I have to admit to being a bit of a footie fan and I am loving the World Cup. Mr Chalk and I are settling down most evenings with a glass of something cool and refreshing to watch the wonderful entertainment.

And it has been entertaining: from the strange and sometimes quite tuneless national anthems to the passionate, painted fans and then all the drama which actually occurs on the pitch. The histrionics of certain players (yes Neymar, how can you not feel just a bit ashamed of yourself – what do you take us for?) then the utter desolation of just losing in the last minute. I felt so sorry for the Japanese players yesterday, they had been by far the better side against Belgium for the majority of the game.

As I write this the England players will be getting ready for the knockout game against Columbia this evening. I was very heartened to read that Gareth Southgate has been working with sports psychologists on the mental side of the game and not just when it concerns penalties. This has had the result that our England team do seem so much more composed and confident than they have been in previous years.

I would argue that getting the mindset right in any sport is paramount. I have worked with people from a range of different sports including showjumping, golf, football and darts and they have all benefitted from the confidence that hypnotherapy has given them. As well as the sessions themselves I also record a very powerful hypnosis download which can help improve their performance.

I am really hopeful for England’s performance this evening and I think that this time they do seem to have the right mindset for winning.

Come on boys! Do us proud.

Best wishes,
Wendy x