Christian Baker

13/03/2026

This Video Has Been Watched Over 21,000 Times

One of the most watched videos on my YouTube channel is about stopping smoking.

In it I share 4 ways to programme your mind to help you stop smoking.

Because smoking is rarely just about ni****ne.

It’s about the mental programming behind the habit.

If you know someone who wants to stop smoking, feel free to tag them.

Here’s the video:

Stop Smoking - 4 Ways to Programme Your Mind to Stop SmokingThank so much for watching and please remember - What your mind believes you will achieve – so th...

11/03/2026

Today Is National No Smoking Day

Every year this day encourages smokers to think about stopping.

Over the last 24+ years, I’ve seen many people choose this moment as the day they finally stop.

Not because someone forced them.

But because they decided they were ready.

And when someone truly decides…

Change can happen surprisingly quickly.

One of the things that often helps people most is understanding what’s happening in their mind, because smoking is rarely just about ni****ne.

It’s about the mental patterns behind the habit.

Things like:

• Stress responses
• Habit loops
• Identity as “a smoker”
• Automatic thinking patterns

In fact, one of the most watched videos on my YouTube channel (with over 21,000 views) explains 4 ways to programme your mind to help you stop smoking.

It’s helped many people start thinking differently about the habit.

I’ll share the video below as a useful resource for anyone considering stopping.

https://youtu.be/UMVjMt-d7tk?si=AbzPNVsqRHgjlbmw

And if stopping smoking has been on your mind recently and you’d like some help breaking the habit, feel free to message me.

You might be closer to freedom from the smoking trap than you think.

Believe + Action = Achieve.

Stop Smoking - 4 Ways to Programme Your Mind to Stop SmokingThank so much for watching and please remember - What your mind believes you will achieve – so th...

11/03/2026

A Memory From The Smoking Ban In 2007

Back in 2007, when the UK smoking ban came into force, I was asked by ITV News to help one of their viewers stop smoking before the deadline.

It was during the build-up to UK Smoking Ban 2007.

There was a lot of public discussion at the time about smoking and habit change.

Helping that viewer succeed was a great reminder of something I’ve seen many times over the last 23+ years.

When someone really decides they’re ready to stop (anything), change can happen far quicker than they expect.

Smoking often feels like a powerful addiction.

But underneath it is usually a pattern the mind has learned.

Change the pattern, and the habit can lose its grip.

If stopping smoking or another habit, is something you’ve been thinking about recently, feel free to message me and let’s have a chat.

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10/03/2026

Clarity Begins Where Noise Ends.

“Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health.” - Dalai Lama

In a world that rewards speed, urgency, and constant pressure…
calm can feel underrated.

But here’s the truth I see again and again working with clients:

A calm mind isn’t weakness.
It’s power.

Because when your mind is calm:

• You think more clearly
• You make better decisions
• Your confidence feels steady
• Your energy lasts longer
• Stress and anxiety lose their grip

Calm isn’t just something you need when life feels chaotic.

It’s something worth protecting and practising even when things are going well.

Too many people only try to slow down when they’re already overwhelmed.

But the most resilient people I work with do the opposite.

They build calm into their routine.

They pause.
They reset.
They give their mind space to breathe.

That might look like:

• stepping away from the noise
• taking a few quiet minutes to reset your thinking
• going for a walk
• breathing deeply and slowing your pace

Small moments of calm create huge shifts in clarity and resilience.

Because a calmer mind doesn’t just feel better.

It performs better.

So here’s a question for you:

What’s your favourite way to reset and calm your mind when life gets busy?

Drop it in the comments - you might give someone else a helpful idea today.

And if your mind has been feeling noisy, overwhelmed, or stuck in overdrive lately…

send me a message, as that’s exactly the kind of thing I help people change.

Believe + Action = Achieve.

10/03/2026

This Card Is Over 15 Years Old

I came across these old stop smoking marketing cards recently.

They’re from more than 15 years ago.

At the time I was already helping people stop smoking using hypnosis and mindset techniques.

What’s interesting looking back now…

Many of the people I helped back then are still smoke-free today.

One message I received recently said:

“16 years ago you helped me stop smoking. Forever grateful.”

Messages like that mean a lot.

Because stopping smoking isn’t just about breaking a habit.

It’s about changing the direction of someone’s health and life long term.

Over the years I’ve helped people:

• Stop smoking
• Break other lifestyle habits
• Change patterns that were draining their energy and confidence

Smoking is just one example of how powerful habit change can be.

If you’ve been thinking about stopping but haven’t quite made the decision yet…

Maybe this will remind you it is possible!

If you need any help with this, or any other habit drop me a message.

10/03/2026

Walk - Breathe - Reset

A beauty this morning…

09/03/2026

Why Smoking Isn’t Really About Ni****ne!

Following on from yesterday’s post about habits…

Smoking is one of the clearest examples of how powerful habit patterns can become.

Most smokers already know the health risks.

Most already know the cost.

Yet they still find themselves lighting up.

Why?

Because smoking isn’t just about ni****ne.

It’s a pattern the mind learns over time.

Coffee → cigarette
Driving → cigarette
Stress → cigarette
Break time → cigarette

Over the last 24+ years helping people change habits, I’ve noticed something interesting.

When someone stops smoking successfully, it’s rarely because they suddenly became stronger.

It’s because they escaped the smoking trap.

They changed the pattern behind the habit.

Health becomes a priceless bonus.

Saving money becomes a bonus too.

But the biggest thing people tell me they gain?

Freedom.

Freedom from needing that next cigarette.

Freedom from the mental negotiation.

Freedom from the habit controlling them.

If you’re a smoker reading this, here’s something worth asking yourself:

Are you still choosing smoking… or is the habit choosing for you?

If you’re ever ready to change that pattern, feel free to message me.

08/03/2026

Take The Shot

Watching my daughter’s netball match reminded me of this simple and powerful quote.

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”

The players don’t score every time.
But they still take the shot.
Even after a miss.
They back themselves and go again.

And that’s the lesson.

In life, business, or anything that matters…
If you don’t take the shot, you’ve already decided the outcome.

Most people aren’t held back by failure.
They’re held back by the fear of failing.

So here’s today’s mindset shift:

Don’t wait for perfect timing.
Don’t wait until you feel ready.

Take the shot.
Back yourself.
Give it a go and see what happens.

Because progress doesn’t come from hesitation.
It comes from action.

What’s one shot you’ve been holding back from taking?

Drop it in the comments and commit to going for it this week.

Now go back yourself… take the shot and make it happen!

08/03/2026

The Problems People Don’t Post About…

People often ask me:

“What sort of things do your clients actually come to you for?”

So here’s a little glimpse inside my diary from this past week.

Because behind the polished profiles, busy lives and successful businesses…

there’s often a lot going on under the surface.

Over the last few days I’ve worked with people dealing with:

• Stress and anxiety – both work pressure and personal life overload
• Weight loss and lifestyle changes – wanting their energy, health and fitness back
• Confidence and self-esteem issues – capable people still second-guessing themselves
• Relationship challenges – including one situation impacted by p**n addiction
• Habit change – helping someone reduce their alcohol consumption
• Head noise – overthinking, self-doubt and mental clutter getting in the way

Alongside that, I’ve also been working with business owners and high-achieving professionals on something that shows up again and again…

Head SH*TE.

The internal noise that says things like:

“You’re not ready.”
“What if this goes wrong?”
“You’re not good enough yet.”

That kind of thinking quietly stops people enjoying the life they’ve worked so hard to build…
or stepping into their next level.

The work I do is about helping people:

clear the noise,
update the programming,
and move forward with more clarity and confidence.

Sometimes the change is professional.
Sometimes it’s personal.

Most of the time… it’s both.

Because when your Self, Habits, Identity, Thoughts and Energy are aligned, everything starts to feel easier.

If you’re reading this and thinking:

“Something in my life needs to change.”

Whether that’s your habits, confidence, overthinking, relationships or lifestyle…

you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

Sometimes the biggest shifts start with one honest conversation.

Feel free to drop me a message if you’d like to explore what’s possible.

In the meantime, I hope you’re having a great weekend.

08/03/2026

You Don’t Rise to Your Goals. You Fall to Your Habits.

One of the most powerful parts of my Sort Your Head S.H.I.T.E Out™ framework is the H - Habits.

Because habits quietly shape your life far more than motivation ever will.

Most people think habits are just behaviours.

But in reality they are patterns wired into your identity, thinking and emotional regulation.

Which is why unwanted habits can feel so frustrating.

You can be disciplined in business.
Capable in your career.
Reliable for others.

Yet still find yourself stuck in patterns like:

• Smoking
• Drinking more alcohol than you’d like
• Stress eating or comfort eating
• Late night scrolling or procrastination
• Negative self-talk
• Avoiding difficult decisions
• Self-sabotaging routines

These habits often start as coping mechanisms.

Ways to deal with pressure.
Stress.
Fatigue.
Uncertainty.

But over time they become something else:

A thorn in the side.

The thing that drains your:

⏳ Time
🔋 Energy
💸 Money
🧠 Self-trust

And the frustrating part?

You know you’re capable of better.

That’s where the real work begins.

Because the goal isn’t just stopping habits.

It’s about choosing empowering habits, ones that support the life and standards you want.

Over the last 24 years I’ve helped people:

Stop smoking
Reduce or remove alcohol
Break food and lifestyle cycles
Stop procrastinating and overthinking
Create consistent routines for health, focus and performance

And establish empowering habits like:

• Clear thinking and decision making
• Consistent energy management
• Healthy routines that actually stick
• Stronger self-belief
• Calm focus under pressure
• Taking aligned action instead of avoidance

When habits change, something powerful happens.

The head noise reduces.

You stop negotiating with yourself.
You rebuild trust in your word.
You feel more in control again.

And that momentum starts to show up everywhere in life.

Business.
Health.
Relationships.
Confidence.

Here’s a question worth asking yourself:

What habit in your life is quietly costing you the most?

If you’re ready to change it, update it, or remove it for good…

Send me a message.

Because the right habit changes don’t just improve behaviour.

They upgrade your entire life.

Believe + Action = Achieve.

19/02/2026

Final reminder - 1 hour to go.

Registration for Lose Weight & Feel Great closes at 8pm tonight.

If you’ve been meaning to reach out but haven’t yet, this is your window.

Small group.
In person.
6 places max.

If you’re ready to stop the stop–start cycle and reset this properly,
message me RESET before 8pm and I’ll confirm the remaining space.

After that, doors close.

Whatever you decide - decide it intentionally.