We have our eyes tested. We visit the dentist. We see the dental hygienist to clear away the build-up before it becomes a bigger problem. We might even go to the doctor for a check-up — if we can get an appointment! 😉
But when was the last time you checked in with your mental wellbeing?
So often, we wait until something is really wrong before asking for help. Stress has become overwhelming. Anxiety is affecting everyday life. Sleep is poor. Work feels unbearable. Relationships are strained. Or we simply reach the point where we think, I can’t carry on feeling like this.
But why wait for a crisis?
Stress and anxiety rarely stay neatly contained in one little corner of our lives. They can affect us physically as well as emotionally, and one thing can so easily lead to another.
Stress leads to poor sleep. Poor sleep leaves us exhausted. When we’re exhausted, we’re less likely to exercise and more likely to reach for quick comfort — perhaps too many carbs, a few extra glasses of wine or other habits that don’t really help. We gain weight, feel overwhelmed, become more sensitive to things around us… and the cycle continues.
Sometimes, of course, difficult situations resolve themselves. But sometimes what we need is a little help to change how we respond to them.
Think of hypnotherapy as a mental reset — perhaps the psychological equivalent of visiting the dental hygienist! A chance to clear out some of the accumulated debris: the unhelpful thoughts, worries, habits and patterns that have quietly built up over time.
You don’t have to be in crisis to benefit.
Perhaps you’re on a weight-management journey and would appreciate some extra support. Maybe something at work or home is beginning to get under your skin. Perhaps your sleep isn’t as good as it was, your stress levels are creeping upwards, or you simply don’t feel quite like yourself.
Sometimes, one session can make all the difference to how you — and your subconscious mind — see and respond to a situation.
Because I so often meet people when they have already reached crisis point, I know how valuable it can be to address things earlier.
Preventative care isn’t a luxury, even in challenging times. Looking after your mental wellbeing is an investment in yourself — just as you would have your eyes checked before your vision deteriorates or your teeth cleaned before gum problems develop.
So perhaps it’s time to pause for a moment and check in with your inner self.
How am I, really?
And if the honest answer is not quite as good as I’d like to be, perhaps you don’t need to wait until the warning light comes on.
Sometimes, a reset is all you need.