Monthly Archives: September 2020

“The Power of Now”

I have been recommended this book many years ago, so long ago that I can’t even remember who did the recommendation, but it has always been in my to-read list. I now understand why it’s been selling so well!

The Power of Now
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

Due to my eye problem, I used Speechify to listen to it instead of reading it, but I have to say, it made me stop so many times to digest, feel, (I try not to say “think”), learn and accept.

What I like about the book:
– It shows you the essence of staying in the present moment and disconnecting from your dictator within (i.e. your mind).
– A lot of insightful and spiritual ideas. (e.g. “Accept it like you had chosen it” – a whole new level of acceptance to me)
– It matches with my therapy approach (but due to the reasons below, I haven’t recommended it to any client).

What I think it could be better:
– The writing style, it almost feels like the author is rambling, with an authoritative tone.
– Lack of some tools that people get to experience and practice the ideas, instead of just ideas after ideas.

Overall it’s still highly recommendable. I’m happy if anyone would like to have some discussions about it.

Why people come for Therapy

There are many different types of therapy, and there are many reasons people approach those therapists for help. Here are some reasons:

In general, for any psychotherapy:

  • Feeling moody, low, and/or depressed
  • Feeling anxious
  • Lacking confidence
  • Worrying too much
  • Not able to sleep/rest well
  • Relationship related problems
  • Feeling hopeless and lost
  • In need to talk to somebody and get some advice
  • Combination of all the above (common!)
  • Obsession and compulsion related
  • Eating related disorders
  • Anger related problems, being irritable
  • Schizophrenia and psychotic related symptoms
  • Being diagnosed as Personality Disorders (e.g. Borderline is more commonly seen)
  • Being diagnosed as developmental disorders (e.g. ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disability)
  • Wanting to be assessed to see if anything is wrong (just like when you go for medical check up; this is not common, but I’ve seen a few now!)
  • In need of guidance during their self-discovery and self-improvement journey (this is rare! But glad that I’ve seen a few too!)
  • In need of guidance after being diagnosed of cancer
Taken from google image.

For hypnotherapy:

  • Wanting to remove a piece of memory
  • Wanting to forget something or someone
  • Wanting to recall something or someone
  • Being in pain
  • Wanting to be more confident
  • Looking for the root cause of some recent problems
  • Feeling lost, uncertain with the future
  • Hoping to release some emotions
  • Hoping hypnosis is the solution to their problems that couldn’t be solved otherwise
  • Wanting to achieve something great
  • Wanting to increase motivation to… (e.g. work, study, lose weight, workout)
  • Wanting to focus better
  • Wanting to change a bad habit (e.g. smoking, not exercising, nail-biting)
  • Wanting to improve general wellbeing and sense of happiness
“… And on the way out, you won’t notice my car parked in a no parking zone.”