Alastair Gibson - Wellness Coach

24/10/2023

What beliefs about yourself would you like to change? What might be possible if you let some of them go?

The way we view ourselves is often very different to how the rest of the world sees us. While we would never dream of telling a friend about their faults, we don't hesitate in telling ourselves just how damaged we perceive ourselves to be.

Repeated thoughts eventually feel like facts. But here's an actual important fact:

You CAN change your thoughts and beliefs. You CAN rewire your brain to begin living a more positive life. And if you can do that, the possibilities are endless...

17/10/2023

Everyone deserves a life they love. The first step towards it is in making a decision. The decision to aim for change.

"Better the devil you know" is an old phrase, but one which hits on why we often resist change. We fear what we don't know.

But this is why I am here. I am your trust-buddy. I am someone who has been where you are now, and changed my life. I took the first step, and the second, and the every step after that to arrive at a better place - so I know it can be done, and I know that you can do it too.

Start your journey to wellbeing today - simply by recognising that you want to. Then start taking the next steps, like reaching out to people like me who can help you find your path.

You have the power. You are amazing. I can help you realise it.

https://www.alastairgibson.co.uk/

12/10/2023

10/10/2023

Part of being able to weather what life throws at us is in having a solid foundation. Think about reeds in the wind - they bend and move with the breezes that surround them, but they are firmly rooted in the earth, keeping them from spiralling away.

Today is World Mental Health Day. Take a moment to consider what roots you. If you feel like you haven't found a way to connect to your strength yet, perhaps today is when you decide to change that...

If you need support with mindset coaching, resilience training or navigating how to restore your vitality, reach out to me. Together we can identify your foundations, and ensure you have the tools to always find them going forward.

03/10/2023

What if "relaxing" is a stress trigger in itself?

If we grow up in an environment that feels unsafe - where, if we relax, we put ourselves in danger - the very thought of relaxing in later life can cause us real anxiety.

So, when we are told to simply "relax more" in order to feel better mentally, it can feel like an insurmountable obstacle.

Neuroplasticity, which is the brain's ability to change with experience, means that we can acknowledge our past experience, but not be defined or controlled by it. We can learn how to stop our stress responses from being triggered, and from there, the idea of relaxing doesn't seem so far away.

Reach out to me if you have any questions about Neuroplasticity and how it can support you.

26/09/2023

Chronic pain is real. And when we say that the brain plays a big part in it, we are not saying that the pain is imagined.

When we have a traumatic experience - be it a chronic stress experience or an illness and injury experience - it can change our brains in ways that make life very difficult.

Our brains are always protecting us, and when our bodies are deeply threatened, our brains can go into overdrive. And sometimes, they don't know when to stop.

Very physical and real processes start firing inappropriately because the brain and nervous system have been altered through the experience. Even when the threat has passed our brains, having been rewired by the experience, now stay in an overprotective state all the time.

Rewiring the brain to let go of this overprotection is what the Lightning Process helps us to do, and by doing so we can start relieving the strain on our bodies and changing our future.

Get in touch with me if you have questions, I am only an email away.

19/09/2023

🍂 As autumn starts to peek around the corner, do you feel a shift in your moods?

Shifts in light and temperature can lead to feelings of fatigue, low energy, and mood change. If you find your mood altering with the changing seasons, know that you're not alone. Seeking support, maintaining a balanced routine, and embracing natural light can help to navigate the challenges you might be feeling as autumn and winter kick in.

Prioritising self-care during these transitions, and equipping yourself with the mental tools to adjust ahead of time, can help to sustain your mental wellbeing.

Get in touch with me for mindset coaching, vitality integration, resilience and lightning process courses - and go forward feeling empowered.

12/09/2023

A consistent sleep routine isn't just about how many hours you clock in; it's about the quality of rest you get. We all need different amounts to feel good - so don't feel like you have to aim for a set amount of hours in order to be "succeeding at sleep"!

🛏️ Create a peaceful sleep environment by dimming lights, minimising screens, and embracing relaxation practices.
🌞 Aim for consistent wake-up times to help sync your body clock, leading to steadier energy levels and heightened mental clarity.
👍 Give yourself permission to rest and prioritise your sleep routine. It is part of your self-care, and impacts both your mental and physical health.

Adequate sleep cultivates sharper focus, brighter moods, and better stress resilience.

If you want to cultivate healthier routines, but need a bit of support to start, get in touch with me.

https://www.alastairgibson.co.uk/

05/09/2023

What if you could learn to reset your body’s health systems back to normal by using the well-researched connection that exists between the mind and body?

The Lightning Process applies this sound scientific principle, so you can get back in charge of two very important processes in your body –
🔶 The Physical Emergency Response (PER)
🔶 Neuroplasticity

I offer three different lightning process course options that vary in support and training given, specialising in 1-to-1 training sessions and group courses.

⚡️ Join me for my next Lightning Process course - get in touch for dates and details, or explore more here: https://www.alastairgibson.co.uk/lightning-process-1

29/08/2023

Your email inbox should be a safe space, and that's why, each month, I send a newsletter which aims to calm, motivate and encourage. Together, we can find more peace, more resilience and more roads to recovery.

My newsletter introduces you to the transformative world of Lightning Process courses, mindset coaching and shares helpful and supportive wellbeing tips to ensure you know you're not alone.

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15/08/2023

The journey to feeling better is about more than simply "relaxing" more. Relaxation is often done as a response action - as a way to soothe ourselves after stressful encounters - but what if we could learn how to need relaxation techniques less?

We don't need to turn our stress response off if we can stop our stress from being triggered in the first place.

Neuroplasticity, which is the brain's ability to change through experience, means we have the tools to do just that. To learn more about it, and how it can support you, get in touch with me.

07/08/2023

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Alastair was very helpful and he cared massively about my progress." - Anna, June 2023

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Thank you for your review, Anna!