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Welcome to our Health and Wellness Blog!
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.
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
Can’t Stick to Diets? How Virtual Gastric Band Hypnosis Helps You Eat Less and Still Feel Full.
If you’ve tried diet after diet, lost the weight, then watched it creep back on, you’re not alone. Many of my clients come to me feeling exhausted by the endless cycle of restriction, guilt, and frustration. They know what they “should” do, but something inside resists—and willpower alone just doesn’t last.
Sharon Shinwell
Sep 173 min read
How to Control Alcohol and Stop Binge Drinking Naturally
For many people, alcohol begins as something social and enjoyable—a glass of wine after work, a few drinks with friends, or a weekend celebration. But over time, those “few” drinks can turn into a habit. What once felt like a choice starts to feel more like a need.
Sharon Shinwell
Sep 166 min read
The Power of Positive Thinking: How to Shift Your Mindset and Transform Your Life
In this article, I want to share what I’ve learned about positive thinking: how it truly works, why it matters, and how you can start applying it in your daily life. We’ll explore a range of techniques—from practical mindset tools to deeper methods like self-hypnosis—which together can help you create genuine, lasting change.
Alan Shinwell
Aug 198 min read
How to Overcome Insomnia Naturally: Self-Hypnosis and Meditation for Deep Sleep
Almost everyone goes through sleepless nights now and then—but for some, insomnia becomes an unwelcome routine. It can feel like a nightly battle between your tired body and your busy mind. You might fall asleep only to wake again and again, or lie there for hours hoping your thoughts will slow down.
Sharon Shinwell
Aug 196 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
Mindfulness Made Easy: A Beginner's Guide to Cultivating Inner Peace:
A friend asked me recently, “What is mindfulness, really?” For me, mindfulness is a simple, steady way of coming back to yourself. It’s not about blocking thoughts or forcing calm. It’s the gentle skill of paying attention to the present moment with curiosity and kindness—whether you’re making tea, walking the dog, or noticing your breath before sleep. Most days begin in a rush. We wake to notifications, messages, and a list of tasks waiting before the kettle’s even boiled. I
Sharon Shinwell
Jul 105 min read
What Is Self-Hypnosis? A Simple Guide to Understanding and Using It Safely
During self-hypnosis, you remain aware and in control. You’re not “asleep” or “under someone’s power.” Instead, you guide yourself to focus inwardly, quieten mental noise, and connect with your subconscious—the part of the mind where habits, emotions, and automatic responses are stored.
By communicating directly with this part of yourself, you can begin to replace unhelpful patterns—such as worry or self-doubt—with thoughts and reactions that are calmer and more constructive
Sharon Shinwell
Jun 117 min read
How to Stop Compulsive Gambling: Kind, Practical Steps to Take Back Control
Understanding compulsive gambling (problem gambling explained) Compulsive gambling—often called problem gambling—happens when betting stops being an occasional flutter and starts to affect money, relationships, work, and well-being. It can look like chasing losses, hiding spending, or thinking about the next bet even when you don’t want to. Gambling problems can affect anyone. Online betting, casino apps, slots, sports accumulators, bingo, lotteries, and scratch cards are all
Self-Hypnosis UK
Mar 65 min read
How to Overcome Fear of Flying: Calm, Confident Travel Starts Here
For some people, flying is simply part of life—but for others, it can trigger deep anxiety and dread. If just thinking about boarding a plane makes your heart race or your stomach twist, you’re far from alone. Millions of people experience aviophobia, the fear of flying, and it can have a serious impact on personal freedom, relationships, and even career opportunities. The good news? You can overcome this fear.
Sharon Shinwell
Mar 56 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
Ski with Confidence: First-Timer Tips to Beat Skiing Nerves
Conquering Your Doubts: Booking Your Winter Getaway: As we fine-tune this article on how self-hypnosis can conquer ski fear, we find ourselves amidst an unusually warm August in the UK. While the idea of skiing may seem distant in this unexpected heat, it's the pivotal moment for both beginners and those haunted by past skiing mishaps – the moment of decision: "to book or not to book." Navigating the snowy slopes for the first time can be an exhilarating yet nerve-wracking ex
Sharon Shinwell
Jan 1211 min read
How To Boost Your Body Confidence: Tips for Positive Body Image
The Importance of Body Confidence: A Positive Self-Perception: Promoting a healthy self-perception of one's own body holds significance for both physical and emotional well-being. This involves having a positive outlook on one's body and feelings of ease and assurance within it. Regrettably, an unfavorable body image has become a prevalent concern, particularly among females, where impractical and detrimental standards of beauty are constantly imposed. In this article, we wil
Sharon Shinwell
Jan 97 min read
Digital Detox: How to Reclaim Calm in a World of Constant Screens
We live in a world where screens rarely switch off. Phones ping, messages multiply, and social media scrolls never end. It’s easy to feel as though our attention—and our peace—are always just slightly out of reach. At Self Hypnosis UK , our team has seen how digital overload can quietly affect sleep, focus, and emotional balance. That’s why more people are turning to a digital detox : a simple, deliberate break from screens to restore calm, clarity, and connection. What Is a
Self-Hypnosis UK
Jan 74 min read
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