NEWS! Jo Banks 1 hour ago 💬 “Don’t speak negatively about yourself, even as a joke…” — Bruce LeePowerful quote, right? But here’s the tough part… actually noticing when you are being negative towards yourself.Most of us don’t even realise we’re doing it — especially if we were raised around criticism or constant negativity.But negative self-talk shapes how we feel, think, and act. And over time, it becomes your internal truth.The good news?🧠 You can rewire your brain.💪 But you have to do it on purpose — it won’t happen passively.I call it gym for the brain! Catch the thought, challenge it, change it. Repeat.For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones' click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #MindsetWork #SelfWorth #SelfTalk #JoBanksCoaching #ConfidenceTips #NeuroscienceTools ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 1 day ago This might be the reminder you need today:People who are not treating you well are not going to treat you better if you work harder.If you’re constantly going above and beyond just to be seen, valued, or respected, ask yourself:❓What am I hoping will change?❓What message is my overworking really sending — to them and to me?Often, trying harder only feeds a cycle where your effort is expected, not appreciated.You deserve reciprocal effort, kindness and respect — not just recognition when you burn yourself out.💡You can set the standard. You can stop over-giving. You can choose to walk away from what drains you.For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones' click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #boundaries #selfrespect #peoplepleasing #mentalwellness #JoBanksCoaching ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 2 days ago Love this by Gary Vaynerchuk (@GaryVee). Some people consciously or subconsciously don't want you to win because your success would hold a mirror up to them.We also tend to become the 10 people we spend the most time with!Choose who you spend your time with carefully!#winning#success#win#winner ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 3 days ago So many of us fall into the trap of seeking validation, especially if we grew up without much of it.But the tricky part is that we often end up chasing approval from people who haven’t even put their own stuff together!Here’s your reminder:✅ You don’t need others to tell you what’s right or wrong for you.✅ Your instincts are powerful.✅ Your intuition is usually right.Trust yourself. You’re far more capable than you think 💫For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones' click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #SelfTrust #ValidationTrap #PersonalGrowth #HappyHormones #MindsetReset #EmotionalResilience #YouKnowBest ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 4 days ago So much of how we think, feel, and behave is shaped in early childhood. Those beliefs, values, and “rules” often stick with us far into adulthood — whether they still serve us or not.And when our beliefs are challenged? We’ll usually defend them at all costs, unconsciously looking for evidence that we’re right. The problem? Our brains will always find it!But there are always at least two ways to look at any situation.💡 Next time you find yourself in conflict or frustration, pause. Step back. Ask yourself:“Could I be clinging to a belief or behaviour that no longer helps me?”Sometimes the greatest breakthroughs come from the smallest shifts in perspective.For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones' click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #EmotionalAwareness #MentalWellbeing #HappyHormones #ChangeYourThoughts #SelfDevelopment ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 5 days ago I don't usually think of myself as someone who believes in luck.But a recent post from neuroscientist Nicole Vignola made me stop and think.What if some people seem luckier because they're paying attention to different things?What if opportunities are all around us, but many of us have trained our brains to focus on obstacles, risks, and reasons why things won't work?It's a fascinating idea and one that really resonated with me.In this week's video, I explore the neuroscience behind luck and share some personal reflections on how our upbringing and beliefs can shape what we notice in the world around us.🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/9G4XN2RBnE0Let me know what you think.#Neuroscience, #Mindset, #PersonalDevelopment, #Psychology, #GrowthMindset, #SelfImprovement, #Resilience, #SuccessMindset, #Motivation, #Confidence ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 5 days ago One thing I’ve learned from showing up online and speaking publicly:💬 Some people will criticise — but that says more about them than it does about you.I’ve coached so many clients through this. One even left social media completely due to trolling, all because her success made others uncomfortable.Here’s what I remind them:👉 Criticism ≠ truth👉 Your bravery might trigger others’ insecurities👉 Their opinion isn’t your responsibility👉 If you’ve got something to say or share, say it proudly!⚡️ Feel the fear. Do it anyway.You’re already doing more than most ever will. #JFDIFor freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones' click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #OnlineConfidence #MentalHealthMatters #GrowthMindset #SelfBelief #CoachingSupport ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 6 days ago Food is fuel, and what you eat greatly influences how you feel, your energy levels, your brain functioning and overall health and well-being. Many underestimate the harmful effects of a poor diet, especially the long-term impact. When you change to a more healthy diet, you also boost your immune system and overall ability to fight infection and disease. However, a good diet doesn't have to be tedious, time-consuming or expensive. One great bit of advice I once got from a nutritionist was, AVOID PROCESSED FOOD!She said, 'You can't get fat or unhealthy from unprocessed, natural food. It's impossible!'The healthier the food you eat, the more your body will adjust, and your cravings for calorie-laden, high-fat, high-sugar foods will naturally decrease.For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones' click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #stress #stressfree #worry #stressmanagement #resilience #mentaltoughness #dailyinspiration #motivation #anxiety #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalsayings #motivationalquotes #motivationalsayings ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 1 week ago 💬 No one’s coming to save you. Be the hero of your own story.It sounds harsh at first — but it’s one of the most freeing shifts you can make.Yes, we all need help and connection.But the moment you stop waiting to be rescued — by the right person, the perfect job, the ideal time — is the moment you start truly living.✨ Your life isn’t waiting on a saviour.It’s waiting on you.The truth is, you already have what it takes to make the next right move.Even if it’s messy. Even if it’s small.👏 You’re not powerless. You’re powerful.Be the hero you’ve been waiting for.For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones' click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #SelfEmpowerment #MindsetShift #JoBanksCoaching #BeYourOwnHero #TakeTheLead ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 1 week ago Contrary to what you might believe, bullies aren’t powerful — they’re insecure.🔹 Low self-esteem🔹 Low confidence🔹 Deep insecurityThat’s often what drives bullying behaviour — especially in the workplace. Bullies try to build themselves up by putting others down. It’s not about you — it’s about them.Understanding this doesn’t excuse their behaviour, but it does help you detach from the idea that you somehow deserved it. You didn’t. Ever.🎥 If this resonates, I’ve got a whole series of videos on workplace bullying and toxic leadership on my YouTube channel.🖱️ Visit: YouTube.com/@JoBanks#WorkplaceWellbeing #BullyingAwareness #ToxicPeople #JoBanksCoaching #YouDeserveBetter #BoundariesMatter ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 1 week ago Abusers don’t target everyone they come in contact with. Their behaviour is often manipulative and calculated, choosing certain individuals to exploit and control. This means that even if you’ve had a different experience with the abuser, it doesn’t invalidate the survivor's truth.Doubting survivors based on your own experiences with the abuser is not only unfair but deeply hurtful. Each survivor’s experience is unique, and it's essential to remember that abusers are often very skilled at hiding their true nature from the outside world. Just because you may have witnessed a different side of the person doesn't mean the survivor’s experiences are any less valid.Survivors deserve our belief, support, and compassion. They deserve to be heard, not doubted. Let’s create an environment where survivors feel safe to speak their truth and heal from their trauma.For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones' click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #BelieveSurvivors #SupportSurvivors #EndAbuse #StopVictimBlaming #TraumaHealing ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 1 week ago Someone had found and reposted an old version of my original 'happy hormones list' on LinkedIn this week, so I thought I'd post a more colourful, updated version as a quick reminder that it really isn't that hard to 'hack your happy hormones'!For a copy of my FREE 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones', click https://jobanks.net/happy-hormones-guide/#happyhormones#serotonin#oxytocin#endorphins#dopamine ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 2 weeks ago I see so many people hiding their true selves so that they 'fit' in and don't have to feel judged. As I've mentioned in a previous post, not everyone will like you, but you don't want everyone, either!You will never be happy while trying to be someone or something you're not.Let your authentic light shine through!For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones' click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #stress #stressfree #worry #stressmanagement #resilience #mentaltoughness #dailyinspiration #motivation #anxiety #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalsayings #motivationalquotes #motivationalsayings ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 2 weeks ago Most people who experience workplace bullying eventually ask themselves the same question:"Why are they doing this to me?"The answer is often very different from what you think.In my latest video, I look at the psychology behind workplace bullying and explain why many bullies are driven by insecurity, projection, emotional immaturity, childhood conditioning, and a need for control.I also explore how workplace cultures can sometimes allow these behaviours to continue unchecked.If you've ever been on the receiving end of bullying, this video may help you understand what's really going on behind the behaviour.Watch here:https://youtu.be/PXwo0Lryi5A#WorkplaceBullying #MentalHealthAtWork #WorkplaceWellbeing #PersonalDevelopment #Psychology ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 2 weeks ago Often, clients will tell me that 'nothing seems to change'. However, when I ask them what they've done differently to facilitate change, they often stare at me blankly!If you want things to change, you need to do something different to what you're doing now.It doesn't always have to be anything huge. Starting small is often far more impactful and sustainable.For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones', click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #stress #stressfree #worry #stressmanagement #resilience #mentaltoughness #dailyinspiration #motivation #anxiety #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalsayings #motivationalquotes #motivationalsayings ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 2 weeks ago A controversial one. Do you agree with this statement?For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones' click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #stress #stressfree #worry #stressmanagement #resilience #mentaltoughness #dailyinspiration #motivation #anxiety #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalsayings #motivationalquotes #motivationalsayings ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 2 weeks ago This is one lesson I learned over the years. In one job, I felt I had no option but to work up to 80 hours a week. When I finally resigned, I was replaced by someone doing four days!I learned so many hard but valuable lessons in that job.No job is worth your health and wellbeing.For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones' click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #stress #stressfree #worry #stressmanagement #resilience #mentaltoughness #dailyinspiration #motivation #anxiety #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalsayings #motivationalquotes #motivationalsayings ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 2 weeks ago Automatic negative thoughts are habitual and persistent, making them seem more believable; they result from unconsciously creating deep neural pathways in the brain.The more you have a particular thought (positive or negative), the deeper the neural connection becomes, making it easier to access. After a while, it becomes automatic.To combat negative automatic thoughts, practise tuning into your inner dialogue. As soon as you recognise any negativity, stop and challenge your thinking. Ask yourself:1. Is this thought true?2. How do I know it's true? What evidence do I have?3. What is a more realistic thought?When you stop and challenge your negative thoughts, create a pattern interrupt. Each time you interrupt that old habit, it's like scratching a CD; it won't play the same again, and you'll be able to create new, more realistic thoughts.Over time, the new connection will deepen, creating a new automatic thought – hopefully, a more positive one!For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones', click https://linktr.ee/jobanks#stress #stressfree #worry #stressmanagement #resilience #mentaltoughness #dailyinspiration #motivation #anxiety #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalsayings #motivationalquotes #motivationalsayings ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 2 weeks ago So many people get overwhelmed by their goals and end up procrastinating.This quick 4-step process works to get you out of learned helplessness and into action!For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones' click https://linktr.ee/jobanks #stress #stressfree #worry #stressmanagement #resilience #mentaltoughness #dailyinspiration #motivation #anxiety #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalsayings #motivationalquotes #motivationalsayings ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Jo Banks 2 weeks ago Unhelpful thinking patterns (or cognitive distortions) are ways that your mind convinces you that your thoughts are real, without any actual evidence.These distortions reinforce negative thinking, giving us false confirmation that our thoughts are rational and accurate. Distorted thinking includes:1. Black/white thinking – discounting shades of grey.2. Over-generalising – seeing a negative situation as evidence that everything is negative.3. Jumping to conclusions – making a negative interpretation or prediction without proof.4. Magnifying or minimising – thinking something is better or worse than it is.5. Discounting positives – purely focusing on negatives.6. Mindreading – believing you know what others are thinking about you.7. Labelling (self and others) – assigning an emotive label, even where there is evidence to the contrary.Again, being aware of your internal dialogue is crucial. Check any negative thoughts against this list and actively challenge any distorted thinking, replacing it with something more realistic. Look out for any patterns.For freebies, including my 30-page mini-course on 'How to Hack Your Happy Hormones', click link in bio.#stress #stressfree #worry #stressmanagement #resilience #mentaltoughness #dailyinspiration #motivation #anxiety #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalsayings #motivationalquotes #motivationalsayings ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
