How has your summer been, have you found chance to take stock of your life and things you’d like to change? When schools re-open after the summer break, it can feel like the start of a new year. Are there negative patterns you’ve found yourself running or have you realised that positive habits have fallen by the wayside?
Start by identifying what specific aspects of yourself you want to change. This could be related to behaviour, habits, attitudes, or traits. Be honest with yourself about what you dislike and why.
Define clear and achievable goals for the changes you want to make. Make sure your goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART goals). This will help you stay focused and track your progress.
Cultivate a positive mindset. Understand that change takes time and effort. Embrace self-compassion and avoid being overly critical of yourself.
Research and gather information about the changes you want to make. Look for self-help books, or online resources. An excellent place to start is with my secrets to happiness roadmap which will give you everything you need and guide you through the process.
Break down your goals into smaller, manageable steps. Create a plan detailing how you will work on each aspect you want to change. This plan will serve as your roadmap.
Consistency is key. Commit to making small, consistent efforts toward your goals each day. Change is gradual, and practicing consistently will lead to sustainable results.
If you’re trying to change specific behaviours or habits, consider using techniques like habit stacking, positive reinforcement, or cognitive-behavioural strategies to replace negative patterns with positive ones.
Don’t hesitate to ask for support from friends, family, or professionals. Share your goals with someone you trust who can offer encouragement, feedback, and accountability.
Be open to learning from setbacks and failures. It’s normal to encounter challenges along the way. Instead of getting discouraged, view these as opportunities to learn and adjust your approach.
Acknowledge and celebrate your achievements along the way, no matter how small they may seem. Celebrating progress reinforces your commitment and boosts your confidence.
Changing oneself is a journey that requires patience and persistence. Stay committed to your goals and keep moving forward, even when progress seems slow.
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As an ex-athlete I’ve always advocated the benefits of keeping in shape physically, but it’s just as important to look after your mental wellbeing. Book a session with Wendy, she’s the person to help you look after your brain just as you would your body.
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X Factor winner with a long list of sell out tour successes under her belt.
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It’s great to have a leading psychotherapist such as Wendy in the Cheshire area, outside of her Harley Street practice. After publicly raising awareness of mental health issues and myself recovering from depression, I know how immensely life-changing expert intervention can be.
Jason Jarrett
Retired ex-professional football who played for Bury, Wigan, Stoke, Preston, Norwich, Leicester and Brighton during a 14 year career. After leaving professional football, Jason battled depression and recovered with the help of therapy and family support.
Wendy is great at what she does; she made me feel at ease immediately and really helped me work through some issues.
Tara Costello
It’s funny but from the minute I met her I felt so relaxed and she was so easy to talk to. Thank you!
Stevie Brown
Wendy isn’t only really good at what she does, she’s also really easy to talk to.
Gabriel Wilson
I want to thank you Wendy from the bottom of my heart for guiding me through what must have been the most difficult time of my life.
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I was told she was the best and they were right.
Noelle Dray
Although I consider myself a confident person, I was really nervous when I met Wendy for the first time. I had only emailed her before so it was really nerve wracking walking up the stairs to her office. I can honestly say it’s one of the best things I have ever done. Wendy is really normal, no in fact she isn’t normal as she is unfailingly bright and smiley even when she has to listen to me moan on about how awful my life was. It feels like having a chat with somebody who just gets you and you can trust with things you have never trusted anybody else with before. The magic bit comes when things you have talked about just pop up into your head and you start to do things differently. Wendy once joked about not having a magic wand, but I think she has.
Paul Hendry
I came to Wendy with a set of problems I have never been able to fully explain to anyone, which included grief, many family issues and alcohol problems. Wendy truly has an active listening style and absorbs everything you are saying, whilst not making you feel analysed, it is an incredible skill. She astounded me at how she got to the crux of the issues so fast. So much so that we both agreed I only needed one session with her, obviously this may not be the case with everyone but I would confidently recommend her to anyone, regardless of your problems. There was no awkwardness or even clock watching, she is wonderful at what she does, take the plunge and make an appointment, you will not regret it. Life is a direction not a destination and she will get you on the path again.
JB
