Motivation Archives - MindOverMatter Hypnotherapy

In a world of uncertainty – top 10 ideas to keep the sun shining

Living in a world of uncertainty is an experience very new to most of us and it has been compared to living during a war. It seems that everyone I talk to is on this emotional roller coaster and I wanted today to share some things that you could try to create a more even keel in your life. Sometimes the smallest things can make the biggest difference as to how you feel and think. There are two thoughts that resonate with me the most [...]

How kids can overcome the stress and anxiety caused by exams and tests?

Many of us understand the fear and anxiety we feel around sitting an exam or test. I vividly remember how in knots my stomach felt leading up to that dreaded exam and although I manage it better today, its still on a par with going to the dentist! Often the fear does not diminish with age and I often see uni students of all ages struggling with the same fears they had as a child. Because this is a topic I deal with regularly in [...]

The Art of Doing Nothing – Meaningful vs Mundane

The Art of Doing Nothing - Meaningful vs Mundane Why do we have to be at deaths door, or have something significant happen before we look at our lives from a different perspective. Why do we find it so hard to chill, is there an art to doing nothing? After a recent illness which knocked me for six I was forced to make some changes and slow down. I looked for ways to simplify and quieten my life. I started to look at what I was actually [...]

My Top 4 Tips To Finding Your Passion

How important is finding your passion?? For me it was as fundamental as breathing, so I wanted to share my top 4 tips to finding your passion. I read a statement/quote the other day that said,“the greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure”. I agree that often it is, but only if the journey you are on is the right journey and that you are on the right path. Lets consider; what if the greatest barrier to your success was hanging in [...]

5 Signs Your Metabolism Needs a Boost

5 Signs Your Metabolism Needs A Boost We all know someone who seems to be able to eat whatever they want, whenever they want and never gain a pound/kilo. As an added bonus they also seem to have toned muscles, shiny lustrous hair and great clear skin and often have boundless energy. So is this what happens when your metabolism is working at the highest level? Unfortunately too many of us suffer from a slow or sluggish metabolism. So how do you know which category you fall into? I [...]

Help with Exam Stress and Text Anxiety

Help With Exam Stress And Test Anxiety I have been asked many times to create a video/audio session around Exam Stress for Students and today uploaded my latest video on YouTube which you can access here. Exams were always a major stressor for me at both school and university and to be honest I’m not sure, thinking back, how I handled the stress. I do recall the stomach problems and not doing as well as I could have done during the times I let the [...]

The Secret Language of Feelings – What You Need to Know For Better Health

PHYSICAL VS EMOTIONAL WELL BEING When I think about feelings and emotions these days I find it difficult to do it in isolation from ones physical health. The article is about The Secret Language of Feelings, a secret that has been a secret too long in my opinion! When we talk about improving our health usually four things come to mind; lose weight, healthier eating, quit smoking and exercise more. When we talk about health usually we relate to our physical body and what we can physically [...]

Dump the Resolutions!

What if, instead of wasting your time on a list of resolutions that you may or may not remember come February, this year you decide to dump the resolutions! Then, in their place you apply the simple mantra "I Am Ready For Change" and get ready to work towards a better and more fulfilling life. To build the life you want consider starting by grabbing each day with both hands. Recognise that life is full of ups and downs and without the downs we would [...]

How to crush your fear of public speaking (celebrities show the way)

Did you know that public speaking or performing in front of an audience is our Number 1 fear. More and more in the media we hear about performers, actors, singers, even politicians who struggle with the dreaded fear of performing. A few years ago Adele (British singer) was booked to perform the Bond theme Skyfall at the Academy Awards. She was so anxious that she suffered sleepless nights and panic attacks for weeks before the performance due to extreme fear about this one performance. Apparently on the advice of a friend she chose [...]

11 Things That Happy People Do Differently

As I look outside, the Brisbane sun is shining and temp is probably around 20 degrees yet I search for clues as to why I feel unusually flat these days. Is it that winter slump (people do go into hibernation you know), is it that I have put so much into the first half of the year my mind and body are craving some respite or perhaps giving up the red wine was not the best move! But seriously, we all feel this way from time to [...]