I should be more productive. I should control my emotions. I shouldn’t have said that. I should be further along in my career by now. I should be better at my job. I shouldn’t let things affect me. You may be should'ing yourself into a headache. What I'm hearing from my clients when they use that word is “Who I am right now isn’t enough.” That constant comparison between who you are and who you think you should be can create a sense of lack within yourself. Instead of recogni

Hi I'm Maisha your hypnotherapist, that wasn't always my first choice I did want to be a therapist. but when I came across hypnotherapy it intrigued me because how can I go to years of therapy for one issue but hypnotherapy helped me turn that around in just a few weeks? The Science Behind it uses the subconscious mind which stores all your internal hard drive. So it makes sense .. if you tend to constantly procrastinate .. did you know there's actually a reason behind it? Cr

When most people want to change themsleves, get rid of anxiety, build confidence, or stop self-sabotaging, they usually do one of two things: They either try to push through it on their own…or they spend years talking about the problem with no resolution. And while trying their best and traditional therapy can help, what many people don’t realize is Real lasting change becomes easier when you work with the subconscious mind instead of fighting against it. That’s where hypnoth

Depression doesn’t always look like sadness. Sometimes, it looks like lying in bed staring at the ceiling… knowing you should get up, but not being able to. It looks like unread messages. Missed calls. Lights left off a little longer than usual. It feels like you’re watching your life from the outside — aware of everything you could be doing… but something inside you just won’t let you move. And that’s the part that hurts the most. Because it’s not that you don’t want to show

Anxiety is often misunderstood as simply overthinking or worrying too much. Many people hear advice like “just relax,” “think positive,” or “stop overthinking,” which suggests anxiety is a problem of the mind alone. But anxiety is not that simple. It actually comes from the body’s protection system, not just the thinking brain. If anxiety were only about thoughts, then logic would easily solve it. Yet, many people know logically they are safe ... but still feel anxious. This

Addiction often feels like a trap with no way out. Many believe it’s about weakness or lack of willpower, but I believe it's deeper than that. Addiction is a way our body and mind try to protect us from emotional pain. It is an escape from feelings we cannot face, not a failure of character. Understanding this can change how we approach recovery and healing. The Cycle of Coping Mechanisms Our bodies are wired to protect us. When we face stress, trauma, or pain, we develop cop

Ever find yourself saying yes when you'd rather say no? If others' needs seem to come before your own, you're not alone. You might have a case of the People-Pleasing Effect – saying yes to things you don't want to do, tolerating disrespect, or sacrificing your own needs to keep the peace. But when this goes too far, it leads to burnout. This post explores how to recognize the signs and reclaim your boundaries for healthier relationships. Recognize the signs of overcommitment

Embracing the power of Apologizing to yourself requires compassion to let go of Self-Criticism, a toxic element that we permit to linger...