Ivan Rose Mental Wellbeing

18/01/2026

Whole, not part.

When making important decisions, we often focus on the part that interests us — the look, the pay, the feeling, the fear, the promise, or the charm. When we do this, we miss the rest.

This is where most poor decisions are made.

One appealing part is never enough.

Good decisions come from stepping back and looking at the whole picture: the reality, the patterns, and the long-term implications or costs

So the next time you make a judgement about someone or something, pause and look at it as a whole, not a part

The difference can be profound — sometimes staggering, and often life-changing.

17/01/2026

I’ve written a small book called Fast Brain, Slow World.

It’s for adults who are intelligent, self-aware, and motivated — yet still feel overwhelmed, scattered, or frustrated with themselves.

This isn’t an advert, and it’s not hype.
It’s a clear and calm explanation of ADHD patterns, written without labels or judgment.

I’m sharing this mini book for free with those who follow my work or want to learn more about living with ADHD, as a way to help you decide whether a free one-to-one consultation — or further support — might be right for you.

If you’d like a free copy, message me, and I’ll send it to you. No obligation to sign up for a consultation

07/01/2026

ADHD in adults isn’t disorganisation, forgetfulness, or a lack of focus — it’s a wiring difference.

This is a short clip from a podcast where I explain what ADHD really is, why many adults struggle in silence, and what actually helps.
https://www.capcut.com/view/7592726028372853265?workspaceId=7441611811704832061

Watch the full episode:
https://youtu.be/BRoeJwXWLBY

If this sounds like you and you’re an adult struggling with ADHD, feel free to reach out.

Adult ADHD is often misunderstood as laziness or lack of discipline. In reality, it’s a neurodevelopmental difference affecting attention, emotional regulati...

01/01/2026

Happy New Year
Be kind to yourself.
You matter.
Your life matters.

25/12/2025

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas.

Here is my Christmas message.

Happiness is often a choice. We can choose to focus on what we feel is missing, or we can choose to be grateful for what we already have. Health, warmth, food, safety, friends, family, hobbies, pets, children, faith—and yes, gifts- plus you have a smart phone that gives you access to the world. Everyone has something to be grateful for, it is simply a matter of noticing what that is for you.

Christmas is also a time when we remember those we have lost. And even here, there is another choice available to us- to appreciate what we were fortunate enough to have, rather than focusing only on what has gone. That shift makes a huge difference to our mental state.

From a neuroscience perspective, this is not wishful thinking—it is attention training. Where attention goes, emotional experience follows. Appreciation and love regulate the nervous system; rumination and loss amplify distress.

Know this- Life is a film, and you are writing the script. If you are not happy with the current story, you can choose
to write a new one and begin again.

18/12/2025

ADHD in adults is one of the most misunderstood experiences on the planet.
People don’t see the internal struggle — they only see the symptoms:

• The overwhelm
• The procrastination
• The emotional swings
• The mind that won’t switch off
• The guilt and shame
• The constant feeling of being behind.

But here’s the reality:

ADHD isn’t a lack of ability — it’s a difficulty regulating attention, emotions, and motivation.
Your brain can focus, function, and thrive — it just doesn’t follow the same rules as everyone else’s.

And to be clear:

My ADHD work supports adults only.

Here’s why:

Children and teens do not yet have the emotional, neurological, or cognitive development required to regulate their internal world in the same way adults can.
Their brains are still forming the pathways that manage:

impulse control

emotional stability

working memory

logical thinking

self-awareness

long-term planning

A child cannot apply the same tools, frameworks, or therapeutic techniques that an adult can — because they haven’t developed those capacities yet.

Adults can reflect, process, and rewire patterns.
Children simply aren’t built for that level of internal self-regulation.

That's why ethical ADHD support for minors involves:

parental guidance

environmental structure

behaviour modification

school support

specialist paediatric services

Not adult-style therapeutic work.

My role is to help adults finally understand their brains, regulate their emotions, and rebuild a life that works with their ADHD wiring — not against it.

If any of this resonates with you, just know:
You’re not broken — you’re wired differently.
And with the right support, everything starts to make sense.

Millions of adults experience overwhelm, poor focus, emotional swings, procrastination, and constant mental noise — often without realising these may be

12/12/2025

Most people don’t realise this about my work, but after I’ve met a client even once, the next time I see them — even before they speak —
I can recognise their emotional state instantly.

It’s not something I force.
It’s simply how my mind works.

I notice the subtle shifts in their expression, posture, tone, and energy that reveal how they’re really feeling.
Clients often say:
“How did you know? I haven’t said a word yet.”

This ability means I don’t have to spend weeks “digging” for the issue.
I usually reach the core pattern very quickly.

I don’t believe in keeping people in therapy longer than necessary.
If I can help someone reach clarity fast, I will always work that way.

This natural ability — combined with my work in cognitive hypnotherapy, neuroplasticity and emotional transformation — has become the foundation of what I now call:

The Emotional Decoding Method™
A 4-step approach I use to help people understand their emotional patterns, gain clarity, and move forward confidently.

10/12/2025

I share the story behind creating CHaNT™ – Cognitive Hypno-Neuro Therapy and why it’s changing how we treat the mind. From discovery to diploma training, this is the future of brain-based therapy.

03/12/2025

The future of therapy is neuro-integrated, subconscious-led, and identity-based.
It’s called CHaNT™. Cognitive Hypno-Neuro Therapy
Train in the method redefining mental transformation.

02/12/2025