Tom Carter Hypnotherapy

17/11/2025

As daylight fades and energy dips, it’s easy to label what we feel as SAD — but what if there’s more to it than just a “disorder”?

What we might be less aware of is that repeatedly telling ourselves “I have SAD” reinforces a trance-like feedback loop in our subconscious.

🧠 Language shapes reality: the more we say “I feel sad,” the more our mind proves it. Instead of pathologising natural shifts in mood, what if we saw them as wise, cyclical responses — like nature itself slowing down in winter?

This isn’t about dismissing how hard low mood can feel. Rather, it’s an invitation: to accept our ebb and flow, to make space for rest and renewal, and to move out of the SAD trance into awareness.

✨ This season, try being gentle with yourself. Give permission for your mind and body to ride the rhythm of the year.



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12/11/2025

www.hypnotherapy-norwich.co.uk/blog/are-you-in-a-sad-trance

Are you in a SAD trance? Explore how language and belief shape Seasonal Affective Disorder and discover a more natural, accepting view of seasonal change.

07/11/2025

The idea of having a life is, as far as we know, unique to humans.

Around this man-made notion of “my life”, we build – and constantly rehearse – our personal story: who we are, who others are, and how it all fits together.

But when we turn our existence into something we own, we create a split between “me” and “my life”. That split is the root of much anxiety, fear, and suffering.

If we believe we have something, we can also fear losing it. And so begins the struggle to control “my life”.

Deep peace can arise when we recognise that life is not a possession, not something separate that happens to us.

We are life — and life is us.

But don’t take my word for it, try it on for size, see how it feels to you.

15/10/2025

Real change doesn’t begin when we get it right — it begins when we’re brave enough to question what we believe. In that tiny pause, between reaction and response, lies the power to reshape who we are. When we stop taking things personally and choose awareness over ego, we create space for transformation. 🌿

Take a breath. Notice your next reaction. Then pause — long enough to choose differently.

06/10/2025

www.hypnotherapy-norwich.co.uk/blog/understanding-the-inner-critic

Discover what the Inner Critic really is, where it comes from, and how to stop it from running your life. Learn practical, compassionate strategies to quiet self-criticism, calm anxiety, and build a healthier relationship with your inner voice.

09/08/2025

www.hypnotherapy-norwich.co.uk/blog/your-brain-the-worlds-greatest-pattern-making-machine

Discover how your brain’s love for patterns shapes habits, fuels learning, and can be rewired for lasting positive change.

07/08/2025

Healing doesn’t happen all at once.
It unfolds in stages — often subtle, sometimes cyclical — as we move from surviving to living.

Swipe through to explore a journey many of us walk after trauma:

👉 I couldn’t (the event)
👉 I can’t (the belief)
👉 Can I? (the opening)
👉 I can (the shift)
👉 I will (the decision)
👉 I am (the action)
👉 I have (the transformation)

Each stage is valid.
Each step forward matters.
Your story is not stuck — it’s unfolding.

10/07/2025

“The grass is greener where you water it.”

It’s tempting to believe there’s always something better out there — a different relationship, job, lifestyle — that would somehow be easier, happier, more fulfilling. But that’s often an illusion built on emotionally-driven thinking and comparisons stripped of reality.

Chasing the idea of “greener grass” without acknowledging the effort it takes to grow your own can be corrosive to your emotional wellbeing. The truth? It takes time, patience, and consistent care to build a life worth living — wherever you are. Don’t underestimate the power of showing up, putting in the work, and nurturing what you’ve already got.

Stop idealising the escape. Start investing in the reality.

09/07/2025

What if your panic wasn't a problem… but protection in disguise?

In this video, we explore panic attacks as a form of life-saving energy—not something broken in you, but a powerful response from a part of your body that's always working to keep you safe.

Often, we feel the urge to act—run, speak up, move—but the situation around us doesn't “allow” it. Social expectations, pressure to stay calm, or fear of being judged leads us to suppress that energy. And that is where the panic escalates.

This isn’t about weakness. It’s about conflict.

Between your biology and your social conditioning.

Between survival and suppression.

Understanding panic through this compassionate lens is the first step toward healing and regulation—not by fighting the body, but by listening to it. 🧠❤️

🎥 Watch now to learn how this energy can be met with kindness, not fear.

07/07/2025

Discover how hypnotherapy can give athletes a mental edge—enhancing focus, overcoming performance anxiety, and reinforcing confidence through visualisation and subconscious conditioning.

Perfect whether you're aiming to smash personal bests or boost your team's game-day mindset.
www.hypnotherapy-norwich.co.uk/blog/unlocking-peak-performance-how-hypnotherapy-boosts-sporting-success

Boost sports performance with hypnotherapy—build confidence, manage stress, and unlock your full potential through the power of the mind.

27/06/2025

Ever catch yourself saying things in your head you'd never say to someone else? 😔 That’s negative self-talk — and it has a powerful impact on our emotional state.What many don’t realise is that these self-critical thoughts aren’t facts — they’re learned patterns. We're not born with them. They’re absorbed, repeated, and reinforced over time.And when we’re emotional — upset, stressed, or overwhelmed — we become more suggestible. Our minds are open, and what we tell ourselves sinks in deeper. That’s why we must be careful with the messages we feed our unconscious mind.Awareness is the first step to healing. 💭🌱

19/06/2025

A little reminder: the version of you that you think you are lives only in your mind. Let go of the performance—authenticity starts when you stop trying to curate who you should be. 🧠✨