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Rationalization: I failed because my teacher hates me!!!

Rationalization – Psychological Defense Mechanism – Complete Guide

Introduction At times, people go to great lengths to attempt to “justify” behaviour they know is wrong or that others regard as wrong. This attempt to justify is known as rationalization. We all have rationalized at some point in our

Hypnosis for anxiety management

Overcoming Anxiety: A Comprehensive Guide to Understand and Manage Anxiety

Disclaimer: The information in this article is for educational purposes only and should not replace advice from a licensed therapist or medical professional. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized guidance on anxiety management. Anxiety is an integral

Map is not the Territory

Unlocking Reality: Why Map is Not Equal to Territory Matters – NLP Presupposition

In this post, we will explore one of the most important concepts and presuppositions of NLP, that is the Map is not the territory. This understanding is the basis of our Cognitive Hypnotic Coaching™ and Cognitive Hypnotic Psychotherapy™ Programs. Unraveling

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Demystifying and Defining Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) in simple terms

Host: Welcome, listeners, to today’s insightful podcast episode where we delve into the fascinating realm of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, often referred to as NLP. If you’ve ever wondered how language, behaviour, and the mind intertwine to shape our lives, you’re in

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Self-defeating Loops in life

In this post we will look at how many a times because of our unconscious conflicting believes we end up binding ourselves in loops which are responsible for certain problems that we may be experiencing. Case Study – Life Loops

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Tips on wording of suggestions

What are suggestions? Suggestions are statements spoken with a view to bring about some change in the person being spoken to. Tips on wording of suggestions: These suggestions can be used to create desired change in clients. For better results

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Acceptance: Meaning, Importance & case studies – Complete Guide

“Acceptance” is one of those concepts that I understand yet have found difficult to define. I realised this while writing a post on anger, in which I explained how anger is generally a result of a lack of acceptance. So,

Anger is not always bad

What is Anger and is Anger really bad?

Most of us believe that anger is a negative emotion and it's 'bad' to get angry. Research results show that anger can lead to behavioural breakdown and health-related issues. But Aristotle thought "anger was good for a person."
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What is Hypnotherapy? – Complete Guide

One of the most common applications of Hypnosis is in the field of change work. Hypnosis can be applied in combination with different Coaching Models and Therapeutic approaches to help clients achieve their goals and overcome intense emotional issues more
Definitions of hypnosis from different sources

Reliable Definitions of Hypnosis

Hypnotism has always been surrounded by misconception. Unfortunately, the internet is a very unreliable source of information and many websites contain extremely misleading information. This page provides definitions of hypnosis from various organisations and established authors which help to clarify

Hypnosis History

The Evolution and History of Hypnosis: From Ancient Spiritual Practices to Modern Applications

The history of hypnosis is a captivating journey that spans centuries, deeply rooted in ancient spiritual practices and shaped by the contributions of influential figures throughout time. From its origins in ancient civilizations to its modern therapeutic applications, hypnosis has

Wash Hands when feeling guilty

Feeling guilty, wash hands but be careful

Recently I came across an interesting article titled "Feeling guilty or sinful? Just Wash your hands !!!". The article was about understanding how not only our mental states determine our behaviour but also how our behaviour can help us control
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Guilt Meaning, Purpose & Way forward – Complete Guide

Guilt is a cognitive or an emotional experience that occurs when a person realizes or believes — accurately or not — that he or she has compromised his or her own standards of conduct or has violated a moral standard,
Key to Happiness

Helplessness to Happiness: Discover and overcome the hurdles that you will face on this journey

For a long time in my life, I thought that there are certain things, people, and situations... that are good and others that are bad. Everything that I thought was bad made me feel a sense of helplessness, sadness, agitation,
When not to meditate

Unveiling Side Effects of Meditation: Insights and Precautions

For as long as I remember, almost everyone I spoke to about meditation has told me that it is the way to a blissful and peaceful living. Some have gone to an extent of saying that it is the solution
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Operant Conditioning (Punishment and Reward theory)

Operant Conditioning is a method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behaviour in other words it is a type of learning in which an individual's behaviour is modified by its consequences or the response the behaviour gets.
Classical-Conditioning

Classical Conditioning: Stimulus-Response Theory, Mechanisms, and Examples

Stimulus-response (S-R) is a classical model of psychology about human behaviour and is popularly known as Classical Conditioning. It would be wise to briefly describe “conditioning” before classical conditioning could be explained.
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What is Hypnosis? Exploring the Science, Applications and Benefits

When we talk about what is hypnosis, we often tend to be either talking about: the relaxed, focused, absorbed feelings associated with a ‘trance state’, or we tend to be talking about the interesting things people can do when hypnotised:
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