The Improved You

17/09/2026

“That’s just the way I am”

How often do you say that about yourself without really questioning what you mean by it.

You’ve probably got to know yourself quite well over the years. You know the things you like about yourself, the things you’re less keen on, and perhaps some things you’ve simply accepted because they’ve always been there.

Maybe you know that you tend to get anxious in certain situations, or that you lose your patience when you’re under pressure. Perhaps you find it difficult to say no, you put things off, you worry more than you’d like to, or you keep falling into the same patterns even though you know they aren’t helping you.

When something has been part of your life for a long time, it can be very easy to think, “Well, that’s just who I am.”

But being used to something doesn’t necessarily mean that it has to stay that way.

Sometimes, when you start to look more closely at the things you do and the way you respond, you discover that there are reasons behind them that you’ve never really considered. And once you begin to understand what is going on, you may start to see that there are other ways of responding.

That doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with you, or that you need to become a completely different person. It’s simply about deciding whether there are parts of the way you are that you would genuinely like to change.

So perhaps the question isn’t simply, “Is that just the way I am?”

Perhaps it’s:
“Is that how I want to be?”

Because there can be quite a difference between the two. 😊

04/09/2026

What kind of person do you want to be?

It’s an interesting question, because when people think about change, they often focus on what they want to achieve, what they want to have, or what they’d like to be different in their lives.

But through the work I do, I’ve found that there can be another, perhaps more important, question underneath all of that: what kind of person do you actually want to be?

Not what you think you should be, or what other people might expect of you, but how you would genuinely like to think, feel and behave.

How do you want to be when life is going well? And perhaps more importantly, how do you want to be when it isn’t — when someone upsets you, something goes wrong, you’re under pressure or things simply don’t turn out the way you’d hoped?

I think most of us can recognise that there are times when we’re happy with the way we’ve handled something, and other times when we look back and think we could have responded differently. Sometimes it’s something we’ve said or done, and sometimes it’s simply the thoughts that have been going through our heads.

That doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with us. We’re human, and none of us gets it right all the time. But noticing those moments can be useful, because it gives us a chance to ask ourselves whether the way we’re thinking, speaking and behaving is actually taking us towards the person we want to be.

And perhaps that’s where change begins.

Not with criticising ourselves for where we are, but with recognising where we are and deciding where we’d like to go.

20/07/2026

Self-respect has become one of the most underrated qualities of our time.

Every day we’re surrounded by messages telling us that likes, attention, being “sexy” or pushing boundaries are the way to feel valued. But attention isn’t the same as respect, and validation isn’t the same as self-worth.

When we stop respecting ourselves, our choices often change. Relationships become harder to build, trust becomes more fragile, and many people later look back with regret at decisions that once seemed exciting or “normal.”

Your body isn’t your value—it’s something worth valuing.

The good news? Self-respect can be rebuilt at any stage of life. No matter what’s happened in the past, you’re never too far gone to make different choices and create a life you’re genuinely proud of.

It starts with one decision: to value yourself more than the approval of strangers.

And if you’re ready to make those changes but aren’t sure where to start, don’t be afraid to ask for help.

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs 4:23)

06/06/2026

Michael was such an amazing person. Kindness was always his way.

Sadly Michael and several other kind people are mistreated and lied about by the evil ones 😢

Hopefully Michael has left a lot of his loving energy in this world through his music 🎶❤️🙏🏼

06/06/2026

This event might be of interest 🤔
Let me know if you fancy going 😊

A vibrant wellness experience with food, speakers and mindful activities. Come explore Awareness, Resilience and Transformation.

27/05/2026

The new law is 100% evil.
Babies need us to save them.
Can you please help to make this important change 🙏🏼

This is a rallying call to rise up and fight for a culture of life, because every life matters. Join us and defend life at this critical time for our country.

31/01/2026

Are you ready to quit smoking but struggling?

I CAN HELP!

For about the same amount as 23 packs of 20 we'll work together to make you a 'non-smoker' - Get in touch TODAY at www.theimprovedyou.com/contact-jo

30/01/2026

COACHING IS THE KEY!

Whether you want to overcome problems or help with achieving your professional or personal goals, I can help you to make positive and tangible changes... My one-to-one coaching or hypnotherapy, corporate coaching, or group workshops will help close the gap between where you are now and where you want to be going forward!

Get in touch at [email protected]...

29/01/2026

THINK ABOUT IT! 💭💭💭💭💭💭💭💭💭

Often, people are too close to a problem, or too emotionally invested, to find good solutions. Many are held back by unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, or obstacles.

Those obstacles often appear to be so big that it can seem hopeless to try to change. When clients come to me, they want to improve, adapt, or change something in their lives, but often don’t quite know how to, or are afraid that it will be too difficult.

I can help you to think and feel differently, to focus on what it is that you want, and to get on and enjoy your life! Using a variety of powerful tools and techniques, including Coaching, Hypnotherapy, and NLP, I can help you to have a better life, personal and professional.

If you want to find natural ways to help improve the way that you think and feel, get in touch any time at www.theimprovedyou.com/contact-jo

28/01/2026

Great Communication Isn’t a ‘Soft Skill’. It’s a Competitive Advantage!

Every team problem has a communication root: Misunderstandings, avoidance, stress, low confidence, unclear expectations… When communication improves, everything improves! Performance, culture, client experience, and internal cooperation.

My coaching helps organisations create emotionally resilient, confident communicators at every level by using advanced NLP, hypnotherapy and coaching methods. I help staff and leaders to:

💬 Speak up with clarity and confidence
💬 Stay calm and resourceful under pressure
💬 Deliver difficult conversations professionally
💬 Improve teamwork and connection
💬 Handle meetings, feedback and public speaking with ease

When your people communicate well, they perform well, and when performance rises, so does business success.

If you want a more confident, emotionally intelligent, and high-performing workplace, let’s explore how I can support your organisation.

Services include: Communication Skills • Public Speaking Confidence • Team Working • Executive Coaching • Group Workshops • Away-Day Facilitation and much more…

Book your initial call now: https://theimprovedyou.com/how-i-can-help/corporate/ 💼🌟

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