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03/11/2026

🌟 The Science Behind Random Acts of Kindness 🌟

In this blog, we look at why random acts of kindness aren’t just nice - they’re good for us.

Did you know that those simple gestures trigger feel-good chemicals in your brain like dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins?

They help you feel more connected, more hopeful and happier.

Are you curious to know how a single kind act might shift your day — or even your life?

Find out more: https://inspiredtochange.biz/blogs/science-behind-random-acts-of-kindness/

What’s the last small act of kindness you offered or received that left you with a warm glow? 💜

We've explored the science behind random acts of kindness, delving into the neuroscience to understand why people are compelled to carry them out.

02/11/2026

“Just think positive.” 💭

Three little words that can leave someone struggling with their mental health feeling even worse. When we make mental health sound like a simple choice, we risk adding guilt and shame to something that's already difficult.

💚 Struggling with your mental health doesn't mean you're failing.

Real change isn't about forcing yourself to feel positive all the time. It's about finding the right support, understanding what helps, and taking manageable steps forward.

✨ You don't have to figure it all out on your own.

02/11/2026

Feeling a little different now the evenings are getting darker? 🍂

Maybe you're finding it harder to get out of bed, feeling more tired than usual, or losing interest in things you'd normally enjoy.

For some people, it's the winter blues. For others, it may be Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern.

In our latest blog, we explore:

✨ The difference between the winter blues and SAD

✨ Why shorter days can affect our mood

✨ Practical ways to support your wellbeing

✨ How solution-focused hypnotherapy may offer additional support

You don't have to navigate the darker months without support.

💜 Read the full blog here: https://inspiredtochange.biz/blogs/hypnotherapy-and-seasonal-affective-disorder/

01/11/2026

💜 Inspired To Change Wellbeing Bingo Boards 💜

November’s theme: GRATITUDE & PERSPECTIVE – Notice the good. Appreciate what matters. Look at things from a different perspective.

What if improving your wellbeing didn’t mean a complete life overhaul but just a few small, intentional actions each day?

That’s exactly why we’ve created our Wellbeing Bingo Boards, designed to help you to GET Better, COPE Better and BE Better.

Each square is a simple action that boosts your brain’s happy hormones - helping you to feel more motivated, resilient and in control.

How to play:

• Choose 1 (or more) small actions each day
• Tick them off as you go
• Celebrate a line… or go for a full house!

Go at your own pace – it’s about progress, not perfection. Forward is forward!

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💬 Share your wins throughout the month
💜 Tag someone who would like to join you!

Which square will you start with?

28/10/2026

What's your favourite way to unwind? 💜

After a busy day, sometimes it's the little things that help us slow down.

Maybe it's going for a walk, putting on your favourite playlist, getting lost in a good book, or enjoying a quiet cup of tea. ☕🍂

There's no one-size-fits-all way to relax. What matters is finding moments that feel good for you.

✨ So, what's one thing that helps you switch off?

Share yours in the comments — you might give someone else an idea to try!

26/10/2026

Rest isn't something you have to earn. 💜

It's easy to feel like we should always be doing something. Finishing another task, ticking something off the list, or making the most of every spare minute.

But rest is an important part of looking after our wellbeing.

Taking time to pause can help us recharge, especially when life feels busy or stressful.

And rest doesn't have to look the same for everyone. It might mean reading a book, enjoying a quiet cup of tea, spending time outdoors, or simply doing nothing for a little while. 🌿

So here's your reminder today: it's okay to take a break, even when your to-do list isn't finished.

💙 What's your favourite way to recharge?

23/10/2026

Even a little shift can make feel the change

23/10/2026

Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Take a moment to breathe. 💜

When life feels busy, even something as simple as slowing down our breathing can be a helpful way to pause.

In an episode of *Moving Minds Forward*, Gary Johannes explores five breathing techniques for managing moments of stress and anxiety — and explains why they may help.

🌿 Belly breathing — focusing on slow, gentle breaths.

💙 Longer-exhale breathing — breathing out for a little longer than you breathe in.

✨ Box breathing — using a steady rhythm to focus your attention.

You don't need to master every technique. Start with one that feels comfortable and try practicing it when you're calm.

Remember, breathing exercises can help in the moment, but they're not a replacement for support if stress or anxiety is affecting your daily life.

🎧 Listen to the full episode for all five techniques here: https://Movingmindsforward.transistor.fm/episodes/5-breathing-techniques-for-anxiety-and-stress-and-why-they-actually-work

21/10/2026

What we repeatedly focus on can influence the way we think, feel and respond. 🧠

Our brains are capable of change, and the patterns we practise can play a part in that process.

At Inspired to Change, solution-focused hypnotherapy is about looking towards the future rather than repeatedly revisiting the past.

By focusing on the changes we want to make and imagining more helpful ways of responding, we can begin to build a different perspective.

🌿 Because positive change starts with looking at what's possible.

Find out more about our approach at https://inspiredtochange.biz

19/10/2026

Does Monday start weighing on your mind before Sunday is even over? 💭

That familiar feeling of dread as the weekend draws to a close is often called the Sunday scaries.

But it isn't always about what's waiting on your to-do list.

Sometimes, it's the stress, overthinking and little worries that have been building up throughout the week, leaving your mind struggling to properly switch off.

In our blog, Solution Focused Hypnotherapist Marina Love explores why this happens, how our patterns of thinking can play a part, and how we can begin to approach the week ahead differently.

💙 Read the full blog here:

https://inspiredtochange.biz/blogs/sunday-scaries/