It’s Autumn and it’s time for a big health push.

Instead of withdrawing or hibernating, now’s the time for a big health push.The evenings are drawing in and soon the clocks will go back. Is this a time when you start to “put on your winter coat”, by which I mean, is this when the winter weight stars going on? Do the snacks start to come out in front of the TV? You barely leave the sofa, let alone the house once it’s dark.

So it’s excess calories and little to no exercise? How about hitting Christmas feeling fit, healthy and ready for the festive season?

Sitting is the new smoking.

In recent years we’ve become more aware of the health consequences of inactivity. Studies have found that sitting for hours on end are causing changes in our bodies, which are detrimental to our health. It’s not only our physical health which can suffer, it’s our mental health too. We’ve all heard the phrase, ‘Use it or lose it’. That’s our muscles and our brains, so why not find a strategy for you that helps you exercise both this autumn and winter?

So what do I have to do?

I’m not talking about an hour walk once a day. I’m talking about lots of little periods of exercise to move the blood around, flex our muscles and increase our heart rate. So why not break up your work day by standing and moving around if you’re on the phone. Make a drink and do some squats while you’re waiting for the kettle to boil. Park in the furthest parking space, instead of the closest. 

Make it sociable, make it fit with your day.

Walk over to chat with a friend or colleague, instead of calling or emailing. If you can have a walking meeting. If you’re watching TV make sure you move around in the adverts or climb the stairs at the end of an hour long programme. 

Many small changes add up.

It all adds up and small changes will help your health now and in the long term. That hour long walk is a great idea too, go out and get some fresh air, even if you can only manage half an hour. Fresh air and exercise will help your mental health as well as your body.

Let’s start this year.

Is this year going to be the year you do winter differently? Do you want to make some changes and feel the benefits? Has reading this made you think of other ways to help you move more?

Do you want to make changes in your diet too and go the full way to hitting Christmas feeling your best possible self?

Might you struggle to stick to the plan?

If you want to make healthy changes in your life, but you’re not sure you can maintain them, hypnotherapy may be able to help you.

What does a hypnotherapy session look like?

A hypnotherapy session is a deeply relaxing and therapeutic experience that can help you make meaningful changes in your life. A session is a calm, gentle process designed to help you achieve your goals, and you are always in control.

Finding the calm.

In our busy day-to-day lives, we often have so much going on that it’s hard for our minds to focus on what’s important. There’s constant background noise—thoughts, worries, distractions—that can make it difficult for our brains to absorb the messages we need to make lasting changes. Hypnotherapy works by quieting that background noise, allowing your unconscious mind to hear the messages it needs to. But please don’t think you have to concentrate, it’s completely normal for your mind to wander during the session or for you to daydream a bit—that’s actually a good thing. Your unconscious mind is still listening and absorbing the helpful suggestions.

Implanting positive messages.

Once the positive suggestions have been deeply implanted in your unconscious mind, you’re gradually brought back to full consciousness. This process is slow and gentle, so you’ll have plenty of time to come back to the present moment feeling calm and relaxed. It’s important to know that you won’t feel groggy or disoriented when you return to full awareness. You’ll be fully alert and able to drive, as long as you were able to drive safely before the session (obviously). There’s no rush.

If you’re ready to reach out.

If you’re ready to make positive changes and release any negative habits and embrace some new healthy ones, hypnotherapy could be the next step in your journey. The process is gentle, yet powerful, and it can help you overcome the barriers that have been holding you back. The first step is to book a free consultation, where we can discuss your specific needs and explore how hypnotherapy can help you achieve your goals.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about how hypnotherapy works, feel free to reach out. I look forward to helping you on your journey!

07757 604348 or karenpbaker13@icloud.com