Advice I’d give my younger self about anxiety, energy and living differently — from reprogramming inner stories to treating calmness as foundation, not luxury. Advice I’d Give My Younger Self About Anxiety, Energy and Living Differently. This blog/snippet is from lecture 51 of The Calmness in Mind Process by John Glanvill. Between the ages of […]
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The term Locus of Control (LoC) is a psychological term that describes how much a person believes they can control the events of their life. If you have an ‘external‘ locus of control, you will likely feel that many aspects of life seem out of your control and believe that chance, fate, luck, God or
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Avoiding discomfort keeps life small and anxiety strong. Learn why accepting ordinary discomfort is a practical path to calm, courage and getting things done. Is Avoiding Discomfort a Sensible Strategy? If you are of a certain age (mid-life), you can often find yourself in a strange phase of your life – between the generation above
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Just for fun (or horror), we have tried to compile a list of all the phobias we can. We can’t vouch for the accuracy of all the names; however, we do know that whatever is causing you anxiety (and it can be very diverse!) you probably don’t want it anymore – and that’s where we
Esoteric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a specific type of OCD characterised by obsessions and compulsions connected to abstract, philosophical, spiritual, or existential themes. Even though these symptoms may not align with the more typical categories, such as fears of contamination or the need for symmetry, they can still be significantly distressing and intrusive for those
You can’t control the outer world, but you can shape your inner reality. Learn how calm, energy and self-regard are built through practical daily processes rather than perfect circumstances. Becoming the Lead Character in Your Game of Life! (This piece is drawn from Lecture 53 of the Calmness in Mind course.) By this stage in
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Creating space to recharge and decide what you actually want… Most people never create the time and space to recharge properly. They push through exhaustion, keep reacting to whatever life throws at them, and wonder why calmness, clarity or direction never arrive. The body and mind have limits. Prolonged emotional stress depletes a kind of
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Advice I’d give my younger self, if I could (and if he would’ve listened)… This blog/snippet is from lecture 51 of The Calmness in Mind Process – which is entitled Advice I’d Give My Younger Self About Anxiety, Energy and Living Differently. Between the ages of 12 and 36, I fought my brain and emotions almost
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When standard approaches leave you stuck, the next step is testing the non-linear: energy, trauma release and higher-frequency states — without needing proof first. When mainstream approaches to anxiety run out: exploring energy, trauma and unconventional methods is your next step This blog is an extract from lecture 50, part 5 of The Calmness in
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A practical six-perspective model for calm and self-mastery — Observer, nervous system, body chemistry, energy, human skills and deeper meaning. John’s Big Theory of Everything – When it comes to mental health… (This piece is drawn from Lecture 45 of the Calmness in Mind course.) At a certain point the separate pieces of the work
Procrastination is an unconscious choice that keeps a better life at arm’s length. Learn why action creates motivation — and how common-sense exposure rewrites the fear story. Using Common Sense To Stop Procrastination Extract from lecture 44 of John Glanvill’s – The Calmness in Mind Process for your mental health and wellbeing. Procrastination is rarely
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Creating your Decision-Making Framework based on your values, beliefs and intentions Creating a Decision-Making Framework That Actually Works – Extract from lecture 32, part 2 of The Calmness in Mind Process by John Glanvill. Most people never sit down and define what they actually value. They operate on childhood conditioning, inherited “shoulds,” and the loudest
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Intelligent people often use their minds to justify staying stuck. Learn why common sense outperforms clever analysis when it comes to anxiety, energy and real change. The Battle Between Common Sense and Intelligence An extract from lecture 40 of The Calmness in Mind Process for anxiety disorders by John Glanvill. Most people who struggle with
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Most anxiety is maintained by old childhood masks that still feel like “me.” Learn how to try on new behaviours, update identity stories, and move from survival to mastery. Who might our Authentic Self be beneath all our childhood conditioning? From Mask to Mastery – an extract from lecture 39 of John Glanvill’s The Calmness
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Being too nice often fuels anxiety and resentment. Learn why compulsive people-pleasing drains energy — and how clearer boundaries support real calm and self-respect. Is It Sensible to Be Too Nice? (This piece is drawn from Lecture 36 of the Calmness in Mind course.) Many people who struggle with anxiety and OCD share a particular
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If there is an afterlife, how should that change how we live now? A practical reflection on Earth school, growth, acceptance and preparing without needing proof. If there is an afterlife, what are the implications for how I might live my life now? My topic for today’s thoughts and musings: If there is an afterlife,
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You do not have Anxiety — you are thinking and behaving in anxious ways. Learn how dropping the old labels and updating the story of who you are begins a real reset. The Great Reset: Changing the Story of Anxiety Excerpt from Lecture 20 of The Calmness in Mind Process by John Glanvill. You do
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Conditional love and self-criticism keep anxiety fed. Learn how clearer self-respect, honest needs and loving without conditions reduce emotional exhaustion. Love and Care: Rewriting the Rules That Keep Anxiety Alive In this extract from lecture 19 of The Calmness in Mind Process, we explore love and care more deeply, alongside strategies to express these feelings
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Anxiety often comes from Warrior, Settler and Nomad parts fighting for control. Learn how to separate the three, run one at a time, and reduce the internal conflict. Warrior, Settler, Nomad: Untangling All Your Competing (inner) Personalities This is an excerpt from lecture 16 from The Calmness in Mind Process, where I discuss how complex
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Discover effective techniques for releasing emotional triggers and overcoming anxiety, OCD, and depression with John Glanvill’s insights. Learn how to reprogram your mind using metaphors like the rider and horse, and explore exposure therapy as a path to freedom. Transform your reactions and calm your inner dialogue to manage triggers effectively.
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Explore self-awareness with John Glanvill as he examines the feeling of ‘I’ in relation to anxiety, OCD, and depression. Gain clarity on your thoughts and discover practical models for achieving a calm, centered mindset
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Be Impeccable with Your Word: Speak with integrity and kindness; avoid gossip and self-criticism. Don’t Take Anything Personally: Recognise that others’ actions and opinions reflect their reality, not yours. Don’t Make Assumptions: Communicate clearly to avoid misunderstandings and unnecessary suffering. Always Do Your Best: Give your best effort in every situation, knowing it will vary
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Perfection Is a Prison We Built Ourselves For a long time, I treated perfection as a reasonable goal. If I could just get everything right — the right outcomes, the right image, the right level of control — then the anxiety would finally settle. It never did. What I eventually noticed was that the pursuit
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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. The Long Road from Self-Rejection to Simple Acceptance For a long time, I felt fundamentally separate from other people. As a teenager the sense of not fitting in was sharp and
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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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Warriors, Settlers and Nomads: how childhood suppression of playfulness or dominance can feed adult anxiety — and how reclaiming those parts restores balance and energy. Warriors, Settlers and Nomads – Reclaiming the Parts of Your Personality That Got Left Behind (This blog is drawn from Video 16 of the Calmness in Mind course.) Within most
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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. It helps individuals recognise whether their innate operating system is more inclined toward thinking, feeling, or intuition—or any combination of these aspects. Additionally, the Enneagram maps a person’s
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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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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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You are less in control than you think. Learn how thoughts trigger the body, why the observer matters, and how understanding these parts of you reduces anxiety. Who Are You, Really? Thoughts, Feelings and the Observer (This piece is drawn from Lecture 2 of the Calmness in Mind course.) Most people assume they are in
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