SB Hypnotherapy

The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts. Imagine being able to break down the walls that hold back your happiness and health?

My name is Shirley Bone, and I'm a fully qualified Life Coach,
Hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner. Shirley is a fully qualified therapist that specialises in supporting individuals reach their full potential. Her experience and insights comes not only from her own person journey , but she is also a certified within Neuro linguistic Programming, Reiki healing, Hypnotherapy and Indian Head massage. Holistic and alternative therapy is all about supporting and guiding individuals to experience a more fulfilled happy life. Shirley's moto is "live your brightest life!"

01/02/2026

Imbolc (Imbolg) | 1st February

Today marks Imbolc, a traditional cross-quarter day that celebrates the gentle transition from winter to spring. It symbolises hope, renewal and new beginnings — the return of light, lengthening days, and the quiet promise of growth beneath the surface.

A timely reminder to set intentions, nurture new ideas, and trust that brighter days are ahead 🥰
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29/01/2026

The older I get, the more shocked and saddened I become by how some families handle death — not the grief itself, but the control that comes with it.

I’ve noticed, far too often, that certain family members decide who deserves to be informed when someone dies. Others are deliberately left out. Some are told late. Some not at all. There are even situations where people say, “If she goes, I’m not going,” or “If he’s there, I won’t be,” as if a funeral were a social gathering rather than a moment of collective remembrance.

Even more troubling is when relatives are omitted from obituaries or funeral notices — quietly erased, as though they were never part of the deceased’s life.

No. This should not happen.

I understand that families fall out. Relationships fracture. Hurt runs deep and history can be complicated. But death is not the time to settle scores, rewrite narratives, or exercise power. It is a time that calls for humility, grace, and respect.

What matters is this: at some point in the deceased person’s life, those people mattered. They were loved, or they loved. They shared memories, moments, and meaning. That cannot — and should not — be undone by unresolved conflict among the living.

For one day, our personal feelings should be put aside. One day to honour a life. One day to acknowledge the fullness of who that person was and the many connections they made along the way. That is not weakness — it is respect.

A funeral is not about us. It is not about control, loyalty tests, or old grievances. It is about remembrance, dignity, and allowing space for grief in all its forms.

No one has the right to dictate who attends someone’s funeral.

That final goodbye belongs to anyone whose life was touched by the person who has gone — and that should always be honoured.

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23/01/2026

Family fallouts in the public eye — whether it’s the Beckhams, their sons, or even Harry and Meghan — spark huge opinions. But beneath the headlines is something far more familiar and human.

The truth is, family breakdowns happen in most households. Miscommunication, unmet needs, wounded emotions, and generational patterns often sit at the heart of it. Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, and most parents are doing the best they can with the tools, awareness, and emotional maturity they have at the time.

What’s heartbreaking is when pain turns public. When private wounds are aired for the world to dissect, it rarely brings healing — it deepens divides.

Imagine for a moment if your own child publicly dismantled your relationship. Would that feel fair? Would it feel necessary? Or would it add more hurt to something already fragile?

Better communication, emotional maturity, boundaries, and compassion could prevent so many of these rifts. Healing doesn’t come from blame or exposure — it comes from honest conversations, accountability, and empathy on all sides.

Families are imperfect. Humans are imperfect. But respect, privacy, and emotional growth still matter — even, and especially, when you live in the public eye.

Sometimes the bravest thing isn’t speaking louder — it’s choosing to heal quietly.
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14/01/2026

I’ve just seen the latest “Barbie menopause” and honestly… ridiculous.

Why are we so obsessed with telling women what they should expect, feel, and suffer through at every stage of life? From postnatal labels to menopause narratives, it’s as if women are programmed in advance to believe something will go wrong.

Through years of studying hypnotherapy and NLP, one thing is clear:

What we repeatedly hear, we begin to believe.
And belief shapes experience.

I’m over 60 and I never signed up to a list of labels or predicted problems. Have I had the odd challenge? Of course. But I’ve never carried the mindset that illness or struggle was inevitable.

Not every woman needs a label.
Not every life stage needs a diagnosis.
And fear-based messaging helps no one — except those profiting from it.

Let women experience life on their own terms.
Without expectation. Without fear. Without being told their story in advance.
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07/01/2026

Hypnosis, Confidence & Soul-Led Growth

So often we look outside ourselves for confidence, clarity, or direction — yet everything we seek already lives within us.

Hypnosis is a beautiful, gentle way of quietening the noise of the busy mind and reconnecting with your inner wisdom. In that calm, receptive space, the subconscious opens — allowing old fears, limiting beliefs, and self-doubt to soften and fall away.

This work isn’t about fixing you.
You were never broken.

It’s about remembering who you are beneath the layers — grounded, capable, intuitive, and enough.

Whether you’re stepping into a new chapter, wanting to perform with confidence, or simply longing to feel more aligned and at peace, hypnotherapy supports you in moving forward with trust and ease.

When the mind settles, the soul speaks.
And from that place, true confidence flows
Your next chapter doesn’t need pushing — it needs listening.
Feel free to message me to explore further.
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03/01/2026

⚠️ We need to talk about our food ⚠️

So much of the food on our shelves — especially sweets and products aimed at children — is full of artificial ingredients, additives, colours, and ultra-processed fillers. And it honestly makes me wonder… why is this being allowed?

Our food shouldn’t be slowly poisoning us.
Yet many products contain very little nutritional value and a long list of things our bodies were never designed to process.

The scary part is this:
our bodies don’t always react straight away.
The effects build quietly over years — showing up later as inflammation, illness, hormone issues, fatigue, and poor ability to heal and repair.

Please be aware. Please be mindful.
What we put into our bodies — and our children’s bodies — matters more than we’re led to believe.

One day, if we’re not careful, there’ll be very little real nutrition left to support health, healing, and long-term wellbeing.

Awareness is the first step.

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02/01/2026

A New Year, A Conscious Choice 🥰
As we step into a new year, I want to gently remind you of something important:
it takes courage to move forward ...especially when a job, a relationship, or a situation is no longer giving you what you need.

If something in your life feels overwhelming, constantly drains you, leaves you unhappy, or starts showing up as migraines, exhaustion, anxiety, or other health issues… your body is trying to tell you something.

We all have choices in life.
They aren’t always easy ones — but choosing health and wellbeing over money, fear, or familiarity is one your future self will thank you for.

Yes, it’s easy to say. Much harder to do.
But your health always pays the price when you ignore what isn’t right.

One book I truly swear by is When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté — it explains so powerfully how unspoken stress and emotional overload show up physically. It’s a real eye-opener.

This year, make conscious decisions about who you allow close to you.
Keep the people who lift you, love you, and support you.
And if someone is consistently hurtful, draining, or negative ...it’s okay to loosen that connection.

I know this is especially difficult when it’s family. I understand that deeply.
But even then, you’re allowed to create boundaries, limit contact, and choose your words carefully ...all in service of protecting your inner peace and happiness.

I wish all of my past, present, and future clients health, happiness, and love throughout 2026. ✨

Here’s to a year of listening to our bodies, trusting ourselves, and choosing what truly supports us ❤️
Your wellbeing matters.

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28/12/2025

We live in a world where alcohol is quietly sold to us as the answer.
Stressed? Have a drink.
Heartbroken? Pour a glass.
Celebrating, grieving, coping, escaping… we’re taught that drinking is the go-to.

It’s woven so deeply into our culture that questioning it can make people uncomfortable. And when someone like Julia Bradbury speaks honestly about the realities of alcohol, health, and life after cancer, she’s often criticised or sidelined rather than listened to. That says a lot.

After my own mastectomy and time within the healthcare system, I truly understand why she speaks the way she does. When your health is shaken, your perspective shifts. You start looking at facts, not habits. Choices, not assumptions. For me, that’s why I have no desire to drink again.

This isn’t about judgement. Everyone has their own journey and their own reasons. But we do have choices — and we deserve honest conversations, not just marketing and social pressure telling us alcohol is an “escape.”

Maybe real strength is learning to sit with our emotions, to support one another properly, and to make decisions that genuinely serve our long-term health and wellbeing.

Just thoughts. No preaching. Just honesty. 🥰

https://www.gbnews.com/celebrity/bbc-countryfile-star-julia-bradbury-alochol-cancer-diagnosis?fbclid=IwZnRzaAO-NN5zcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeq_gapMYQbcKuiFlLDJ1zkuwK4pBZJfQ_uDDUo_on6BGbFEWHMLPx1coop9E&brid=GJdT8UQ73srLwDY8Wqnskg

23/12/2025

Christmas Perspective 🎄

We pour so much into Christmas Day ....the planning, the food, the hope that everyone will come together peacefully. Yet for many families it’s layered with grief, old arguments, alcohol, and heavy emotions that can quietly drain the room. No one should have to tread on eggshells because one person’s behaviour lowers the energy for everyone.

Here’s the gentle truth: what we bring into the room matters .....and it’s a choice.

With years of training in hypnotherapy, NLP, Havening and emotional intelligence, I know this: feelings are valid, but behaviour is optional. We can hold compassion for loss, illness and heartbreak without letting them define every moment. The past can’t be changed, but the present can be reframed.

So lighten up. Leave what no longer serves you at the door. Choose presence over pain, gratitude over grievance. When you change your attitude, everything else really does change.
Thank you
To all of my clients — past and present — thank you for your trust, your openness, and for allowing me to walk alongside you over the years. Watching your growth, courage and transformation is a privilege I never take for granted.

Call to action
If you’re ready to learn new coping strategies, emotional regulation tools and healthier ways to show up ...for yourself and others — my client spaces are open beginning January 2026 Message me to start your reset.

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08/12/2025

Christmas party season is meant to bring connection, laughter, and a chance to celebrate the end of a busy year. But every year, some people drink themselves into oblivion....only to face guilt, family upset, or even workplace consequences the next day.

Yes, alcohol can make a shy person feel more confident, but let’s be honest: it often becomes an excuse for behaviour that’s simply out of control. One night of poor decisions can have a long-lasting impact.

The uplifting truth is this: you can enjoy the celebrations without losing yourself.
Through NLP, subconscious work, and hypnotherapy, you can build real inner confidence, break unhelpful drinking patterns, and stay aligned with the person you want to be.

This Christmas, enjoy the fun....laugh, celebrate, be present—but stay mindful.
Your future self will thank you for choosing wisely.

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