Sharon Carley Wellness

Sharon Carley Wellness Coaching Women 40+ through life changes and challenges, Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist, Master NLP Practitioner, Master Reiki Practitioner
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Your brain has a built-in filtering system called the Reticular Activating System (RAS).It highlights information that m...
14/11/2025

Your brain has a built-in filtering system called the Reticular Activating System (RAS).
It highlights information that matches what you repeatedly focus on.

When you think about what you don’t want, your RAS looks for more evidence of it.
When you focus on what you do want, your brain becomes tuned to opportunities, solutions, and behaviours that support that outcome.

Direct your attention toward your goals — your brain will follow.

12/11/2025

The run-up to Christmas can be a busy and sometimes stressful time — filled with plans, shopping and endless to-do lists.
If you’d like help to feel calmer and more centred, Reiki can help you reconnect with a sense of peace and ease. ✨

Reiki appointments available this weekend — 15th & 16th November.
As a little gift, I’m offering £5 off Reiki sessions this weekend only.

Take some time to slow down, rest, and restore your energy — a cosy pause before the festive season begins. 🌿

🌍 International Stress Awareness Week 🌿Stress is something we all experience — but how we respond to it can make all the...
03/11/2025

🌍 International Stress Awareness Week 🌿

Stress is something we all experience — but how we respond to it can make all the difference.
This week is a reminder to slow down, listen to your body, and take small steps toward balance and calm.

💭 Pause and check in with yourself:

How are you really feeling today?

Where can you give yourself a little more space or kindness?

What helps you truly unwind?

Remember, managing stress isn’t about removing every challenge — it’s about nurturing your resilience, setting boundaries, and taking care of your mind, body, and spirit.

✨ You deserve moments of peace. Make time for them this week — and every week.

🍂 Slow down, breathe, your moment of calm begins here.🍂 Reiki appointments available Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd November ...
23/10/2025

🍂 Slow down, breathe, your moment of calm begins here.

🍂 Reiki appointments available Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd November with Sharon, Reiki Master Practitioner.

🍂 If you’re feeling tired or low on energy, Reiki offers gentle renewal and calm.

✨Message to book — give yourself the gift of balance this autumn.

Balancing the nervous system means helping your body shift from “fight or flight” (stress mode) into “rest and restore” ...
22/10/2025

Balancing the nervous system means helping your body shift from “fight or flight” (stress mode) into “rest and restore” (calm mode). Here are effective ways to support and regulate your nervous system naturally:

🌿 Body-Based Techniques

1. Gentle movement – Yoga, walking in nature, stretching, or tai chi help release stored tension.

2. Deep, slow breathing – box breathing. Breathe in for the count of 4, hold for the count of 4, breathe out for the count of 4, rest for the count of 4. Begin again until you feel calm. Slow exhales activate the parasympathetic (calming) system.

3. Progressive muscle relaxation – Tense and release each muscle group slowly to reduce body stress.

🧘‍♀️ Mind-Body Connection

1. Meditation or mindfulness – Regular practice rewires stress responses and increases resilience.

2. Hypnotherapy or breathwork – Access deeper subconscious patterns to release chronic stress responses.

3. Reiki or energy healing – Supports the body’s natural healing state and soothes the nervous system energetically.

🌸 Lifestyle Habits

1. Sleep and rest – Regular, quality sleep is essential for nervous system repair.

2. Reduce stimulants – Caffeine, sugar, and constant screen time can keep your system on high alert.

3. Routine and safety – A predictable rhythm to your day gives your nervous system a sense of stability.

🌟 Positive Self-TalkYour inner voice sets the tone for your confidence, focus, and energy.When you catch yourself thinki...
20/10/2025

🌟 Positive Self-Talk

Your inner voice sets the tone for your confidence, focus, and energy.

When you catch yourself thinking such thoughts such as “I’m not good enough,” pause — and choose different words. Such as “I’m learning,” or “I’ve done hard things before — I can handle this too.”

Positive self-talk isn’t about ignoring reality — it’s about supporting yourself through it. Encourage and inspire yourself rather than being your harshest critic. 💪💛

✨ This week, notice your inner dialogue — what story are you choosing to tell yourself?

🌿 How to Stop Anxious Thoughts 🌿Anxious thoughts can appear out of nowhere — looping, racing, convincing you that every ...
19/10/2025

🌿 How to Stop Anxious Thoughts 🌿

Anxious thoughts can appear out of nowhere — looping, racing, convincing you that every “what if” might come true. You don’t have to battle with them to find peace. You can change how you respond to them.

🌬️ 1. Pause and Breathe

Anxiety pulls you into the future — your breath brings you back to now.

Try slow, deep breathing: in for 4, hold for 4, out for 4, rest for the count of 4.

Repeat until your body begins to calm.
This signals to your nervous system that you’re safe.

🧠 2. Name the Thought

Say to yourself: “I’m having the thought that…”
Example: “I’m having the thought that I’ll fail.”
This small phrase creates distance between you and the thought, reminding you it’s not a fact — just a mental event.

🌟 3. Challenge or Reframe

Ask:

“Is this thought true?”

“What would I say to a friend thinking this?” You’re training your brain to think more calmly and realistically.

🌿 4. Ground in the Present

Use your senses:

Name 5 things you see

4 things you can touch

3 things you hear

2 things you smell

1 thing you taste

Grounding techniques help pull your focus out of racing thoughts and into the moment.

✍️5. Write It Out

Journaling your worries can help your brain process them instead of looping on them.
Sometimes seeing them on paper can make them feel smaller and more manageable.

💛 6. Be Kind to Yourself

Compassion calms your nervous system faster than criticism ever will.

💬 7. Support Helps

If anxious thinking feels constant or overwhelming, working with a hypnotherapist, or coach can help you learn new ways to rewire those thought patterns. 🤍

🌟If you’ve ever felt not enough, or caught yourself doubting your worth — this is for you.Where does low self-esteem com...
18/10/2025

🌟If you’ve ever felt not enough, or caught yourself doubting your worth — this is for you.

Where does low self-esteem come from?
Often from early experiences — words, comparisons, or expectations that made you question your worth.

Where does it show up?
In self-doubt, overthinking, people-pleasing, or struggling to accept a compliment.

How can you begin to heal it?
Notice your inner voice. Speak kindly to yourself.

Take small steps that honour your needs.
You don’t have to be perfect — just gentle with yourself.

🌿 You’ve always been enough — sometimes you just need to remember it. 🌿

As the evenings grow softer and the air turns crisp, take time to rest and restore 🍁Reiki offers a moment of calm — help...
14/10/2025

As the evenings grow softer and the air turns crisp, take time to rest and restore 🍁
Reiki offers a moment of calm — helping you release tension and find your inner stillness.
Appointments available this Thursday, 16th October.

Message to book your cosy autumn session ✨
— Sharon, Reiki Master Therapist

🌍 World Mental Health Day 💚Today is a gentle reminder that your mental wellbeing matters — every single day, not just to...
10/10/2025

🌍 World Mental Health Day 💚

Today is a gentle reminder that your mental wellbeing matters — every single day, not just today. Pause, breathe, and check in with yourself.

Your thoughts, feelings, and wellbeing truly matter.

Healing begins with small, kind steps — whether that’s talking to someone, practising self-care, or simply acknowledging how you feel.

Let’s keep the conversation open and make mental health a priority, every day. 🌿

✨ Do you find yourself putting things off — even when you know they’ll make you feel better once done?Procrastination of...
09/10/2025

✨ Do you find yourself putting things off — even when you know they’ll make you feel better once done?

Procrastination often isn’t about laziness — it’s about fear, overwhelm or self-doubt. Maybe it’s fear of not doing it perfectly, or simply not knowing where to start.

Here are a few ways to shift that pattern:
🌿 Break tasks into small, manageable steps
🌿 Set realistic goals instead of “all or nothing” ones
🌿 Notice your self-talk — encourage yourself, don’t criticise
🌿 Reward progress, no matter how small

When you understand why you procrastinate, you can begin to move forward with kindness and self-awareness.

✨ Remember — action doesn’t have to be big to create change. The smallest step counts.

If procrastination is holding you back, I can help you explore the beliefs and emotions behind it through coaching and hypnotherapy.

✨ Proven Techniques to Overcome Limiting Beliefs ✨Limiting beliefs can hold you back from reaching your true potential. ...
03/10/2025

✨ Proven Techniques to Overcome Limiting Beliefs ✨

Limiting beliefs can hold you back from reaching your true potential. The good news is, they don’t have to define you. Here are some proven ways to shift them:

🔹 Awareness – Notice the stories you tell yourself.
🔹 Challenge – Ask: Is this belief true, or just familiar?
🔹 Reframe – Replace “I can’t” with “I’m learning how to…”
🔹 Evidence – Gather proof of times you’ve succeeded before.
🔹 Action – Take small steps that show your mind a new reality.

When you begin to question and reframe your thoughts, you open the door to growth, confidence, and new possibilities. 🌿

👉 Which of these techniques resonates with you most today? 💛

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