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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Help! I Can't Be Hypnotized
Why you can be hypnotized even if you don't believe it... -
Can Trauma Really Make You Repress Memories?
What is fact, fiction and psychobabble in the little understood field of memory creation. -
Why it’s vital to relax around women if you want them to find you attractive
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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Learn Hypnosis in 5 Days
If you want to learn hypnosis online, this short course describing the use of voice tonality, sentence structures and word choice can teach you the fundamentals of hypnosis quickly. -
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