Hypnosis and Mindfulness: How They Go Hand in Hand in Improving Your Life

Hypnosis and mindfulness can sometimes seem identical to some people – after all, they both involve using our minds in a deep way. But they’re not actually the same thing. Yes, they share many similarities, and they might even look the same on the outside. But inside, they differ in many clear yet subtle ways. The amazing thing, though, is that despite their differences, these two can work hand-in-hand to make your journey for self-improvement more effective. To understand why, it helps to...

What is Gratitude? And Why Is It important? A Simple Guide to Practising Gratitude in Tough Times

With the Covid-19 pandemic spreading wider and faster than anyone could have predicted, we’re now living through some of the most uncertain times in modern history. During these tough and challenging times, we need more hope and positivity than ever. And one of the best ways to bring more positivity in our lives is by practising gratitude earnestly. Unfortunately, gratitude is not always something that comes naturally to most of us. Although most people have a vague idea of what gratitude is,...

How Hypnosis Can Help You Fight the Coronavirus

When dealing with pandemics like the COVID-19 coronavirus, many people focus only on their physical health. But that leaves out a crucial part of your overall well-being: your mental and psychological health. Not many realise it, but your mental health directly affects your physical health. And in times of a health crisis like today, you need to take care of your mind just as much as your body. One of the best ways to do that is with hypnotherapy. The Problem with Stress and...

How Quitting a Bad Habit for Good Can Improve Your Life

Bad habits can disrupt our lives and jeopardise our physical and mental health. So why do we still do them? Can we really do something about our bad habits? And if so, what do we get when we stop letting it control our lives?   What Causes Bad Habits? The first step in quitting a bad habit is to identify what causes it. For most people, the two most common causes are boredom and stress. Most of the time, we use our bad habits to deal...

What is Conversational Hypnosis? And How Does It Work?

Thanks to movies, cartoons, and popular culture, we think of hypnosis as something performed by a shadowy figure sitting in a dark room and swinging a pocket watch in front of your eyes. Perhaps with the words “you are feeling sleeeepppy” ringing all around. Is this all that hypnosis is? Definitely not! And especially not at Moving Minds. Unlike many other hypnotherapists, I use a particular type of hypnosis called Conversational Hypnosis. In this blog, I am going to explain what...

How Hypnotherapy Can Help You On Your Weight Loss Journey

Hypnotherapy for weight loss almost sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? You sit in a chair, listen to some soothing words, go into a trance, and then *BOOM* you don’t crave treats any more. Well, not quite. Many people have a limited understanding of how hypnotherapy works, and why it works the way it does. Much of what people know comes from movies or stage hypnotherapists who hypnotise people for entertainment. At Moving Minds Hypnotherapy, we are here...

The History of Hypnosis

Hypnosis is a specific psychological state that resembles sleep or a dreamlike state. When a person is ‘hypnotised’ they are functioning at a level that is other than the ordinary conscious state, and while they are not asleep, their functioning is altered. A characteristic of hypnosis that we can all recognise is an individual’s increased receptiveness to influence. A person under hypnosis will appear to listen to the suggestion of the hypnotics and respond in an uncritical and automatic function...

5 Things You Can Do To Improve The Outcome Of Your Quit Smoking Hypnotherapy Session

Do you like smoking? Do you like the way it makes your hands and clothes smell, and the cough that accompanies most mornings? Most smokers want to stop smoking but find the process difficult. You might have tried various means and methods of quitting and have come across hypnotherapy as an option. Perhaps a friend recommended it to you, or perhaps you were merely searching for hypnotherapy in Brisbane and found us. However you have found us, we’re glad you’re here....

Will Hypnosis Work on You? Here’s How to Tell

Are you thinking about undertaking hypnosis for something that has been plaguing you for too long? Like many other people who are seeking help for a personal or behavioural problem, hypnosis can help - but it’s also quite common to have questions about the effectiveness of hypnosis. Many people who come to see us have questions like ‘will hypnosis work for me?’ and ‘will hypnosis cure my smoking habit’ - and these concerns are perfectly normal. We want to discuss...

How to Get the Most Out of Your Hypnosis Experience

So, you’re going to do your first hypnosis session. This is an exciting time! You’re likely feeling some nervous excitement - hoping that this is the treatment that will help you. And while the impact that hypnosis can have on your life is not to be understated, the fact is that you have some work to do to ensure that you get the most from this treatment. Just like anything else in life, you get out exactly what you put...