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Vanda Varga Training; NLP based Coaching & Hypnotherapy for Personal Growth

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In a programme tailored specially for you, I use a combination of NLP, Hypnotherapy & Coaching to help you overcome anxiety, frustration, overwhelm, stress, have a brighter, more positive outlook on life and become the very best version of yourself.

02/04/2026

We often expect growth to feel exciting, motivating, empowering.
And sometimes it does.

But just as often, feels awkward.
Uncertain.
Stretchy.
A little unsettling.

That doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong.
It means something is changing.

If today feels uncomfortable, maybe it’s not a setback.
Maybe it’s a sign you’re expanding beyond what’s familiar.

Be gentle with yourself.
You’re learning something new.

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01/04/2026

I popped into Timpsons today to get some keys cut. And I met the loveliest gentleman there.

He asked me how my day was. I answered and asked the same question.

His answer was:

"Every day is a good day! There's no point in being miserable. I'm loving it. Loving life."

What a way to put a smile on someone's face, eh? 😃 The little things in life and the words we choose to use, and feed to ourselves and others... 🥰

AND he had then proceeded to give me a discount because I was wearing his favourite colour: YELLOW 💛

Have a beautiful, yellow day!

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30/03/2026

Lots of people fear change.
Fear of the unknown.
Fear of what others might think.
Fear of what comes next...

And let's be honest, most of us don’t know how to react when others change either.

But is change really that bad?

is one of the few things in life we can count on.
Even when we try to resist it, it finds its way in.
Ironically, keeping things the same usually requires us to change something too!

I personally spent a long time fighting change. Until I realised it was costing me my and my ; the two things we can never get back and we ALL have limited of.

So now? I choose to welcome it.
To get curious about it.
To ask: What if change is actually here to help me?
What new doors might it open?

What’s one way you could reframe your view of change so it works for you, not against you?

Drop your thoughts below! I’d love to hear them.

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29/03/2026

🪻 Bluebells are out, spring is here! 😍🪻

It's time to pause to appreciate these little joys in life, isn't it?

What little thing brought you joy this weekend?

Happy Sunday. 🥰🦄🐴 🪻

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26/03/2026

Today is potentially my favourite day of the whole NLP Practitioner training course .

This is the day when we explore one of our most powerful filters: the we use! 🤩

We will learn about:
🌻The hierarchy of ideas - learning how we think and how we can utilise that in our and coaching

🌻 Meta Language patterns - to learn how to put our critical thinking hat on and challenge the information that is deleted, distorted or generalised in our language and in others'.

🌻 Milton Language patterns - to evoke emotions and encourage big picture thinking amongst many other fabulous ways of utilising it.

🌻 And we will also learn a fabulous technique called Parts Integration which is used to reduce or eliminate internal conflict. Eg: when your heart wants one thing and your head wanted soemthing different... We've all experienced that, haven't we?
That's when all that internal conflict and tension happens, isn't it? And that's when this very powerful technique comes in to reduce that tension and free up our energy to actually make a decision.

Fabulous, isn't it? 😃

Can't wait for 1pm to come around.

Are these techniques something you fancy learning?

I'd love to discuss with you whether this is the right course for you. Just drop me a message!

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25/03/2026

We often associate ageing with physical changes, but the most significant shift happens in the mind.

When we stop being curious, when we decide we ‘know enough’, or when we settle into rigid patterns of thinking, that is when we truly begin to age.

In contrast, a commitment to life-long learning keeps the internal cogwheels turning. It is what allows us to remain adaptable in a world that never stops changing.

From a neurological perspective, learning is the ultimate ‘anti-ageing’ treatment. Every time we challenge ourselves to learn a new skill, understand a different perspective, or rewrite an old habit, we are engaging in neuroplasticity.

By creating new neural pathways, we are keeping our brains ‘plastic’ and responsive. Whether it is learning a new language, mastering a physical movement, or exploring the depths of our own psychology through NLP coaching (or personal growth sessions with me 😉), the act of learning signals to our system that we are still growing.

A ‘young mind’ is a curious one. When we face challenges with the question "What can I learn from this?" rather than "Why is this happening to me?", we shift from a state of stagnation to one of evolution.

Staying young is an active choice we make every single day. It requires us to step out of our comfort zones and embrace the ‘beginner’s mind’. It is about recognising that our potential for growth does not have an expiry date.

As long as we are learning, we are evolving. And as long as we are evolving, we remain fundamentally young at heart.

What is one thing you have learnt recently that made you feel inspired?

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24/03/2026

There is a common misconception that if a behaviour has been with us for decades, it is a permanent part of our personality. It isn't. It is just a habit that hasn't been challenged yet.

When we have operated under high pressure for a long time, our brains get stuck in a loop of stress and anxiety. We think this is just ‘who we are’. But through an educational approach, you can actually understand the mechanics of that stress and learn exactly how to change it.

It is a process of relearning how to listen to yourself and taming the mind so that you (not your habits!) are in charge. And at Beth says, one you take the courage to look within and be uncomfortable for a little while, it truly is life-changing!

My goal is to give you the tools to take the reins back. It is about unlearning the high-pressure responses and relearning a way of being that allows for both success and peace. It is never too late for a reset, and you are far more capable of change than your ‘old ways’ would have you believe.

Ready to shift? Let’s start with a Complimentary MindMOT here: https://vandavarga.co.uk/book/

And Beth, thank you so much for choosing me to be The Tour Guide to Your Mind® and allowing me to help you with this transformation.

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23/03/2026

While visiting Bali as part of our sabbatical, I couldn't help but notice Ganesha everywhere. Tucked into mossy temple gates or adorned with fresh marigolds at a crossroads, this elephant-headed figure is more than just a religious icon: he is a profound symbol of how to navigate our internal world.

While I am not religious, the teachings behind Ganesha’s symbolism deeply resonated with me, especially regarding how we protect our minds and commit to life-long learning.

One of the most striking things about Ganesha is his broken tusk. Legend says he broke it off himself to use as a tool to write down vital teachings when no other pen was available.

To me, this is the ultimate symbol of a life-long learner. It suggests that knowledge is worth the sacrifice of our ego or our "perfect" image. It teaches us that we don’t need to be whole or flawless to be effective. Sometimes, our "broken" parts are exactly what allow us to write our next chapter.

Being resourceful and prioritising over .

In Bali, Ganesha is the 'Gatekeeper', protecting the transition between the physical and the spiritual. I like to think of this as a metaphor for guarding the gateways of our own minds. We get to decide what we let in and what we ‘restrain’ at the entrance.

My time in Bali reminded me that protecting our mind isn’t about building a wall. But more about cultivating the wisdom, focus, and resilience to move through the world with grace.

Do you have any symbols that left such a profound print in your mind?

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21/03/2026

What a fabulous first day of our Glass blowing weekend with my lovely friend . 😍

I was supposed to come to this workshop last year with Sue. Unfortunately my disc prolapse at the time meant I couldn't physically do it, so my lovely husband took my place.
The dream didn't disappear though. I just needed to wait another year. And it was absolutely worth it!! 🥰

I've never done anything like this before. And I always just watched the amazing team work of glass blowers from a distance, or on the telly... I still can't quite believe what just happened and how much I've learnt just in one day...

We made a paper weight, a Christmas bauble and a vase!! 😃 Yess, all of this in one day.
Can't wait to soo how they come out of the kiln in the morning.
And then make another couple of things - haven't decided what yet... Maybe a bowl, maybe a glass... 🤔

When was the last time you gave yourself the gift of doing something you always dreamt?

I highly recommend it!
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19/03/2026

Getting ready for another day of fun!! 🤩
Today is the 3rd day of my current Certified NLP practitioner course.

In today's training day we will be...
☑️ nailing down the technique of helping people to change the way they think about certain food or drink item, so they can stop craving things they don't want to crave anymore. This is called Like to Dislike change work.

☑️ We will explore the best ways of talking directly to the subconscious mind. The realm of the absolutely magical .

☑️ And we will also learn and practice the basis of David Grove's model: . A super powerful method to help someone explore their map of the world without exposing ours onto them. So they can find their own solutions to their own problems from within and create lasting changes int hero own lives.

Can it get any more fun?? 😍

Would you like to join the next course? Drop me a message and I'll send you the details.

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18/03/2026

"Vanda truly listens and creates a safe, supportive space where you feel genuinely heard and valued."

Receiving words like these is a powerful reminder of why I do what I do. For many, the biggest barrier to growth is simply finding a place where they can be honest without judgement.

This client came to me while struggling with anxieties and persistent negative self-talk. My approach was to help him understand exactly how his mind works and, more importantly, what he can do to tame it.

Instead of letting his mind stay in charge, we worked on giving him the tools to take the reins himself. By understanding the ‘why’ behind his thoughts, feelings and behaviours, he was able to change them. He now has a set of skills and a level of self-understanding that he can use for the rest of his life.

Seeing him move from being stuck in those old patterns to feeling stronger and more positive is exactly why I do this work.

Sometimes all it takes is one conversation to start taming the negative self-talk. I have two MindMOT places opening up this March. Is it time for you to take a moment and look within too?
I would love to explore that with you.

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17/03/2026

In my years working with both the body and the mind, I have found this to be one of the most profound truths of human existence.

Life is rarely a straight line: it involves impact, change, and sometimes significant trauma or challenges.

But change does not have to mean reduction.

To be "reduced" is to become smaller, to lose our sense of self, or to let a single event define our entire worth. Resilience, however, is the mental muscle that allows us to expand instead.

🌻 Accepting the Change: We cannot always control what happens to us. Acknowledging that we have been 'changed' is the first step toward healing. It is an honest assessment of our current starting point.

🌻 Refusing the Reduction: This is where our power lies. We choose how we integrate that change. We can take a difficult experience and use it as the very material we need to build a more compassionate, patient, and resourceful version of ourselves.

When something happens that threatens to diminish us, we have the capacity to rewrite our internal response.

We can learn to see a setback not as a shrinking of our world, but as a redirection. It is the active choice to remain ‘whole’ even when life feels fragmented.

We are all capable of being reshaped by our journeys without losing the essence of who we are. In fact, it is often through these very changes that we discover a depth of strength we never knew we possessed.

How have you used a challenging experience to grow rather than shrink?

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