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Hope Hypnotherapy, Mangotsfield (2025)

24/07/2025

There is so much beauty in the world.. and so many tiny moments of awesomeness that we so often bypass in the hustle of life…

And I have definitely been guilty of this for many years …I’ve been .. head down focusing on the task … pretty much ignoring the world around me …. But life has changed and my mindset and focus is all about the simple things… the little pleasures that actually make life so much more special than I ever imagined.

Now I take time to really savour those moments;
🩵a smile from a stranger …
🩵the last spoonful of desert my daughter couldn’t finish that comes my way.
🩵a little breeze on a stifling day, 🩵a token of knowledge that you didn’t know previously
🩵flowers in bloom
🩵bubbly water when you take a shower
🩵heart warming cuddles from my family.

My intention now is to see the world through a toddlers eyes… to marvel at how things work, to get curious and to breathe and take my time…
And by doing so .. life feels better ….. not perfect by any means and that’s not my goal but I feel a sense of gratitude, joy and acceptance and it’s really something special.

Maybe you too could give the toddler perspective a go…
You may also want to refuse to wear a coat in the rain or tantrum over the wrong colour plate and squidge mash potato through your fingers…

Life is about feeling and experiencing it all, the good, the bad and the ugly…. we really don’t want to miss a thing do we because even the smallest of moments can take up so much space in our hearts.

Much love
Vix

18/07/2025

Keep those beautiful people close ###
Unconditional love and acceptance.. Always x

05/07/2025

Recently the phrase “Practice makes perfect” has been rolling around in my mind.

Now I don’t believe we should strive for perfection but I do rate practicing something repetitively- if you know it will be of benefit to you.

Over the past few weeks … I have made a real commitment to practicing doing pretty much nothing !!!

This sounds ridiculous… but I find it so difficult to just sit and do nothing … a constant stream of discomfort arises when I do and it’s so much easier to turn my back on the nothingness and DO!

Life is busy isn’t it… there is always something to do- not enough time in the day kinda ethos - can’t waste time doing nothing… but …

I had made this commitment to get better at simply “being” and do you know what?? ..it’s paying off…

The discomfort is slowly fading… the guilt dispersing and the constant chatter in my brain that tries to convince me it’s ok… I can allow myself to do this is not so strong..

Of course I always tell myself I deserve to have a rest, take a break but it seems to summon so much effort and energy to believe it … but now it isn’t so much of a battle .. in fact it’s not really taking up much head space… im just simply more comfortable at doing nothing.

Obviously I am still working, looking after the house and kids, being a wife and a friend but in the small pockets that I could easily fill with yet another task … I don’t !!!

The difference in me is huge… it’s funny because even if it’s been a tough day at the end of the night .. I have finding myself gleaming thinking..”I love my life”

It’s given me time to reflect, rest, recharge and it is getting easier everytime because I see and feel the benefits.

I think the purpose of writing this is to firstly give hope that you too can give yourself time to just BE and to know that yes discomfort arises when you try to do something different because your subconscious loves familiar so will want you to stay doing what you’ve always done… but if what you’ve always done isn’t serving you anymore… the discomfort that arises through change may just be so worth it !!!

Give yourself space to see the beauty in the world and youself

Much love
Vix

19/06/2025

An evening of pure bliss last night !!!

and

I feel so thankful for this experience. To be surrounded by nature and feel its healing effects… and then to finish with such a wonderful sound bath by Chessy.

Thankyou for a beautiful evening all.

It was a beautiful evening of connection, embracing rest and recovery and soul nourishment

Highly recommend ❤️❤️❤️
Much love
Vix
An

16/06/2025

I can’t believe that I will never have to wash this school uniform again!!!

I feel a mixture of emotions today as the final exam is done !!! ..
I feel sadness that he will never get that exact same time again with such an amazing group of friends and yet also a pure fizzing bubbly excitement for him .. to spread his wings further and fly.

I love as a parent how you try to guide your children and give them roots but also teach them and encourage their independence and ability to make their own mistakes and grow as a person.

What I never realised when I became a parent was how much they would teach me.

I love growing and learning stuff about myself through guidance from them.

I am having to create new boundaries and learn to move out of my comfort zone… to loosen the ties but not enough that they feel unsupported… to be fair but not a push over… it’s a gentle symphony of give and take… let go yet stay close…

I hope through all the mistakes I make they know I was learning too … and sometimes I will get it wrong and sometimes I will be the most epic mum in the world but through the good, bad and the ugly … we are in it together!!! and I am always there for them.

A team that will conquer the next chapter with love, sensitivity, truth, compassion and courage.

None of us need to have everything sorted out… or feel bad when we don’t… we are all just doing our best with the resources we have in that moment.

We can celebrate our messy existence and ensure that our kids don’t need to strive for exhausting perfection because to us - perfect they already are … whether they make mistakes, make us cry, roll their eyes at us, ask us to leave or want a shoulder to cry on.

We are there for them and I know they are there for you too

Teamwork makes the dream work !!
Here’s to the next chapters where the pages are blank and the story is yet to be written
Much love
Vix

15/06/2025

How can my baby boy be 16 years old !!!

I am in awe of the person you are.
My calm in the storm..
Just your presence creates that knowing that everything will be okay.
You are so kind, compassion - with the biggest of hearts.

We are so so proud of you.
Dream big mate
Reach for the stars
You deserve all the happiness life can bring.

Love you so much and Thankyou for being you. Happy birthday
Love love love ❤️

26/05/2025

I don’t know why but today feels very momentous to me… today marks a pivotal milestone in my life.

I’m not sure if I want to celebrate or cry. I’m not sure if I am placing my flag at the summit of a mountain or I am just at a resting spot and awaiting more of a climb… but somehow I feel like a badge of accomplishment is deserved.

It’s been 12 months today since my last period and because I’m not on any HRT I know for sure that it’s an accurate indicator that my body has transitioned and fulfilled its fertile years and it’s now ready for the next phase of life.

For the last 10 years .. I have been very aware of the hormonal changes in my body- the rollercoaster of emotions, the uncertainty for what lies ahead - all of these experiences have been working towards today’s reality.

Many people call Menopause- Second Spring and I kinda get it !!

It’s like the years leading up are a time to Winter… to allow yourself to sit in the darkness, quietness and stillness of life to appreciate what you no longer need and can leave behind and what you want to nurture and cultivate to create more beauty in your life.

So as we move into our Second Spring we can focus on the renewal and growth of our empowering selves without the heaviness of the past.

I may not know exactly what the future holds for me now but I trust that my body and mind will carry me forward with wisdom, resilience, and grace. They’ve brought me this far….through every shift, every season….and they’re not done yet.

Our bodies are not just vessels …they are storytellers, truth keepers, and powerful allies. And as I step into this next chapter, I do so with deep trust in myself, in my journey, and in the strength that continues to rise within me.

This is not an ending or story of loss…
This is me arriving and beginning fierce, free, and fully ME

Always trust and believe in yourself and the strength that’s carried you through every storm so far. Ahead lies a garden …rich with beauty, possibility, and promise … waiting for you to step fully into it.

You are not just strong.
You are phenomenal.
Never forget it. ###

Much love
Vix

22/05/2025

This growing pile of notes, textbooks and papers in my sons room looks a little unsightly but I am loving seeing it

After each GCSE exam, he adds that subject’s notes and materials to the pile. It’s become a ritual of sorts—his way of closing a chapter.

Every time I look at it , I see two things:

1. The sheer volume of learning, effort, and determination he’s poured into his exams and school in general.
and
2. The bubbling excitement of being able to let it all go—the mental weight lifted, the symbolic release, the anticipation of burning it all when it’s over.

It’s got me thinking about how rare it is in life to have something physical that represents our hard work. Most of the time, the energy, emotion, and commitment we pour into things—whether in work, relationships, or personal growth—leave no visible trace. Just a checkmark on a to-do list, a quiet moment of relief, and we move on.

But what if we COULD see those efforts? What if there was a visible “pile” for every late night, every brave decision, every moment we kept going despite it being hard? I wonder—if we could see it all laid out before us, would we feel prouder? Kinder to ourselves?

That pile in his room is more than just paper. It’s a quiet monument to progress, resilience, and the satisfaction of letting go when the work is done.

Maybe we need to start recognising those invisible piles within ourselves and others—not just the outcomes, but the journey it took to get there.

So here’s to the work no one sees. The notes no one reads. The quiet strength it takes to keep going.
And when the time comes, may we all have the joy of building our own pile—and the freedom to let it go.

I see you all - warriors of such strength, determination and grace and you ARE appreciated more than you know.

Much love
Vix

20/05/2025

Today marks 48 years of being alive… of being me.

As I reflect on my life and the changes I’ve experienced, I realise that the older I get, the more me I become.

These days, when I look in the mirror, my eyes often focus on the physical changes in my body. Sometimes, that brings a wave of sadness — a reminder that I am growing older and a desire to look younger creeps in.
But…

What I often forget to notice are the beautiful changes within — the shifts in my mind and soul.
Each passing year is another step toward growth, another step closer to authenticity.
Every birthday is a quiet celebration of becoming the person I was always meant to be.

As we age, it’s natural to feel a sense of loss…

The smooth, glowing skin of our 20s.
The body that once felt agile and effortless.
The energy that used to come so easily.

But those are only surface-level things — fleeting, physical attributes.
When we look deeper, we find monumental gains.

The wisdom.
The life experience.
The letting go.
The moving forward.
The healing.
The boundaries.
The compassion.
The knowing.

Growing older doesn’t have to be about loss. It can be a powerful celebration — a reclaiming of our truest selves.
A permission slip to take up space, to be seen, to be heard, to be you.

So when you look at me, I hope you see past the lines on my skin or the body that’s changed shape.
I hope you look deeper and see my soul.

There, you’ll find:

Someone who is only just beginning.
Someone who has so much life still to live.
Someone who is releasing the past and stepping forward.
Someone who values her big, beautiful heart over any reflection in the mirror.
Someone learning to fully embody her truest, boldest, best self.

I’m excited for what’s to come — and on your next birthday, I hope you are too.

Much love
Vix

07/02/2025

Just remember- it’s all in the perception.

Life can through you many a tough terrain!!

You can look at it as an obstacle or an inconvenience

Or

Enjoy the mud slide and see where it takes you

We had so much fun on our bums in the mud when the kids were little!!

You are incredible and can navigate this thing called life - with joy, purpose and fulfilment

Happy Friday
Vix

04/02/2025

Recently I received a message from a mum of a younger client who often messages me with their child’s latest achievements and I love it so so much, to hear how well they are doing.

But this most recent text was a little different. The mum expressed to me how their child had noticed another child experiencing some challenges and heightened emotions so had gone to comfort them, but not only did they comfort them but they offered their own knowledge about the primitive brain and how they could calm it.

I literally had tears in my eyes because this child not only showed compassion and kindness to another child but was emotionally aware of that child’s struggles and wanted to offer what had helped them in the past.

I think it’s so beautiful that a child less than double digits has this scale of emotional intelligence and not only uses it for themselves but is passing the knowledge on.

I was in my 40s when I gained this knowledge and level of emotional intelligence… so it’s such a wonderful feeling to know that this child will grow up understanding more of how our brain works and how to mange the challenges from such an early age, positively impacting their life.

I have presented to some schools and offered regulation techniques to the teachers and I have seen some being implemented in class but I do believe this needs to be taught on the curriculum.

Our children deserve to have the knowledge and understanding that will support them throughout their life.

Whilst we wait for the department of education to realise how important this is… I will continue to support children on a 1:1 basis ensuring that they feel empowered and valued and able to emotionally regulate with the knowledge behind it .. so they can live their childhood as it’s meant to be easy, fun and carefree.

Much love 🩵
Vix

28/01/2025

🩵Client love🩵

Wow what a turn around this client has achieved.

This client came to me with severe sleep deprivation- only managing approximately 2 hours of broken sleep every OTHER night!!!!

So every other night they had 0 hours of sleep and no catch up in the day either.

As you can imagine the negative impact on their life was huge.

A cycle of perpetuating negative effects caused a view of there not being a way out.

But this client now has their life back !!!!

There is no residual anxiety, tiredness or fear and they say I don’t even worry about sleep now!

It makes me so happy to have been on this journey with them and to have been able to see the light and love for their life return !!!

If you struggle with sleep please don’t suffer in silence x
Much love
Vix

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