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New Year's Resolutions written on sticky notes with tips and strategies.

New Year’s Resolutions: How to Set and Stick to Your Goals

New Year’s Resolutions: How to Set and Stick to Your Goals Every new year brings a sense of renewal, a blank canvas upon which we can paint our aspirations and…

Lawrence AkersDecember 27, 2024

Explore how dopamine affects addiction and discover effective management strategies from Dr. Anna Lembke's DOPAMINE framework to combat compulsive behaviors. Release Hypnosis Melbourne Hypnotherapy.

Addiction Habits

Dopamine and Addiction: A Review of ‘Dopamine Nation’

Dopamine and Addiction: A Review of ‘Dopamine Nation' Dopamine and Addiction: A Review of ‘Dopamine Nation' The intricate balance of chemicals in our brain significantly shapes our experiences of pleasure…

Lawrence AkersApril 15, 2024

Habits Weight Management

Mindful Eating Habits: Transforming Your Relationship with Food

Mindful Eating Habits: Transforming Your Relationship with Food Understanding and altering our eating habits require more than just the desire to change; it necessitates a deep dive into the psychology…

Lawrence AkersFebruary 3, 2024

Addiction Self Hypnosis

Self Hypnosis for Reducing Gambling Urges

Self Hypnosis for Reducing Gambling Urges Gambling can be a captivating yet destructive habit, leading many down a path of financial and emotional hardship. However, self-hypnosis emerges as a beacon…

Lawrence AkersJanuary 12, 2024

Mental Health Therapy

The Importance of Doing Nothing

The Importance of Doing Nothing: A Transformative Approach to Mental Health In an era where constant activity and productivity are highly valued, the concept of 'doing nothing' seems counterintuitive. However,…

Lawrence AkersJanuary 11, 2024

Addiction

Living One Day at a Time in Recovery: Embracing Sobriety

Living One Day at a Time in Recovery: Embracing Sobriety Living one day at a time in recovery is a mantra that resonates deeply within the sobriety community. This approach,…

Lawrence AkersDecember 26, 2023

Addiction

Daily Maintenance in Addiction Recovery

Daily Maintenance in Addiction Recovery: A Cornerstone for Lasting Change In the journey of overcoming addiction, daily maintenance is not just a practice but a lifeline. This critical aspect of…

Lawrence AkersDecember 23, 2023

ACT Habits

Mindful Self-Regulation: Navigating the Season of Excess

Mindful Self-Regulation: Navigating the Season of Excess As the calendar pages turn, we find ourselves amidst the high tide of social events marked by the Melbourne Cup, sports betting, and…

Lawrence AkersNovember 4, 2023

ACT Addiction Habits

Navigating Experiential Avoidance: A Look at Escape Mechanisms

Navigating Experiential Avoidance: A Look at Escape Mechanisms We've all had moments where we've wanted to run away from our feelings, thoughts, or memories. It's that urge to change the…

Lawrence AkersOctober 24, 2023

Addiction

The Impact of Pornography on the Brain: A Deeper Dive

The Impact of Pornography on the Brain: A Deeper Dive The Historical Context of Pornography Pornography isn't a new phenomenon. From the ancient frescoes in Pompeii to today's digital age,…

Lawrence AkersAugust 23, 2023