having a stroke. It's nothing like a normal headache. Feeling disoriented,
I was not able to string a sentence together whilst a rather beautiful but awfully sickening ‘aura’ of twirling light started the onset of migraine. This was followed by
quite a long period of gaps/disturbance in my vision. Then a fierce
compression of my eyes/ temples/ pounding in my head followed by feelings of
nausea. Unpleasant and debilitating symptoms.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%;">I think that hormones
were definitely part of the problem, though after that first experience I had
many more migraines brought on by bright or flickering lights and other triggers too (certain foods, tiredness and
stress). I am better at managing my stress levels now and for choosing to eat regularly and get enough sleep.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%;">A strategy for my particular
‘light sensitivity’ was for me to get into the darkest place possible and stay
there till I stopped seeing the ‘aura’ and for my vision to slowly return to
normal. Then I’d sip water, or if the migraine was not budging, have a coffee.
This was because I’d been told coffee is supposed to open up constricted blood
vessels and reduce the migraine severity. It’s not really clear if this is
true, though I would have done anything to get through that ‘migraine hell!’ <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 120%;">Migraine headaches are
typically divided into two categories: migraine with aura and migraine without
aura. An “aura” refers to sensations people get before a migraine. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 120%;">The sensations typically
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or unusual patterns</span></li>
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experience symptoms a day or two before a migraine occurs. Known as the
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 120%; text-indent: -18pt;">neck stiffness</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%;">See this great site for comprehensive
description of migraine and the different types of headache. </span><a href="https://www.migrainetrust.org/about-migraine/types-of-migraine/other-headache-disorders/tension-type-headache/"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%;">https://www.migrainetrust.org/about-migraine/types-of-migraine/other-headache-disorders/tension-type-headache/</span></a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%;">If you are experiencing symptoms, you should
consult with your GP. There are many reasons why people get headaches and
visual disturbances, some of which may appear to be migraine but are not, so
it’s better to be safe than sorry. If you have been diagnosed with suffering migraines,
there are various ‘over the counter’ drugs that can help minimise the impact. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 120%;">It is worth investigating any other options,
like complementary therapies (eg, hypnotherapy, acupuncture, osteopathy,
herbal), alongside traditional medicine See also: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/too.%20https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkClinicNorwich/photos/a.361242553957071.87563.134676569947005/1126181924129793/?type=3&theater" target="_blank">Norfolk Clinic Facebook - migraine info</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%;">If you are going through your own version of ‘migraine
hell’, come and find out more about the services I offer (and that of other
relevant therapies at the Norfolk Clinic too) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Angie Gileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665732617357025947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9129369200996338767.post-29727558061970185802016-06-06T01:35:00.000+01:002016-06-06T23:18:03.768+01:00Mindfully awareMindfulness is something that can seem really challenging to achieve when under pressure or dealing with a great deal of emotion.<br />
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From my own experience, and from others I have worked with, mindfulness becomes a big part in helping to navigate busy times and calming overworked emotional responses.<br />
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Some benefits found when using mindful approaches and meditation are calming a busy mind whilst getting into the 'now'. Focusing and gently directing your mind on what you are doing and away from latching onto negative thinking too.<br />
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There's not one way that is best for someone to experience mindfulness and there are many different ways to be mindful too. <br />
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<b>Yoga is a mindful activity</b> and one that I enjoy doing for the mental focus that is required (as well as the challenge of the physical movement!).<br />
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Our yoga teacher told us about a very mature lady who she saw whilst on a retreat. This lady was in her 70's, was extremely supple and lithe for her age. She chose to rise much earlier (at 6am) at least an hour and a half ahead of the rest of the group. This lady was mindfully directing her body (and mind) to a morning routine that strengthened her physically and got her joints and muscles ready for the morning yoga session. It was proof that focus and awareness had given this lady a choice of how she wanted to be, how she wanted to feel, and then directing herself fully to that activity.<br />
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If only we were all on a retreat? It seems easier to imagine when you have not got the daily pressures of life. However, mindfulness can be used at any time. Why not go for a walk and just pay attention to the feeling of your feet on the ground? What about noticing the sounds you are making with your feet? The feeling of a breeze on your face? Making a cup of tea with absolute focus on that task, letting any thoughts 'not about tea making' to drop away until you have finished your cuppa?<br />
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Enjoy being a little more mindful today. Notice what happens when you do.<br />
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Angie :) <br />
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Angie Gileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665732617357025947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9129369200996338767.post-12614469888008679252016-04-10T21:46:00.003+01:002016-04-13T09:29:09.762+01:00Finding energy after illness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been feeling out of sorts recently, with a cold at the start of the year, unfortunate timing. I felt low on energy. When I started to recover in February, I did feel well for about 12 days. I had a lot of things to do and things to catch up with. You probably know how it goes:<br />
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<li>You start to feel better, so you think 'Right, I will get on with a heap of tasks right now'. </li>
<li>You get behind with domestic chores, so there's a concern about wanting to tidy up the house. </li>
<li>Missing your friends where had to cancel previously, so you want to see them, and end up tiring yourself out when you do!</li>
<li>Work = Clients wanting time with me. I like to fit with their schedules as much as I can, so working some evenings as expected. Led to feeling tired (sleeping less well due to a cold) </li>
<li>Doing more of my 'to do' list, that includes paperwork, meetings, writing social media posts.</li>
<li>All those events that you believe you 'should' be doing or attending.</li>
<li>Wanting to be at 100% when actually at about 60% capacity! </li>
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I was feeling pressure to progress with planned activity, and wanted to get back into meeting up with friends, clients and business contacts. I arranged meet ups with a couple of friends and I got to see clients and attended a few events, two of which were all-day events. I also started to get back on to social media and was enjoying achieving some of my plans.<br />
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However, I felt my head spinning by week 2 after that 'return to work'. I happened to be at a networking event which was quite 'full on' with lots of people being introduced and moved around. At the time I couldn't work out why I felt lightheaded and my temples and under-eye area pounding. I did stop momentarily to take a breath and the organiser saw this, asking me if I was OK. My answer was a question, I asked 'is it hot in here?' and 'I have a bit of a headache.' To be fair, the venue wasn't hot, I was (in an infected sense!).<br />
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Going home after that, I snuggled under a blanket and stayed there for an hour or more. That was perhaps a sensible thing to do. It was then I realised I had a temperature and my 'cotton wool' head feeling of confusion and discomfort turned out to be sinusitis (I know the signs as I had it as a child). The whole time I'd kept going, because being self-employed, income only comes in when I am seeing clients. I did cancel a couple of client meetings after that, before I'd got some idea of how to treat the infection, and just in case it was a 'fresh cold' that I might pass on. <br />
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During the worst of my illnesses, I still put effort into eating freshly cooked homemade meals, even though I didn't really feel up to making them. I lost weight over this time period too, even though I continued to eat and retained a love of chocolate and Easter. (In moderation: I still have one favourite bar of chocolate left in April). I also did a couple of cheat meals, where I bought a ready meal from the supermarket. It tasted very good and was not really that unhealthy (I regularly check food labels for content). <br />
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I also spoke with our herbalist, Tim, at the <a href="http://www.norfolkclinic.co.uk/" target="_blank">Norfolk Clinic</a> for a few pointers on dealing with sinusitis. If you are prone to colds and coughs (and sinusitis),Tim has a lot of great advice to reduce symptoms. <br />
I've written before on this blog about returning to work too soon after an illness. It is very easy to think you are clear of a cold, when actually you may have a secondary infection. I had felt 'on the mend', so perhaps this was a separate infection. I don't know. I'm just glad to be feeling a bit more 'me' again. It's quite a relief (and I'm sure my Norfolk Clinic colleagues will be glad to have a more organised Angie back in the room too!) I hope that anyone else who had a cold or illness this season is feeling much better too. <br />
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Angie x<br />
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Angie Gileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665732617357025947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9129369200996338767.post-76348151757625377452016-01-03T16:24:00.002+00:002016-01-03T16:51:27.517+00:00Want to be leaner and live (healthily) longer? Islanders of Japan may hold the key!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There's a southern group of Islands in Okinawa in Japan where the elders live to a very ripe old age (the greatest proportion of centenarians in the world, a<span style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;">ccording to the UN</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;">). They have a </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;">significantly lowered risk of heart attack, stroke, cancer, osteoporosis and alzheimers. </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; letter-spacing: -0.1px;">Older members of their community lead active & healthy lifestyles and also suffer less depression. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; letter-spacing: -0.1px;">After</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; letter-spacing: -0.1px;"> years of research there appears 2 factors behind longevity and good health of elders upon the island: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1px; line-height: 21px;">Both factors we can learn a great deal from. </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1px; line-height: 21px;">The food eaten by Okinawan's is a traditional diet of portions of cooked food and fresh fruit. They tend to eat a lot of vegetables: <b>seven portions of vegetables and fruits a day</b>. Also, they consume seven portions of grains/ cereals and two of soy. They also regularly eat fish (and squid/ octopus) and tofu each week and, less frequently, meat and dairy products. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1px; line-height: 21px;">For exercise, there are no gyms on the islands, these people work and take long walks, dance, cycle, tend their gardens, practice tai chi and martial arts (and that's just those aged over 90!) There is a strong sense of community and mutual support within the Islands too. I totally agree with the two factors and the philosophy for good health for a healthy retirement. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">If, like me, you remember being told to 'finish your plate' before leaving the school/ home dinner table, this may take a little getting used to! Our western habits mean we're trained to over-eat, stretching our stomachs with food, partly because of the ingrained unconscious 'fear' of leaving food on our plate. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It is believed by eating their diet and stopping eating at 80% full assists in keeping islanders Body Mass Index low. It has been documented to delaying the stomach stretch receptors that help signal feeling full. </span></span><span style="color: #141823; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Perhaps our 'feeling full switch is off' or we confuse the signals of feeling thirsty with hunger. Either way, learning to mentally recognise when we are becoming 80% full, and training ourselves to stop eating, may be useful for losing weight. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>"when a stick floating down the river gets stuck, it doesn't need psychotherapy, it just needs a nudge" (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/mneill" target="_blank">Michael Neill</a>) </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I recently found myself on the open river (see the picture), leading towards one of the glorious Norfolk Broads. Kayaking is a great thing to do and for me, getting outside, in the fresh air is very good for my soul! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">At one point, after a rest, I needed help. A man seated nearby with his friends could see I was tiring a bit, so he very kindly asked if he might give me a 'nudge' away from the sandy bank towards the flow of the main river. I said yes and was grateful for his help as it was perfectly timed and very helpful. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The idea of a helpful 'nudge' makes sense to me. In the U.S. there has, in the past, been a culture of seeing therapists for long periods. In the U.K. though less obvious perhaps, there's more awareness of the benefit of sorting out emotional or confidence issues holding us back. We are gradually seeing a shift towards making use of opportunities for building emotional muscle and getting ourselves into a stronger position. It doesn't require months of coaching/therapy either, well certainly not with me. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My clients sometimes just need a mental nudge, a little coaching or perhaps an opportunity to use me as a sounding board for thinking more clearly and gaining confidence. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Of course there are times when longer term psychotherapy is of use and I am able to offer that too, should the need arise. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When your 'job/relationship/mindset' gets stuck, get in touch, I'll let you know how I can help nudge yourself back into the flow... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(I must mention <a href="http://www.thecanoeman.com/?gclid=CJ6pwaSU-cYCFWGD2wod07IATQ" target="_blank">The Canoe Man</a> (Wroxham, Norfolk) as they offer a range of hiring/ camping options for the novice kayaker/ canoeist. The picture is one I took as I went along the River Bure, Norfolk. Lovely isn't it? I'd recommend giving this a go) </span><br />
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<b style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14.8500003814697px; line-height: 20px;">About the Author</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14.8500003814697px; line-height: 20px;">: Angie works as a hypnotherapist, counsellor and coach at the Norfolk Clinic Complementary Healthcare Clinic, 38-40 Magdalen Road, Norwich, NR3 4AG. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If chocolate's on the menu, unless I have a great deal of restraint, or a strong awareness of being full, there's a likelihood of me having this reaction (Abby Lee Miller of Lifetime TV's Dance Mom's fame). It's a</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> challenge all humans face around the 'not so good for you' food. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We've not evolved quickly enough on from our hunter/gatherer years when food was not freely available, so we seek high density foods, like those high in sugar or high in fat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We get a 'reward' and particularly with chocolate, the release of 'feel good' hormones. Our brain seems hardwired to go get that fatty, calorie-loaded food.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's the same with Ice-cream. The high fat addition to many cheaper value ranges, make people respond just like Abby did in the picture above. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">People 'see food' and start to get a reward in their brains before they even get a dollop of it on their tongue. Advertisers know this. Just seeing an image of chocolate I can honestly 'smell it' and salivate, particularly when I'm hungry. Those pesky advertisers.... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Back to Abby (above pics) who recently lost a lot of weight after nursing her elderly mother in a hospice. I feel for anyone dealing with someone during late stages of life. Abby was quoted as having tried to get her mom to eat by even taking in her favourite restaurant food. Her mom could not eat it and feeling nauseous much of the time. Seeing this may have prompted a reaction from Abby. Stress can lead to not eating or to over-eating. Normally a positive response to food from others encourages us to 'go ahead'. Seeing her mom refuse food may have also enabled Abby to put her food brakes on too. This and the recent bad news of having 'diabetes' another reason for her weight loss plan. Either way, I hope Abby fits well into her life. She's a force to be reckoned with and I admire her tenacity. It's one quality needed to overcome a food addiction/ emotional response to food. We all have it, some just need to find what makes them really want to stop over-eating. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thanks for reading.<br />
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<b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14.8500003814697px; line-height: 20px;">Call Norfolk Clinic reception on 01603 660792 or call Angie directly on 07773 610816. She loves helping people achieve their potential at work, in life and finding greater happiness using a range of therapeutic techniques.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> </span></b>Angie Gileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665732617357025947noreply@blogger.com0Norwich, Norfolk, UK52.6693842 1.278425100000049527.147349700000003 -40.03016889999995 78.1914187 42.587019100000049tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9129369200996338767.post-83654722954007019732015-06-13T20:11:00.000+01:002015-06-13T20:12:08.476+01:00Envious or jealous? Green is a positive colour. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 23.1168003082275px;">Feeling envious or feeling jealous? What's the difference? Why does it matter? </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 23.1168003082275px;">Imagine someone you know is on holiday. They start posting numerous social media pictures of their fabulous hotel and of the white sandy beach. Does this inspire you with ideas for a future holiday? Do you feel like saving up and planning something for yourself? This may have started as a feeling of envy that encouraged you toward positive motivation and action. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 23.1168003082275px;">Or do you mumble and groan about the number of times you see their 'I'm so happy on my holiday' face across your screen? Do you start to say things to yourself like, 'I'd not want to be there anyway' (even though, you admit, it looks exquisite). Or perhaps, 'Too many creepy crawlies and I noticed they'd been bitten by a mosquito already!' The thoughts started as envy, then quickly escalated into a negative, jealous response. It's like wanting to stop someone else's fun. To not share in another person's vivid experience of life. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; line-height: 23.1168003082275px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Other people can seem to have it all, can't they? Maybe they can. Or maybe they have put in considerable effort to save up, to forge a successful career, making sacrifices in order to take annual holidays. Holding onto envy will lead to jealous thoughts. It will keep you trapped if you are constantly comparing yourself with others. Preventing you from focusing on your positive characteristics and achievements. You are the only invitee at this 'pity party'. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 23.1168003082275px;">Worst of all, it erodes self-confidence. It will stop you from building greater self-esteem. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; line-height: 23.1168003082275px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Or do you feel good about other people's success even if they appear to have 'more' material things, bigger homes and more exotic holidays than you? Do you positively rejoice in other people's happiness? Feeling excited for others is going to lead to more positive feelings for you. That should be less painful than feeling bad about another person's happiness. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; line-height: 23.1168003082275px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Perhaps next time you get a little green eyed, remember, an occasional bit of envy is OK. Just make sure it leads to the grass being greener on your side of the fence. Focus on your own grass and leave others to theirs. </span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4479999542236px; line-height: 23.1168003082275px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14.8500003814697px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">See:</span><br style="line-height: 20.7900009155273px;" /><span style="line-height: 20.7900009155273px;"><a href="http://www.angiegiles.co.uk/" style="color: #6699cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.angiegiles.co.uk/</a><br /><span style="line-height: 20px;">Twitter: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/Angie_therapist" style="color: #6699cc; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;">angie_therapist</a><br /><span style="line-height: 20px;">Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Angie-Giles-Hypnotherapy/176238665744217" style="color: #6699cc; text-decoration: none;">Angie Giles Hypnotherapy</a></span><br /><span style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 20px;"></span><span style="line-height: 20px;"><b>About the Author</b>: Angie works as a hypnotherapist, counsellor and coach at the Norfolk Clinic Complementary Healthcare Clinic, 38-40 Magdalen Road, Norwich, NR3 4AG. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Call Norfolk Clinic reception on 01603 660792 or call Angie directly on 07773 610816. She loves helping people achieve their potential at work, in life and finding greater happiness using a range of therapeutic techniques.</span></span></div>
Angie Gileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665732617357025947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9129369200996338767.post-56333354591602421052015-06-01T23:25:00.001+01:002015-06-01T23:25:27.566+01:00You are not a tree! Change and move forward<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Angie Gileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665732617357025947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9129369200996338767.post-60076938796479553612015-05-22T16:14:00.003+01:002015-05-22T16:14:19.295+01:00Asking for help<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Facing up to an issue is something many people put off until it becomes a problem. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you are in a position where you are struggling to find a way forward, it may be the time to find out how counselling, hypnotherapy or coaching may support you in facing that problem, whatever it is. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">See:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;"><a href="http://www.angiegiles.co.uk/" style="color: #6699cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.angiegiles.co.uk/</a><br /><span style="line-height: 20px;">Twitter: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/Angie_therapist" style="color: #6699cc; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;">angie_therapist</a><br /><span style="line-height: 20px;">Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Angie-Giles-Hypnotherapy/176238665744217" style="color: #6699cc; text-decoration: none;">Angie Giles Hypnotherapy</a></span><br /><span style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 20px;"></span><span style="line-height: 20px;"><b>About the Author</b>: Angie works as a hypnotherapist, counsellor and coach at the Norfolk Clinic Complementary Healthcare Clinic, 38-40 Magdalen Road, Norwich, NR3 4AG. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Call Norfolk Clinic reception on 01603 660792 or call Angie directly on 07773 610816. She loves helping people achieve their potential at work, in life and finding greater happiness using a range of therapeutic techniques.</span></span></div>
Angie Gileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665732617357025947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9129369200996338767.post-52654740883708142092015-05-14T13:35:00.000+01:002015-05-14T13:35:26.944+01:00Reset and re-balance - uncomfortable zone <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The most uncomfortable things in life are also a time for <b>learning what is acceptable to us, what we need to change about ourselves and in our lives.</b> I am thinking here of situations such as <b>redundancy, bereavement, divorce </b>& other major life-changing incidents. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Letting go</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> of repressed emotions will help with coming to terms with a change to our lives. We can begin to uncover and discover who we are in our newly adjusted life. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It requires patience, understanding and acceptance that we often don't give ourselves time for, or other people have vested interest in us - friends/ family etc. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">There is no timescale on adjusting to a change, however, if you're not really coping months down the line and relationships with friends and family are being affected, perhaps it's a <b>valid time to seek help.</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Why not plan a session with a friendly coach counsellor? You may be surprised at what you find and can <b>start to change how you see and feel about things. Reset and re-balance.</b> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">See:</span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.8500003814697px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;"><a href="http://www.angiegiles.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.angiegiles.co.uk/</a><br /><span style="line-height: 20px;">Twitter: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/Angie_therapist" style="color: #6699cc; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;">angie_therapist</a><br /><span style="line-height: 20px;">Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Angie-Giles-Hypnotherapy/176238665744217" style="color: #6699cc; text-decoration: none;">Angie Giles Hypnotherapy</a></span><br /><span style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 20px;"></span><span style="line-height: 20px;"><b>About the Author</b>: Angie works as a hypnotherapist, counsellor and coach at the Norfolk Clinic Complementary Healthcare Clinic, 38-40 Magdalen Road, Norwich, NR3 4AG. </span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Call Norfolk Clinic reception on 01603 660792 or call Angie directly on 07773 610816. She loves helping people achieve their potential at work, in life and finding greater happiness using a range of therapeutic techniques.</span></span></div>
Angie Gileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665732617357025947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9129369200996338767.post-34663450629992853652015-01-21T16:36:00.001+00:002015-01-21T16:36:54.632+00:00loose strands and transformation<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I was thinking of how transformation in one part of our lives influences other areas too. Our life and world is made up of individual strands combined together. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hidden strands exists that we choose to leave out of the story we tell ourselves (and we hide this from others too, whether consciously or unconsciously). If we become aware of what that hidden part is, when a change happens, it can help us to navigate our way through the choppiest seas of life. A vulnerable, loose strand can be better managed if we accept it and know it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Whether your change is a career, moving home, marital status or a loss or bereavement, change can feel scary, and at the same time, I've worked with many people who have made successful transitions in their lives. They've gone from uncertainty, fear and worry towards a happier and more accepting place. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you want to have a chat about transforming your life, please call or email me. I'd love to hear from you. </span> <br />
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<span style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Call Norfolk Clinic reception on 01603 660792 or call Angie directly on 07773 610816. She loves helping people achieve their potential at work, in life and finding greater happiness using a range of therapeutic techniques.</span></span></div>
Angie Gileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665732617357025947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9129369200996338767.post-56545260061996669082015-01-14T19:55:00.001+00:002015-01-15T14:14:25.234+00:00worrying vs control <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">Worrying about things that are out of your control is mentally draining. What if you focused instead on all the things that really matter to you and that you have some sort of control over? Would you feel more empowered? Would you feel less afraid? Would you feel free to make better choices? If you want to focus on the things that will give you greater freedom to be who you want to be, do get in touch.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;"><a href="http://angiegiles.co.uk/" style="color: #6699cc; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;">angiegiles.co.uk</a><br /><span style="line-height: 20px;">Twitter: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/Angie_therapist" style="color: #6699cc; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;">angie_therapist</a><br /><span style="line-height: 20px;">Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Angie-Giles-Hypnotherapy/176238665744217" style="color: #6699cc; text-decoration: none;">Angie Giles Hypnotherapy</a></span><br /><span style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 20px;"></span><span style="line-height: 20px;"><b>About the Author</b>: Angie works as a hypnotherapist, counsellor and coach at the Norfolk Clinic Complementary Healthcare Clinic, 38-40 Magdalen Road, Norwich, NR3 4AG. </span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Call Norfolk Clinic reception on 01603 660792 or call Angie directly on 07773 610816. She loves helping people achieve their potential at work, life and finding greater happiness using a range of therapeutic techniques.</span></span></div>
Angie Gileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665732617357025947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9129369200996338767.post-60357958951911306822015-01-02T23:13:00.004+00:002015-01-03T00:29:09.766+00:00What are you leaving behind in last year?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Happy New Year! Welcome to 2015. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's an exciting time, with many changes happening in the world around us (and in the UK, if you are interested, it's a general election year). It's a time for new opportunities and I think 'personal choice' about our wellbeing fits into that view. If you want to make a few changes or improve on what you already have, its a great time to get focused on that idea. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">All good intentions start with an idea.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. If over Christmas you've faced relationship or family challenges, put on a few pounds, been hibernating or getting over an illness, it may be time to spend a bit of time looking after your body and your mind. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Sometimes it's a challenge to get motivated to begin afresh. With spring around the corner (I say with all good intention) it's a good time for us to take care of personal maintenance routines. It's why you often see people at the gym as they set out to lose weight and get fit. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I personally prefer not to set 'resolutions' as they can seem so set in stone and are quite scary. Things change, so I think choices and goals need to have some flexibility. Sure, go to the gym and gradually increase what you do rather than going 'full tilt' on the running machine. Your body will thank you for building up exercise gradually. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Setting an intermediate goal with small steps towards a bigger plan gives you a chance to celebrate achievements along the way. Even taking one small step towards a target can give you a boost of motivation 'I did it!' you say, so you keep going. The ability to see changes and feel them happening through those small steps enables you to keep moving forward and not give up with changes to lifestyle. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Of course, I believe in the power of the mind in supporting transformation. If you want to know more about the boost that hypnotherapy, counselling, coaching or weight management (Hypnoshape ®) can give, just get in touch. Here's to the best year ever!</span><br />
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Angie Gileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665732617357025947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9129369200996338767.post-30634029406501411242014-10-03T17:32:00.001+01:002014-10-03T17:32:15.903+01:00Odd socks = Perfect match<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Odd socks. I have several odd socks I've kept for months. My favourite blue ones are the latest to have lost a partner. Perhaps the washing machine has eaten the other. I've accepted the fate of opening my sock drawer and finding an odd pairing. I do my best to match the colour and get on with my day. I've accepted I have more important things to do than worry about perfectly matching socks.<br />
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Why talk about socks? Well, I've worked with a few clients in recent times that in various ways had felt they were attempting to be 'all things to all people'. Several of them through discussion with me, had come to realise that the stress or anxiety they'd felt about their situations, was sometimes because of setting themselves very high standards. They wanted things to be 'perfect' in every way. Whether parent, employee or manager. They thought their lives needed to be so perfect that they were burning themselves out. Matching socks were the least of their worries.<br />
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When a high achiever loses control in some way, it can lead to feelings of anxiety. An example is when our own standards of behaviour /output are personally highly valued. If that expectation is transferred to others (whether colleagues, friends or family) it can lead to conflict. When others fail to live up to expectations, it can result in anxiety or stress. Becoming passively aggressive, overly controlling or domineering may be a negative outcome. In the case of the workplace, delegation ceases or frustration builds with the colleague who doesn't match the high personal standards. Tension builds and potentially affects happiness/ productivity.<br />
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In a family/friend context, it can put a big strain on emotional and physical well-being if striving to be all things to all people. Juggling the responsibilities of a demanding job and being a parent or carer can be tough. If the world of social media is anything to go by, people want to be seen as being perfect. They can photoshop their life to show a glossed-over, unrealistic world.<br />
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Practice learning to let go of demand for total perfection, find time to do the things that give you pleasure to reduce stress/ anxiety. If you can let one thing go this coming week, let it be matching socks! It's a good start.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;"><a href="http://angiegiles.co.uk/" style="color: #6699cc; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;">angiegiles.co.uk</a><br /><span style="line-height: 20px;">Twitter: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/Angie_therapist" style="color: #6699cc; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;">angie_therapist</a><br /><span style="line-height: 20px;">Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Angie-Giles-Hypnotherapy/176238665744217" style="color: #6699cc; text-decoration: none;">Angie Giles Hypnotherapy</a></span><br /><span style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 20px;"></span><span style="line-height: 20px;"><b>About the Author</b>: Angie works as a hypnotherapist, counsellor and coach at the Norfolk Clinic Complementary Healthcare Clinic, 38-40 Magdalen Road, Norwich. </span></span><br />
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Angie Gileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665732617357025947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9129369200996338767.post-63800695502526992192014-07-09T10:30:00.000+01:002014-07-09T10:30:05.052+01:00Self-Reliance <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you face a problem, you may feel out of control. You don't know whether to take action or stick your head in the sand, run and hide or face up to whatever it is. It can feel quite fearful on a number of levels.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">People may want to boost their ability to take control and improve their lot. Whether that be at the end of a relationship where the other person made most decisions or took control of problems, & it feels daunting to find a way forward. Or perhaps at work, where doubts about abilities and confidence can surface. Or those not allowed to be their own person from a very young age and wanting to develop their confidence and self-reliance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You can start by giving yourself permission to be self-reliant (it does not mean being selfish, that's something different) You could start right now, say, 'I am self-reliant'. Check what that is like as you say it. Do you feel stronger? When you do something slightly out of your comfort zone, eg, suggesting to a co-worker you do a particular task that perhaps they usually seem to 'take over'. Afterwards, reward yourself with something positive. You overcame fear. The more you rely on you, the happier you will be. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It is possible to find and get your self-reliance reward. I nearly wrote 'award' then! Actually, it could be like giving yourself an award, a 'recognition' of a skill, if you like. That's a rewarding idea. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">Call Norfolk Clinic reception on 01603 660792 or Angie directly on 07773 610816. She loves helping other people achieve their potential in life and work and to find greater happiness using a range of therapeutic techniques.</span></div>
Angie Gileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665732617357025947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9129369200996338767.post-17679697867391825002014-05-17T11:21:00.000+01:002014-05-17T11:21:08.071+01:00The magic of heels (or sparkly red shoes): self belief <br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EjTL-W5x870/U3c1vJRR_4I/AAAAAAAAAbg/XDllhRHZu-Q/s1600/Believe-in-Yourself-the-secret.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EjTL-W5x870/U3c1vJRR_4I/AAAAAAAAAbg/XDllhRHZu-Q/s1600/Believe-in-Yourself-the-secret.jpg" height="266" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I remember the first time I went to buy a pair of high heels. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">There was a good reason, not just fashion. I wanted a pair of heels to look older than my 12 years. I needed to look like I was 14, the age I needed to be to get in to see a then 'AA' rated film at the cinema. The film was the 'Elephant Man'. I'd heard it was amazing and I'd do anything to go. Where I lived there wasn't that many shoe shops in town. My mum went with me and we searched the shop with the 'teen' appeal. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The pair of shoes I found and fell in love with there were totally impractical. A vivid red/orange colour, peep toe, in suede. I have wide fitting feet and I think these were a narrow fit. My mum asked if I was sure about them. 'Yes' of course I was, my heart was already set on those shoes and so I squeezed my toes into them and thought, 'perfect!' even as the pretty suede pinched the edge of my big and little toes. I believed the shoes made me look and feel older - just the way I needed them to. That was all that mattered. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I needed no help in the pretence of being older than I was. I added a dab of make up on the evening of the film. I put on those red shoes and wobbled and strutted off with my friend (also in heels). That night my friend and I were also already 14 in our minds, we were emotionally 'grown up' we really believed it. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We even behaved more worldly and acted confidently before we got anywhere near the cinema. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Of course, we got in to see the film and it was wonderful and moving. I look back now and smile, as it was the genuine belief that we were already two years older, that was amazing and touching. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's great what a pair of shoes can do for you. It's also amazing what your imagination can do too. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Self-belief starts with a little imagination and practice. You have the power inside. Heels are optional.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20.790000915527344px;"><a href="http://angiegiles.co.uk/" style="color: #6699cc; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;">angiegiles.co.uk</a><br /><span style="line-height: 20px;">Twitter: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/Angie_therapist" style="color: #6699cc; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;">angie_therapist</a><br /><span style="line-height: 20px;">Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Angie-Giles-Hypnotherapy/176238665744217" style="color: #6699cc; text-decoration: none;">Angie Giles Hypnotherapy</a></span><br /><span style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 20px;"></span><span style="line-height: 20px;"><b>About the Author</b>: Angie works as a hypnotherapist, counsellor and coach at the Norfolk Clinic Complementary Healthcare Clinic, 38-40 Magdalen Road, Norwich. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">Call Norfolk Clinic reception on 01603 660792 or Angie directly on 07773 610816. She loves helping other people achieve their potential at work, life and find greater happiness using a range of therapeutic techniques.</span></div>
Angie Gileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665732617357025947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9129369200996338767.post-17877239918971330222014-05-05T11:59:00.003+01:002014-05-17T10:45:18.326+01:00Time flies into the present<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Time flies very quickly. I have heard it said so many times. It is true that we measure our days with the ticking of a clock. The challenge with time is to recognise it as a gift, the present. Treasuring the moments that you have to either make your mark on the world and to enjoy the time you spend with family and friends, rather than regrets or thoughts that keep you from the present. Getting that balance is the challenge. On a bank holiday Monday it is the perfect time to reflect on what I am doing and also choosing to do the things that make me feel good and give me what I want. I hope you are having a great week and doing the things that give you a happy and successful present too! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">Call Norfolk Clinic reception on 01603 660792 or Angie directly on 07773 610816. She loves helping other people achieve their potential at work, life and find greater happiness using a range of therapeutic techniques.</span><br />
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