What is well-being? The dictionary will give definitions such as “a good or satisfactory condition of existence; a state characterised by health, happiness and prosperity”. This definition is ok, but it does not take into account individual differences in personality or the context in which it is used.

The term “well-being” has possibly been overused in the past which has led many to think of it as rather an empty notion. An alternative term could be to consider “Quality of Life” when describing how satisfied someone is with their life at that point in time. Whatever the term used, the important point is to understand we each have our own perception of our position in life in the context of what is going on at that specific time.

Life can throw a “curved ball” at the most unexpected (or inconvenient!) time and this can happen regardless of what you do … elite athlete, business person or mother of three. For sports people who spend much of their time practising and training, emotional well-being can sometimes become overshadowed by the desire to progress. We are all individuals and therefore vary in our ability to cope with stress and pressure. An understanding of how YOU maintain your own well-being is therefore vital in ensuring the pressures in life do not become so huge that well-being begins to suffer.

If you would like to find out how hypnosis could help with your general well-being, email Christy today: Christy@christyhypnotherapy.com or call 01252 334377