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How to Improve Relationships with the Power of Hypnosis

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 The coronavirus outbreak is leading to big changes in the way we live our everyday lives.   Our relationships are hugely important to us just at a time when they are being placed under the most intense pressure.  Relationships are not built on the expectation that you'll be spending all day, every day with that person.  If you’re both working from home, with nowhere to go in the evenings, there’s a chance you may experience some friction.   Perhaps it’s happening already?   This is perfectly normal, particularly given the increased stress we’re all under right now.   But, as we could be in this predicament for a while yet, it’s worth taking some steps to ensure we get through this period with our relationships intact.   We may even come out the other side stronger!  Give these strategies a go:   1. Create the love with your differences   Write a list of the positive differences between you. This can help you beg...

How To Manage Uncertainty in Uncertain Times

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 The world is in the grip of a global pandemic. We are living in extremely uncertain times - and that uncertainty can be difficult to cope with. You may feel worried right now. You may struggle to keep anxious thoughts in check. And you may feel unsure about the future. But help is at hand - you CAN learn to live with uncertainty. Facing Uncertainty is Scarier than Facing Physical Pain A new study shows that the uncertainty of something bad happening can be more stressful than the knowledge of something bad happening. In 2016, a group of London researchers explored how people react to being told they will either "definitely" or "probably" receive a painful electric shock. They discovered an intriguing paradox. Volunteers who knew they would definitely receive a painful electric shock felt calmer and were measurably less agitated than those who were told they only had a 50 percent chance of receiving the electric shock. Researchers recruited 45 volunteers to play a c...