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This is a journey that begins with you and this link will let us schedule a 15 minute call to talk about what you want to achieve, or what you would like to change.

18/08/2025

They say running is meant to get the blood pumping to your muscles. And it does, it really does. And I love running, honestly, I just love it. Except for the time when I’m actually running. Those 30-ish minutes a day is spent questioning all my life choices. My shoes. My sanity. And why on earth I ever thought “fit and healthy” was a good idea.

Saturday’s run was no exception. The sun was blazing, my legs were like lead, and by the end I looked like a burst tomato and sounded like a wheezy sea lion. But, I did it and that post-run glow is a real thing. Almost worth the mid-run meltdown.

Just after I stopped, I noticed a man staring. Really staring. Mortified, I braced for judgment. But as I got closer, he simply asked if I was okay. No judgment. Just kindness. Turns out my focused runner face looks very similar to an about to keel over face.

And it reminded me: not all muscles are physical. Confidence is a muscle. Compassion is too. The more we use them, the stronger they grow.

So here’s your nudge: pick a muscle to flex today. Maybe it’s confidence in your abilities, bravery to try something new, or kindness—towards yourself or someone else. Smile at a stranger, cheer someone on, or simply give yourself credit for showing up, sweat and all.

11/08/2025

On Saturday night, I was lucky enough to see Oasis — the last time I saw them was back in 1996.
I’ll be honest, in the run-up, I wasn’t that excited. I’d been wondering if we were all just hyped because the tickets were hard to get — was this the Emperor’s New Clothes? Were we only buzzing because we were told we should be?

Then the day arrived and there was a Red Arrows fly-past while we queued (amazing!), but queues so long I missed Cast (gutted). Made it inside for Richard Ashcroft, though who was incredible.

We were standing, couldn’t see the stage, the rain started, and I got sprayed with beer. Not exactly a dream start to 3½ hours on my feet. And then, the music began.

It was electric. Not just good , it was the BEST gig I’ve ever been to. They exceeded every expectation. The band, the crowd, the atmosphere — all outstanding. This middle-aged woman danced, sang, and had one of the best nights of her life.

It made me think, sometimes we hold back our excitement because we fear disappointment. We brace ourselves for “meh” instead of magic. But when we let go, stay open, and allow the moment to surprise us — we can experience pure, unadulterated joy.

That’s something hypnotherapy can help you with too, shift out of doubt and into possibility. You never know… the thing you’re hesitant about might just exceed all your expectations.

Here’s to saying yes to life, rain, beer sprays, and all.

https://app.simplymeet.me/karenwilsonhypnotherapy

04/08/2025

We were well warned that Storm Floris would hit today. And hit she did, wild and unapologetically windy.

Now the sun’s out, casting a golden glow across the hills. From indoors, it looks like the perfect summer evening. But the wind is howling like it’s got something to prove. And just to keep things interesting, my power’s out. In August!

It’s meant to be the month of still evenings and soft skies before autumn arrives so this feels out of kilter. Swirling winds, sideways gusts, and a sharp reminder: life doesn’t always follow the script.

So how did you meet Floris. Did you rail against the injustice of a summer storm? Grump that this isn’t how it’s meant to be? Or did you light a candle, dig out a book or a board game, and decide to let it be, trusting that it will pass?

Not everything is ours to control — and not everything needs to be. Some things, like the weather (and certain people, plans, timings…), just won’t bend to our will. But there’s real strength in knowing the difference between what is and isn’t in our control.

So here’s something to sit with, as the windows rattle and the sun tries to convince us it’s still summer:

What are you resisting that cannot be changed — and is it time to let it go?
What might shift, if you gave yourself permission to act, adapt, or begin?

You can book a free, no obligation discovery call by clicking here - https://app.simplymeet.me/karenwilsonhypnotherapy

24/07/2025

Today is International Self-Care Day!
Observed every year on 24th July, this day is a powerful reminder that self-care isn’t just a one-off treat — it’s a 24/7 commitment to your health and wellbeing.

Whether it’s managing stress, making time for rest, supporting your mental health, or staying on top of chronic conditions, self-care plays a vital role in living a healthier, more balanced life.

Take a moment today to check in with yourself — your body, your mind, your needs.

21/07/2025

I suddenly realised the other day, we’re all just trying to be happy. Not perfect. Not “sorted.” Just happy, in whatever form that may be.

We overthink, we wonder what to start. Or what to stop. What to do more of, or less of.
But beneath it all, it’s just about feeling good.

And not the kind of “should” happiness.
Not what your boss, society or your neighbour says should make you happy.
But your kind, whatever will really make you happy.

Sometimes it’s just something small. It could be a shift in mindset, or a single honest reflection, or maybe a moment that nudges you toward something that lifts you.

So what would make you happy, right now?
Starting something new?
Letting go of something heavy?
Spending time alone—or with those who light you up?
Moving your body, switching off, speaking up about what matters to you. Saying no, or maybe saying yes?

You’re allowed to stop, or maybe just pause, whatever is draining you. It really is up to you to start rewriting the rules. You get to choose yourself.

So on this wet Monday night, have a wee think about what would make you happy?

14/07/2025

Every time I go into the hall cupboard, things fall on me. I can’t get what I need, and closing the door involves me leaving one hand inside until the last minute to hold everything back while trying to shut it before it all tumbles out again.

So for weeks (at least), I’ve known I needed to sort it out — tidy it, paint it, deal with it. So yesterday, I finally tackled it. Cleared it out, gave it a couple of coats of paint, and stood back feeling very smug indeed.

Except… now this is my poor hand — I managed to give myself a blister on my finger in the process.
So now I’ve got a lovely cupboard and a very sore hand.

But here’s the thing — the pain will pass, my finger will heal, and the satisfaction will stay. That cupboard will look fresh and sorted for months, maybe years. My finger? A few days of discomfort, tops.

Because not everything that hurts or is uncomfortable is bad.

Sometimes discomfort is part of the process — part of the shift. Whether it’s clearing out a cupboard or clearing out old beliefs, the sting is temporary… but the transformation lasts.

If you’ve got your own version of a mental cupboard — full to bursting, hard to close, and quietly shouting for attention — hypnotherapy might be the space to start clearing it out.

You can book a free, no obligation discovery call by clicking here - https://app.simplymeet.me/karenwilsonhypnotherapy

07/07/2025

Why Wait for the “Right” Time?

I went to a panto the other day — yes, in July! It was Oliver Twist (highly recommend it!), but every time I mention it, people say, “Panto? In summer?” Like it’s some kind of festive rebellion.

But it got me thinking… why do we only allow certain things at certain times?

Who decided pantomime is for Christmas only?
Why do we save joy, sparkle, permission, change — for “later”?
Why do we only do what we’re told is seasonally appropriate? Why don’t we try doing this when we want to do them, because we want to do them?

- Ice cream in winter.
- Big changes in summer.
- New beginnings in autumn.
+ Celebrating yourself only when you’ve “earned it.”

There are so many things we don’t do just because society quietly whispers, “Not now, not yet, that’s not how it’s done.”

But what if we started asking: Who says?
What might you try, start, say, or change… if you stopped waiting for permission?

You don’t need a new year, a rock bottom, or a calendar event to take care of yourself. You just need a moment of clarity — and the courage to say yes to yourself.

If this hits home, and you’ve been waiting for a sign — maybe this is it.

https://app.simplymeet.me/karenwilsonhypnotherapy/15min-c

30/06/2025

I came downstairs the other morning and found a box of tissues waiting on my seat. Then I looked up… and it all made sense, Lewis Capaldi’s Glastonbury set was paused on the TV. I have a (well earned) reputation for crying at literally anything, and this was no different.

But in all honestly, whether you’re a fan or not, did anyone get through that performance without a lump in their throat?

Knowing how tough it had been for him the last time… watching him walk back out there, open, vulnerable, still so completely himself — that took courage. And the way the crowd met him — with nothing but love & support was just extraordinary. You could feel the connection ripple through the screen. They didn’t just sing with him… they held him up, just like they did two years ago.

He was funny, fragile, real and unapologetically him. And that kind of honesty, the kind that shows up before things are polished or perfect, is exactly what the world needs more of.

Maybe that’s why I cried. Because it was brave and it was beautiful. And a reminder that there’s strength in empathy — in letting ourselves imagine what it’s like in someone else’s shoes. Even if my own hanky threshold is laughably low, I’ll take that any day over pretending not to feel.

If we all spent a little less energy trying to be flawless , and a little more time meeting each other with kindness, i honestly think we’d all breathe a bit easier. Whether you’re centre stage or quietly navigating your own backstage battles, you deserve to be seen and supported. Just as you are.

And if something in this stirred something in you — and you’d like to explore how hypnotherapy can help you navigate that inner world with more compassion and calm — I’m here when you’re ready.

https://app.simplymeet.me/karenwilsonhypnotherapy

23/06/2025

Lately, I’ve been struck by how two people can witness the same event and walk away with completely different stories.

Nowhere is this clearer than in the news — the tone, the angle, even the facts seem to shift depending on the source. Add social media, and suddenly snippets and opinions are passed off as truth.

It made me think: our subconscious minds operate in a similar way.

We absorb messages — sometimes without realising — based on the “channels” we’ve been tuned into. Old beliefs. Stray criticisms. That quiet voice of not-good-enough that plays on repeat.

But here’s the hopeful bit — we can retune.
We can choose what we listen to.
What we feed our minds.
What story we tell ourselves.

That’s what much of my work in hypnotherapy is about — gently reshaping the internal narrative so it supports rather than sabotages.

If that speaks to you, I’m here when you’re ready.

16/06/2025

Ever had one of those days that just feel… off?
Not sad, not overwhelmed—just a little dull around the edges.
Like the weather. Grey. Drizzly. A bit flatter than I expected.

No real reason. Just a general blah-ness.
My confidence felt a bit shaky, belief in myself wasn’t quite switched on.

And it got me thinking, we often think confidence is something you earn. Through success. Through effort. Through repetition.

But confidence isn’t something you earn. It’s something to be uncovered.

The issue isn’t that you’re not trying hard enough.
It’s the belief humming quietly in the background, whispering:
“I’m not enough.”

And today, that whisper turned up the volume.
Just enough to make me hesitate. To second guess. To shrink a little.
That’s what old beliefs do—they slam the brakes the moment you start moving forward.

But here’s the thing…
That belief? It’s not permanent. It’s not me.
It’s just a story my mind learned—and one it can unlearn.

So, here’s the wee trick I used to shift things:
Next time you catch yourself spiralling, dismissing a win, holding back, or second-guessing—

Pause. Breathe.
And say this:
This is an old pattern just a habit, it’s not true.

That one sentence changes everything.
It makes me pause, and moves me away from self-doubt.

Because confidence doesn’t come from pretending you’ve got it all together.
It comes from giving your mind better instructions.

Rewiring those outdated beliefs and replacing them with something stronger, lasting, and real.

And just so you know?
Yes—I help clients with this every day.
But I still have moments where the old patterns creep in.

You’re not alone.

If anything here resonates, and you’d like to know more—just ask.

https://app.simplymeet.me/karenwilsonhypnotherapy/15min-c?day=2025-06-18

02/06/2025

It's the last day of my holiday, and it's always a strange one. I'm sipping coffee in the sunshine, determined to soak up every ounce of relaxation... but my brain has other ideas.

What if the airport queues are a nightmare?
Did I pack my charger—or is it still by the bed?
What if the airport taxi doesn’t turn up and I miss my flight?

I know I should be making the most of it—topping up my inner battery before real life kicks in. But instead, here I am, mentally unpacking before I've even left.

But there's one thing that brings me peace at the end of my holidays: everything is clean. I've done all the laundry, so my suitcase is packed with fresh, folded clothes. No looming pile of washing waiting for me at home—just the smooth transition back into normal life.

And maybe that's why I keep coming back to this same wee place year after year. There's something about the familiarity—the way it always delivers the perfect blend of calm, sunshine, and just enough adventure. No surprises, no stress, just that reliable reset. It's the kind of place that feels like an old friend.

I see this pattern all the time (in clients and in myself): the mind racing ahead when we desperately want to be present. And the worst part? Worrying now doesn't make tomorrow any easier—it just steals the calm from today.

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. And if you're curious how hypnotherapy can help quiet that mental noise, I offer a free, no-obligation discovery call. Just click here: https://app.simplymeet.me/karenwilsonhypnotherapy

Now, wish me luck while I attempt to be zen navigating departures at Faro tomorrow.

26/05/2025

Hello from Portugal…🇵🇹, eventually!

I headed off on holiday yesterday, and after a smooth, easy journey I was looking forward to getting to the apartment… until I turned the corner and saw The Queue.

Yep—the queue for passport control, snaking up the stairs and going absolutely nowhere. This photo isn’t mine (I was too traumatised to take one), but I found this online and, honestly, it captures the moment far too well.

I’d heard whispers of long delays, some claiming hours, but I’d clung to optimism. Surely it can’t be that bad? I thought. Surely that was just bad luck? Surely I’ll be lucky and just breeze through. Positive mindset and all that.

But no. We were firmly in the character-building queue. There were loads of sleek, futuristic passport machines, taunting us as they just sat there, unplugged and unmanned. Sitting there like expensive pieces of modern art. Unused. Unbothered. Utterly useless.

Over 90 minutes later, we emerged—tense, hungry, and slightly less serene than when we landed—to find our poor taxi driver still patiently waiting. (Bless him.)

I had promised myself I wouldn’t stress about travel. That I’d let it be, because really, there’s nothing I could do. And honestly, that mindset did help… until the stairs became a holding pen and we all quietly accepted our fate.

But here’s the thing—mindset isn’t about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about how we ride the bumps. It’s the deep breaths in crowded spaces. The gentle inner dialogue when control has left the building. And maybe even a discreet bit of in-the-queue self-hypnosis (yes, really).

Now, with my feet up and the sun on my face, the stress is melting away, and my nervous system is catching up.

If your stress has been building lately and you’re in need of a little reset yourself… well, you know where to find me - https://app.simplymeet.me/karenwilsonhypnotherapy

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