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Your Catalyst for Change. Providing NLP, Hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapies as well as EFT

26/01/2026

Feelings lead, reasons follow

Most people think they feel because they think.
Often it is the other way round.
A feeling shows up first.
Then the mind builds reasons to match it.
That is why arguing with thoughts rarely works.
You cannot talk a feeling out of the room.
But you can calm it.

Easy tool
Place a hand on your chest.
Breathe slowly for ten seconds.
Let the body settle first.
Clearer thoughts follow calm.

Call to action
If emotions tend to run the show, help is closer than you think.
📧 norman@normanhinks.com

📱 07798 624289

Tomorrow we explore why repetition trains the mind.

24/01/2026

Saturday Round Up

A quieter moment before the week begins again
Saturdays have a way of sneaking past.
One minute you are enjoying the slower pace,
the next your mind is already nudging towards next week.
So let us slow this one down, just a touch.

This week I have been working with people who felt
• caught in loops of worry
• tense without knowing why
• stuck in habits they promised themselves they would stop
• tired of carrying old thoughts that no longer help
• frustrated that their mind seems busy even when life is calm
What always stands out is this
the mind is not the enemy.
It is simply doing what it learned to do.

What I actually do?
My work is about helping people feel safer inside their own head.
Not by forcing change.
Not by digging through the past.
Not by talking things to death.

I work with
• anxiety and stress
• phobias and fears
• unwanted habits such as smoking
• confidence and self-belief
• sleep and relaxation
• feeling stuck or overwhelmed

Using calm hypnotherapy, guided inner work, and simple thinking tools that feel natural rather than odd.
Most people are surprised by how normal it feels.

A small Saturday reset
Try this now.
Place both feet on the floor.
Breathe out slowly.
Say quietly to yourself,
“This moment is okay.”
Let your shoulders drop a little.
That small reset can change the tone of the whole day.

If part of you is curious
If you have been thinking about reaching out but keep putting it off, that is very common.
Change does not start with big decisions.
It often starts with a short message.

You are welcome to get in touch for a calm, no-pressure chat.

📧 norman@normanhinks.com
📱 07798 624289

Sometimes knowing your options brings more ease than you expect.

Next week I will be sharing
• ways to calm busy thinking
• how habits actually fade rather than being fought
• short tools you can use in real life
• and gentle reminders that you are not behind

For now, enjoy your Saturday at your own pace.
You do not need to catch up.
You do not need to be “better”.
You are allowed to pause.

Have a calm weekend 🌿

23/01/2026

First thoughts feel loud

The first thought often shouts the loudest.
It arrives fast.
Sounds sure.
Feels urgent.
That does not mean it is true.
It only means it is familiar.
Your mind likes well-worn paths, even bumpy ones.

Easy tool
When a strong thought appears, ask softly,
“What else could be true?”
Do not force answers.
Just opening that space reduces tension.

Call to action
Want support learning how to soften harsh thoughts?
📧 norman@normanhinks.com

📱 07798 624289

Next we talk about why feelings lead and reasons follow.

21/01/2026

What you focus on grows

Your mind works a bit like a magnifying torch.
Where you shine it, where its focus lands, things seem bigger.

Focus on problems, they grow teeth.
Focus on calm moments, they grow roots.
This is not about fake smiles.
It is about balance.
Your brain notices what you train it to notice.

Easy tool
Before sleep, name three small things that were okay today.
They can be tiny.
A cup of tea.
A kind word.
A moment of quiet.

Your mind learns where to look.

If you want guided help shifting focus gently, reach out.
📧 norman@normanhinks.com

📱 07798 624289

Tomorrow we look at why first thoughts feel so convincing.

19/01/2026

The brain loves shortcuts

Your brain is clever.
It saves energy by using shortcuts.
These shortcuts help you drive, walk, talk, and tie your shoes without effort.
The problem starts when shortcuts run your emotions.

A quick jump to worry.
A fast leap to the worst end.
A snap judgement about yourself.

Helpful for speed.
Not always helpful for peace.

Easy tool
When a fast thought appears, quietly say,
“Pause.”
Then breathe in slowly for 4 seconds, hold for 5 seconds and breathe out slowly over 6 seconds.
That single breath often breaks the loop.

Do you want to learn how to calm racing thoughts without battling them?
📧 norman@normanhinks.com

📱 07798 624289

Next we explore why what you focus on grows, for better or worse.

17/01/2026

Saturday Round Up

A gentle check-in before the weekend drifts by
Saturday has a different feel, doesn’t it.
A slight pause.
A chance to breathe.
A moment where the noise eases just enough to hear yourself think.
So this is your gentle Saturday check-in.

Over the past week, I have worked with people who felt
• stuck in their own heads
• worn down by worry
• fed up with habits they no longer want
• tense for no clear reason
• tired of feeling “fine” on the outside and knotted inside

And every single one of them had one thing in common.
They were not broken.
Their minds were simply running old patterns very well.

How I help
My work is calm, practical, and human.
No pressure.
No force.
No long talks full of fancy terms.

I help people
• settle anxious thoughts
• feel safer in their own body
• let go of habits that no longer serve them
• sleep more deeply
• feel more in control around stress
• stop fighting their own mind

This is done through gentle hypnotherapy, simple thinking tools, and guided inner work that feels natural rather than strange.
Most people say the same thing afterwards
“I didn’t realise see change could feel that easy.”

A small weekend pause for you
Before the weekend rushes on, try this.
Sit back. Relax.
Breathe out slowly.
Say quietly in your mind,
“I do not have to fix everything today.”

Let that land.
Sometimes that single sentence brings more relief than hours of overthinking.
If you have been thinking about getting help
If you have been reading these posts quietly.
If you have been nodding along.
If part of you keeps thinking, “This sounds like me.”
That part of you is not wrong.

You are very welcome to reach out for a simple chat.
No pressure to book. No hard sell.
Just a calm conversation to see if this feels right for you.

📧norman@normanhinks.com
📱 07798 624289

Even sending a short message can feel like a weight lifting.

Looking ahead
Next week I will be sharing
• more simple thinking tools
• short calming ideas you can use straight away
• gentle ways to break old patterns
• and a few real-life stories of change

So if you are here, stay close.
For now, be kind to yourself this weekend.
Rest counts.
Small steps count.
And you do not have to do everything alone.

Have a steady Saturday 🌿

16/01/2026

All thinking is learned

Most people think their thoughts are just “how I am”.
But that is not true.
Thinking is learned.
Picked up bit by bit from parents, teachers, friends, telly, and moments when emotions ran high.

A child hears “be careful” enough times and the mind learns worry.
Another hears “you’ll be fine” and the mind learns ease.

Here is the lovely part.
What was learned can be re-learned.
There is nothing wrong with you.
Your mind has just been practising the same patterns for years.

Easy tool
Notice one thought that shows up a lot.
Ask gently, “When did I first learn this?”
Do not argue. Just notice.

That alone loosens the grip.

If you want help changing old thinking patterns safely and gently, get in touch.
📧 norman@normanhinks.com

📱 07798 624289

Tomorrow we look at why your brain loves shortcuts, even when they cause stress.

26/09/2025

The Long-Term Garden

Imagine your mind as a garden. When anxiety takes over, it’s like weeds spreading everywhere, fast, stubborn, and hard to ignore. Pulling them out once doesn’t work. But tending your garden a little each day? That changes everything.

👉 Try this:

Every day, do one small thing that feeds your “calm garden.” It could be a 30-second breathing exercise, a laugh with a friend, writing down one thing you’re grateful for, or a short walk in fresh air. Tiny seeds, planted daily.

Over time, the flowers of calm, focus, and resilience outgrow the weeds. Your garden becomes a place you actually like spending time in.

One client told me, “When I started, my garden was just weeds. Three months later, I had flowers everywhere.” That’s the beauty of daily tending.

☎️ Want help planting the right seeds for your own mental garden? Let’s work together: norman@normanhinks.com or call me on 07798 624289

🔄 Share this with someone who could use a calmer, kinder garden in their head.

25/09/2025

The Comedy Switch

Anxiety makes everything deadly serious. It’s like your brain’s turned into a stern headteacher, wagging a finger at you all day. But here’s the truth, your brain can’t be scared and laugh at the same time. So let’s make it laugh.

👉 Take the anxious thought that scares you most. Now replay it in Donald Duck’s voice. Or imagine it shouted through a megaphone while circus music blares. Watch the headteacher turn into a clown.

Suddenly, the thought isn’t terrifying, it’s ridiculous isn't it?. And that gives you power over it.

One client of mine tried this with her fear of public speaking. She imagined her inner critic squeaking in Mickey Mouse’s voice. By the time she stood up to speak, she was already grinning. The fear had no bite left.

☎️ Want more playful tricks that flip fear on its head? I’d love to share them with you: norman@normanhinks.com or call me on 07798 624289

👀 Next post: the grand finale, how to plant daily seeds of calm so your inner garden grows strong.
🔄 Share this with someone who takes their anxious thoughts far too seriously.

24/09/2025

The Loop Breaker

You know when a song gets stuck in your head and drives you mad? Anxiety does the same, except instead of a catchy tune, it’s a thought on repeat. “What if I fail?” “What if they don’t like me?” Round and round it goes, and you can’t find the stop button.

Here’s a neat way to break the loop.

👉 Pop a soft band on your wrist. The moment you catch yourself going round in circles, snap it gently and say to yourself: “New thought.” Then immediately focus on something else, a sip of water, name five things in the room, or pick up a pen and doodle.

The snap is a pattern interrupt. It tells your brain, “We’re not doing that track again.” You’ve skipped the record.

One of my clients called this “my mental DJ trick.” Every time his brain tried to replay anxiety, he snapped the band and put on a new “song.” He smiled more within a week.

☎️ Want me to help you build stronger loop breakers tailored to your habits? Reach out: norman@normanhinks.com or call me on 07798 624289

👀 Next post: how to turn scary thoughts into something so daft you can’t help but laugh.
🔄 Share with a friend who’s stuck in mental loops.

23/09/2025

Switching Off Bedtime TV

An anxious brain at night is like a telly that refuses to turn off. Same programme, same re-runs, same drama, just as you’re trying to sleep.

👉 Try this:

Close your eyes and picture a telly in front of you.

See your noisy thoughts playing on screen.

Pick up the remote.

Press the big red OFF button. Watch the picture fade to black.

Whisper to yourself: “Sleep mode now.”

Your brain believes what you picture. By switching off the telly in your imagination, you signal your body to follow.

One of my clients swore by this before bed. He said, “It’s the first time in years my mind went quiet when I told it to.”

☎️ Want guided night-time tools that actually help you sleep deeper? Let’s chat: norman@normanhinks.com or call me on 07798 624289

👀 Next post: how to break the worry loops that keep you awake.
🔄 Share this with anyone who can’t switch their brain off at night.

22/09/2025

Anchor In Your Pocket

Wouldn’t it be handy to carry calm around in your pocket, like a lucky charm?

You can. Your brain links feelings to actions, so if you anchor calm to a gesture, you can recall it later.

👉 Here’s how:

When you’re calm (after a laugh, a cuppa, or a nice walk), press your thumb and finger together.

Hold it for a few seconds while saying in your head: “This is calm.”

Repeat this whenever you feel settled.

Over time, your brain links that touch with the feeling. Then, when nerves hit, press your thumb and finger together, and calm comes back like magic.

One client said, “It’s like I’ve bottled calm and put it in my hand.” That’s the power of anchoring.

☎️ Want me to help you set up strong anchors that work on the spot? Contact me: norman@normanhinks.com or call me on 07798 624289

👀 Next post: how to switch off your head at night when it feels stuck on repeat.
🔄 Share this with a friend who’d love a pocket-sized calm.

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