In this episode of #rightyourownstory (the last episode of 2021!), I talk about a strange dream I had a while ago, and also the concept of making New Year resolutions too.  When I was able to analyse my own dream I was able to make progress in a way that was previously holding me back.  Spoiler Alert - It was 'me' holding 'me' back, and my subconscious was letting me know it too. However, It was then down to me to take the action required.  As part of my work as a Counsellor, Hypnotherapist and Life Coach I do include dream analysis when it crops up, because dreams (and nightmares) can be so very revealing.  Here is the link to the podcast episode where I explain why we dream in the first place: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor169/episodes/13---Why-Do-We-Dream-e1a4msd I hope you find my dream thought provoking. I will see you in 2022 with more tips, thoughts and advice to help you 'Right Your Own Story', as only you should. (Teaser - My next episode is a true story on one of those breadcrumbs moments that defined my life, and this was a big one for me!) Please remember to Subscribe, Follow and Share to be notified on when I realise new episodes.  My very best wishes to you and yours for the New Year,  James https://rightyourownstory.co.uk

In this episode of 'Right Your Own Story' I talk about Christmas. This is a difficult time for many, especially with Covid being here too, but this podcast is about still being able to give something to family and friends for free.........your time! It can be as simple as just making a phone call, to give some of your time to another, and potentially making their day in the process. It's easy, and so rewarding too. Best wishes to you and yours, James    https://rightyourownstory.co.uk #rightyourownstory 

A Money Saving Tip to have £1,378. Christmas is almost upon us and that can cause HUGE financial strain, on top of potential emotional strains too.  In this episode of 'Right Your Own Story', I explain a money saving technique a friend told me about a few years ago, and it works a treat.  If you do this technique properly, next Christmas you will have £1,378 put aside, which I'm guessing would be very helpful. Here is the other episode I also refer to in this podcast - The Law Of Vacuum: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor169/episodes/8---The-Law-Of-Vacuum-e189be0 ** Don't forget to subscribe to this channel (your button may say 'follow'), to receive free updates when I release new episodes every Monday ** My very best wishes, James #rightyourownstory

I have called this episode, 'What To Do When You Are At Rock Bottom'. I was inspired to make a podcast on this topic after I watched a video of a mature student at his graduation ceremony in America, and he shared a story of when he was at his rock bottom. I share some tips and thoughts around this, if you ever find yourself at your rock bottom.  I hope you find it useful. ** Don't forget to subscribe to this channel (your button may say 'follow'), to receive free updates when I release new episodes every Monday ** My very best wishes, James #rightyourownstory

The Disney version of Aladdin, (either the Robin Williams or the Will Smith version) is quite a sad story really, especially for how Aladdins life really is. It does not get much easier when he meets the genie either, and is granted three wishes after rubbing the magic lamp.  In this episode of 'Right Your Own Story', I chat about Aladdin, his relationships, his life, his adventures, including some of the things I can see that are causing him an issue both as being 'just' Aladdin, and then later as steps into his false persona 'Prince Ali of Ababwa'.  I also mention what things may come up if he was in the therapy chair himself, as a client.  ** Don't forget to subscribe to this channel (your button may say 'follow'), to receive free updates when I release new episodes every Monday ** My very best wishes, James #rightyourownstory

A common question I get asked a lot is, "So what does Hypnotherapy actually feel like"? Many think it is like something you see in Hollywood films, maybe being out of control, forced to do something you don't want to do, being fast asleep or even similar to someone in a coma!  The truth is, it is like none of those things at all. So in this episode or 'Right Your Own Story', I share not only what Hypnotherapy actually feels like, but I also mention two experiences I had when I first started practicing Hypnotherapy techniques during my training, with some surprising results! ** Don't forget to subscribe to this channel (your button may say 'follow'), to receive free updates when I release new episodes every Monday ** My very best wishes, James #rightyourownstory

In this episode of 'Right Your Own Story' I go into the most common question I get asked as a Professional Hypnotherapist, namely can anyone be Hypnotised? The short answer is YES. I also explain how to prevent or stop this happening. When seeing a Hypnotherapist for therapeutic reasons, intentionally preventing yourself from going with the process can greatly impact on the success you are actually wanting to achieve. Hopefully, you can see how this is counter-intuitive. A part of you is wanting to be, do or achieve 'X', but another part of you is preventing this happening. It is similar to trying to score a goal, but at the last minute aiming away from the goal itself, and then being disappointed that you didn't score.  It is a form of self-sabotage. There can be a few reasons for this (and some valid ones too), but with a good Hypnotherapist, or in fact any therapist, you should be able to explore if this is the case for you, if it has happened in the past, why it may be happening again now (is it resistance or fear), how to resolve it internally, and then realign your aim intentionally. Here are two scenarios to explain what I mean: Scenario 1 - A person wants to lose weight, be healthier and feel more attractive.  If there is another part of them that does not want the attention this may bring from others, including possible sexual attraction, then there is an inner conflict or resistance. When this inner conflict is resolved, they can move forward, both consciously and unconsciously, and lose weight with ease. Scenario 2 - Let's suppose a person really wants to stop smoking.  If all their friends smoke there may be an internal feeling of 'I may be viewed differently now', or 'I won't fit in anymore', or even 'I may be viewed as boring', so this inner conflict can start to feel like you are fighting against yourself, similar to an internal inner tug of war. Not only is this exhausting, it stops you progressing. Just like the first scenario, when this issue is resolved, YOU internally change gear, the transition takes place, and YOU then succeed, and you succeeding in your goals can only be a good thing, right?  My very best wishes, James ** Remember to subscribe to this channel (your button may say 'follow'), to be automatically notified when I release new episodes every Monday ** #rightyourownstory

In episode thirteen of 'Right Your Own Story' I talk about why we dream. Dreams are so fascinating, and very revealing too.  They are an inroad into the subconscious mind, and a view into our processing.  I also explain why dreams can turn into nightmares, and why we later forget what we have been dreaming about too.  If you do have trouble getting off to sleep, below is a YouTube link for a special 10-hour guided mediation/sleep inducing hypnotherapy session https://youtu.be/g-EW4C6EJ68  ** Don't forget to subscribe to this channel (your button may say 'follow'), to receive free updates when I release new episodes every Monday **  My very best wishes,  James  #rightyourownstory

In episode twelve of 'Right Your Own Story' I talk about a story from the Bible - 'The Parable of The Three Talents'. (For reference it comes from Matthew 25:14-30).  Although I am not religious myself, I really do like this story. Without giving information away as a spoiler in these show notes about the actual story itself, I do want to mention the underlying message. If you exercise a certain muscle, it will grow. Likewise, if you don't, it won't. We all know this.  Well, the mind is also like a muscle, and as it was given to us completely free, many neglect it. Our brains contains approx 86 Billion Neurons, (a Billion is 1000 Million).  Think of a Neuron as being like a road, linking one place to another, or put another way, linking one Neuron to another Neuron. They are the building blocks of the nervous system.  Can you imagine having a birds eye view of a series of roads like this, all 86 Billion of them, expertly built and operating together in a seamless fashion 24/7? This is what you naturally have going for you.  Some more facts about our brains:  It consumes 20% of the bodies energy, despite representing only 2% of the body mass.   It is about 75% water, and even a drop in dehydration of only 2% can impact on our memory and attention. It will triple in size in the first year of our life. In comparison to our 86 Billion, the Milky Way has approx 200-400 Billion stars, so you are walking around with a mini Milky Way between your ears. I would like to suggest it is inconceivable we have this by mistake. So are you using yours in a beneficial way a lot, fairly often, a little, or not at all? I would like to say that the fact you are even reading this should make you aware of something about you, and that is a positive thing. I hope the 'Parable of the Three Talents' has resonated with you, and you have got something from it, as much as I did when I first became aware of it.  ** Don't forget to subscribe to this channel to receive free updates when I release new episodes every Monday ** My very best wishes, James #rightyourownstory

In this episode of 'Right Your Own Story' I talk about the film 'The Wizard Of Oz', made famous by Judy Garland in 1939. The film is full of lessons we can learn from as the characters doubt themselves, their capabilities, and their own power, so they are not exactly a recipe for success ................ until something changes within them. Perhaps you can identify with some of these 'characters' that may live within you, and are actively doing their best to stop you achieving as well?  If you can resonate with this, you probably already know that this voice (or voices) will use any tactic, clean to downright dirty in its attempt for you to give it your attention. It may even try and make you believe it is your friend, but it is really your enemy, and a serious one too. It deserves no place within you, whatsoever.  In this podcast, I talk about a few methods you can use to either turn down the volume of these characters, or even delete them! When you do this, you will naturally find 'another voice' within you, and this voice is giving amazing advice that is truly worthy of your attention.  If you follow its advice, you will be happier, more peaceful and content, like being within the eye of a storm. All around you may be chaotic, but within you, YOU are calm. You will then be able to do and achieve things you had not previously thought possible, and you will feel a natural comfortable confidence within you, that will also resonate out to those around you, whether they be friends, family, work colleagues, or even your children.  It is truly like magic, but one MUST be addressed without pity or remorse, and that is possible with the right approach.  If you can identify with this, and would like help banishing these 'characters' for good, contact me via email, and we can arrange a free consultation call to discuss how we could go about this.  It could be one of the best things you ever do for yourself. My very best wishes,  James email - https://bit.ly/2Y0WOfy #rightyourownstory