The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz is a practical guide to personal freedom, rooted in ancient Toltec wisdom. The book outlines four key principles to live by for a more fulfilling and peaceful life:
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John Glanvill’s personal account of eight Ayahuasca ceremonies in the Peruvian Amazon — how hidden childhood memories surfaced, decades of anger and depression lifted, and a shift from left-brain control to deeper trust and calm.
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I want to share with you what I learned as I forced myself to meditate during a ten-day silent meditation retreat called Vipassana.
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Needing OCD perfection just makes anxiety much worse! There is nothing we need to/ought to/ or have to do. Perfection is a trap. Acceptance is key.
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Are you ‘taken’ or ‘given’ in love? Explore the difference between conditional and unconditional love, and how to create healthier relationships.
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From painful self-consciousness and self-rejection to genuine self-acceptance. A personal reflection on emotions, control, and learning to stop being the harshest critic of yourself.
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If you don’t have a dream, life will dream you….. You must consciously tell your unconscious what you need, or it will run other people’s dreams inside your head by default. Is that what you want? This is my Visions Board Video from 2019 I’ve done everything on it, and I’m mid-way through making my
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Many people find that avoiding carbohydrates (sugars), processed foods, and seed oils significantly improves their anxiety, energy levels and mood. I follow a carnivore/ketogenic diet for about eighty per cent of the time and eat what I enjoy for the remaining twenty per cent.
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Sleep problems are extremely common among people dealing with anxiety, OCD and depression. While rarely life-threatening in the short term, chronic poor sleep is exhausting, demoralising and self-reinforcing.
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People living with anxiety, OCD or depression frequently take poorer care of the basics — sleep, movement, food, daylight and genuine rest which may lead to poor mitochondrial health. This is rarely laziness.
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What can I do, beyond medication, to influence the bipolar thoughts my brain produces and the depressive emotional states my body generates?
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Practical insights on bipolar depression for intelligent, creative people. How suppressed extroversion and creativity, emotional exhaustion and a flat “emotional battery” drive the cycle — and what you can actively do to influence it. Bipolar Depression – What You Can Do to Help Yourself Beyond Medication? In this short free video I focus particularly on
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Perfection OCD goes beyond high standards — it’s an anxiety-driven fear of mistakes that fuels checking, procrastination and self-criticism. Learn how it works and how to loosen its grip.
Perfection OCD – When ‘Just Right’ is an Unnecessary Prison! Read More »
Body dysmorphia is less about appearance and more about a distorted internal image driven by shame and low self-esteem.
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Hoarding OCD often stems from early loss and turns objects into a form of safety. Understand why it resists change so strongly and what realistic options exist for the person and those living with them.
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Sexual Orientation OCD is a Pure OCD sub-pattern that hooks you with intrusive doubts about your sexual preferences — often the opposite of who you actually are. Learn why these thoughts feel real and how to stop giving them power.
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Contamination OCD is driven by persistent, exaggerated fears of germs, dirt, chemicals, bodily fluids or, in some cases, more abstract forms of “uncleanliness.” The anxiety feels urgent and protective, yet it is a trick of the OCD based in doubt rather than trust.
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Health anxiety turns ordinary bodily sensations into emergencies & life is managed around the fear of illness. Usually in people with repressed dominance.
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Pedophile OCD involves terrifying, unwanted thoughts about children that are the opposite of who you truly are. Understand why these thoughts appear and how to stop giving them power. Pedophile OCD (POCD) – When Pure O Attacks the Opposite of Who You Are Pedophile OCD is one of the most distressing forms of Pure OCD.
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Relationship OCD is a form of Pure OCD in which the mind becomes preoccupied with doubts about a romantic relationship or getting into one. Focus on whether you truly love your partner, whether they are “the one,” whether the attraction is strong enough, or whether the relationship is fundamentally right.
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I used to have Harm OCD – fills the mind with violent, dangerous intrusive thoughts the opposite of who you truly are. This is common and part of Pure OCD.
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OCD can attack through contamination, harm thoughts, relationships, health fears and many other themes — but the underlying pattern is the same. Learn why the content keeps changing and what actually helps.
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In this condition, individuals become hyperaware of normal bodily sensations (e.g., breathing, blinking, swallowing, or heartbeat), which others might typically ignore. This hyper-focus leads to distress, compulsive behaviours, and significant disruption to daily life.
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WSN – How childhood suppression of playfulness or dominance may feed adult anxiety or OCD — and how reclaiming those parts restores balance and energy.
Warriors, Settlers and Nomads, Clashing Personality Read More »
I have found the Enneagram personality profiling method to be a very useful tool to use as part of becoming a new person who has less anxiety.
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Understanding your personality is key to breaking the cycles of anxiety and depression. By gaining insight into your behaviors, you can identify patterns that contribute to these issues. This awareness allows you to adopt healthier behaviors, leading to meaningful change and improved mental well-being. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a personality assessment tool that
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You are only responsible for your half of the relationship. Learn why trying to control a partner’s feelings creates drama, and how clearer responsibility leads to calmer love. Love, Responsibility and the Half of the Relationship You Actually Control Being in a relationship with someone who genuinely wants the best for you — and wanting
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Understanding your identity is a crucial aspect of recovering from anxiety or any mental health issue. My course delves into this topic in depth to assist you in discovering your true self. We will explore personality profiling; while it is not a precise science, when used effectively, it can greatly enhance your understanding of the
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Epigenetics shows that genes respond to the environment, stress and repeated patterns of thought — they are not a fixed destiny. Learn how the “chemical soup” of daily life influences gene expression. Epigenetics – How Environment and Thought Influence Gene Expression (This piece is drawn from Video 7 of the Calmness in Mind course.) For
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I can’t prove to you that Nature possesses intelligence or that your soul continues to exist after your physical body expires. However, two things intrigue me: 1. My first-hand experiences support the concept that these are true. 2. Even if they aren’t true, you can consciously retrain your unconscious mind to believe they are true,
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