During the Winter I often work with people who find themselves grappling with a lack of motivation; whether it's related to starting healthy eating habits, maintaining self-care practices, or other aspects of their lives.
Let's delve into the workings of the brain and understand why this month can feel like an uphill battle.
You’ve experienced December's festivities, filled with indulgent chocolates, delightful treats, and the merry clinks of celebratory glasses. The brain, basking in the glow of festive joy, revels in the surge of dopamine – the neurotransmitter of motivation and pleasure. But come January, life returns to normal and we experience a dip in dopamine. We are often left craving that extra dose of pleasure.
Our brains, are wired for survival, prefer comfort and familiarity over the unknown. After the euphoria of December, the thought of making changes like swapping delicious festive comfort food and drink for nutrient-packed greens feels like a daunting leap. Change feels harder than ever! The brain, seeking comfort, resists the shift to healthier habits, creating a motivational hurdle.
So, how do we navigate this challenge?
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy offers a practical solution. By focusing on solutions and your desired future rather than dwelling on problems, hypnotherapy helps you set achievable goals and create a roadmap for change. This approach acknowledges the role of dopamine in reinforcing habits and utilises hypnosis to tap into the subconscious mind, facilitating a more receptive state for suggestion and behaviour modification. Through targeted sessions, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy empowers you to break free from unhealthy patterns, creating a mindset that supports and sustains positive changes long after the festive season.
Whether addressing overindulgence, stress-related habits, or other behavioural challenges, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy offers a holistic and effective tool to guide you towards a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.
Drop me a message to find out more. I'm always happy to chat on the phone to answer any questions you have.
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