Gary Janit, Author at CBT Therapy Manchester

Valentine’s Day: A Happy or Sad Day? (Free Give-Away)

I hope Valentine’s Day is a happy day for you (& your partner or spouse if you are in a relationship)…but for many individuals and couples, it may not be. This is because…not everyone has a partner and even if you are in a relationship, it may not be as you wish it to be.…

Do The Next Right Thing

We all go off track… I heard the following this week…” I worked so hard and was perfect on my eating plan and the scale is still up! This just isn’t worth it.” This is normal and part of every journey. A more helpful response is: “Even if I’ve adhered to my eating and exercise program,…

Your Mind is Not Always Your Friend

We all struggle to some extent with our thinking minds. As a fellow human being, I also struggle with managing my thoughts. Perhaps you have noticed that your mind… thinks a lot about the future, with many ‘what if’s’ or worst-case scenario thoughts can be quite self-critical, noticing and commenting on any mistakes or errors may have many ‘shoulds’…

You Need To Do This Daily

So, what is this one thing you need to do daily to be able to stay on track and continuously move in the direction of health and well-being? It’s not what you think… It is BEING KIND TO YOURSELF! Not what you expected, right? Most of us are very hard on ourselves and tend to notice more…

This is Real Listening!

It is real work to be a good listener. Most of us don’t know what true deep listening is about. It’s called Generative Listening. Just knowing what Generative Listening can give you a new perspective about what is possible in your life and relationships. There are Four Levels of Listening: Level 1: Habitual Listening where we are unable to hear anything that doesn’t agree with…

Make It Easy On Yourself And Defeat The Blues

It’s now the last week of February and I am hoping you don’t look and feel like the image above! Some people find this time of the year difficult in that some of the good New Years’ intentions are perhaps proving difficult to keep up. The following are a few tips to get back on track…

Six & Nine are Equal!

I can respect different opinions; because everybody has a story. Richa Chadha This is a wonderful gift we offer the other person…hearing them and respecting their opinion. ‘See’ you again in a couple of weeks…I plan to send something short and sweet fortnightly. Gary Janit I offer confidential individual psychotherapy & CBT as well…

The word ‘Diet’ makes me sick

Diets tend not to work in the long term (as you may have personally discovered) and in actual fact can be blamed for weight gain, low self-esteem, sadness and many more negatives. How about the words, ‘Eating Plan for Life’…doesn’t that already sound better? Ahh, an eating plan that is sustainable and manageable for the…

Ditch the Diet…don’t you agree?

Diets don’t work! I am assuming you agree? Well, perhaps they work for the short term. You may lose weight & feel better but like the majority of folk, that does not last. Are you one of those who have tried over 55 diets over the course of a lifetime? Well, you are not alone.…

Panic Attacks

Am I having a panic attack? A client, called Tom, described to me an intense wave of fear where his heart was pounding. He couldn’t catch his breath and reported feeling like he was dying. He was also starting to avoid many places and situations for fear of having other panic attacks. Tom’s situation, described…

Bad habits from the Pandemic

How did you cope? Have you picked up any bad habits from the pandemic? If the stress of COVID and living through the pandemic has disrupted your healthy routines, you’re not alone! Several recent surveys about the impact of COVID have reported interesting facts. For example, around 70% of respondents in one survey reported gaining…

Dealing with Anxiety

Is it possible to Deal with Anxiety? Before the pandemic, studies showed that 1 in 6 adults in the UK suffered from anxiety or depression. It will come as no surprise that the pandemic and other recent events have increased that the level of anxiety around the country. Do you need help dealing with anxiety?…

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Gary Janit

CBT Therapy Manchester

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