Christian Baker

16/09/2026

Most People Don’t Have A Knowledge Problem

They have a mindset problem.

This clip is taken from an interview I did about stress, anxiety, overwhelm and performance.

One thing I’ve noticed after working with clients for more than 24 years is that most people already know what they need to do.

They know they need to:

✔️ Exercise more

✔️ Rest more

✔️ Be more consistent

✔️ Have difficult conversations

✔️ Put themselves out there

✔️ Stop overthinking

✔️ Take action

The challenge is rarely a lack of knowledge or desire.

The challenge is what’s happening between their ears.

Because when stress, self-doubt, overwhelm or anxiety take over…

Even simple actions can feel difficult.

That’s why I’m such a big believer in mind fitness.

Professional athletes spend countless hours training their bodies.

Successful business owners invest in developing skills and knowledge.

Yet many people still leave their mindset to chance.

And that’s often the difference that makes the difference.

Not what you know.

But how you think.

How you respond under pressure.

How you manage your state.

How you show up when things don’t go to plan.

Because your results will rarely outperform your mindset for long.

Believe + Action = Achieve.

What’s had the biggest impact on your mindset over the years?

Comment or DM me MINDSET and I’ll send you the link to watch the full conversation.

Clip taken from The Ashgrove Clinic - Ashgrove TV Episode 4 - Overwhelm, Anxiety & Mindset

14/09/2026

Do you know anyone who is ready to Stop Smoking?
Here's a few videos to help;

Hypnosis To Stop Smoking
https://youtu.be/KFQtyDI00sU

Are You Ready To Stop Smoking
https://youtu.be/o8vGCPezEvg

The Number One Mistake Most Smokers Make When Trying To Quit
https://youtu.be/L8HGY5T2_yM

5 Tips To Help Stop Smoking
https://youtu.be/FXtrR7m4A6c

Programme Your Mind To Stop Smoking
https://youtu.be/UMVjMt-d7tk?si=yXI_Qndt1SAuueVo

12/09/2026

What if the only thing standing between you and your potential… is starting?

So many people spend months, even years, waiting for the perfect time.

The perfect plan.

The perfect level of confidence.

The perfect conditions.

But while they’re waiting…

Nothing changes.

As the saying goes:

“To fail to even start is to deny your own potential.”

The truth is, you don’t need to know exactly how it’s all going to work out.

You just need to take the first step.

Because confidence grows through action.

Momentum comes from movement.

And potential is only ever realised when it’s put into practice.

Don’t let overthinking, self-doubt or perfectionism keep you stuck where you are.

Get out of your own way.

Decide.

Commit.

Take Action.

Because:

Believe + Action = Achieve.

What’s one thing you’ve been putting off that you’re ready to start now?

11/09/2026

Feeling frazzled?

Running on empty.

Constantly thinking.

Planning.

Worrying.

Overanalysing.

Trying to keep all the plates spinning?

One thing I’ve noticed after working with clients for more than 24 years is that many people don’t have a productivity problem…

They have a recovery problem.

They’re running flat out.

Pushing through.

Living in their head.

And wondering why they feel stressed, overwhelmed and mentally exhausted.

That’s why weekends can be such a valuable opportunity.

Not just to rest physically.

But to reset mentally.

One of my favourite ways to do that is something I’ve been using for years.

A guided mindset reset.

A blend of guided meditation and self-hypnosis.

Nothing complicated.

Just 15 minutes.

Earphones in.

Eyes closed.

Breathing slows.

Thoughts quieten.

The mental noise starts to fade.

And when you come back?

You often realise the problem wasn’t the problem.

The problem was the state of mind you were trying to solve it from.

Because stress doesn’t just affect how you feel.

It affects how you think.

Your focus.

Your energy.

Your confidence.

Your decision-making.

Your ability to see opportunities and solutions.

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is pause.

Reset.

And come back with a clearer mind.

Because when you change your state…

You change what becomes possible.

Believe + Action = Achieve.

What helps you switch off, recharge and reset when life feels busy?

If you’d like a FREE copy of my popular 15-minute Relax & Unwind Mindset Reset audio, DM me or comment the word RESET and I’ll send it over.

11/09/2026

Lots of people experiencing first day nerves at the moment, whether that’s…

A new school.

A new college.

A new university.

A new job.

A new routine.

And for many parents, the emotional experience of watching their child walk through a new set of doors.

The interesting thing is this:

Whether you're 11, 18, 48 or 78...

The feeling is often exactly the same.

A little uncertainty.

A few butterflies.

A mind that's suddenly very good at imagining everything that could go wrong.

"What if I don't fit in?"

"What if I make a mistake?"

"What if they struggle?"

"What if nobody talks to them?"

One thing I've noticed after working with clients for more than 24 years is that when we're facing something unfamiliar, the mind often mistakes uncertainty for danger.

So it starts rehearsing worst-case scenarios.

The more we replay those thoughts, the more real they begin to feel.

That's why I'm such a big believer in mind fitness.

Most people understand the importance of preparing physically.

We get organised.

Pack what we need.

Plan the journey.

Set the alarm.

Try to get an early night.

But we rarely spend the same amount of time preparing mentally.

Instead of rehearsing everything that could go wrong...

Try spending a few minutes imagining what you'd like to happen.

Picture yourself settling into that new role.

Picture your child finding their feet, making friends and coming home with a smile.

Take a slow breath.

Focus on today, not the next six months.

And remember this:

Feeling nervous doesn't mean you can't cope.

Very often, it means you're growing.

Because growth and comfort rarely travel together.

Every new experience stretches your comfort zone.

And once stretched, it rarely returns to its previous size.

So if you're feeling nervous...

Don't see it as a sign to stop.

See it as a sign that you're stepping into something new.

And that's often where the best chapters begin.

What's one new beginning you're stepping into this September?

Our Mindset Coach and hypnotherapist Christian Baker is in the Nene Valley News this week! He's talking about how to deal with first day nerves - whether that's as an adult in a new job/ dealing with a big life change, or helping your kids/grandchildren deal with starting a new school.

New things are unsettling, so it's good to have some techniques that work up your sleeve to help you stay focused and calm.

Talk to Christian if new situations are leaving someone in your family a bit all over the place right now.





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01/09/2026

September Will Pass Anyway…

The question is:

What will you have to show for it on 1st October?

Today marks the start of a brand-new month.

You have:

30 days

720 hours

43,200 minutes

And whether you use them intentionally or not…

They’ll be gone before you know it.

One thing I’ve noticed after working with clients for more than 24 years is this:

Most people don’t fail because they’re incapable.

They fail because time quietly slips by.

Life gets busy.

Work takes over.

The weeks blur together.

And suddenly it’s October, wondering where September went.

The challenge isn’t usually knowing what to do.

It’s deciding what’s important enough to focus on consistently.

Because there are two versions of the next 30 days.

In one version…

You stay on the same path.

The same habits.

The same excuses.

The same procrastination.

The same “I’ll start next week.”

And on 1st October, not much has changed.

In the other version…

You choose one thing.

One goal.

One priority.

One area of life, business, health or mindset that matters most.

And you take one small action towards it every day.

Nothing dramatic.

Just consistent.

Focused.

Intentional.

Because here’s what most people underestimate:

What 30 days of focused action can do.

One conversation can change a relationship.

One habit can change your health.

One decision can change your direction.

One month can create momentum that carries you through the rest of the year.

That’s why I love the idea of a Focus 30 Challenge.

Not 10 goals.

Not 5 priorities.

One focus.

One commitment.

Thirty days of proof that you’re becoming the person capable of achieving it.

So before September gathers pace, ask yourself:

When October arrives, what will I wish I’d started today?

Then:

Decide

Commit

Take Action

DCA.

Because:

Believe + Action = Achieve.

What’s your ONE Focus 30 goal for September?

And more importantly…

What will happen if you don’t start now?

And if you’re ready to stop drifting and start moving forward with clarity, confidence and purpose, send me ALIGN and let’s have a conversation.

31/08/2026

122 DAYS LEFT OF 2026.

Today is the last day of August.

Which means:

243 days of the year are complete

122 days still remain

The question is…

What will you do with them?

Before you rush into September, take a few minutes to pause.

Not to judge yourself.

Not to beat yourself up about what you haven’t done.

But to reflect, reset, refocus and realign.

One of the exercises I use with clients is a simple G.E.L. Review:

Grateful – What are you thankful for from August?

Enjoyed – What moments did you genuinely enjoy?

Learnt – What’s one lesson you’ll carry into September?

It’s amazing how often we’re so focused on what’s next that we forget to acknowledge how far we’ve come.

The progress we’ve made.

The challenges we’ve overcome.

The lessons we’ve learned.

And when we don’t pause to reflect, it’s easy to drift into the next month without any real intention.

The final 122 days of the year will pass whether you plan for them or not.

So here’s a better question:

What do you want the final chapter of 2026 to stand for?

A fresh start?

More consistency?

Better health?

Growing your business?

More confidence?

Less stress?

Whatever it is…

Decide.

Commit.

Take action.

Because momentum isn’t created by waiting for the perfect moment.

It’s created by taking the next step.

Believe + Action = Achieve.

Share one of your G.E.L. answers below:

What are you most Grateful for, what did you Enjoy, or what have you Learnt during August?

23/08/2026

As well as being the time of year for exam results, I’ve been having conversations about uncertainty, setbacks, expectations and the future.

Not just with students.

With clients too.

Business owners.

Professionals.

Leaders.

People facing challenges and wondering:

“What if this doesn’t work out?”

“What if things don’t go to plan?”

“What if I’m not capable?”

And it reminded me of this quote from Dale Carnegie:

“We all have possibilities we don’t know about. We can do things we don’t even dream we can do.”

I think that’s easy to forget when we’re in the middle of a difficult chapter.

When results don’t go our way.

When plans change.

When life throws us a curveball.

When the future feels uncertain.

Because in those moments, it’s easy to believe that what we’re experiencing right now is how things will always be.

But it isn’t.

This time will pass.

You will learn.

You will grow.

You will adapt.

And you’ll discover opportunities, strengths and possibilities that you can’t even see from where you’re standing today.

I’ve seen it countless times.

People who didn’t get the results they wanted.

People who hit challenges.

People whose plans completely changed.

Yet years later, many of them will tell you that what felt like a setback at the time became a turning point.

Not because it was easy.

But because it forced them to grow into a version of themselves they hadn’t met yet.

That’s why it’s important not to judge your whole future by one moment.

One result.

One challenge.

One chapter.

Because there are possibilities ahead of you that you don’t even know exist yet.

And perhaps the most exciting thing about your future is that some of your greatest opportunities haven’t appeared yet.

So wherever you are right now…

Keep going.

Stay open.

Trust the process.

And remember:

Believe + Action = Achieve.

The future isn’t created by knowing exactly how everything will work out.

It’s created by taking the next step anyway.

Looking back, what’s one setback or unexpected change that actually led to something better than you originally planned?

19/08/2026

Good luck to everyone getting their
tomorrow.

And please remember…

Good luck to everyone receiving their A-Level results tomorrow, and GCSE results next week.

I hope you get the results you’ve worked so hard for.

But whatever those results say…

Please remember this:

Your grades are important. They are not your identity.

They may influence your next step.

They do not determine your destination.

I’ve lost count of the number of successful people I’ve met over the years who are doing something completely different from what they thought they would be doing when they left school, college or university.

One client I worked with left school with no formal qualifications.

They went on to build a business and eventually sold it for millions.

At 16 or 18, very few people would have predicted that outcome.

Life has a funny way of unfolding.

Some people get exactly the results they hoped for and follow the path they planned.

Others take an unexpected detour and discover opportunities they never knew existed.

If your results go well, celebrate them. You’ve earned it.

If they don’t go quite as planned, keep your head up.

This is not the end of your story.

It’s not even the end of the chapter.

It’s simply a moment in time.

A speed bump.

A redirection.

A chance to rethink, adapt and move forward.

One thing I’ve learned after working with people for more than 24 years is this:

Success is rarely a straight line.

It’s built through resilience.

Persistence.

Learning.

Adapting.

And continuing to move forward when things don’t go according to plan.

There are opportunities, careers, businesses, experiences and possibilities waiting for you that you don’t even know exist yet.

So whatever happens tomorrow or next week…

Be proud of the effort you’ve made.

Learn from the experience.

Then take the next step.

Because your future will be shaped by far more than a set of exam results.

Believe + Action = Achieve.

I’d love to know:

What did you want to be when you left school… and what do you do now?