Breathe in: helping you achieve balance and well-being
Information, practical tips, and suggestions to help your chronic pain.
Free resources on a range of topics to help you achieve balance and well-being while living with chronic pain. You can also follow me on social media for more videos and suggestions and Medium (https://medium.com/@aileen_97802)
The benefits of qigong for people with limited mobility
Living with limited mobility can present challenges, but it doesn't mean you can't enjoy the benefits of gentle exercise and holistic practices....
Unveiling the link: menopause and chronic pain
Menopause, a natural phase in a woman's life, brings about various changes in the body. While hot flashes and mood swings are well-known menopausal...
Nourishing relief: exploring the link between nutrition and chronic pain
Living with chronic pain can be debilitating, impacting every aspect of our lives. While various factors contribute to chronic pain, nutrition is...
Embracing the power of mindfulness: A pathway to inner well-being
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of thoughts and distractions that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and...
Embracing the power of qigong: unleashing the benefits for mind and body
Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that offers a pathway to cultivate vitality, balance, and harmony within our bodies and minds. Combining...
Unlocking restful nights: simple sleep techniques for a good night’s rest
Sleep is essential to our overall well-being, yet many of us struggle to achieve a restful night's sleep. The good news is that simple sleep...
The power of mind-body therapy: nurturing wellness from within
It's easy to overlook the profound connection between our minds and bodies in a world filled with constant hustle and bustle. Mind-body therapy, an...
Embracing a holistic approach to pain management
Living with chronic pain can be a daily struggle that affects every aspect of our lives. While traditional medical interventions and painkillers may...
Nurturing relationships with chronic pain: overcoming challenges with compassion
Living with chronic pain can have a profound impact on relationships, both with family and friends. The daily struggles and limitations caused by...
The impact of chronic pain on daily life: navigating the challenges
Living with chronic pain can significantly disrupt daily life, affecting not only physical well-being but also emotional and social aspects. The...
Establishing support systems for chronic pain: finding strength in connections
Living with chronic pain can be a lonely and challenging experience. The physical and emotional toll it takes can be overwhelming at times. However,...
Self-management techniques for chronic pain: taking control of your well-being
Living with chronic pain can be incredibly challenging, both physically and emotionally. It affects millions of people worldwide and often disrupts...
Unraveling the puzzle: understanding the causes and triggers of chronic pain
Chronic pain is a complex condition that can have a significant impact on your quality of life. Understanding the causes and triggers of chronic...
Decoding behaviour: understanding our actions
Living with chronic pain is a complex and deeply personal experience that affects every aspect of our lives. our behaviour, the way we act and...
Healing words: the power of journaling for chronic pain
Living with chronic pain can be an isolating and challenging experience. One therapeutic practice that can provide solace and support in this...
The power of scent: exploring aromatherapy for chronic pain relief
When it comes to managing chronic pain, exploring various complementary therapies can offer new avenues for relief. Aromatherapy, the practice of...
Healing touch: the benefits of self-massage for chronic pain relief
Living with chronic pain can be challenging, but finding effective and accessible methods for pain relief is crucial. One thing you could try is...
The healing power of movement: benefits for chronic pain
When chronic pain strikes, the instinctive response may be to retreat and avoid movement altogether. However, emerging evidence suggests that...
The emotional connection: how emotions influence chronic pain
Chronic pain is not just a physical sensation; it has deep emotional roots. The relationship between emotions and chronic pain is a complex one,...
Unraveling the mystery: the neuroscience of chronic pain
Introduction: Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide, causing prolonged discomfort and impacting their quality of life. While pain is a...
The power of our mind: how our thoughts influence our pain
Pain is a universal experience, but have you ever wondered why some people can endure immense physical discomfort with apparent ease, while others...
Older Articles
Spending time in nature
As the weather improves, the days get longer and warmer let’s take some...
Going deeper
Can you put aside time each day for a week to sit and do this exercise....
A week of goodness
Here is a simple mindfulness exercise to promote positive thinking. Every...
Mindful listening
Mindful listening You probably hear music daily, but how often do you...
The week of smiles
Each morning help get yourself off to a positive start. When you are in...
Using our phones to inspire some mindful moments
When it comes to being mindful our smartphones can get in the way of our...
Lovingkindness for others
A loving heart can help reduce fear and anxiety and help with your...
Let’s focus on smell
Try selecting a different strong smell every day, for example a lemon,...
Finding moments in our chores
Pick a simple chore you do several times in the week, perhaps washing the...
Checking in with our bodies
It can be useful to check in with our bodies and notice how we feel when...
Appreciating the lucky moments
This mindful moment is appreciating the little lucky moments in our day...
Time for a little candle meditation
Before you light a candle for your meditation, take a minute to prepare...
Three-minute mindfulness
This is one of my favourite mindful moments. Can you find three minutes...
Get up, move, and stretch
Most of us spend a lot of our day sitting down. Hours can go by while we...
Putting our waiting moments to good use
For one week, try utilising all the moments we are waiting in life....
Let’s increase our heart rate
Every day see if you can take 1-2 minutes to do some light exercise to...
Thinking of reasons to be thankful
At the end of every day for one week, write down one thing that happened...
Notice the language you are using
The words we use don’t just disappear into thin air they have a lasting...
Make someone’s day give them a compliment
Receiving a compliment is lovely, it can really brighten your day....
Simplify your day with three goals
To do lists are helpful but the longer they get the more anxiety they can...
Finding the awe
When was the last time you were wonderstruck? When you couldn’t help but...
Ways to bring self-compassion
It’s easy to lie in bed at night and think of the things that went wrong...
Dealing with stress
Stress is normal, it’s the way we deal with it that can be harmful to us....
Bringing mindfulness to our interactions with others
Each time you interact with someone: 1. Make eye contact. Try and really...
Using a touch point to create a moment of mindfulness
Decide on a touch point such as your watch or glasses, that you come into...
Technology: friend or foe?
Technology can be fantastic, but it can often be a source of distraction...
Winding down each day
Try this 5–10-minute exercise towards the end of each day as a way to let...
Releasing the tension in our bodies
We carry lots of tension in our bodies often without realising it. This...
Daily notes of kindness
For the next week why not send a daily note of kindness to someone in...
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed?
When you feel stuck or overwhelmed go outside and stretch your legs. As...
Some tips to help you sleep
To optimise sleep, try these tips. Think about how much sleep you need...
Find a moment for a Tea Ceremony
Find a moment in your day and take part in a short mindfulness exercise...
Create a list of mood boosting activities
Think of an activity that you like to do and can do where you are right...
Noticing your emotions
Throughout the day check in with how you are feeling, notice the emotions...
It’s time to celebrate
At the end of your day, take a moment and think of a small personal...
Getting ready for sleep
Here is a calming exercise to help you clear the mind before sleep. Sit...
Finding your sacred space
Finding a spot in the house to retreat to can really help you recharge....
Lose yourself in the music
Do you ever feel like you just need to get the energy out? Let’s take a...
Dealing with difficult moments
During difficult moments here are some tips I’ve found helpful in getting...
Today I am thankful for
Today, look around and notice three little things you feel grateful for....
Start the day slowly
Tomorrow morning before you get up give yourself a peaceful moment. Sit...
Take time to notice 3 things each day
Life is fast and hectic, there are so many things we interact with each...
Bring awareness to the body
Research has found the form of our body can influence our mind. This...
Learning to appreciate red lights
Every time you have to wait at a red light take a moment, notice your...
Leaning into our beginner’s mind
Next time you step outside spend a moment taking in the sounds, the...
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Evie
“I found the Hypnotherapy Sessions with Aileen very beneficial. Although each exercise was different, I found them very easy to imagine and follow. Aileen voice was very calming throughout, and I felt relaxed and safe. I can easily pull them up in my mind if I need to if I am feeling anxious.”
Caroline
“I found the sessions very interesting and helpful. We went in-depth about my way of thinking and feeling during the times I feel anxious. Aileen proposed an exercise which was very good and helped me find a way to deal with my worst feelings of anxiety by using the feeling of relief/calmness when it was over. That came on its own by the way Aileen ran the exercise, so it was a good result for me. I felt like there was a definite breakthrough, focusing on a specific task. I would definitely do hypnotherapy again and would definitely recommend it and Aileen to other people who suffer from anxiety or nerves. I enjoyed my sessions. Thank you.”
Christine
“There was a warm welcome, calm atmosphere, lovely smells, and comfortable couch. I felt safe. I understood what was happening, and that I was in control at all times. The explanation of the trance like state being like reading a book and getting lost in the storyline rather than being hypnotised made it feel more real to me.
During the last session I was able to create a visualisation which helped me. I found the tapping technique, as a way of interrupting my thoughts, helpful. I would definitely recommend Aileen
Chris
You have a really calming voice, you didn't talk to fast and delivered the sessions at a good pace.
I particularly enjoyed the stories about 'the two wolves’, ‘the guest house' and 'the burden' as I felt they were the most relatable to how I have been feeling of late. I also liked the breathing exercises when you concentrate on your breathing and think about putting your thoughts on clouds and letting them float away, that was really helpful. Thank you so much