Celebrating 21 Years and encouragement to new Hypnotherapists I can't believe it's just over 21 years ago I stepped into my first Hypnosis training, I can still remember my anxiety I felt with my first paying client and that magical feeling of being part of making the wonderful changes my clients have made. I've learned so much over that time and I continue to enjoy still learning AND in breaking down the complicated I just felt it would be nice to share 3-4 of the most powerful and simple things I have learned that will make any aspiring (Hypno)Therapist's work, results, and confidence - awesome! They have nothing to do with the 'magical' processes available and have everything to do with you and how you think and act and trust. Yes, this is deliberately (I wish it could be artfully but Hey Ho!) vague and to get it, whatever it is, you will have to come with me. It won't take long but the effects last forever. If you're interested press play and when you've listened please share this episode:  and I would love your feedback and questions, email me at  If you would like to know about me more there's a bit more information on my personal website  &nbsp; and if you want to know more about those silver bullets email me, the thing is that you are the silver bullet and when you get that BOOM! Saying those immortal words "I AM THE HYPNOTIST" Believe, Dream, and Excel Paul &nbsp; &nbsp;

Celebrating 21 Years and Encouragement to New (Hypno)Therapists

You Have To Suck First or Do You? Can we be a master without the 10.000 hours? If we could what would that mean to you and how would your life be affected? It's a hell of a downer this title, isn't it? Knowing you have to suck at something before you get to be good. It is a natural phenomenon and no one was good as they are now at doing something as they now are. But those 10,000 hours are a right turn-off - a Bummer with an upper case Capital B! All that can lead to overwhelm and underwhelm at the same time and then we usually give up and then in later years when seeing someone else do just the thing we gave up on say "I wish I'd" or "If only I'd" BUT And this is a good but, when you realize you suck at first and I tell you that you don't have to feel it then you can succeed. Every step of this process just builds more confidence and self-esteem and then spreads and influences different parts of your life too. Winner winner something for dinner or something like that&nbsp; :O) Come with me in this audio of sharing and if I'm good enough I'll take you through one way of succeeding at anything and becoming 'A Master' with an upper case capital M. And if I share with a modicum of clarity maybe you will too.&nbsp; Here's the link for this episode:  Shine brightly Paul Please remember you can leave a comment or email me with questions, requests and feedback. If you have enjoyed this or any other episode please share and subscribe. Just email me  If you want to subscribe to the podcast (I know you do)   Remember for my specially designed programs for developing Supreme Inner Confidence, Free Your Life of Anxiety and specialize Hypnosis tracks go to  If you want to access my FREE HYPNOSIS tracks go to  Follow and inter-react on twitter @pcloughie Why not look for me and the podcast on &gt;  AND the app Castbox I'm also in  YouTube - copy n paste UC3BlpN4voq8aAN7ePsIMt2Q into search bar The Libsyn podcast page http://personaldevelomentunplugged.libsyn.com Stitcher, tunein, learnoutloud, Google Play Music Here is your show on RadioPublic:  I’m a therapist but not your therapist The information with this website or online work, techniques and exercises provided within these free and paid products are for educational purposes only. Do not use the techniques or exercises contained within some of these free or paid products whilst driving or operating machinery, or if you suffer from epilepsy, clinical depression or any other nervous or psychiatric conditions. The information provided is not a substitute for proper medical advice. If in doubt, please consult your doctor or licensed medical practitioner. Any decision you make having received any of Paul Clough's free or paid products are your own and you remain wholly responsible for any decisions and actions you take. Music by  from  Music by  from  Music by  from

#284 You Have To Suck First Or Do You?

Learning From Our Life Stories - Part 2 Let's put this within a HYPNOSIS process Unlocking Deep Learnings from Life's Experiences Welcome to a special hypnosis session designed to help you extract profound learnings from your life's aha moments and even your negative experiences. This track is a companion to the longer podcast episode on learning from our life stories. Prepare to delve deep into your unconscious mind and bring forth valuable insights that will enrich your life. Following on from #410 Learning From Our Life Stories we put the metaphor into practice within a hypnosis process and let's learn from our stories of the past and put that learning available to our future.] Please listen to the previous episode so you get the full intention of the process and the full benefit of the result.] And......] REMEMBER It is a hypnosis track in this episode so if you have anything to attend to, that needs your conscious attention like driving etc. don't press play and wait till you can find a comfortable place where you will be undisturbed and get the best for yourself. Treat yourself !!!!!!!] There's lots of things going in each ear so just relax and let it in&nbsp; :O)] Please share:]  &nbsp; Shine brightly Paul Please remember you can leave a comment or email me with questions, requests and feedback.&nbsp; If you have enjoyed this or any other episode please share and subscribe. Just email me&nbsp; If you want to subscribe to the podcast (I know you do)&nbsp;  Remember for my specially designed programs for developing Supreme Inner Confidence, Free Your Life of Anxiety and specialize Hypnosis tracks go to&nbsp; &nbsp; If you want to access my FREE HYPNOSIS tracks go to  Follow and inter-react on twitter @pcloughie &nbsp;I’m a therapist but not your therapist The information with this website or online work, techniques and exercises provided within these free and paid products are for educational purposes only. Do not use the techniques or exercises contained within some of these free or paid products whilst driving or operating machinery, or if you suffer from epilepsy, clinical depression or any other nervous or psychiatric conditions. The information provided is not a substitute for proper medical advice. If in doubt, please consult your doctor or licensed medical practitioner. Any decision you make having received any of Paul Clough's free or paid products are your own and you remain wholly responsible for any decisions and actions you take. Why not look for me and the podcast on&nbsp;  AND the app Castbox I'm also in  YouTube - copy n paste UC3BlpN4voq8aAN7ePsIMt2Q into search bar The Libsyn podcast page http://personaldevelomentunplugged.libsyn.com tunein, learnoutloud, Google Play Music Music by  from , Music by  from , Music by  from , &gt;, Music by  from , Music by  from , &nbsp; And the transcript WARNING if you're a lover of the written word this may make you frustrated, or angry - you have been warned - is it an 'ism &nbsp; Personal development track based on learning from our life stories &nbsp; Here's your heads up to this, this accompanying hypnosis track. &nbsp; It's from the longer podcast, learning from our life stories. And I think you're going to find it really, really deeply. &nbsp; Well, deeply learning, if that's a word. &nbsp; I think you'll find you'll learn something deeply. &nbsp; Anyway, do have a listen. &nbsp; I think you'll find it deeply learning. &nbsp; &nbsp; hey, welcome back. And this is the following on from learning from our life stories, learning from. &nbsp; Our aha, moments and sometimes the slightest negative times in our life, but. &nbsp; To make sure that we take those learnings with us, the learnings of our life, as it were. So they're going to be available to us whenever we need them because they're unconscious, unconscious learnings. And when we have them available to us, well, they're not wasted, are they? And we can use them without consciously being aware of it. We can...

#411 Learning From Our Life Stories - Part 2 HYPNOSIS

If This Was The 1st or Last Day of your life? There's a question people often raise If this were the last day of your life, what would you do? or If this were the first day of your life, what would you do? I'd like you to think of the answer in a different way we usually would answer these two questions, which I think will make a difference to every day of your life. Have a listen and then share:  Shine Brightly 🌟 Paul   Hey there! I’d love to hear from you—questions, feedback, requests—all welcome. Drop me a line or leave a comment. If you've enjoyed this episode or any other, please share and subscribe! You can reach me at .  Subscribe to the Podcast Ready to subscribe?  to explore your options. Or, if you're on Apple Music or iTunes, you can go straight to subscribe or leave a review .  Special Programs for You For tools on developing Supreme Inner Confidence, finding Freedom from Anxiety, or specialized Hypnosis Tracks, visit .  Free Hypnosis Tracks Want access to my FREE hypnosis tracks? Head over to .  Connect with Me Follow me on Twitter:  Remember: I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. This podcast and any of my online resources are for educational purposes only. Never use the hypnosis tracks or exercises if you're operating machinery, driving, or if you have epilepsy or psychiatric conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you're unsure.  Find Us on Other Platforms Catch the podcast on , Castbox, , YouTube, or on our . Stay tuned, and keep shining brightly. ✨  Music Credits Music by Wataboi, DreamHeaven, ccjmusic, and others from . &nbsp; &nbsp; Personal development [self improvement] [self development] [NLP] [Hypnosis]

FMQ 497 What If This Was The 1st or Last Day on Earth

Keeping On Target To Success &nbsp; Following on from the last FMQ musing about constant and never-ending improvement, I ask the question&nbsp; How Do You Know? Do you actually have a plan? Do we measure from where we were to where we are now, and how much further have we got to go? And how often do we need to check on our progress? Let's answer these questions and a couple more in this 5-minute muse.&nbsp; Come with me and press play Then share what you've learned  Shine Brightly 🌟 Paul  Hey there! I’d love to hear from you—questions, feedback, requests—all welcome. Drop me a line or leave a comment. If you've enjoyed this episode or any other, please share and subscribe! You can reach me at .  Subscribe to the Podcast Ready to subscribe?  to explore your options. Or, if you're on Apple Music or iTunes, you can go straight to subscribe or leave a review .  Special Programs for You For tools on developing Supreme Inner Confidence, finding Freedom from Anxiety, or specialized Hypnosis Tracks, visit .  Free Hypnosis Tracks Want access to my FREE hypnosis tracks? Head over to .  Connect with Me Follow me on Twitter:  Remember: I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. This podcast and any of my online resources are for educational purposes only. Never use the hypnosis tracks or exercises if you're operating machinery, driving, or if you have epilepsy or psychiatric conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you're unsure.  Find Us on Other Platforms Catch the podcast on , Castbox, , YouTube, or on our . Stay tuned, and keep shining brightly. ✨  Music Credits Music by Wataboi, DreamHeaven, ccjmusic, and others from . Personal development [self improvement] [self development] [NLP] [Hypnosis]

FMQ 499 Keeping On Target To Success

A Journey to Better Behaviours: Rewire Your Reactions for Good Ever catch yourself snapping at someone and thinking, “Where the hell did that come from?” You’re not alone. In this episode of Personal Development Unplugged, I’m getting honest about my own struggles with automatic reactions—and how I turned them around. This isn’t just about stopping bad habits. It’s about understanding the intention behind those knee-jerk behaviours and learning how to respond with calm, curiosity, and confidence. What you’ll learn in this episode:   How to recognise the unconscious triggers behind emotional outbursts   Why your unconscious mind isn’t the enemy—it’s actually trying to protect you (even if it’s doing a rubbish job)   A simple yet powerful way to thank those old patterns—and let them go   How to build new beliefs and emotional habits that support the real you   Practical steps to respond with intention instead of reaction  And a process to boot to follow along with  If you want to feel more in control, improve your relationships, and stop letting outdated emotional patterns run the show—this is your invitation. Take the first step to emotional freedom. Listen now and discover how to create better behaviours from the inside out.  Shine Brightly 🌟 Paul  Hey there! I’d love to hear from you—questions, feedback, requests—all welcome. Drop me a line or leave a comment. If you've enjoyed this episode or any other, please share and subscribe! You can reach me at .  Subscribe to the Podcast Ready to subscribe?  to explore your options. Or, if you're on Apple Music or iTunes, you can go straight to subscribe or leave a review .  Special Programs for You For tools on developing Supreme Inner Confidence, finding Freedom from Anxiety, or specialized Hypnosis Tracks, visit .  Free Hypnosis Tracks Want access to my FREE hypnosis tracks? Head over to .  Connect with Me Follow me on Twitter:  Remember: I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. This podcast and any of my online resources are for educational purposes only. Never use the hypnosis tracks or exercises if you're operating machinery, driving, or if you have epilepsy or psychiatric conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you're unsure.  Find Us on Other Platforms Catch the podcast on , Castbox, , YouTube, or on our . Stay tuned, and keep shining brightly. ✨  Music Credits Music by Wataboi, DreamHeaven, ccjmusic, and others from . And the transcript WARNING if you're a lover of the written word this may make you frustrated, or angry - you have been warned - is it an 'ism &nbsp; For me, snapping at people became a habit that was not good &nbsp; Hey, my friend, are you like me when I say we all like to change bad reactions, bad behaviors. And I say bad, they're just not ones that we want to keep anymore. For me, well, this is one of them for me was snapping at people. Things would happen and before I knew it, bang, I'd snap. And it wasn't nice. And the result was not good. You can imagine if someone says something and you snap at them and then they snap back. And at the end of it, things didn't go well. And, then I got to be by myself. I felt like shit because I knew it wasn't right. And also, it wasn't really me. Well, it was me, but it wasn't the me that I wanted to be. Now, I could explore this knowing, you know, with my background, nlp, hypnosis therapy, I could explore it and find the core. But I didn't want to. I just didn't. I wanted, to go straight into a process for myself to change it, because I know you could. And the thing is, I knew that it was something from my unconscious mind because it was unconscious. It was a snap reaction. I didn't consciously think I'm going to be snappy. And that snappy went into like hurtful things and things like that was very personal, by the way. But I knew my unconscious mom was trying to protect me. And it was like a default thing. Now, you know, we think of fight and flight, but this was...

#448 Changing Negative Behaviours Easily

Loneliness and My Plan To Conquer It The Revolutionary Solution to Loneliness That Actually Works Feeling isolated? Struggling with loneliness? You're not alone. In this powerful episode, Paul Clough reveals his breakthrough plan to conquer loneliness once and for all – and it's not what you think. Why This Episode Matters: Loneliness has become an epidemic affecting millions worldwide. Whether you're personally struggling with isolation, know someone who is, or simply want to future-proof yourself against loneliness, this episode is essential listening. Paul's unique approach offers real hope and practical solutions that work – because everyone deserves meaningful connection. What You'll Discover: The Counterintuitive Approach: Why creating a plan for someone ELSE might be the key to solving your own loneliness crisis The Small Steps Strategy: How tiny actions like visiting coffee shops without your phone can transform your social life The Ikigai Framework: Paul's proven daily/weekly/monthly system that keeps you connected and engaged Real-World Action Steps: From library visits to cookery courses, yoga classes to reading groups – discover dozens of practical ways to rebuild your social connections Key Takeaways:  Start Small: Begin with 60-second conversations and people-watching in public spaces Explore Interests: Use libraries and bookshops to discover what genuinely attracts you Join Communities: Wine tasting, art classes, meditation groups, and more – find your tribe Create Structure: Build a progressive plan with daily, weekly, and monthly social activities Take Action: Stop doomscrolling and start connecting with real people in real spaces  Perfect For:  Anyone experiencing loneliness or social isolation People who want to help lonely friends or family members Listeners seeking practical strategies for building community Those ready to break free from digital isolation and create real connections  Take Action: Grab a pen and paper – you'll need them for this interactive episode. Paul guides you through creating your personalized loneliness-busting plan that actually works.  Ready to transform loneliness into connection? This episode gives you the tools to make it happen. Subscribe to Personal Development Unplugged for more life-changing strategies and practical wisdom from Paul Clough. Need support? Email Paul directly – he responds personally and has your back on this journey. Lastly, please share this important message  Shine Brightly 🌟 Paul  Hey there! I’d love to hear from you—questions, feedback, requests—all welcome. Drop me a line or leave a comment. If you've enjoyed this episode or any other, please share and subscribe! You can reach me at .  Subscribe to the Podcast Ready to subscribe?  to explore your options. Or, if you're on Apple Music or iTunes, you can go straight to subscribe or leave a review .  Special Programs for You For tools on developing Supreme Inner Confidence, finding Freedom from Anxiety, or specialized Hypnosis Tracks, visit .  Free Hypnosis Tracks Want access to my FREE hypnosis tracks? Head over to .  Connect with Me Follow me on Twitter:  Remember: I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. This podcast and any of my online resources are for educational purposes only. Never use the hypnosis tracks or exercises if you're operating machinery, driving, or if you have epilepsy or psychiatric conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you're unsure.  Find Us on Other Platforms Catch the podcast on , Castbox, , YouTube, or on our . Stay tuned, and keep shining brightly. ✨  Music Credits Music by Wataboi, DreamHeaven, ccjmusic, and others from . &nbsp; And the transcript WARNING if you're a lover of the written word this may make you frustrated, or angry - you have been warned - is it an 'ism&nbsp;  Warning. You are entering into the unplugged mind of Paul Clough. Too late. &nbsp;  Personal development unplugged. Welcome my friend to a longer podcast. And...

#450 Loniness and My Plan To Conquer it.

The Key To Unlocking Your Potential What if everything you want is already within you—just waiting for permission to emerge? In this unplugged deep dive, I share the true, no-fluff key to unlocking your potential… and it’s not just motivational fluff or clickbait—it’s practical, doable, and wildly empowering. You'll explore:   What potential really is (and the Latin origin may surprise you)   Why you’re not living up to it (yet)   How to smash that invisible box of limiting beliefs   A simple 10-minute imagination exercise that can change everything   How to prime your unconscious mind for success   The tiny, powerful decision that turns dreaming into doing   No guru-speak. No hype. Just honest tools to unlock your inner power and go further than you thought possible. Because your potential isn’t fixed. It’s only limited by one thing… and it’s time to break that.  "You choose to empower yourself. I’ll give you the key—you turn it." — Cloughie Listen now and take the first step toward your true, limitless self. Share this with your friends, start a WhatsApp group like Paul’s boys did, and spread the power of potential.  Shine Brightly 🌟 Paul  Hey there! I’d love to hear from you—questions, feedback, requests—all welcome. Drop me a line or leave a comment. If you've enjoyed this episode or any other, please share and subscribe! You can reach me at .  Subscribe to the Podcast Ready to subscribe?  to explore your options. Or, if you're on Apple Music or iTunes, you can go straight to subscribe or leave a review .  Special Programs for You For tools on developing Supreme Inner Confidence, finding Freedom from Anxiety, or specialized Hypnosis Tracks, visit .  Free Hypnosis Tracks Want access to my FREE hypnosis tracks? Head over to .  Connect with Me Follow me on Twitter:  Remember: I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. This podcast and any of my online resources are for educational purposes only. Never use the hypnosis tracks or exercises if you're operating machinery, driving, or if you have epilepsy or psychiatric conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you're unsure.  Find Us on Other Platforms Catch the podcast on , Castbox, , YouTube, or on our . Stay tuned, and keep shining brightly. ✨  Music Credits Music by Wataboi, DreamHeaven, ccjmusic, and others from .  &nbsp; &nbsp; And the transcript WARNING if you're a lover of the written word this may make you frustrated, or angry - you have been warned - is it an 'ism  And what a title, eh? What a title. The Key to Unlocking Your Potential. And it's not clickbait, by the way. &nbsp;  It's not clickbait, because I do have a key. But think of this, though, first, as a question to you. Why is unlocking your potential, my potential, anybody's potential, important? I know we think it's obvious. &nbsp;  And it's also probably hiding in plain sight. Because there's a question. Do you ever ask yourself, am I living up to my potential? Well, I'm guessing you probably don't. &nbsp;  It could be just me, though. I don't know. It could be just me. &nbsp;  I know I don't. I don't ask that. I strive for it sometimes. &nbsp;  I strive for it the best I can, set my intentions. But do I ever look back and go, was I really living up to my potential? The other question we never ask is, what would happen if we did? What would happen if we did ask that? Are we living up to our potential? And again, the answer is probably bloody not. Or is that just me again? Because when we get into what really potential is, we can never actually be living it, I guess. &nbsp;  But we can strive to be better than we were. And we have that striving to live to our potential, be living a life with the aim of being over our potential, up to our potential. If I'm trying to get the words right, you see, if you just think that with me, just for a moment, what would it be like? What would it be like if you were living a life, living up to your potential? What would...

#452 The Key To Unlocking Your Potential

#454 Mental Wellbeing – Tools and Strategies Part 1 Two simple tools that could change everything. We’ve all been through tough times — sadness, anxiety, OCD, loss of confidence, grief, loneliness… and it’s all “stuff” that affects your mental wellbeing. But here’s the thing: most of that big stuff? It started small. In this episode of the Personal Development Unplugged podcast, I (Cloughie) guide you through two powerful, yet beautifully simple mental wellbeing tools. These aren’t fluffy techniques – they’re real strategies that help you:   Acknowledge and neutralise uncomfortable emotions (instead of pushing them down)   Interrupt anxious thoughts and looping inner dialogue   Get clarity, create strategies, and take back control   Transform worry into personal power and positive action   We do the work together. Right here. Right now. These are practical NLP-based tools you can use any time life throws you a curveball – no fluff, just real results. 🎧 Listen now and learn:   Why ignoring “little stuff” makes it big   How to speak directly to your unconscious mind   What to do with that “weird feeling” you just can’t shake   How simple curiosity creates profound change   The power of specificity and intention in self-healing   &nbsp;This is Part 1 – more tools and techniques are coming soon. But these first two are game-changers. Start here.  🔁 Share this episode with someone who might need a gentle shift.   📩 Email me your thoughts or requests at   💬 Want tools for a specific issue? Just ask – I’ll make a future episode for it. Don’t forget to&nbsp;subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts.  “In simplicity, there is genius.” Let’s keep it simple – and effective.  &nbsp;And remember: Have more fun than you can stand – and wallow in joy. Shine Brightly 🌟 Paul  Subscribe to the Podcast Ready to subscribe?  to explore your options. Or, if you're on Apple Music or iTunes, you can go straight to subscribe or leave a review .  Special Programs for You For tools on developing Supreme Inner Confidence, finding Freedom from Anxiety, or specialized Hypnosis Tracks, visit .  Free Hypnosis Tracks Want access to my FREE hypnosis tracks? Head over to .  Connect with Me Follow me on Twitter:  Remember: I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. This podcast and any of my online resources are for educational purposes only. Never use the hypnosis tracks or exercises if you're operating machinery, driving, or if you have epilepsy or psychiatric conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you're unsure.  Find Us on Other Platforms Catch the podcast on , Castbox, , YouTube, or on our . Stay tuned, and keep shining brightly. ✨  Music Credits Music by Wataboi, DreamHeaven, ccjmusic, and others from . &nbsp; And the transcript WARNING if you're a lover of the written word this may make you frustrated, or angry - you have been warned - is it an 'ism  Hey friend, how you doing? I think, like most of us, I say most of us, pretty generality-Cloughie again, but we've all gone through some shit. We've gone through some dark times. &nbsp;  Well, certainly I have. And I think, because of that, it made me more interested in searching for tools, processes, protocols, whatever you want to call them, to assist in my mental well-being, but also to help other people's mental well-being. You know, even to the things of, I know you've got depression, you've got OCD, all that stuff, but you've also got not feeling bad, not feeling down, sad, alone, grief, so many different types of things that can affect your mental well-being. &nbsp;  Even the thing of just loss of confidence, loneliness, agoraphobia, or as they say, I think, in the US, agoraphobia. I don't know. But you fill in the blank, because anything and everything is part of, or is something that could affect your mental well-being, your mental health. &nbsp;  And over those years, because of that dark time, I found...

#454 Mental Wellbeing - Tools and Strategies Part 1

A Respectful Look at the Views of Others A Five-Minute Quickie from the Personal Development Unplugged Podcast Ever wondered how someone can hold a belief so different from yours — even the total opposite — and still be right? Well, in this five-minute (ish!) ramble, we explore one of NLP’s most important presuppositions: respect for another person’s model of the world. We all build our own "maps" of reality based on our experiences. But what happens when we genuinely listen to someone else's? Can we learn from it? Can it balance, challenge, or even evolve our own beliefs? In this episode:  Why no one’s map is 100% the territory How curiosity leads to harmony (and less conflict) And why active listening could be your secret growth tool  Take a moment, a breath, a coffee — and muse with me. Test everything. Respect difference. Be curious. Want the full experience? Subscribe, follow, and share the hell out of this with someone open-minded like you!  And the video link  More fun than you can stand — wallow in curiosity! Shine Brightly 🌟 Paul  Hey there! I’d love to hear from you—questions, feedback, requests—all welcome. Drop me a line or leave a comment. If you've enjoyed this episode or any other, please share and subscribe! You can reach me at .  Subscribe to the Podcast Ready to subscribe?  to explore your options. Or, if you're on Apple Music or iTunes, you can go straight to subscribe or leave a review .  Special Programs for You For tools on developing Supreme Inner Confidence, finding Freedom from Anxiety, or specialized Hypnosis Tracks, visit .  Free Hypnosis Tracks Want access to my FREE hypnosis tracks? Head over to .  Connect with Me Follow me on Twitter:  Remember: I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. This podcast and any of my online resources are for educational purposes only. Never use the hypnosis tracks or exercises if you're operating machinery, driving, or if you have epilepsy or psychiatric conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you're unsure.  Find Us on Other Platforms Catch the podcast on , Castbox, , YouTube, or on our . Stay tuned, and keep shining brightly. ✨  Music Credits Music by Wataboi, DreamHeaven, ccjmusic, and others from . &nbsp; &nbsp; And the transcript WARNING if you're a lover of the written word this may make you frustrated, or angry - you have been warned - is it an 'ism &nbsp; &nbsp;Hey. A little while ago we did a couple of five minute quickies about the, well, the convenient assumptions or presuppositions of NLP. &nbsp; And I wanted to, just for five minutes, to muse about another one, another one. And it's all about respect. Respect for the other person's model of the world. &nbsp; Because I don't know if you know that we all have our own models of the world and we all have our own maps. And someone said, you know, the map is not the territory. So if the map is not the territory and it's our map, but we're not really looking outside to find out what territory is, lovely metaphor, isn't it? But our world is, our world is a map. &nbsp; And we believe it's true, don't we? Everything that we believe must be right because we believe it. And guess what? Other people have different beliefs. Sometimes a bloody opposite. &nbsp; How is that? Because lots of things have happened in the past, their experiences, their backgrounds, their parents, everything you can think of has conspired with them to create beliefs and the choices they make in the world, which gives them more beliefs. And guess what, so have you. And you've formed this thing called a map, which may be right in some places, maybe not quite so right on others, but also there's a whole territory out there, which is constantly changing. &nbsp; And if you think of this modern world right now, everything is changing so quickly too. And we're being overwhelmed by so much information, but also a lot of false information. So it's really distorting everything. &nbsp; So how can our little map...

FMQ 506 A Respectful Look at the Views Of Others

Feeling a Failure – Let’s Solve It Ever felt like a failure? That heavy, gut-sinking emotion that says “I’m not good enough” or *“I’ve let myself (or others) down”? You're not alone. But what if I told you feeling like a failure is not a fact – it’s a signal. And better still, it’s something we can solve together. In this episode of the Personal Development Unplugged podcast, we go deep – but in only the way we can. I’ll walk you through how those thoughts of failure sneak in, what they really mean, and most importantly, give you simple, practical NLP and hypnosis-based tools to shift that feeling fast. &nbsp;Learn how to: • Challenge and change the story you're telling yourself • Turn emotional feedback into empowering action • Reclaim confidence and self-worth (without toxic positivity) • Use the language of success to rewire your internal dialogue • Start new habits that build momentum, not guilt This isn’t about pretending everything’s great. This is about acknowledging the feeling, finding the real intention behind it, and creating real, lasting change. And it’s simpler than you think — because, say it with me: In simplicity, there is genius. It’s time to take that feeling of failure and use it as fuel for your personal growth.  Listen now and reclaim your inner success story. Watch the full video episode too if you fancy seeing my face in action! Subscribe. Share. Let’s help more people unplug from limitations.   Shine Brightly 🌟 Paul  Hey there! I’d love to hear from you—questions, feedback, requests—all welcome. Drop me a line or leave a comment. If you've enjoyed this episode or any other, please share and subscribe! You can reach me at .  Subscribe to the Podcast Ready to subscribe?  to explore your options. Or, if you're on Apple Music or iTunes, you can go straight to subscribe or leave a review .  Special Programs for You For tools on developing Supreme Inner Confidence, finding Freedom from Anxiety, or specialized Hypnosis Tracks, visit .  Free Hypnosis Tracks Want access to my FREE hypnosis tracks? Head over to .  Connect with Me Follow me on Twitter:  Remember: I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. This podcast and any of my online resources are for educational purposes only. Never use the hypnosis tracks or exercises if you're operating machinery, driving, or if you have epilepsy or psychiatric conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you're unsure.  Find Us on Other Platforms Catch the podcast on , Castbox, , YouTube, or on our . Stay tuned, and keep shining brightly. ✨  Music Credits Music by Wataboi, DreamHeaven, ccjmusic, and others from . &nbsp;  And the transcript WARNING if you're a lover of the written word this may make you frustrated, or angry - you have been warned - is it an 'ism  Hey, my friends, my friend. I think there's one or two here. &nbsp;  The longer podcast and feeling a feeling of failure. Let's solve it. But before I go into that, I want to tell you a little story. &nbsp;  Because yesterday I recorded this particular thing. Feelings of failure. And guess what happened? At the very end, I went to play it back. &nbsp;  Video wise? Yeah, it's there. The microphone hadn't been switched on. Zero audio. &nbsp;  Zero audio. And do you know what? I felt such a dumbo. What a dim F-U-C-K. &nbsp;  What? I was so, I shouted at myself. In fact, I shouted at the microphone for not turning itself off to start off with. I had to blame somebody. &nbsp;  And then I realized, Paul, you've learned a valuable lesson. Always go back to basics. Check your basics. &nbsp;  Check your intention and check your equipment to make sure things are all firing on all cylinders before we start. There you go. But I'm back again. &nbsp;  And this feeling of a failure, because you see, sometimes to be a success, we think we need to have just one more minute, just a bit more, just a bit more. And sometimes it's just one more rep, just one more,...

# 455 Feeling A Failure- Lets Solve It

The Alternative To Anxiety and Worry An empowering deep dive into how you can take control of anxiety and worry — and replace them with clarity, calm, and confidence. An empowering deep dive into how you can take control of anxiety and worry — and replace them with clarity, calm, and confidence. In this episode, Paul Clough (yes, me!) shares personal experiences and tried-and-tested NLP and hypnosis-based techniques to help you break the cycle of anxious thoughts, worry loops, and emotional overwhelm. Discover how to:   Dissociate from unhelpful feelings, thoughts, and mental movies   Rewire your internal voice to one of calm, strength, and clarity   Use simple yet powerful visualisation and anchoring techniques   Access the emotional states that truly support you   Stop rehearsing failure and instead direct your own movie of success   Prepare for real-life situations with ease and confidence   You’ll learn how your unconscious mind can work with you rather than against you, so you’re no longer hijacked by imaginary fears or future catastrophes that never even happen. 💡 This isn’t theory — it’s a hands-on process you can do as you listen. So grab a notebook or just settle in with your headphones and let’s stop anxiety in its tracks. Because there is an alternative… and it starts right here. 🎧 Listen now — and please share this episode with someone who needs it.  👉 Also available as a full video on  Shine Brightly 🌟 Paul  Hey there! I’d love to hear from you—questions, feedback, requests—all welcome. Drop me a line or leave a comment. If you've enjoyed this episode or any other, please share and subscribe! You can reach me at .  Subscribe to the Podcast Ready to subscribe?  to explore your options. Or, if you're on Apple Music or iTunes, you can go straight to subscribe or leave a review .  Special Programs for You For tools on developing Supreme Inner Confidence, finding Freedom from Anxiety, or specialized Hypnosis Tracks, visit .  Free Hypnosis Tracks Want access to my FREE hypnosis tracks? Head over to .  Connect with Me Follow me on Twitter:  Remember: I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. This podcast and any of my online resources are for educational purposes only. Never use the hypnosis tracks or exercises if you're operating machinery, driving, or if you have epilepsy or psychiatric conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you're unsure.  Find Us on Other Platforms Catch the podcast on , Castbox, , YouTube, or on our . Stay tuned, and keep shining brightly. ✨  Music Credits Music by Wataboi, DreamHeaven, ccjmusic, and others from . &nbsp; &nbsp; And the transcript WARNING if you're a lover of the written word this may make you frustrated, or angry - you have been warned - is it an 'ism  #456 The Alternative To Anxiety and Worry  An alternative to anxiety and worry. What a great title, isn't it? Great title. &nbsp;  Well, it is Cloughie. I can back it up, I assure you. But first of all, let's just think for a minute. &nbsp;  And this will probably be a little bit of me. And let's see how it matches with your experience. How do we experience anxiety, worry? Well, for me, when something happens like that, I get a weird feeling in my tummy. &nbsp;  It's really quite low in my tummy. And it's not really the most pleasant of feelings. But, hey, that's what it is. &nbsp;  I might get butterflies. And it's more than butterflies. It's more intense, because it's like having ten times more butterflies than butterflies. &nbsp;  So, that's the feeling I get. You know, I could get sometimes, when it's not good, I've had like a dread. Some might say deep dread, but I don't know quite how deep a deep dread goes. &nbsp;  But it was something I dreaded. You know, because it's worry. Something, I can remember a particular thing, it really did worry. &nbsp;  And I couldn't understand why, but that's what was happening. And when I thought about it, that was my heart. You know,...

#456 The Alternative To Anxiety and Worry

But I Can't Afford A Therapist 💥 “I can’t afford therapy…” Sound familiar? You're not alone. And you're not stuck. In this longer unplugged episode, we tackle one of the most common barriers to better mental health: not being able to access or afford professional support. 🎙️ But what if that didn’t have to stop you? This is not about ignoring the problem or playing it down. It's about taking back control—step by step—and discovering powerful, proven ways to feel better, move forward, and heal… without spending a penny. You’ll learn:   Why feeling stuck is natural—but change is possible   The real damage of waiting, blaming, and self-berating (and how to stop)   A DIY approach to emotional healing that’s empowering, practical and free   How to journal your way from confusion to clarity   The one question you must stop asking—and the one that will change everything   Why walking and breathing (yes, really!) can shift your whole internal world   How to create your own step-by-step roadmap from where you are to where you want to be   And access to my free hypnosis tracks to support your journey   💬 Plus: Why giving up is not an option, and how to feel safe, steady and hopeful—even when life feels heavy. This isn’t fluff. It’s action. It’s simple because it works. And it’s here for you right now. 🎧 Listen, share, and let’s start a movement of healing—together.  Shine Brightly 🌟 Paul  Hey there! I’d love to hear from you—questions, feedback, requests—all welcome. Drop me a line or leave a comment. If you've enjoyed this episode or any other, please share and subscribe! You can reach me at .  Subscribe to the Podcast Ready to subscribe?  to explore your options. Or, if you're on Apple Music or iTunes, you can go straight to subscribe or leave a review .  Special Programs for You For tools on developing Supreme Inner Confidence, finding Freedom from Anxiety, or specialized Hypnosis Tracks, visit .  Free Hypnosis Tracks Want access to my FREE hypnosis tracks? Head over to .  Connect with Me Follow me on Twitter:  Remember: I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. This podcast and any of my online resources are for educational purposes only. Never use the hypnosis tracks or exercises if you're operating machinery, driving, or if you have epilepsy or psychiatric conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you're unsure.  Find Us on Other Platforms Catch the podcast on , Castbox, , YouTube, or on our . Stay tuned, and keep shining brightly. ✨  Music Credits Music by Wataboi, DreamHeaven, ccjmusic, and others from . And the transcript WARNING if you're a lover of the written word this may make you frustrated, or angry - you have been warned - is it an 'ism  &nbsp;  #457 But I Can't Afford A Therapist &nbsp; &nbsp;  Hey, back to the longer podcast with me Paul. Personal development unplugged. And I've been hearing quite a few things about people getting anxious because they can't get access to professional support for their mental health. &nbsp;  You know, they're not feeling in a good state and not being able to get access to someone who can help them actually is creating more anxiety, more stress. And therefore obviously that state gets worse, health gets worse and everything just goes tits up basically. So what do you do? What do you do when you can't get any access to that professional support? What do you do? What do you do where you could blame everything else? Everyone else? Because the world is unfair. &nbsp;  Because it is unfair, it's totally unfair. You know, it's not, well, it's just unfair. Or you could have a pity party, which is a bit like blaming the world, isn't it? And just have a pity party by yourself. &nbsp;  You could do. Or you could just hide away. Hide away, not let anybody see that you're down and hide away. &nbsp;  You can hide away in plain sight, by the way, because you can put your defences up. Or you could show everybody, you know,...

#457 But I Can't Afford A Therapist

Restoring Work-Life Balance  (But I Hate the Word “Balance”!) Work-life balance. Sounds nice, doesn’t it? But let’s be honest — balance is boring! Life isn’t a flat line; it’s ups, downs, twists, and turns. What we really want isn’t balance… it’s harmony. In this quick 5-minute episode, we explore why chasing “balance” often leaves you frustrated and how to create the illusion of balance through harmony. You’ll learn how to spot those niggling “off-kilter” feelings, uncover hidden clashes between your values, and make small, powerful micro-corrections that bring life back into flow. Whether it’s work vs. relationships, health vs. ambition, or just feeling stretched in two directions — I’ll give you the tools to notice, question, and adjust. And the best part? These aren’t big life overhauls — they’re tiny shifts that keep your energy, motivation, and relationships thriving. So if you’ve been feeling pulled in all directions, this episode will help you realign without losing the spark that makes life exciting. 🔗 Listen now, share with someone who needs it, and start living in harmony — not flatline “balance.”   Shine Brightly 🌟 Paul  Hey there! I’d love to hear from you—questions, feedback, requests—all welcome. Drop me a line or leave a comment. If you've enjoyed this episode or any other, please share and subscribe! You can reach me at .  Subscribe to the Podcast Ready to subscribe?  to explore your options. Or, if you're on Apple Music or iTunes, you can go straight to subscribe or leave a review .  Special Programs for You For tools on developing Supreme Inner Confidence, finding Freedom from Anxiety, or specialized Hypnosis Tracks, visit .  Free Hypnosis Tracks Want access to my FREE hypnosis tracks? Head over to .  Connect with Me Follow me on Twitter:  Remember: I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. This podcast and any of my online resources are for educational purposes only. Never use the hypnosis tracks or exercises if you're operating machinery, driving, or if you have epilepsy or psychiatric conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you're unsure.  Find Us on Other Platforms Catch the podcast on , Castbox, , YouTube, or on our . Stay tuned, and keep shining brightly. ✨  Music Credits Music by  from , Music by  from , Music by  from , Music by  from , Music by  from , &nbsp; And the transcript WARNING if you're a lover of the written word this may make you frustrated, or angry - you have been warned - is it an 'ism &nbsp;  Hey my friends, a quick five minute musing about balance. I hate balance. But work-life balance. &nbsp;  You know, what does that mean? Work-life balance. You see, life is not a flat line. It doesn't happen that way. &nbsp;  It's ups and it's down and it's all over. But it's not a flat line. It's not imbalance. &nbsp;  Because balance is boring. It's so boring. Think of just living your life with just a flat line. &nbsp;  What would you see? Wouldn't it be grey? I think it'd be grey. In my mind it's grey. I've just been looking out there because I know what's happening next. &nbsp;  And you know, I haven't got really many goals because if I have goals I've got to extend myself and push in different directions. You know, if I want to do something this exciting it might challenge me. So that's going to take me off balance. &nbsp;  I get that funny feeling that, oh, I don't like that. God, that's not the way to live, is it? That's not the way to live. So what is? What is the way to live? I'm going to tell you. &nbsp;  Slow down Cluffy. It's about harmony. And I've talked about this before, but harmony creates the balance that doesn't exist. &nbsp;  Which is a weird thing, isn't it? Because I just said it doesn't exist. But it's that harmony that gives the illusion of balance. Because when you need to do one thing it comes along and you spend a little bit more effort there. &nbsp;  A little bit more motivation there....

FMQ 509 Restoring Work Life Balance

3 New Hypnosis Tracks With My Compliments I’ve just re-edited and transformed three of my favourite podcast processes into real hypnosis tracks — multi-layered sessions designed to get deep into your unconscious mind. These tracks include:   Making decisions with unconscious clarity   Making anxiety your best friend   Spinning anxiety away (weird, but it works!)   They join nearly 70 free hypnosis audios I’ve created for the Personal Development Unplugged community — all downloadable, no credit cards, no catches. 👉 Get instant access: &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Inside, you’ll also discover my best tip for using hypnosis effectively: set your intention before you press play — it supercharges results. Share this with friends who could use a little help. Change is quick, easy, and waiting for you. Shine Brightly 🌟 Paul  Hey there! I’d love to hear from you—questions, feedback, requests—all welcome. Drop me a line or leave a comment. If you've enjoyed this episode or any other, please share and subscribe! You can reach me at .  Subscribe to the Podcast Ready to subscribe?  to explore your options. Or, if you're on Apple Music or iTunes, you can go straight to subscribe or leave a review .  Special Programs for You For tools on developing Supreme Inner Confidence, finding Freedom from Anxiety, or specialized Hypnosis Tracks, visit .  Free Hypnosis Tracks Want access to my FREE hypnosis tracks? Head over to .  Connect with Me Follow me on Twitter:  Remember: I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. This podcast and any of my online resources are for educational purposes only. Never use the hypnosis tracks or exercises if you're operating machinery, driving, or if you have epilepsy or psychiatric conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you're unsure.  Find Us on Other Platforms Catch the podcast on , Castbox, , YouTube, or on our . Stay tuned, and keep shining brightly. ✨  Music Credits Music by  from , Music by  from , Music by  from , Music by  from , Music by  from , &nbsp; And the transcript WARNING if you're a lover of the written word this may make you frustrated, or angry - you have been warned - is it an 'ism  3 New Hypnosis Tracks With My Compliments &nbsp;  Hello my friends. &nbsp;  Now, a little while ago I recorded three longer podcast episodes that contained processes. Processes for considering decisions using your unconscious mind but also making anxiety your best friend and also spinning anxiety away which is really weird but it's a lovely process. It just works and I use all these processes with my clients and they just seem to work and what I wanted to do was to re-edit them and put them into real hypnosis tracks. &nbsp;  I call them real hypnosis tracks because it's not the relaxer therapy it's the real stuff but I made it slightly different. I've made them multi-layered so you're getting information into different hemispheres, different places, all over the place. My voice comes to you from everywhere and goes in everywhere and it makes such a difference because you can then let yourself go. &nbsp;  So what I've done I've done those tracks now and I've now uploaded them to my special place. My special place where I've got nearly 70, probably I have got 70 hypnosis tracks now and they're all complementary. They're free. &nbsp;  They're for you. It's my bit of giving back to the world as it were. So if you'd like them and if you're not a member of the podcast community, the Personal Development Unplugged podcast community, then all you have to do is go to pawcluffonline.com forward slash podcast and you'll get a return email from me. &nbsp;  There's no credit cards because as I said they're completely complementary and you'll get a link and you press that link and there you're taken to this wonderful website. A wonderful website with say 70 processes with these three included and you can download them because that's why I put them on this separate website. So you can download...

#458 3 New Hypnosis Tracks With My Compliments

Breaking Out of the Herd Are you ready to step out of the herd and be you? In this five-minute quickie, I’m diving into the power of embracing your uniqueness. We all conform at times, but what if living your true self — with kindness, courage, and selfless service — is exactly what the world needs? Inspired by David Goggins’ words, this episode is about breaking free from the mould, shaking off imposter syndrome, and showing up as the uncommon person you really are. Because when you do, you don’t just change yourself… you inspire others to do the same. 👉 Tune in, reflect, and take one small step today to live as your real, authentic self. Please share what you learn and the episode too:  Shine Brightly 🌟 Paul  Hey there! I’d love to hear from you—questions, feedback, requests—all welcome. Drop me a line or leave a comment. If you've enjoyed this episode or any other, please share and subscribe! You can reach me at .  Subscribe to the Podcast Ready to subscribe?  to explore your options. Or, if you're on Apple Music or iTunes, you can go straight to subscribe or leave a review .  Special Programs for You For tools on developing Supreme Inner Confidence, finding Freedom from Anxiety, or specialized Hypnosis Tracks, visit .  Free Hypnosis Tracks Want access to my FREE hypnosis tracks? Head over to .  Connect with Me Follow me on Twitter:  Remember: I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. This podcast and any of my online resources are for educational purposes only. Never use the hypnosis tracks or exercises if you're operating machinery, driving, or if you have epilepsy or psychiatric conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you're unsure.  Find Us on Other Platforms Catch the podcast on , Castbox, , YouTube, or on our . Stay tuned, and keep shining brightly. ✨  Music Credits Music by  from , Music by  from , Music by  from , &gt;, Music by  from , Music by  from , And the transcript WARNING if you're a lover of the written word this may make you frustrated, or angry - you have been warned - is it an 'ism  Hey my friend. A five minute quickie. &nbsp;  And it's all about being unique. Because I think you're unique. I know I'm unique. &nbsp;  But we're all unique, aren't we? And the thing is, why don't we show our uniqueness? Why don't we express it? Why do we conform? Conform to the normal, whatever the normal is. Conform to, just be the herd. And who wants to be part of the herd? But I think sometimes we are. &nbsp;  Now, David Goggins said a wonderful thing. And I made a note of this because it stuck with me. He said, when people don't understand you, you're there. &nbsp;  When people don't understand you, you're there. Because that's living an uncommon life amongst uncommon people. Being the uncommon person in a crowd of uncommon people, that's really, really, really unique. &nbsp;  And obviously, he is really unique. You know, he's famous. Stay hard, MF. &nbsp;  You can make up what the MF. So, in this little few minutes, I want you to consider, consider music, just sitting down, taking a little breath, and considering, are you, well, are you prepared to break out the mould? The mould of where you are now to what you'd like to be, who you'd like to be, who you really are. To express yourself in the way that you dress, the way you speak, not being just outrageous for sake, because that's just being a tit. &nbsp;  Excuse me. But it is, isn't it? But being you, expressing the things that you've learned, sharing with people, you know, break out the mould and actually be kind. A lot of people aren't. &nbsp;  And also selfless service, you know, doing things without any expectation of return is unique, is special, is out of the mould. Maybe you want to consider that. And probably, there are parts of your life, different contexts where you are, where you are unique, you're being your true self, where people maybe don't quite understand you because you're there. &nbsp;  But I want you to...

FMQ 510 Breaking out of the Herd

Why You Don’t Succeed and How To Why do so many people fail to succeed while others break through and create the life they dream of? In this episode of the Personal Development Unplugged Podcast, I dive into four powerful questions that can change how you think about success, failure, and the choices you make every day. Are you just settling? Trying to move mountains? Wishing life was easy? Or constantly struggling? Here’s the thing — success isn’t about either/or. It’s about this AND that. It’s about striving, celebrating the plateaus, reviewing your values, and then springboarding forward with even more clarity and energy.  You’ll discover: Why settling keeps you stuck in the “I wish I had” syndrome How moving mountains without balance makes you lose what you value most The secret power of the&nbsp;plateau and why it’s not failure but fuel  How to build harmony (not balance) into your journey to success The five keys to success that pull it all together  If you’ve ever felt stuck, stalled, or doubted yourself on the way to your goals, this episode is for you. By the end, you’ll know how to pause, review, and reignite your path — and you’ll be ready to step into the top few percent who actually succeed. Listen now, share with a friend who needs this, and let’s make success inevitable.  Oh! And if you want to see the video recording as well here's the link  Shine Brightly 🌟 Paul  Hey there! I’d love to hear from you—questions, feedback, requests—all welcome. Drop me a line or leave a comment. If you've enjoyed this episode or any other, please share and subscribe! You can reach me at .  Subscribe to the Podcast Ready to subscribe?  to explore your options. Or, if you're on Apple Music or iTunes, you can go straight to subscribe or leave a review .  Special Programs for You For tools on developing Supreme Inner Confidence, finding Freedom from Anxiety, or specialized Hypnosis Tracks, visit .  Free Hypnosis Tracks Want access to my FREE hypnosis tracks? Head over to .  Connect with Me Follow me on Twitter:  Remember: I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. This podcast and any of my online resources are for educational purposes only. Never use the hypnosis tracks or exercises if you're operating machinery, driving, or if you have epilepsy or psychiatric conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you're unsure.  Find Us on Other Platforms Catch the podcast on , Castbox, , YouTube, or on our . Stay tuned, and keep shining brightly. ✨  Music Credits Music by  from , Music by  from , Music by  from , &gt;, Music by  from , Music by  from , And the transcript WARNING if you're a lover of the written word this may make you frustrated, or angry - you have been warned - is it an 'ism &nbsp;&nbsp;  Good day, good morning, good afternoon, and any of all that stuff. Why don't you achieve success? Do you know what? I'm going to go straight into this with two, three, maybe four questions and see if they resonate with you. Here's the first one. &nbsp;  Are you simply just settling for what you have? You know, that settle for what you've got. It's that balance. And you know what I think about balance. &nbsp;  It's shit. But never mind. Just see if that sort of resonates with you. &nbsp;  Are you just settling for what you have? Or, are you moving mountains to get what you want? Are you moving mountains to get your dreams, your goals? Do you really put every effort in? Do you see every moment of the day what you're looking for, the smell of success, and you're going for it every hour of the day? Now those two questions I heard from a guy called Alex Horowitz. I think that's how you pronounce his name. Superb, lovely guy, lovely guy. &nbsp;  Loves his questions and questioning himself and human behaviour. Here's your third question. Similar vein, similar vein. &nbsp;  Do you want it easy? Do you want it easy? That's life that is. No stress, no worry, no effort. You're just gonna be...

#459 Why You Don't Succeed and How To

Spicing Up Success Ever wondered why some goals feel like a slog while others seem to flow? In this 5-minute quickie, I dive into Neville Goddard’s powerful idea of the feeling of the wish fulfilled—and then I take it further. What if you didn’t just imagine the emotion of achieving your dream… but also stepped into the psychology and physiology of already having it? How would you breathe, walk, talk, and think if your goal was done and dusted? This is more than just motivation—it’s how you train your unconscious mind to notice opportunities, attract success faster, and build unstoppable inner confidence. So if you’re ready to achieve your dreams quicker, richer, and with more certainty—hit play. And if you know someone chasing their goals, share this with them. It might be exactly the nudge they need. 👉 Subscribe, share, and let’s make success contagious.  And you can see the video of this episode here  Shine Brightly 🌟 Paul  Hey there! I’d love to hear from you—questions, feedback, requests—all welcome. Drop me a line or leave a comment. If you've enjoyed this episode or any other, please share and subscribe! You can reach me at .  Subscribe to the Podcast Ready to subscribe?  to explore your options. Or, if you're on Apple Music or iTunes, you can go straight to subscribe or leave a review .  Special Programs for You For tools on developing Supreme Inner Confidence, finding Freedom from Anxiety, or specialized Hypnosis Tracks, visit .  Free Hypnosis Tracks Want access to my FREE hypnosis tracks? Head over to .  Connect with Me Follow me on Twitter:  Remember: I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. This podcast and any of my online resources are for educational purposes only. Never use the hypnosis tracks or exercises if you're operating machinery, driving, or if you have epilepsy or psychiatric conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you're unsure.  Find Us on Other Platforms Catch the podcast on , Castbox, , YouTube, or on our . Stay tuned, and keep shining brightly. ✨  Music Credits Music by  from , Music by  from , Music by  from , &gt;, Music by  from , Music by  from , &nbsp; And the transcript WARNING if you're a lover of the written word this may make you frustrated, or angry - you have been warned - is it an 'ism  &nbsp;  Hello and welcome back to the five minute quickie. Something to amuse about and this is I think really important but it's so quick because we all, I guess anyway, we all want to achieve our dreams. &nbsp;  We have goals that we'd like to succeed in and we'd like to have a life that is something worthwhile, isn't it? And that is made up of lots of mini goals, I guess, things that we'd like to have happen. And there was a guy who called Neville Goddard who spoke and wrote about a thing called the feeling of the wish fulfilled. And if you lived your life with that feeling, the feeling of the wish fulfilled, which in effect is if you can imagine having already got that goal, the thing that you wanted for, the thing you desire, your dream, what would that feel like? And then if you began to work towards that goal with that feeling, the feeling of the wish fulfilled, so as if you've already got it, it would just make it so much easier. &nbsp;  And it would, you'd attract it, your unconscious mind would look for all those different things, the reticular activating system and your biological just tends to notice and focus on all the things you want. And it's brilliant. The feeling of the wish fulfilled. &nbsp;  I'm going to do a longer podcast on this, but just to muse, what I've been thinking about is how could we make that a little bit richer, richer than the feeling of the wish fulfilled? Absolutely. Because that feeling is wonderful. If you imagine having already got the things that you want, being specific by the way, individually, wouldn't it be good? But hey, when you have that feeling and you can imagine having got your goal, you already know...

FMQ 511 Spicing Up Success

Letting Yourself Down: Thinking of Others – DON’T Do you put everyone else first? Always there for family, friends, even the ones who don’t always treat you right? That’s an incredible value to have — being dependable, supportive, and accountable. But here’s the truth: when you constantly put others before yourself, you’re letting yourself down. And when you let yourself down, you let everyone down. In this episode, I’ll guide you through a simple but powerful exercise to uncover your core life values — the foundation of who you are. Once you know your top three, you’ll understand how to live in alignment with them, stay true to yourself, and actually be a stronger support for those you care about. This isn’t about being selfish. It’s about knowing who you are, standing on that rock-solid foundation, and being accountable to you. From there, everything else — your goals, dreams, relationships — falls into place. Listen in and find out:   Why putting others first can actually let them down.   How to discover your top three life values.   How living by those values makes you the best version of you.   Why accountability starts with yourself — or it doesn’t work at all.   It’s time to stop letting yourself down. Build your foundation. Live your values. And only then, lift up others. Let's share this with others  And there is a video of this too h Shine Brightly 🌟 Paul  Hey there! I’d love to hear from you—questions, feedback, requests—all welcome. Drop me a line or leave a comment. If you've enjoyed this episode or any other, please share and subscribe! You can reach me at .  Subscribe to the Podcast Ready to subscribe?  to explore your options. Or, if you're on Apple Music or iTunes, you can go straight to subscribe or leave a review .  Special Programs for You For tools on developing Supreme Inner Confidence, finding Freedom from Anxiety, or specialized Hypnosis Tracks, visit .  Free Hypnosis Tracks Want access to my FREE hypnosis tracks? Head over to .  Connect with Me Follow me on Twitter:  Remember: I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. This podcast and any of my online resources are for educational purposes only. Never use the hypnosis tracks or exercises if you're operating machinery, driving, or if you have epilepsy or psychiatric conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you're unsure.  Find Us on Other Platforms Catch the podcast on , Castbox, , YouTube, or on our . Stay tuned, and keep shining brightly. ✨  Music Credits Music by  from , Music by  from , Music by  from , &gt;, Music by  from , Music by  from , And the transcript WARNING if you're a lover of the written word this may make you frustrated, or angry - you have been warned - is it an 'ism &nbsp;  #460 Letting Yourself Down - Thinking Of Others -DON'T &nbsp;  So, what's this longer episode going to be about? Well, I don't think it's going to be about that long, but it is important. And you know, well I think I know you, you're the type of person who won't let their mates down. You'd probably do anything, anything, rather than let somebody down, because that's the type of person you are. &nbsp;  I think we've all done it, but I know you do it. You've rushed around, you've changed things, you know, you even made a few sacrifices probably and made a point that you could be counted on. You see, I think it's really good that you have that value, that you could be supportive and you're countable, you can be counted on. &nbsp;  That's a great value to have. I want you to just remember those times now, if you just think about it now, remembering those times when you have looked to just help others, you know, you're not going to let them down. It could be that you want to make sure that you can be dependable or depended on. &nbsp;  You infuse, you help motivate by being there. Remember it? Remember those times? I know there's more than one, so, you know, just have a think back for the moment right now,...

#460 Letting Yourself Down - Thinking Of Others -DON'T

Today Is A Special Day – Find Out Why Every single day is unique, but how often do we really live it like that? In this Five Minute Quickie, I want you to pause, reflect, and realise that today is the only one you’ll ever get. No repeats, no reruns. We’ll dive into:   Why seeing today as a gift and a present changes your mindset   How a little gratitude and intention can make ordinary days extraordinary   Simple ways to create meaning for yourself and others in the moment   This isn’t about waiting for the future or getting stuck in the past. It’s about recognising that today is special — because it’s all we really have. Listen in, share it forward, and let’s make this day one worth remembering.  And the video link&nbsp;  Shine Brightly 🌟 Paul  Hey there! I’d love to hear from you—questions, feedback, requests—all welcome. Drop me a line or leave a comment. If you've enjoyed this episode or any other, please share and subscribe! You can reach me at .  Subscribe to the Podcast Ready to subscribe?  to explore your options. Or, if you're on Apple Music or iTunes, you can go straight to subscribe or leave a review .  Special Programs for You For tools on developing Supreme Inner Confidence, finding Freedom from Anxiety, or specialized Hypnosis Tracks, visit .  Free Hypnosis Tracks Want access to my FREE hypnosis tracks? Head over to .  Connect with Me Follow me on Twitter:  Remember: I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. This podcast and any of my online resources are for educational purposes only. Never use the hypnosis tracks or exercises if you're operating machinery, driving, or if you have epilepsy or psychiatric conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you're unsure.  Find Us on Other Platforms Catch the podcast on , Castbox, , YouTube, or on our . Stay tuned, and keep shining brightly. ✨  Music Credits Music by  from , Music by  from , Music by  from , &gt;, Music by  from , Music by  from , &nbsp; And the transcript WARNING if you're a lover of the written word this may make you frustrated, or angry - you have been warned - is it an 'ism &nbsp;  Hey the five minute quickie. Now this is really just five minutes to muse, or in some ways for me to muse and you hopefully to get inspired to muse on the same type of subjects or develop them even more. So what am I going to talk about today? Well it is today I want to talk about because what is today? What is today? Do you know? Well today is special. &nbsp;  It's a special day today and why is it special? Come on, come on. Why is this special? Because it's the only bloody one you're going to get. Only one. &nbsp;  This day has never happened before it will never happen again. End of. End of. &nbsp;  This is the only day you're going to get. Now how often do we think about that? How often do you think about this is a special day? Or do we just go through it mundanely? What's the word? Anyway you know just go through our life. I don't say our daily life but yeah it is. &nbsp;  How often do we just go through the day without thinking that it is special? How often? And how often then because if we thought about this is the one and only day we're going to get, make it special. And yeah personal admitment. Admitment? My words today are no good. &nbsp;  I don't do it either. Well if I don't or do, I don't do it enough. Because I've just been thinking about it lately. &nbsp;  Thinking well you know I heard a lovely lovely saying. You know what's special about today? Well it's another day above ground. Waking up and thinking another day above ground. &nbsp;  I'm breathing. I'm here. So I now have an opportunity because it's all about having an opportunity to make this day special in a special way. &nbsp;  You know maybe there's things I can do for other people. I know I go all bang on about selfless service. I do try to do as much as I can. &nbsp;  We're all human. We all have our little foibles and we fall back and we get blindsided but...

FMQ 512 Today Is A Special Day - Find Out Why

It's Got To Be Perfect. Being perfect, having to do things perfectly is and can be a real pain. The need to be perfect can stop you before you begin or ruin for you what, in everybody else's eyes, is awesome. Yet with a little change in perspective can lead you to great things and help you find passion in so many things. Yes I know I'm being vague and you know that's deliberate because I want you to come with me and explore the world of perfecticity. Yes that is a word because I just made it up :O) I wonder how far you would go, what you do and achieve when you know nothing has to be perfect because with the right intention it is. Shine brightly Paul   Please remember you can leave a comment or email me with questions, requests, and feedback. If you have enjoyed this or any other episode please share and subscribe. Just email me  Go to  to learn more  If you want to access my FREE HYPNOSIS tracks go to  Follow and inter-react on twitter @pcloughie Why not look for me and the podcast on SPOTIFY AND the app Castbox I'm also in  YouTube - copy n paste UC3BlpN4voq8aAN7ePsIMt2Q into search bar The Libsyn podcast page http://personaldevelomentunplugged.libsyn.com Stitcher, tunein, learnoutloud, Google Play Music Here is your show on RadioPublic:  &nbsp;

#167   It's Got To Be Perfect

Yay! - Hypnosis Bonus - Let Go Into Trance Go find a comfortable place you will be undisturbed, put on your headphones, close your eyes and.................. Let me take you to a deeply comfortable place inside and................. Enjoy :O) Paul Remember: The information with this website or online work, techniques and exercises provided within these free and paid products are for educational purposes only. Do not use the techniques or exercises contained within some of these free or paid products whilst driving or operating machinery, or if you suffer from epilepsy, clinical depression or any other nervous or psychiatric conditions. The information provided is not a substitute for proper medical advice. If in doubt, please consult your doctor or licensed medical practitioner. Any decision you make having received any of Paul Clough's free or paid products are your own and you remain wholly responsible for any decisions and actions you take. Please remember you can leave a comment or email me with questions, requests and feedback. If you have enjoyed this or any other episode please share and subscribe. Just email me  Go to  to learn more  If you want to access my FREE HYPNOSIS tracks go to  Follow and inter-react on twitter @pcloughie Why not look for me and the podcast on SPOTIFY AND the app Castbox I'm also in  YouTube - copy n paste UC3BlpN4voq8aAN7ePsIMt2Q into search bar The Libsyn podcast page http://personaldevelomentunplugged.libsyn.com Stitcher, tunein, learnoutloud, Google Play Music Here is your show on RadioPublic:

Hypnosis Bonus - Let Go Into Trance

Wakey! Wakey! - It's Time To Wake Up Have you ever had the experience of driving with your windscreen misted up or your glasses misted and everything is just a little blurry? And then seeing things clearer as that mist begins to ever so slowly disappear? Now more than ever, I feel we are living our lives looking through those distorted, misty lense. We've always, in this adventure of your personal development, been in this continuum of waking up, shaking off limiting beliefs, letting go of negative emotions, and little by little improving us, who we really are, and being made harder by what life is throwing at us right now. So it's time! To do something about this and I think I've got te answer. It's not a new answer but it is one that works! The answer here has a number of variations so you can adapt them to your own circumstances and begin to see the world, your world more brightly, hear more clearly and feel more intensely. How? Simply press the play button and come with me :O) &nbsp; Then Share:  https://personaldevelopmentunplugged.com/195-wakey-wakey-its-time-to-wake-up Shine brightly Paul Please remember you can leave a comment or email me with questions, requests and feedback. If you have enjoyed this or any other episode please share and subscribe. Just email me  Go to  to learn more  If you want to access my FREE HYPNOSIS tracks go to  Follow and inter-react on twitter @pcloughie Why not look for me and the podcast on &gt;  AND the app Castbox I'm also in  YouTube - copy n paste UC3BlpN4voq8aAN7ePsIMt2Q into search bar The Libsyn podcast page http://personaldevelomentunplugged.libsyn.com Stitcher, tunein, learnoutloud, Google Play Music Here is your show on RadioPublic:  &nbsp;

#195 Wakey! Wakey! - It's Time To Wake Up

Trying to leave this little old world and the people I meet in a better place then when I first met them.

Who am I and what do I do?………Paul Clough.

I now love helping making changes in people and guiding them to create the life they really want.
 
A personal look at me:
 
The above sentence was not always the case and being the best in the financial realms of the building industry was my aim and getting there by any means. I now know this is, and was, the worst way ~ even if I did make director of one of the largest building companies in Cambridge by the age of 30.
 
One of the major realisations came on my first ever training in hypnosis. I found that it’s not a win lose world and that a win win is only a low basis to live.
 
Being true to your beliefs and coming from a place of integrity where service is paramount. This understanding together with lots of NLP skills helped create my last partnership in the building industry grow from a turnover of £800k to £16m in less than twelve years and that can only be done with giving more than expected.
 
Another shaping of me came from two traumatic events in my life that happened within six months of each other which created a number of major changes in me and by beliefs in what is possible. I have written about my experience and how I dealt with it but more importantly it really showed me my love for my three boys and theirs for me and resulted in the step up to become a trainer of NLP (which I never intended) and my close and exciting work with two of my sons. In supporting Joseph and help create change in people in our training’s and his wonderful life changing ‘Be your potential weekend’ and with Luke the continuing development of Cambridge Hypnotherapy and Hypnosis processes. My relationship with my third son Daniel just keeps getting better and better too.
 
Not knowing how good I had become in change work in the beginning I generally studied, practiced and saw clients then things started to happen when I started to work following just my instincts. Two clients come to mind both in effect dying from the effects of what was happening to them and the way they felt and within one and two sessions respectively not only won the will to live they changed virtually in front of my eyes and being apart of that process was and is the best feeling alive.
 
The above are just three of many brilliant learnings I have had in my life.
The more formal bit

 
Paul Clough

I am a Trainer and Master Practitioner of NLP and Hypnosis and am passionate in assisting those who want to reach their full potential and his special skills form a unique foundation for success. I constantly seek and develope new skills and learning’s – through advanced levels of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Time Line Therapy ™, Hypnosis and to improve everyone I work with.

I have an understanding of the mind/body connection which enables me to create in my clients the difference that makes the difference ~ from excellence to outstanding.

For those that want qualifications:

Certified Trainer and Consultant of Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Certified Master Practitioner of NLP & Time Line Therapy

Certified Master Hypnotist and Hypnotherapist

Together with Luke and Joseph I have consistently strived and succeeded to create ways to improve peoples lives and give new beliefs of what’s possible. Our potential is without limits ~ infinite in every way.


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