Uncommon Knowledge Blog
Uncommon self help articles for anxiety, self esteem, confidence, peak performance and more. Plus everything you need to know about hypnosis and why it can be such an effective tool for mental health.
Latest Articles
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Overcoming Test and Exam Performance Anxiety
Jolie's doctor had said that her recent insomnia and tearfulness was due to anxiety over a forthcoming test; he had recommended that she came to see me as relaxation skills might help more than drugs... -
Anxiety in Children - Reasons to Relax
Tessa was distraught. Her anxious, seven-year-old son, Daniel, had had another tantrum before going to school that morning. Full of anxiety he had pleaded with her that he had a tummy bug... -
What are the Symptoms of Anxiety Attacks?
Symptoms of anxiety can vary from a few butterflies in your stomach to a panic attack where you feel that your heart is going to explode and you are going to pass out... -
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Alice had been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. She sat paralysed with fear, confined to home as her mind raced with worrying thoughts... -
Separation Anxiety - How You Can Help Your Child
Babies as young as six months old can show signs of separation anxiety. They might cry when a parent leaves the room and become very clingy - for most babies this is a normal phase... -
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All about Hypnosis:
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The Astonishing Power of Placebo
The human brain is an 'anticipation machine': it is organized to act on what we predict will happen next. This idea, known as expectancy theory, helps explain why the mental constructs we develop in our daily lives are as influential in defining our reality as the activities we undertake - maybe... -
“I can't be hypnotized - I'm too strong-willed!”
One thing I have noticed from my experience is that people who are able to direct powerful concentration are often better hypnotic subjects. -
Is Negative Self-Hypnosis Ruining Your Life?
How to free yourself from negative hypnotic states that make you anxious, angry, or afraid.
Relationship Help Articles:
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Self Sabotage in Relationships: 8 Love-Destroying Behaviours You Must Avoid
By thinking calmly and carefully about what you do in relationships, and considering whether any relationship-sabotaging behaviours seem familiar, you can become more purposeful in the way you approach your relationship. -
The 9 Secrets of a Happy Marriage
Some couples argue passionately but still have a happy marriage. Others argue less but when they do, the relationship is severely damaged. What's the difference? -
Stop Blaming Other People (and why it will help you)
Basil just couldn't bring himself to admit liability. We've all known people like this. It's never their fault, is it? It's their parents' or children's or bunny rabbit's fault. It's their star sign or the cat next door or you! "You made me do that!"
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