Kick off 2009 by relaxing with hypnotherapist Max Kirsten. In this five part series as part of his series of articles in T2, he will ease your worries over compulsive behaviour (like smoking), financial concerns, workplace worries, relationship difficulties and helping you to sleep better.

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Podcast 1 - Dealing with financial worries

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Survive and thrive in 2009

Anxiety is endemic in a recession, but a leading hypnotherapist says there are ways to keep the gloom at bay

• Survive and thrive: eight steps to mental wellbeing

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• How To Keep Calm with Max Kirsten

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Podcast 2 - Dealing with stress in relationships

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Podcast 3 - Dealing with anxiety in the workplace

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Podcast 4 - How to sleep better

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Podcast 5 - How to stop compulsive behaviour

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