Inspired to Change Thrapston

16/08/2025

At Inspired to Change, we want to help teachers avoid overwhelm and burnout 🧠💥 — and boost their resilience 💪

Hypnotherapy is a powerful and effective way to support mental wellbeing, giving teachers the knowledge and tools they need to stay on track and thrive in (and out of) the classroom 🍎

Do you know a teacher who’s struggling right now? 😔

Why not share this blog with them so they can discover how hypnotherapy could help 🌟

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On teachers, burnout and resilience - can hypnotherapy help teachers. Get in touch today to book your FREE initial consultation.

16/08/2025

Can breathing exercises really help reduce anxiety?

Absolutely — and understanding how makes all the difference 💡

When we feel anxious, our breathing often becomes shallow and fast — feeding the stress cycle 🌀

But with a few simple breathing techniques, we can calm the body, soothe the mind, and regain control 🧘‍♀️

This blog post explains the link between anxiety and breathing — and shares easy techniques you can start using right away to feel more grounded and at ease 🌿🫁

Breathe better, feel better 👉

Find out how breathing techniques can be combined with hypnotherapy to reduce anxiety by controlling your body's reactions to stress.

15/08/2025

Are you struggling to find a good work/life balance?

Often the challenges of juggling a busy work and home life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, wondering if we’ll ever have enough hours in the day to get everything done and feeling like a failure when we don’t.

A few sessions of solution focused hypnotherapy can help you to find the right balance and build your resilience giving you the capacity to cope regardless of what is going on around you.

To find out how hypnotherapy can help you to take back control, get in touch today and book your FREE initial consultation http://www.inspiredtochange.biz/

14/08/2025

I love this feedback from one of my clients!

So many of my clients, when they first come to see me, are feeling so stuck they can't ever imagine being in a better place.

Their feelings of stress, overwhelm or anxiety are so all consuming that it feels impossible to change it.

So when I ask them, in their initial consultation how they would like things to be different they often don't know. The most common answer I get is "I honestly don't know Caroline, I just don't want it to be like this".

The irony is that stressed, anxious overwhelmed part of our brain doesn't have the capacity to see forward in to a different future, it literally doesn't allow us to see that, keeping us stuck in the place that we are.

One of the things I love helping my clients with is encouraging their brains to start to build that picture of their preferred future.

It might be really small things to start with, like getting up on the first alarm, or eating breakfast or it might be bigger things like getting that promotion or changing a career or just feeling content with the life you have.

Once we have that clearer image in our mind our brain can start to look towards finding solutions to how we can make that happen and we find the small decisions that we make as we go through our days start to support this image and change starts to happen quite naturally.

And before we know it we can't ever imagine being back in that other place, the place where we felt stuck 🙂

If you're ready to move forwards but just don't know how to get started I have space for one more Free Initial Consultation left in August either in-person or online. Drop me a message if you'd like to book or find out more 🙂

📧 caroline@inspiredtochange.biz
📞 07729 801 247
🖥 https://inspiredtochange.biz/hypnotherapist/thrapston-hypnotherapy/

13/08/2025

“After having hypnotherapy I feel stronger, I can control my thoughts better. I stop myself from focusing on negative interactions.”

13/08/2025

I know we have a lot of things on our To Do Lists.

Things that “need” to be done.

The chores, that email, that order that needs placing, that meeting, that Drs appointment, that tricky conversation…

But in between the gaps it’s really important that we find those little moments of joy.

They really don’t have to be big. Infact they are often referred to as “glimmers” - a short, passing moment of sparkle in our day ✨

It sounds like a nice added extra, but it’s actually essential to our wellbeing.

These glimmers change our brain chemistry and act as an antidote to stress, anxiety and overwhelm.

I have spent the last 13 years exploring the neuroscience of anxiety (having spent the previous 38 years experiencing it!).

What became obvious straight away was that if I wanted to explore a solution to anxiety I needed to look at the neuroscience of happiness and joy -a much more uplifting and hopeful subject to study 😊

But, as I know from my own personal experience, what sounds simple is not always easy. Finding those glimmers when we are stuck in overwhelm is no easy task.

This is what I love helping my clients with. Starting to change the environment in our mind, pruning away all the extra stress and anxiety so those small glimmers can start to peep through.

And once we start to see the glimmers, we realise that we are surrounded by them ✨

If anxiety and overwhelm have taken over and you’re struggling to find the glimmers in life then maybe it’s time to book in for my free initial consultation.

📞 07729 801 247
📧 caroline@inspiredtocgange.biz
🖥️ https://inspiredtochange.biz/hypnotherapist/thrapston-hypnotherapy/

13/08/2025

Can't get to sleep at night?

Still tired in the morning?

Would you love to wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and restored and ready for your day?

I often hear my clients telling me that they just aren’t great sleepers, and they are always surprised when I tell them it doesn’t have to be that way!

1 in 3 of us don't get enough sleep. But it's not just about the amount of sleep we get, it's about the quality of sleep we get too.

We do two things when we sleep - we restore our minds and our bodies. But if our sleep patterns are out of whack our sleep is no longer restorative and mental and physical exhaustion sets in.

But the good news is a few sessions of solution focused hypnotherapy can improve your sleep patterns helping you to feel refreshed , restored and ready to enjoy your day!

To find out how hypnotherapy can help you feel rested and refreshed every morning, get in touch today and book your FREE initial consultation.

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11/08/2025

As someone who has lived with ME/CFS for 15 years this new research brings me such hope.

It took 2 years for me to finally get a diagnosis.

😢 2 years of feeling like no one believed me when I said something wasn’t right.

😢 2 years of tests results coming back all clear, which I know should be a good thing but when you are so unwell you just want something to come back that explains why, something that will tell you what to do to get better.

😢 2 years of being left feeling like I must be making this all up.

😢 2 years of feeling like modern medicine was letting me down.

And I know that isn’t just my experience.

Over the last 13 years I have helped many of my clients who said the exact same thing, “the worst part of this is not feeling believed”

I have been following this research project since its conception so it’s amazing to hear these early results.

My hope is that this new understanding will lead to more and more information that helps us to support people struggling right from day one, and may be even be able to prevent this debilitating condition 😊

Chronic fatigue syndrome also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) is not “just in your head.” A landmark genetic study has uncovered compelling biological evidence that the illness has deep roots in our DNA. Researchers identified eight regions of the human genome that differ significantly between people with and without ME/CFS, with many of these areas tied to immune system function and nervous system signaling.

The DecodeME project, led by the University of Edinburgh alongside patient groups and charities, analyzed genetic data from more than 15,000 ME/CFS patients and over 250,000 healthy controls. The findings suggest certain genetic variants may increase susceptibility by weakening infection-fighting abilities or altering chronic pain pathways. For millions of people living with debilitating fatigue, brain fog, and post-exertional malaise, these results offer long-awaited validation and a new direction for scientific research.

While there’s still no cure or definitive diagnostic test, this is a turning point in how ME/CFS is understood and treated. The results could lay the groundwork for genetic screening, targeted therapies, and deeper studies into why the condition disproportionately affects women and how it differs from illnesses like long Covid. Above all, it’s a powerful step toward ending the stigma and ensuring ME/CFS is recognized as a serious, biologically driven disease. Source: DecodeME Consortium (2025). Genetic associations with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome.

11/08/2025

"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream"

Infact setting new goals and working towards new dreams is a great way to keep our brain fit and healthy as we age!

As we fire up our brain with new ideas and plans, and take actions to work towards something our brain is flooded with a cocktail of beneficial chemicals like serotonin and dopamine which are all hugely beneficial to the long term health of our brain!

11/08/2025

✨ Finding Your Sparkle ✨

One of my favourite things about working with clients is helping them rediscover their sparkly bits — the passions, joys and little things that light them up, but often get pushed to the bottom of the list when life gets busy.

I love witnessing that lightbulb moment when they realise…

🌟 If you give yourself just a small pocket of time for those sparkly bits, everything else in life starts to feel easier.

Because when we prioritise our own sparkle, life shines brighter — and the people around us feel that light too. 💜

This week, I’m giving myself extra space to be creative — drawing, painting, writing — because I know that when I shine, it helps light the way for others.

💬 I’d love to know — what will YOU do this week to sparkle and shine?

08/08/2025

Is work making you stressed?

79% of people working in the UK say they commonly experience work stress leaving them feeling overwhelmed, struggling to cope with their workload, and impacting their confidence and motivation. And the impact is often felt at home too causing relationship difficulties and often insomnia.

A few sessions of solution focused hypnotherapy can help to build your resilience and capacity to cope regardless of what is going on around you.

To find out how hypnotherapy can help you to take back control and get your life back on track, get in touch today and book your FREE initial consultation http://www.inspiredtochange.biz/

08/08/2025

Resilience and Wellbeing
WORKSHOPS

Perfect for small teams, this half-day session provides an understanding of how our brain works and how to get it working better, so we can reduce stress and build resilience and wellbeing, leading to more focused, creative, productive and happy people.

“I would recommend this course to anyone who is looking to grow their business. It has helped me to achieve so much with my team!”

Find more about our Resilience and Wellbeing Workshops here: https://inspiredtochange.biz/wellbeing-training/

07/08/2025

It might be the school summer holidays 🌞 — but playtime isn’t just for kids!

Did you know that play is just as important for adults as it is for children? 🧠💃

Whether it's getting creative, being silly, or simply doing something just for fun, play helps reduce stress, boost brain function, and reconnect us with joy.

In this blog, Claire Noyelle explores the powerful benefits of play for adults — and shares some simple, fun ways to invite more play into your everyday life ✨

Read more here 👉

We explore why adults should make time to play and why it's important for adult's continued emotional, physical & intellectual development.

07/08/2025

In our busy lives, it's easy to skip the breaks we desperately need to recharge 🧠💤

But if we want to be at our best — focused, productive, and present — it's time to start treating break time like it's non-negotiable.

At Inspired to Change, we’ve pulled together our Top Tips for Taking a Brain Break to help you make rest a regular (and guilt-free!) part of your day 💡🧠

Check them out here 👉

How can you take a brain break? If you struggle to get your brain to switch off? Get in touch to book your free initial consultation today!

06/08/2025

“The main benefit has been being able to make changes, having previously feared the need to move on. I feel stronger in my mental and physical self.”

06/08/2025

Irritable Bowel Syndrome ruining your life?

Does the uncertainty of IBS make you avoid long journey’s or social situations?

Are you ready to get your freedom back and enjoy life again?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects 1 in 5 of us and is the world’s most common digestive disorder.

The condition is often made worse, or even caused by, stress.

But the good news is you don't have to suffer!

Hypnotherapy is highly effective at reducing, and sometimes completely alleviating symptoms altogether, giving you back the freedom to enjoy life again.

To find out how hypnotherapy can give you back the control and freedom you deserve, get in touch today and book your FREE initial consultation.

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04/08/2025

"Your speed doesn't matter, forward is forward"

When working towards a goal or an outcome it can be so easy to compare our progress to others, to see how much better, or faster they are progressing and to beat ourselves up for not being good enough.

And whilst some things in life have deadlines attached to them, many of our timelines are self imposed giving us the opportunity to appreciate each small step taken and remember to enjoy the journey along the way!

01/08/2025

Fed up of yoyo dieting and fad diets?

A few sessions of solution focused hypnotherapy can help change your thoughts and behaviour around food helping you find a balanced approach to food and exercise that you can stick to.

To find out how hypnotherapy can help you get your life back on track, get in touch today and book your FREE initial consultation http://www.inspiredtochange.biz/