Sunflower Minds Hypnotherapy

07/10/2025

You wouldn’t talk to your best friend like sh #@.

So why do you talk to yourself like it?

You wouldn’t call her stupid for making a mistake.
You wouldn’t tell her she’s weak for having a bad day.
You wouldn’t brush off her achievements or say she’s not that good.

But you do it to yourself.
In your own head, or even out loud.
Over and over again.

That voice in your head is fear pretending to keep you safe.
It’s exhausting, and it keeps you stuck in a vicious cycle.

Liking yourself isn’t arrogance.
It’s self-respect.
It’s recognising you’re human.
It’s giving yourself the compassion you give to everyone else.

✨ If this hits home, save this post or send it someone you know needs to hear it.

Find the link to my new Courage & Confidence Kit in the comments.

05/10/2025

Give yourself 60 seconds to ask yourself this question…
What’s been good this week?

Not perfect. Not productive. Just good.

It’s so easy to rush from one thing to the next juggling work, family and life goals without pausing to notice the small wins that actually keep us moving forward.

For me this week, it’s been:

🌳 Getting outside for a few head-clearing walks feeling the wind against my face

🌻 Finally pressing publish on my Courage & Confidence Kit

🥰 Receiving such a lovely message from a new client about renewed hope after her breakthrough session with me.

When you take the time to look back over the good things, you realise that it was actually a really wonderful week, even if it felt like a whirlwind.

So before the week resets, give yourself those 60 seconds.
Ask.....What’s been good for you?

Let me know in the comments 💛

01/10/2025

New! The Courage & Confidence Kit ✨

I’m so excited to share what I’ve been working on behind the scenes.

The Courage & Confidence Kit is a self-guided pocket-sized reset with calming audios and practical worksheets designed to help you put the tools into action straight away. It will help you:

🌻 Stop procrastination in its tracks
🌻 Quiet the voice that says you’re not good enough
🌻 Build calm, resilience, and self-compassion
🌻 Reflect on your strengths so you can move forward with confidence
🌻 Achieve the goals that matter most to you

It’s grounded in simple neuroscience, using visualisation, strengths-based focus and self-compassion practices to help your brain rewire for calm and confidence.

Because confidence doesn’t come from waiting until we feel “ready.”

It’s built through small, intentional steps, creating new pathways in the brain and learning to back ourselves in the everyday moments. 🌻

👉 For the next 2 weeks, you can grab the Kit at the introductory price of £19 (it will go up to £27 after).

Courage & Confidence Kit

30/09/2025

Courage doesn’t always look like jumping out of a plane.
And yes, I’ve done that (twice!).

My most courageous moments were the quiet ones.

Believing in myself to step into the unknown, trusting I could bounce back if things didn’t work out and learning to swap self-criticism for self-compassion.

Those moments felt scarier and harder to push through… yet the rush afterwards was just the same.

That’s where real confidence is built. 🌻

And I’ve seen the same to be true for so many of my clients. 🌻

That’s what inspired me to create something new…

The Courage & Confidence Kit ✨

Going live tomorrow.....Grab it first at it's introductory price 👀

28/09/2025

My what’s been good this week is that I’ve finally finished something I’ve been working on for a while.

And in just 3 days, I’ll be sharing what that is…

Something that will quiet the voice telling you you’re not good enough…

Something that will end the cycle of overthinking, doubting yourself, and putting things off until nothing gets done…

Something that will finally give you the courage to go for it, so you can stop holding back and start moving forward with calm confidence…

In the form of a short and sweet, super affordable digital kit you can work through at your own pace, and start noticing shifts sooner than you think.

Want more?

Comment or DM the word CONFIDENCE and I’ll send you the info first, before I open it up to everyone on Wednesday evening!

26/09/2025

The Job Search Rollercoaster 🎢

Last night I delivered a webinar with Jenny Maxwell from dnevo Partners covering the emotional and mindset aspects of job searching.

We explored:
✨ Why the job search can trigger self-doubt and stress
✨ How the brain responds to rejection and uncertainty
✨ Practical ways to stay resilient, calm, and confident through the ups and downs

The engagement and feedback was brilliant, it really highlighted just how much people need support not just with CVs and applications, but with the mindset to keep going.

It took me back to my days of working at the job centre and I absolutely loved it.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and shared so openly. 🌻

If you’d like to learn more about the tools I share to help women build confidence and resilience in all areas of life, I’d love to hear from you ☺️🌻

16/09/2025

Have you ever heard the term 'Dopamine Dressing'?

Autumn is well on the way 🍁🍂

Which means I'm finally going to get to wear this bad boy cardigan more 🙌

I absolutely love it.

It’s bright, bold and it makes me feel instantly lighter and happier whenever I put it on.

That’s the whole idea of dopamine dressing, wearing clothes that spark joy and boost your mood.

Behind it all there's some science too......Dopamine is one of our positive neurotransmitters.

It helps lift our energy, motivation and overall sense of wellbeing.

Do you have a go-to outfit that always puts a smile on your face? 🌻😁

26/08/2025

🌻 The job search rollercoaster is real 🎢

It’s not just about CVs and applications, it’s about what’s happening in your brain while you’re going through the process.

That’s why I’m teaming up with Jenny and the team at dnevo Partners this September for a webinar to support anyone looking for a new role, career progression, or navigating a transition.

I’ll be sharing simple, practical strategies to help you stay calm, clear and confident through the ups and downs of job hunting.

If you or someone you know is currently on the job search rollercoaster, this could be just what you need. Please share so those who’ll benefit most can join us 💛

It's not just about CVs and applications. It's about what's happening in your brain during the process. The job search rollercoaster is real 🎢 That's why I'm teaming up with Jenny Maxwell at dnevo Partners this September for a webinar designed for anyone navigating their way into a new role, care...

13/08/2025

What’s your most cringe-worthy interview moment?

Here’s mine…
It was 2009, my very first graduate interview was with the NHS.

I was thrilled to have made it through the application stage and was at a stadium in Birmingham for my first face-to-face interview.

I was young, fresh faced and eager to please.

It was going fine, until… I compared myself to Monica from Friends (still no idea where that came from). Then what followed is a blur.....

At the end they asked, “Is there anything else you’d like to add?”

I confidently replied, “I like the NHS”… and stopped.

Expectant faces stared back, waiting for me to finish my bold statement. I just sat there. Done.

The good news? I didn't beat myself up about it and put it down to a funny story to tell.

I went through a few more interviews, learned from each one, and finally bagged a job before I’d even fully graduated.

Ironically, that job was at the Jobcentre helping other people find jobs, which I absolutely loved!

Now it’s your turn… what’s your most memorable (or awkward) interview moment? Share in the comments..... I promise we’ll all be laughing with you, not at you.

Image Description: A young woman in graduation robes and cap, standing outdoors on a sunny day in front of greenery and a brick building. She has long dark hair, a puzzled expression on her face, and is mid-gesture as if caught off guard.

03/08/2025

I wish I’d thought of it first…

But as soon as I saw it, I felt it in my heart:
Regulate to Accelerate.

This phrase flashed up on an Instagram story the other night.

I thought that articulates exactly why I created my Joyful Success- 90 Day Reset for ambitious women.

It’s not about pushing harder.
It’s about creating space
To feel calm enough to hear your own thoughts.
To reconnect with what brings you joy.

To stop rushing toward goals that don’t even belong to you.

We unpick the “shoulds,”
Discover the goals that actually matter to you,
And build the habits and headspace to follow through.
All whilst enjoying the process.

If you’re craving that kind of reset, rooted in self-leadership, calm, and enjoyment.....

Message me and we'll get you started.
I’ve got 1:1 spaces open now.

28/07/2025

I used to think success meant promotions, praise, and ticking the next box.

Now it means calm, joy, and being proud of how I show up, for myself and others.

This notebook was a gift from my very first client.

It spoke to me in a way that said, “You’re on the right path.”

I used to be:
– Rushing to achieve more, faster
– Seeking approval and comparing myself
– Afraid to slow down in case it all fell apart

Now I’m:
– Making space for what truly matters
– Trusting myself and the process
– Creating impact from a place of ease

The change?
From proving myself → to being myself

✨ May you be proud of the work you do, the person you are, and the difference you make. ✨

What does success look like for you these days?
I’d love to hear 🌻

14/04/2025

Would you believe me if I told you the person in this photo was dealing with crippling anxiety?

The thing is, I didn’t even know I was in survival mode for all those years until it debilitated me. That constant state of heightened anxiety just felt normal. So normal, in fact, that when there wasn’t anything to feel anxious about, I’d go looking for something. That was just how life felt. I thought I'd moved forward in my life but I'd actually developed some really bad coping mechanisms that had actually made my mental health worse.

For the longest time, I thought that was just who I was. But it wasn’t.

That’s why I created a simple self check-in — to help others who might be feeling the same way but don’t quite have the words for it yet.

If you’ve ever said things like:
“I’m just a worrier,”
“It takes me ages to fall asleep,”
“My mind never switches off,”
“I always overthink everything,”
“I just don’t deal well with stress,”
“I thought everyone felt like this,”
“I’m just not good at relaxing,”
“I can’t remember the last time I felt truly calm,”
“This is just who I am,”

…....Find the link to my Sunflower Minds Wellness Check in the comments. It only takes a couple of minutes, but it might just help you see things a little differently 🌻