Nadiya Manji

Why Procrastination Shows Up What is Procrastination Procrastination is the act of postponing decisions or actions unnecessarily. It can be detrimental to your ability to achieve your goals which can increase stress and effect your mental health.  A lot of people believe that procrastination is just a matter of willpower, however it can be more complicated than that. Reasons for Procrastinating There are many Reasons for Procrastinating, we will discuss a few of the reasons. Not all of these items …

The Power of Gratitude for Mental Health Gratitude, what does it mean? What is Gratitude and how do you recognize it your own life? You have probably heard the saying “Whatever your mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” This famous Napoleon Hill quote proves to be quite true when it comes to the science of positive thinking.  Practicing Gratitude is not just about being grateful for the big moments, but rather about recognizing gratitude in the small everyday …

Burnout & How Hypnotherapy can help What is Burnout, Don’t we all experience this? Burnout is when you have reached a state of emotional, physical & mental exhaustion due to prolonged stress.  You may be thinking that sounds like every day for me. While we all experience stress in our daily lives, too much stress, that is not properly dealt with, can lead to unhealthy levels. Experiencing stress and the occasion small bouts of anxiety from time to time is …

What is the Weight Connection Decrease Stress, Increase Confidence When the stress in our lives turns into an exaggerated sense of fear and worry our habits can quickly become unhealthy. Have you found yourself doing any of the following?  Exercise less: We prioritize work over physical activity, we find ourselves constantly sitting with decreased energy. Eat more food to-go: Since we’re running at full tilt, full time, we’re always trying to catch up leaving us no time to be mindful …

Weight Loss & Anxiety Stress and Anxiety Stress and anxiety tend to go hand in hand, and it is important to know that you are not alone when you feel high levels of stress and anxiety.  It is important to note that any unexplained weight loss is worth a visit to a doctor to be sure there is nothing medical that could be causing the loss, like a Thyroid Disorder. If you have ruled out medical reasons for sudden Weight …

OCD and Hypnotherapy OCD and Anxiety can go hand in hand When people think of someone with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), they might think of a character in a TV show, or someone they know who must have everything ‘just right’. Despite the light-hearted laughter and occasional empathy with those characters, the reality is that OCD is a debilitating chronic disorder that can severely affect a person’s everyday life.  Psychiatry.org defines this disorder as ‘a disorder in which people have recurring, …

Hypnotherapy and Financial Stress May Feel Financial Stress, Recognize & Mitigate Triggers There are certain times of the year when we feel financial stress and it tends to wreak havoc on our brain. If you’re not prepared to deal with emergency equipment replacements, holidays, staff turnover, or receivables, it’s easy to become worried about finances. While there are many factors that can cause money anxiety, learning how to recognize and mitigate triggers is indeed possible. Stress itself is a natural …

5 Tips to Address Your Lack of Motivation Lack of Motivation and How to Overcome it Most people suffer from a lack of motivation at some point in their lives. You can struggle with lack of motivation for a while, which can feel crushing and hard to get out of. If you suffer from depression, a lack of motivation can control all elements of your life and range from mild to severe.  In this article we discuss what motivation is …

Easing Anxiety with Hypnotherapy According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of Canada,“2.6% of Canadians aged 15 and older reported symptoms consistent with generalized anxiety disorder, an anxiety disorder characterized by a pattern of frequent, persistent worry and excessive anxiety about several events or activities.”  With anxiety being one of the most common mental illnesses in Canada, how we handle our internal turmoil has become seemingly more difficult to manage. Is there a way to get back to feeling ‘normal’? It’s …

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) What is OCD? So that is OCD exactly? OCD is a featured pattern of thoughts and fears (obsessions) that can lead to obsessive behaviors (compulsions).  Science suggests that Obsessive-compulsive disorder occurred because of a communication error between different parts of the brain. While research has shown that is can be inherited, but there are a lot of other reason when your brain changes, resulting in OCD behavior. OCD Behavior Symptoms OCD behavior can present in several …