Lanzarote Addictions Anxiety & Weight Loss

22/08/2025

Beliefs and Behaviours

You are the sum of what you think about consistently.

Not here and there.

Not once in a while.

Every single day.

If most of your mental energy is tied up in fear, doubt, and worry, don’t be surprised when your life starts to look like the inside of your head.

But if your focus is locked on growth, gratitude, and goals—you’re going to start seeing more of those things show up.

Your mind is a factory, and your thoughts are the blueprints.

Whatever you give it, it will build.

Whatever you dwell on, you will create.

And it’s happening whether you’re aware of it or not.

If you don’t like where you’re headed, start by auditing what’s been running on repeat in your mind.

You can’t hand the factory a blueprint for boxes and expect it to roll out toys.

Every thought you have is a design file sent straight to production. The second you think it, the machines start running.

The only question is: what are you building?

Life doesn’t deliver on what you casually wish for—it runs the orders you place with your thinking.

And here’s the thing: the production floor is always running.

It doesn’t care if you feed it plans for hope or fear, discipline or excuses—it will manufacture whatever you hand it.

Picture your mind as both the architect’s desk and the assembly line.

Every morning, you clock in with a set of blueprints.

Some are powerful—hope, courage, gratitude, ambition.

Others are destructive—fear, self-doubt, anger, procrastination.

Regardless, every single one goes into production.

Through your focus, attention, and words—you’re constantly issuing build orders.

Over time, those designs become your mindset. Your mindset dictates the projects you take on.

Your projects drive your actions. Your actions produce the results you see in your life.

If you don’t like what’s rolling off the line, don’t blame the market, the economy, or bad luck.

Check the blueprints you’ve been sending to the floor.

Stuart 07825 599340
stuart@stuartdowning.co.uk

11/07/2025

Morgan Freeman once said:
"There comes a day when you no longer feel the need to prove anything to anyone. Not because you’ve given up, but because you’ve grown."
You grow tired — tired of explaining, of justifying, of shrinking yourself to fit into other people’s lives.
Tired of waiting for messages that never come, apologies that never arrive, people who don’t know how to love.
The truth is simple:
Not everyone will understand you.
Not everyone will stay.
Not everyone will treat you the way you deserve.
But they don’t have to.
Because there comes a moment when you choose peace.
You choose silence over reaction.
You stop lowering yourself into other people’s storms.
Because sometimes, the most mature response is silence.
The strongest move is to walk away.
And the greatest act of self-love is to stop putting yourself last.
It’s not selfishness — it’s healing.
It’s the courage to choose yourself.
To rebuild your soul without anyone’s approval.
To keep moving forward — even alone — but with dignity.
And when you do that… life begins to realign.
Because the right people don’t ask for explanations.
They see you.
They feel you.
They respect you — without you having to beg for it.
— Morgan Freeman

06/07/2025

It’s heartbreaking when you realize that maybe the safest way to live is alone. You get older, and the hope of finding someone solid, someone to build a real life with, starts to fade. People are too self-absorbed, caught in the streets, hung up on an ex, or trapped in their past. Or worse, you meet someone who drifts into your life, disrupts your peace just enough to keep you hooked, but never fully chooses you - never stays, but never lets you go either.
We’re living in a generation where toxicity is normalized, where settling for chaos feels easier than holding out for something real. And the saddest part? Staying single starts to feel like the only way to protect your sanity, your heart, your peace because the alternative is playing a game where no one follows the rules.
Real relationships built on honesty, commitment, and real communication feel almost mythical now. And the loneliest realization is knowing exactly what you have to offer, but realizing there’s no one out there who’ll truly value it. No table to bring it to. Just empty chairs.

27/06/2025

Low Self esteem and self worth - confidence and anxiety issues ?
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10/02/2025

Insomnia and Sleep Issues
Lying awake at night, staring at the ceiling, feeling wired but exhausted?
If that sounds familiar , there’s a good chance your cortisol levels are out of control.
And here’s the deal: high cortisol is more than just a bad night’s sleep—it’s a serious roadblock to your health, energy, and your ability to hit the flow state.
Cortisol is your body’s built-in alarm system.
It’s meant to help you handle stress, but when it sticks around too long—especially at night—it can wreak havoc on your sleep.
Studies show that elevated evening cortisol is one of the biggest culprits behind tossing and turning, disrupted sleep cycles, and that feeling of being “tired but wired”.
When your cortisol levels are too high in the evening, your body stays in a state of alertness, making it nearly impossible to relax and fall asleep.
And poor sleep doesn’t just affect your mood—it drags down your entire health, energy, and performance.
The Cost of High Cortisol:
1. Disrupted Sleep
High cortisol messes with your body’s natural circadian rhythm, making it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. You wake up feeling drained, no matter how long you’ve been in bed.
2. Increased Stress and Anxiety
Cortisol is linked to heightened stress responses. If your cortisol stays high, your body is constantly in “fight-or-flight” mode, which leads to more stress, anxiety, and mental fog during the day.
3. Blocked Flow State
Cortisol doesn’t just affect your sleep—it blocks your ability to enter the flow state. The flow state is where you’re fully focused and performing at your best, but high cortisol keeps your brain stuck in overdrive, making it impossible to focus deeply or think creatively.
Now, imagine what happens when you cut evening cortisol by 25%.
You’re not just lowering your stress—you’re giving your body the green light to relax, sleep deeply, and wake up energized.
Lowering cortisol improves your sleep quality, reduces anxiety, and opens the door for you to finally access the flow state.
When cortisol comes down:
1. Deep, Restorative Sleep
Lower cortisol allows your body to enter its natural rest-and-recover mode, improving sleep quality and helping you wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day.
2. Reduced Anxiety, More Clarity
When your cortisol levels are balanced, you’ll notice less anxiety, better mental clarity, and an increased sense of calm. This sets you up for a more productive, focused day.
3. More Consistent Flow State
With cortisol in check, your mind and body can work together, making it easier to slip into the flow state—where creativity, focus, and high performance come effortlessly.
You don’t have to spend another night staring at the ceiling, trapped in a cycle of poor sleep and high stress.
Lowering your evening cortisol naturally is possible, and it’s the key to better sleep, more energy, and consistent access to the flow state.
Call Stuart - 07825 599340 to discuss your insomnia issue in more detail
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