NJM Counselling & Hypnotherapy

05/10/2025

Just this ❤️

“Pooh,” said Piglet softly, “how do you know when it’s time to step away from things that make you sad?”
Pooh thought about this very carefully, because it was a question that touched both the heart and the tummy, and those were the most important sorts of questions. “Well, Piglet,” he said, “sometimes you notice that certain places or certain thoughts feel too heavy, like carrying too many honey pots all at once. And then you remember—it’s all right to set some of them down.”
Piglet tilted his head. “But isn’t that leaving things behind?”
Pooh shook his head gently. “Not leaving, Piglet. Just choosing. Choosing to keep what makes you warm inside and putting down what makes your paws ache. Because even in the Hundred Acre Wood, not every path is meant for every day. Some paths lead to sunshine, and some only to thistles.”
Piglet gave a little sigh of relief. “So self-care is knowing which path to walk?”
“Exactly,” said Pooh. “It’s remembering that it’s not selfish to take care of your heart. Because when your heart is lighter, you have more to share with the friends who need you most.”
And with that, Pooh leaned back against the log, flower in hand, tea steaming beside him, and decided that the best kind of strength wasn’t carrying everything, but knowing when to carry less.

04/10/2025

We often talk about how best to manage conversations with people that are not respecting us.
Here are some great words to store, so they are there if you ever need them ❤️

04/10/2025

If you need someone having your back today and reminding you how bloody amazing you are, and you've got this, let this guy do it for you ❤️.

Someone having our back, wanting the best for us, is so important in life, we all NEED a cheerleader.

Shared by the amazing Emma Evans today and certainly made me smile and feel lifted ❤️

20/08/2025

We focus a great deal on inner child work in the therapy room and re-connecting to our younger selves doing mirror work.
Here are some great examples that you can share with your younger self, to let them know how amazing they are, and you are today ❤️.

Give it a go, it's a powerful and beautiful thing 😊

20/08/2025

This was a great watch for me this morning, I do love listening to Gabor Mate.
If you are thinking you have ADHD, maybe watch this and see if you can relate 😊
If you don't think that, but feel your brain doesn't work like it "should" then watch this
Or if you are just interested in how child development affects our behaviours as adults, then watch this 😊

Dr. Gabor Mate talks about how big is the impact of our emotions to our physical body; and how this impacts everyone since early ages. Dr. Gabor Mate talks a...

11/07/2025

Oooh, here is one to really get you thinking 🥴🥴.

I wonder what else your brain perceives to see that may or may not be real 🤔🤔

05/07/2025

This just about sums up a dog's purpose in life ❤️

WHY DO DOGS LIVE SHORTER LIVES THAN HUMANS?

Here’s a surprising answer from a 6-year-old child 💪✍

A friend of mine, a veterinarian, once shared a touching story.

I was called to examine a ten-year-old German Shepherd named Astro. The dog’s owners and their young son were very attached to him and were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Astro and found that he was dying of cancer. I told the family that nothing more could be done and offered to perform the euthanasia at their home.

They agreed—it was the most humane choice, as the dog would otherwise suffer greatly.

As we prepared, the parents told me their six-year-old son wanted to be present during the procedure.

The next day, I felt the familiar lump in my throat as the family gathered around Astro. The little boy was calm as he gently petted the dog one last time before Astro peacefully passed away. 🖤

Afterward, we all sat together in silence, reflecting on why dogs have much shorter lives than humans.

The boy, who had been quietly listening, suddenly spoke:

"I know why."

We all turned to him in surprise. What he said next stunned me—I've never heard a more comforting explanation. 🐕

He said:

“People are born to learn how to live a good life—like loving and being kind, right? Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t need to stay as long as we do.”

If a dog were your teacher, you might learn things like:

🍀 Run to greet your loved ones when they come home.
🍀 Never miss a chance to go for a walk.
🍀 Take naps.
🍀 Stretch before rising.
🍀 Run, play, and have fun daily.
🍀 When it’s enough to growl, don’t bite.
🍀 On warm days, lie on your back in the grass.
🍀 Drink lots of water and relax in the shade.
🍀 When you're happy, dance and wag your whole body.
🍀 Enjoy the simple joy of a long walk.
🍀 Be loyal.
🍀 Never pretend to be someone you’re not.
🍀 If what you want is buried, dig until you find it.
🍀 When someone’s having a bad day, be quiet, sit close, and just be there.

That’s the secret to happiness—straight from a dog’s heart.

04/07/2025

Just leaving this here.....

It's ok to start over and change what wasn't working for you.
1 life, that is very short, is all we have, so make sure it's a life that serves you well and creates happiness for you ❤️

Sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is to admit that the life you're living is not the one you truly want. It takes strength to look at your world — your habits, your choices, your surroundings — and say, "This isn't it." But that moment of honesty is where transformation begins.

Be brave enough to find the life you want.
This means listening to your inner voice — the one you've probably ignored for far too long. It means asking hard questions:
Am I truly happy?
Am I fulfilled?
Is this the life I imagined for myself, or one I've settled into out of fear, pressure, or convenience?

Be courageous enough to chase it.
Once you see the life you want, the next step is even harder — going after it. That might mean walking away from comfort, familiar faces, or old patterns. It might mean facing failure, uncertainty, and judgment. But chasing your true life, despite the risks, is how freedom is born.

And if you’ve lost yourself somewhere along the way…

Start over.
There is no shame in beginning again. In fact, there is power in it. You are not starting from scratch — you are starting from experience, from lessons learned, from wisdom gained.

Love yourself the way you were always meant to.
Speak kindly to yourself. Forgive yourself for what you didn’t know before. Honor your growth. Nourish your soul. You deserve the same love and compassion you give to others — maybe even more.

You’re allowed to rewrite your story.
You’re allowed to change direction.
You’re allowed to start over.

And most importantly — you’re allowed to be happy.

14/06/2025

Take some time today to breathe and allow your vagal nervous system to find calm and stillness ❤️

14/06/2025

If you are finding yourself being drawn to something that you know isn't helping you, then watch this and you will understand why 😊

30/05/2025

Time for some much needed R&R 😍
It's finally holiday time 🥳🥳

15/05/2025

Have you ever wanted to reach out for therapy, but for many reasons haven't?

Here is your chance to experience what it would be like.
Join us for an evening of interactive, fun, educational learning, with a small group of like minded people.
You will learn a great deal about yourself, how your thoughts control what you feel, techniques to calm the nervous system and education around eating better to feel better.

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