So what’s the real power behind acting as if? It’s stepping into the version of you who has already achieved your goal. Not pretending, not faking—just allowing that future you to live in the present. That’s when you tap into the physiology and psychology of success.
In this short FMQ, I’ll share why “acting as if” works, why faking never does
Read MoreIn this Five Minute Quickie, I’m breaking down the RAS in plain English. It’s the part of your brain that decides what to notice – and it’s powered by emotion. The good news? You can train it to look for opportunities, positivity, and success. The bad news? If you’re stuck in negative emotions, it will keep showing you reasons to stay stuck.
Read MoreThis isn’t just about stopping bad habits. It’s about understanding the intention behind those knee-jerk behaviours and learning how to respond with calm, curiosity, and confidence.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How to recognise the unconscious triggers behind emotional outbursts
Why your unconscious mind isn’t the enemy—it’s actually trying to protect you (even if it’s doing a rubbish job)
A simple yet powerful way to thank those old patterns—and let them go
How to build new beliefs and emotional habits that support the real you
Practical steps to respond with intention instead of reaction
And a process to boot to follow along with
Now, you might think of anxiety as this annoying, persistent foe, always getting in the way of your calm. But what if we’ve been looking at it all wrong? What if anxiety could actually be an ally—a messenger, even a bit of a guide? Stick with me, and I’ll show you how to stop running from anxiety and start working with it.
Read MoreBe Your Own Hero – A Journey to Self-Discovery Unplugging Personal Development, Finding the Real You Hey there, Cloughie here! In today’s episode of *Personal Development Unplugged*, we’re breaking free from the usual self-improvement treadmill to explore something more authentic. Have you ever felt lost in the quest to become “the best version of yourself”?…
Read MoreI’m often asked why I learned hypnosis and the real truth. I did it for every other reason than helping others – it was all about me and a way into NLP.
That all changed within about 2 hours of the first day of my first training,
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