Sound Solutions

24/02/2024

This short quote is from our old friend, Ludwig Wittgenstein, who was instrumental in developing the Solution Focused approach.

Why is this relevant to our work?

Rather than getting bogged down in analysing inner emotional states, we emphasise observable outward changes as the criteria for progress.

Let's say your best hope from our work together is feeling better. How would you know you're "feeling better"? What is that 'outward criteria'?

You might smile more, have better sleep, better concentration, more patience, relaxed... The list is endless, and it depends on your specific context and circumstances.

We extend this then to the people around you. How would your best friend/partner/child/work bestie know you are feeling better? What would they notice as you're feeling better?

The visible behaviours show that the "inner process" of feeling better is happening. In our sessions, we don't get caught up in the invisible inner experience. We focus on the outward criteria that signal positive change.

Wittgenstein pointed out that purely private feelings lack meaning without some outward expression. SFBT applies this idea. If you want to improve an inner state, like feeling happier or less anxious, you identify the outward behaviours that will demonstrate that shift is occurring.

By paying attention to concrete, observable outcomes, the Solution Focused approach provides a straightforward roadmap for improving your life in tangible ways.

Here's an exercise for you.

How would you know you feel better tomorrow? Feel free to comment below or message me. As always, don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions or want to work with me. I'm open to new clients.

28/10/2023

Here's my new blog post, please check it out :)

I recently completed a major hypnotherapy project that demanded all my determination and strength to finish on time. Spending long hours hunched over my laptop took me away from loved ones and prevented me from marketing my services. Between this and my (corporate) part-time job's stresses, focusing...

23/09/2023

Here's my newest blog post about a very exciting topic, which has been on my mind for years :)

As a professionally trained and certified hypnotherapist, I find using various techniques to help clients reach their desired outcomes very rewarding. However, I'm also aware that our terminology with clients plays a key role in their openness and mindset coming into our sessions. This was highlight...

12/08/2023

Please check out my very first blog post :)

I'm thrilled to launch my new website and especially excited to start sharing my very first blog. Please consider this a gentle invitation to explore topics like Solution Focused practice, how hypnotherapy works, and, most importantly, why I nerd out so much over both. Stick around to discover more!...

08/07/2023

What are you good at? How did you become skilled in this area?

These are among my favorite questions to ask my clients, and today, I invite you to reflect on them too.

It's easy to overlook our own strengths and talents, especially when our minds tend to focus on the negative. However, recognizing what we excel at and understanding how we acquired those skills can be a powerful reminder of the incredible resources we possess.

Often, we hesitate to acknowledge our strengths because we fear being perceived as self-important or egotistical. But embracing our abilities doesn't mean we have to boast or brag. Rather, it's an opportunity for self-appreciation and self-empowerment.

By consciously identifying our strengths, we open up a world of possibilities. We can harness these innate talents to shape our lives and achieve the outcomes we desire.

So take a moment today to reflect on what you're truly good at. What skills or qualities have you developed over time? Embrace them, celebrate them, and consider how they can propel you toward your goals.