Perma Hypnotherapy – AD – long-term collaboration/series of blog posts
My hypnotherapy sessions so far
These blog posts, following my sessions are literally me providing a snippet of what I’ve learnt each week. It’s a slow process and I don’t have the complete picture yet. But I’m getting there. Building on my existing character strengths is helping.
The top nine character strengths on my list were no surprise to me. I am completing my homework, which delves deeper into your character strengths and what they mean. The learning parts of these sessions are so interesting, and then we put them into practice, with homework and pre-recorded trance sessions.
A few things occurred to me whilst completing this exercise on character strengths:
- I was sad because, during the period of burnout from work and my subsequent mental breakdown, I showed none of these character strengths at all.
- I’ve said the words before “I was a shadow of myself” but reading about these traits in depth made me feel it. Doing this work reaches your subconscious and allows you to access parts of your brain which were unreachable before. Naturally, this can be revealing and also quite emotional.
- For a long time, I’ve questioned why my mental health turned for the worse and whether it was my fault. I think it’s human nature to assign blame, but that’s also a pretty narrow-minded view. And I realise that – I always have.
Why I started these sessions
When I started these sessions, I said I was searching for answers because a piece was missing, and I wasn’t able to be fully happy. There was still a part of me that was stuck, even though I have dramatically changed my life recently.
Let’s rewind for a second to one month after my mental breakdown – this is what I wrote on that day:
I never want to return to this place, and the key is building mental strength and resilience.
Character strengths
The character assessment I was asked to complete is the VA institute on character test. However, I did it before when I was younger, because I remember all the questions. That said, it’s been over 15 years since I’ve been able to provide any real meaning to it.
Read my earlier posts in this series
Achieving Personal Development – My Journey With Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy
A Powerful Concept – The Ability To Change Our Brain
Life Won’t Stop Throwing Challenges Our Way So The Key Is Mental Strength
Why are character strengths important?
What if we could learn how to see and appreciate our and others’ strengths rather than being debilitated by a weakness focus? How would that positively impact resilience, well-being, achievement, and life satisfaction? How might that help us rise to the challenges we face? Truly wise people—individuals, parents, teachers, coaches, and leaders—create the conditions for themselves and others to genuinely flourish. Developing an awareness of these strengths helps us to focus on “what’s strong” instead of on “what’s wrong.”
VA Institute on character
Reflections
I honestly can’t wait to jump back on the laptop and go through the rest of my character traits. This journey is exhilarating and exciting. I look forward to embracing the new version of myself at the end of it.
We are all a work in progress and therefore we should shout from the rooftops about our progression. I hope this series emphasises that.
Final thoughts
I believe we are all on a journey. Relationships, learning experiences and growth come to us at the right time. Maybe when we are willing to acknowledge the areas we need to grow in.
If you’re ready to start your journey to well-being, book a free discovery call with Kevin today.
Taking the time to focus more on your strengths than weaknesses I think is a great practice. Thank you for sharing your experience and journey!
Lauren
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This is the whole premise of solution-focused hypnotherapy. It’s great. But it also goes way beyond the standard positive thinking. You are essentially reprogramming your subconscious mind.
I love the idea of focusing on strengths instead of weaknesses. It’s a great reminder that we all have strengths! Thank you for sharing this. 🙂
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The mind naturally focuses on the negative. This is why it’s si important to acknowledge and focus on positive experiences.
Character strengths isn’t something I know much about but I’m definitely going to look into it! I completely agree that we’re all on a journey, and it’s really lovely reading about yours. Thank you so much for sharing this with us x
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I am glad you enjoyed reading about my journey. It’s great to share it with others. It’s interesting to learn what your strengths are.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Our progression deserves to be celebrated and this post was a great reminder of that!
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I am so happy to provide a reminder for other people. I’ve needed a solid reminder from other people on several occasions.
So true! It’s important to celebrate our progression. Progressions are also achievements even it is small. It’s all about self-love. Thank you for sharing.
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It is totally about self-love. And the small things really do matter!
I am so in awe of you! I appreciate your level of transparency and completely agree that we should celebrate our progression.
Crystal | amazingbaby.app
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Aww thank you so much – this is lovely!
We should all celebrate our progression.
Thanks for sharing your journey so openly!
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Thank you – I always want to be honest on this blog.
I needed this post so much. A great reminder that I am not weak. I am on a journey and I may book that call.
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I am so happy this gave you a reminder 🙂 we all need that sometimes!
I could definitely stand to recognize my own strengths more, and not trend as much toward the negative. Thanks for the reminder!
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I am glad you found the reminder useful 🙂
Interesting experience and I agree with you. It comes the right time for us.
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Thinking like this has helped me feel less guilty about the journey my life took – even though I know it’s silly to think like that.
This sounds like an eye-opening experience for you.
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It definitely is!