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HealthierSelf As a I learn how to manage my own health issues I will share tips and suggestions, mostly online

14/06/2026

Over the almost 30 years that I’ve been exploring how we work and how we might change I’ve had many significant and powerfully positive experiences.

Looking out beyond Neuro Linguistic Programming and hypnosis/self hypnosis I have recently enjoyed a marvellous outcome. Dr Schubiner’s masterclass in Manchester in April has yielded such a terrific result - I am cane free.

Yes, I have pain still and there are a number of challenges still to find answers for. BUT, not using a cane anymore, comfortably and confidently, really has given me a boost.

Thanks to all involved in promoting and managing the Masterclass.

If you live with persistent, chronic pain it might well be worthwhile to do some research into neuro plastic pain and how that might be alleviated.

If you want to know more about my experience I am more than happy to chat.

Cheers

Paul

03/05/2026

Over more than 25 years I have attended many trainings. The vast majority have been excellent. Some were completely outstanding.

My recent visit to see Howard Schubiner deliver a mind body masterclass in Manchester is right up there in the outstanding category.

This video attempts to explain just a little of what happened.

Yes, I will learn more about this way of working with pain and add that in to my existing suite of approaches.

If you want to explore further there are links to 3 websites (Howard’s, SIRPA and Living Proof) in the comments section.

Cheers

Paul

21/04/2026

Feedback, should we only notice it, is there pretty much all of the time. When we do notice it, and whether it’s something we like or don’t like, feedback pretty much demands that we do something with it. And sometimes, that’s where difficulties arise.

In today’s video I mention some feedback one of my sons gave me. He really influenced me, pointing something that I simply was not paying attention to.

Then I link that to a piece by the very excellent Andy Austin. Evidence of problems or evidence of solutions - which do you most look for. There is a link to Andy's Patterns of Chronicity and indeed his website in the comments section. Truly worth having a look at.

Towards the end of this 3 minute and bit video I say that I have a tip for you. Forgive me, there’s actually three or four.

More soon

Cheers

Paul

19/04/2026

There are the odd times when I genuinely forget to take my meds. They are the exception however and I’m happy to report a high degree of compliance on this front.

I’m less good when its comes to exercise and eating healthily however. Those are very much a work in progress.

All of this prompts a question. Is taking my tablets enough or could I do more to help myself?

For those that have ongoing health challenges what do you think? Are you good at taking the tablets prescribed to you? Is that all that you do or are you going all in on other lifestyle changes?

Do let's know.

Cheers

Paul

10/04/2026

Do your shoes wear evenly?
Do you stand to your full height?
Do you favour one side of your body over the other?

Sometimes and without meaning to I notice how people are walking or holding themselves. It’s quite incredible to see how many people are not walking evenly on their heels.

I also notice now that some people tilting to one side. Never thought I was one of them though. I’ve fresh intel on that one.

Some of the pain I am experiencing is undoubtedly structural and I am still exploring that side of things. I am also convinced that there is more to it though. And this video and photo that I am sharing is high quality feedback for me in all of this.

More info when I have it.

Cheers

Paul

06/04/2026

Living a healthier life has many components. It can be as much about what you do as what you don’t do.

Thursday past was my first day back at the Indian Cookery class at Conway Education Centre. These are hosted by Amita, a self styled home cook who really serves up a treat. The video explains further.

Thank you Amita.

Thanks also to my fellow classmates. The welcome, the chat, the craic - all top value.

This term some other commitments mean that I will not get to all of the classes. That’s my loss. I am delighted and excited as I think however about the ones I will get to.

Cheers all

Paul

02/04/2026

It’s been a while since I made one of these. Definitely rusty but very happy to be back in this particular grove.

In this video I mention my thinking. I could call it self-talk or internal dialogue.

I’m also exploring perspectives - slotting my experience of pain into a broader context.

Some of you will already be good at catching your own self-talk and shifting perspectives.

Some might need to work on it.

Taking a step back, in a particular moment, to tune into and review one’s own thinking offers many payoffs. Honestly!

Do please get in touch if you want to know more.

Cheers

Paul

From Google: “Double Dutch is an English expression which is used for a hard to understand language. Apparently the Brit...
03/03/2026

From Google: “Double Dutch is an English expression which is used for a hard to understand language. Apparently the Britons once thought that Dutch is a difficult language. Dutch, like many languages, can be spoken on several levels of complexity.”

I now have the MRI report and suggestions. There’s some latin sounding words and some words in English that I’ve never heard nor can imagine myself ever using. So yes, it is double dutch in parts.

Cutting to the chase then, I’ve decisions to make. On the right foot, the dropped foot and the nerve pain, that’s me till I head off to the big meeting in the sky.

In my mind, the stubborn part of me is arguing with him, “Nope, I’m not buying that.”

On the left foot, I have plantar fasciitis. Being an athlete and all, I’ve torn my plantar. Treatment options include: “conservative measures, physiotherapy, shockwave therapy and ultrasound-guided injection”.

I’m not at all keen on the needle option. I don’t fear needles, I’d just rather not have the chemicals. I know, odd. That’s for another post.

Confusingly, there has been no mention of cause. Is it my shoes? What about the splint I must wear? What about other misalignments - hips and heels, uneven wear on my shoes? Despite having lost a decent amount of weight maybe I’m still the wrong side of the needle on the scales?

Hhhhmmmmmmm?

Yes, the heel is sore. And yet I wonder how I might foster my own self healing?

More soon

Cheers

Paul

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01/02/2026

Certain health challenges have kept me offline this past number of weeks.

Challenging at times, happily though nothing serious. In truth there’s been more learning.

Along with some material to help those that have difficulty with an MRI I have also been exploring the pain that I experience. I’ve been especially looking at what pain is like in our minds.

More on that very soon.

Cheers

Paul

So, what, for you, is that thing that even in the smallest of doses, gives you a real lift? That’s a question I ask ofte...
16/12/2025

So, what, for you, is that thing that even in the smallest of doses, gives you a real lift?

That’s a question I ask often of people. When working one to one I like to ask questions which get people talking and into more positive frames of mind.

This is my Triumph Bonneville and is one of my medicines. Delightedly I got a wee dose today. I’ve not been on it for at least 3 months. It was such a priority coming home from Spain. The weather, some appointments and some pain kept me from getting out until today.

I only went a short distance, a few miles down the road and back. It’s cold here today and the roads are damp. I was wrapped up like I was heading to Greenland! My fingers are cold on warm days now (meds). I’m back home 2 hours and they’re only now thawing out.

But by heavens, the delight, the joy, the pleasure of getting this jaunt was off the scale.

I’ve no idea when I’ll be out on the bike again. That wee top up certainly worked wonders.

You’ll maybe guess today’s top tip then. Whatever it is for you, that wee dose of something that so lifts you, well, make it happen. Even if only for the littlest of time.

Such mini treats are good for us.

Cheers

Paul

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