The "feeling productive" trap

I’ve noticed that many ambitious women overcouple being productive with feeling stressed.

I often hear my clients say things like:

"I feel productive when there's pressure."
"I love the race."

Philosophy Behind Cognitive Hypnotherapy

These are some of the philosophical principles behind Cognitive Hypnotherapy that deeply resonated with me—both as a client and now as a therapist.
They continue to guide how I hold space, support change, and honour each person's unique path.

How we train people to ignore our needs.

One day, I asked a friend to come with me to my father’s grave. Her reply was vague, and I felt betrayed. I pushed that pain into a far corner of my mind and told myself, ...

The "feeling productive" trap

I’ve noticed that many ambitious women overcouple being productive with feeling stressed.

I often hear my clients say things like:

"I feel productive when there's pressure."
"I love the race."

Philosophy Behind Cognitive Hypnotherapy

These are some of the philosophical principles behind Cognitive Hypnotherapy that deeply resonated with me—both as a client and now as a therapist.
They continue to guide how I hold space, support change, and honour each person's unique path.

How we train people to ignore our needs.

One day, I asked a friend to come with me to my father’s grave. Her reply was vague, and I felt betrayed. I pushed that pain into a far corner of my mind and told myself, ...

Philosophical Principles of Cognitive Hypnotherapy

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