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Here you’ll find helpful insights, gentle guidance, and easy-to-follow tips on managing stress, improving sleep, building confidence, and maintaining balance in everyday life.
Our posts cover a wide range of topics—from mindfulness and relaxation to personal development and emotional well-being—all designed to help you feel calmer, more focused, and in control.
New articles are added regularly, so do check back for fresh ideas and inspiration.
Social Anxiety, Shyness & Phobia | Confidence Techniques
Social anxiety and shyness affect far more people than most realise. In my work as a clinical hypnotherapist, I often meet individuals who describe a similar pattern: they want to engage, connect, and participate, yet something inside holds them back. Their thoughts speed up, their chest tightens, and even simple interactions become harder than they should be. Social anxiety is not simply “being shy.” It can shape daily experiences, the choices people make, and even the oppor
Sharon Shinwell
Nov 114 min read
Hypnosis & Self Hypnosis: Guide by a UK Clinical Hypnotherapist
After more than two decades in clinical practice, I’ve seen how hypnosis can help people make steady, lasting changes. This post gives a clear outline of the main areas people often ask about, and you’ll find links throughout to more detailed articles on each subject if you want to explore them further. What Hypnosis Involves and How It Works Hypnosis is a calm, focused state where the mind becomes more receptive to helpful suggestions. You remain aware, comfortable, and full
Sharon Shinwell
Nov 103 min read
How Self-Hypnosis Can Boost Confidence and Self-Esteem
What Causes Low Confidence and Self-Esteem Low confidence and self-esteem often come from experiences that shape how we see ourselves. Critical comments, past setbacks, or unhelpful comparisons can settle into the subconscious as limiting beliefs — quiet thoughts that whisper “I can’t” or “I’m not good enough.” Over time, those beliefs affect how we think, feel, and behave, even when the conscious mind knows better. How Self-Hypnosis Strengthens Self-Belief and Self-Esteem
Sharon Shinwell
Nov 31 min read
Feeling Overwhelmed or Constantly on Edge? How Self-Hypnosis Can Help You Relax and Rebalance
Stress can creep in quietly—through work, family demands, or simply the pace of modern life. Before long, your mind feels wired, your shoulders tense, and restful sleep seems out of reach.
If you’ve been trying to manage it all and still feel drained, it might be time to approach calm in a different way. That’s where self-hypnosis can make a real difference—helping you retrain your body and mind to unwind naturally.
Sharon Shinwell
Oct 293 min read
Struggling with Motivation or Procrastination? Here’s How to Get Things Done Naturally
We’ve all been there—staring at a task that needs doing but somehow finding every reason to avoid it. You tell yourself you’ll start after a coffee, after a walk, after one more scroll through your phone… And before you know it, the day’s gone.
Sharon Shinwell
Oct 293 min read
Celebrities Who Use Self-Hypnosis (and How It Can Work for You Too)
Jennifer Aniston used hypnosis to ease her fear of flying. By combining breathing exercises and guided imagery, she retrained her mind to feel safe and relaxed during travel.
Sharon Shinwell
Oct 174 min read
How to Overcome the Fear of Driving
Have you ever sat behind the wheel with your heart racing, palms clammy, and your mind full of what-ifs? Perhaps you’ve avoided driving because the thought of it makes you anxious, or maybe you drive, but every journey feels tense and exhausting. If that sounds familiar, please know you’re not alone. As a clinical hypnotherapist and psychotherapist with over 25 years’ experience, I’ve worked with many capable people who feel calm and confident in other areas of life—until t
Sharon Shinwell
Oct 142 min read
How to Get Motivated and Stop Procrastinating: A Gentle Guide from a Clinical Hypnotherapist
Procrastination is something we all experience from time to time. The good news is that with a few gentle changes, you can retrain your mind, find your motivation again, and start feeling productive—calmly and confidently.
Sharon Shinwell
Oct 126 min read
How to Build Positive Body Image and Confidence in the Age of Social Media
It’s the internal picture your mind paints of your body, shaped by your experiences, emotions, and beliefs.
Sharon Shinwell
Oct 126 min read
Overcome Social Anxiety Without Medication: A Guide from a UK Clinical Hypnotherapist
This guide details the effective, evidence-based methods I use in my clinical practice to help you overcome social anxiety without medication, focusing on lasting neurological and emotional change.
Sharon Shinwell
Oct 113 min read
How to Discover Your True Potential with Positive Thinking and Self-Hypnosis
Have you ever wondered how some people seem to handle life’s challenges with ease—staying calm, confident, and optimistic, even when things don’t go to plan? The secret often lies in positive thinking
Self-Hypnosis UK
Oct 14 min read
How to Overcome the Fear of Speaking in Front of an Audience: Natural Ways to Calm Public Speaking Anxiety
If you’ve already tried surface-level tips and still struggle, self-hypnosis can reach the deeper, automatic part of the mind that triggers anxiety.
Sharon Shinwell
Sep 304 min read
Struggling with Low Confidence and Self-Esteem? Here’s a Calmer Way Forward
Many people believe confidence is something you either have or you don’t, but that isn’t true. Over the years, I’ve worked with so many people who quietly doubt themselves, even when they appear capable and composed. If you often find yourself second-guessing what you say, avoiding opportunities, or worrying about what others think, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck there.
Sharon Shinwell
Sep 302 min read
How Our Hypnosis Audio Sessions Can Help You Create Real Change in Everyday Life
We now include free eBooks with most of our recordings.
Self-Hypnosis Team
Sep 182 min read
How to Stay Motivated to Exercise (Even When You Don’t Feel Like It)
We’ve all had those moments where we plan to exercise, but when the time comes, the sofa looks much more appealing.
Sharon Shinwell
Aug 145 min read
How to Overcome Jealousy and Possessiveness—Rebuilding Trust from Within
If you find yourself checking, comparing, asking for reassurance on repeat, or feeling a sudden rush of panic when your partner is out of sight, you’re not “too much” or “broken.” You’re human. And you can change.
Sharon Shinwell
Aug 118 min read
Stress Management Techniques: Proven Ways to Manage Stress and Restore Calm without Medication.
Stress is something I see every day in my work—and it’s something we all experience. The difference lies not in whether we feel stress, but in how we manage it.
Sharon Shinwell
Jul 178 min read
Growth Mindset Meaning and How to Develop One
Growth Mindset Meaning In my work as a UK clinical hypnotherapist, I often speak with clients who feel limited by long-held beliefs about their abilities. A growth mindset offers a different path. It is the view that your skills can improve through steady effort, reflection, and a willingness to learn. When clients begin to adopt this approach, many notice a shift in how they handle pressure, change, and personal goals. How to Develop a Growth Mindset A growth mindset develop
Sharon Shinwell
Apr 173 min read
Feeling Isolated? Proven Strategies to Build Meaningful Connections.
There are times when we can be surrounded by people and still feel completely alone. If that’s how you feel right now, please know you’re not broken—and you’re certainly not the only one. In this guide, we’ll gently explore what loneliness really means, why it happens, and how to take small, meaningful steps toward connection and peace
Sharon Shinwell
Mar 46 min read
Lost in Familiar Places: The Challenges of Developmental Topographical Disorientation
Directional Disorientation, also called Developmental Topographical Disorientation (DTD), is a neurological condition marked by an unexpected difficulty in finding your way around familiar places or getting from one spot to another, even though thinking and learning in other areas are completely normal. People living with DTD may find it hard to recognise landmarks, follow even simple directions, or build a clear picture of their surroundings in their mind. What makes it more
Alan Shinwell
Feb 36 min read
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