The term Locus of Control (LoC) is a psychological term that describes how much a person believes they can control the events of their life. If you have an ‘external’ locus of control, you will likely feel many aspects of life seem out of your control and believe that chance, fate, luck, God or ‘other’ […]
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If you are of a certain age (mid-life), you can often find yourself in a strange phase of your life – between the generation above us who are retiring and the generation below us who are at the beginning of their careers. From this vantage point, we may find it fascinating to observe what is
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In this 53-minute video, we take a new turn and explore how we might perceive life a little less seriously and a little more playfully! Could our life be seen as a game, like a computer game? And if we were playing a game, how might we choose to play it? What outlooks, attitudes and
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In this 54-minute video, I want to discuss moving to decision-making mindsets that might help you step forward and address what needs to be changed in your life. So many people think they need to overcome anxiety before they can make changes in their lives, and I think this is a very big trap. If
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In this 43-minute video, I wrote about what I might tell my younger self if I could return in time! It was harder than I could imagine to put into words and took me quite a long time to write. I also found it quite emotional to remind myself of the anguish I used to
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In this 50-minute video, I advise you on how to stop procrastinating and take more effective action towards the life you’d rather be living. And because what you do with your time will become the expression of your life, it is very sensible to use your time effectively. Watch this video for free Click here
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In this 40-minute video, I take you through a process (and a workbook) that will help you to define your values, beliefs, decision-making hierarchy and intentions. This is a powerful process that will change your life (if you do it!) Watch a clip of this video Click here Goal of video If we don’t know
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In this 51-minute video, we explore why so many people with anxiety or depression are very intelligent even though how they are living doesn’t pass the common sense test! Therefore, it is quite an interesting topic to explore how intelligent people may get access to more common sense ways of living. Watch a clip of
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In this 55-minute video, we explore who our authentic selves might be beneath all our childhood programming. Or, even more powerfully, who might we choose to become? Watch a clip of this video Click here Unmasking Your Authentic Self: From Childhood Conditioning to Personal Mastery Introduction to Self-Identity and Masks I’m John Glanvill, author of
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In this 67-minute video, we explore time, desire and energy. How can you make the time to do the work? What do you desire to do? And how can you get more energy when you are already exhausted? Then, in part two, we examine whether our level of conscience affects the amount of energy we
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In this 49-minute video, we explore how being a people-pleaser or an overly nice person may leave you feeling exhausted, disappointed and occasionally resentful to those you are trying to help. In addition, these (unconscious) avoidance behaviours may have additional negative (for your well-being) effects by programming others to continue treating you in ways that
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In this 58-minute video, we explore how we might start to look at life a little differently by introducing new models to describe death, energy, the cycle of competency, dementia and non-duality. Watch a clip of this video Click here Information about this video In this video, we’ll explore ways of transforming the experience of
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In this 50-minute video, we explore how to become less self-conscious by becoming more self-aware of how our brains and bodies truly function and learning that there is much we can do to increase our confidence, self-worth and self-love. Watch a clip of this video Click here Goal of video We explore the feeling of
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In this 26-minute video, we explore the big question: what do you think happens when you die? Because this will affect how you choose to live your life now. I explore the options at death and our options for how we might live. Watch a clip of this video Click here Goal of video In
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In this 50-minute video, we explore trust and optimism and begin to explore what your life purpose might be – to do this, I share with you my REPLICATOR model for becoming the type of person you’d wish to be. Watch a clip of this video Click here Goal of video Most anxiety, worry, stress
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In this 56-minute video, I talk about concepts we can use to detach from our ego (or the brain’s sense of self), so we may better become the Observer of our thoughts rather than being caught up in them. I will also introduce you to MBTI, the Myers and Brigs personality profiling tool, which I
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In this 52-minute video, we explore letting go of our demons, meaning addictions or energies that affect our thoughts and behaviours that we no longer wish to have running us. Watch a clip of this video Click here Goal of video This video is called letting go of your demons, where we explore what we
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In this 44-minute video, we explore developing a new identity for yourself and recognising that so many of the stories in our heads are virtual reality ones and we need to change this. Watch a clip of this video Click here Goal of video You can’t rid yourself of anxiety (or depression) and remain the
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My topic for today’s thoughts and musings: If there is an afterlife, what are the implications and effects it may have on how I live my life right now? But before I start, I will say that although I hope there is, I don’t know if there is an afterlife. I have found no proof,
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In this 38-minute video, we begin the task of changing the story you have about yourself and your relationship with fear – and how we might break the anxiety loops you formed during childhood. Watch a clip of this video Click here Goal of video In this video, we begin to change the story you
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In this 45-minute video, we explore love and care more deeply, alongside strategies to express these feelings with less emotional trauma and exhaustion. Additionally, we begin to examine self-esteem and techniques to enhance it. Watch a clip of this video Click here Goal of video We explore how low self-esteem affects relationships – and we
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In this 49-minute video, we examine how most individuals who experience anxiety and depression often possess complex personality types, leading to significant inner emotional conflict. During childhood, traits such as dominance and playfulness are frequently suppressed in an effort to conform to the idea of being “a good child.” It is essential to release these
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Discover effective techniques for releasing emotional triggers and overcoming anxiety, OCD, and depression with John Glanvill’s insights. Learn how to reprogram your mind using metaphors like the rider and horse, and explore exposure therapy as a path to freedom. Transform your reactions and calm your inner dialogue to manage triggers effectively.
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Explore self-awareness with John Glanvill as he examines the feeling of ‘I’ in relation to anxiety, OCD, and depression. Gain clarity on your thoughts and discover practical models for achieving a calm, centered mindset
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Be Impeccable with Your Word: Speak with integrity and kindness; avoid gossip and self-criticism. Don’t Take Anything Personally: Recognise that others’ actions and opinions reflect their reality, not yours. Don’t Make Assumptions: Communicate clearly to avoid misunderstandings and unnecessary suffering. Always Do Your Best: Give your best effort in every situation, knowing it will vary
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For me, aiming for perfection can be a bit of a prison, and I suggest you “love it or leave it” either way, it’s probably not serving you well to be trapped in it. There is nothing “external” in life that we have to live up to, so if we detach from these false concepts
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I am just feeling the need to write something down, it sometimes helps me to see things differently or to better grasp how I unconsciously operate. Way back when I was a teenager, I felt an overwhelming separation from people and experiences. I never felt like I fitted in anywhere, and I was painfully self-conscious.
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One of the biggest gaps in recovery from anxiety or depression is the need to define new values and beliefs that will guide you towards a more fulfilling life filled with calmness and purpose. By consciously identifying who you want to become and what you wish to achieve in life, you enable your unconscious mind
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If you don’t have a dream, life will dream you….. You must consciously tell your unconscious what you need, or it will run other people’s dreams inside your head by default. Is that what you want? This is my Visions Board Video from 2019 I’ve done everything on it, and I’m mid-way through making my
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Within each of us, there exists a dominant aspect of our psyche—a playful, creative side and a kind, caring side. During childhood, the dominance and spontaneous playfulness are often suppressed by parents and schools as they strive to shape us into “good” children who follow the rules and conform. As adults, however, we need to
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