Life can sometimes feel dark, terrifying, and relentlessly awful - bad things can happen often through no fault of our own and we find ourselves in a situation where we simply don't know how to feel happy or positive about the future. I know, I've been there.  However, every day for the last 2 years (since 25/1/2020) I've taken just 5 minutes out of my day to do the same thing, I've done it on good days, bad days and every day in between EVERY day without fail.  And this simple task is to just write down all of the positive things that have happened in that day no matter how difficul ..read more

Boundaries - How to Set, Maintain, and Defend them If you’ve got to the point in life where you might describe yourself better as a doormat rather than a human being, or you get simply told that “you’re too nice” then you’re in the right place. The boundaries that we set in our lives are the difference between being trampled all over or standing up for ourselves and how we are going to accept being treated. If you haven’t already then I’d really strongly recommend checking out this brief blog about the types of boundary that you might consider setting. But why is setting boundaries so importan ..read more

In the funny, moving and downright chaotic series The Good Place there is a moment in it which genuinely made me think hard.   The show, if you haven’t seen it, is all about the afterlife and essentially the existence of “heaven/The Good Place” and “hell/The Bad Place” and what qualifies people to be in either.   I’m someone who hates spoilers so will not ruin it for anyone who hasn’t seen it.   At one point some characters arrive in The Good Place and are met with someone of the most influential, compassionate, kind and brilliant people from history who have been there since th ..read more

I'm fully aware that there are so many sources for information about this but I wanted to create something that had all of the best things I can think to do "in the moment" of increased anxiety to help reduce it. If you're interested in finding out more about my 4-week anti-anxiety course then find it here: https://gystcoaching.co.uk/from-anxiousness-to-awesomeness Want to support the podcase then buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gystcoaching ..read more

Feeling down in the dumps and want a quick lift to raise your spirits and motivate you for your day? And all within just 5 minutes? You've got it and you're welcome! ************************************* Head to gystcoaching.co.uk to find out more about life coaching and hypnotherapy Anxious? Get Access to my FREE Anxiety Toolkit here ..read more

Let’s be clear, you’re going to die one day.   The moment you were born you were given a death sentence.   Right now that shocking thought which, let’s be honest, you already knew will either be terrifying you or inspiring you.   ************************************************************* Anxiety Toolkit: https://gystcoaching.co.uk/the-anxiety-toolkit  Book a Free Call: https://bit.ly/bookgyst Full Blog: https://bit.ly/gystdeath ************************************************************* If you’ve found that the stark reminder that you’re going to die one day scary then ..read more

If you're feeling overwhelmed right now then this will calm you down in minutes. This episode has been designed specifically for overthinkers, people who suffer with panic attacks and those who can be overwhelmed by their thoughts. There's no fluff, introduction or waffle we get straight into calming you down in a way which actually work even, or perhaps especially, if your mind is racing. We start off with a grounding exercise to bring your mind into the present whilst simultaneously keeping your brain nice and busy with a task to complete - it's all very simple. Once your brain is a little m ..read more

So, you've matched with someone!  Congratulations, how ridiculously exciting is that?  Chances are that you probably swiped on them or messaged them because you were into them for a good reason, the chances are they matched with you for similarly good reasons - remember that moving forwards.   In this final part we're going to be discussing:  - Why sweating the first message gets you nowhere  - Why you should not only give people respect but also demand that same level of respect back again  - The importance of honesty, yes HONESTY!  - Keeping things light an ..read more

Modern dating is an emotional minefield.  This series will provide you with my top tips to keep yourself from going crazy, getting hurt, getting used whilst still feeling as if you're being yourself.   In this introduction I talk about the importance of Control, Acceptance and Integrity.   - You'll hear why it's important to understand that you're only ever in control of your thoughts and your actions.  - I'll give you the cold hard truth of the world you're entering into by using modern dating apps and how it's different.   - And why I think it is important for you to ..read more

Welcome to The Reducing Anxiety with CBT Mini-Course with myself Chris Piercy from GYST Hypnotherapy and Life Coaching. If you're watching and haven't signed up for the free course then you can do so here: https://gystcoaching.co.uk/free-cbt-course In this part you'll find out all about control and the role that it plays in increasing or decreasing anxiety ..read more