Hypnosis Articles

Condoning or Condemning? Keeping things simple can be a comfort. But sometimes comfort does not to move you forward. It doesn't challenge you, or help you to learn new perspectives, and create new possibilities for yourself. I am talking about the assessments we make of others. You ask yourself, “Do I agree with you?

There are five ways that hypnosis helps people to win at their chosen sport. They are: 1. developing a winning attitude, 2. developing motivation to persist, 3. developing an image of the winning game, 4. developing a plan to get from where you are to the winning game and 5. Feeling the success so it can become real

If you have been reading the previous three articles in this series of 10, by now, you should have the understanding that everything is made up of a vibrating energy, everything and everyone has its own unique rate of vibration, and vibration correlates with consciousness and spirituality. In effect: the higher one’s

People struggle on a daily basis to lose weight. Some go on crash diets and others take different types of medicines that are supposed to assist them in lose weight. But none of these techniques work for them, or if they do it does not last long and the person is left feeling frustrated and confused.

What NOT to look for when seeking therapy - By James Middleton n Copyright 2004 james@miracleofmeditation.com n What NOT to look for when seeking therapy - or in other words; nn(how to save yourself money, time, and loss of independence). n What NOT to look for when looking for a therapist. ...

When a hypnotherapist desires to help a person solve specific problem, but doesn't know what would work for that particular person and for the issue at hand, he takes the person into the future, to the point in time when the problem has been resolved and the person has been enjoying the desired ...

The current movement of “integrative medicine” encourages us to focus on maintaining a state of optimal mental and physical good health rather than simply attempting to alleviate symptoms as they pop up. According to psychologist Jon Kabat-Zinn (founding director of the University of ...

You've tried dieting. You've tried gym memberships. You've bought frozen pre-packaged foods or shake mixes. You've taken pills and supplements. You've joined clubs that help you count points for everything you eat, or ship you food every week. Out of desperation, you may have even bought exercise equipment from a TV In

One of the most common question people have when first starting to get into self-hypnosis is “Can I be hypnotized?”. And of course the answer is yes since the state of hypnosis is a natural state! We go in and out of hypnotic trance naturally several times a day without realizing it. Have you ever been engrossed in a very engaging book that you didn’t realize hours have passed? How about being so focused at work that you were not aware of what’s happening around you?

Stress, in the form of pressure, can be useful. It can focus the mind, improve motivation and, ultimately, lead to goal attainment. In this positive light it tends to be referred to as ‘ustress’. But, excessive pressure over prolonged periods of time can lead to stress and feelings of ...

People learn Reiki for many reasons and come from an amazing variety of backgrounds, all attending for their own personal reasons. Reiki courses in the UK present a whole variety of approaches, some “traditional” Western-style, some more Japanese in content, some wildly different and ...

Here's a list of the top 10 mental mistakes that golfers are reported to make, together with suggestions as to how to address them with golf psychology.n Number 1: Letting your internal dialogue run wildn Get a good hypnotist to install a post-hypnotic suggestion that you go into a trance as you ...

Are you concerned about the state of your spouse or partner's health? Many of us are and some of us have been known to resort to trying to nag them into doing more exercise or eating a healthier diet and the like. All with good intentions of course. However, if this has been your strategy it may ...

I've just returned from Florida where I attended an a-maz-ing Mindset Retreat. I met so many people who are on the path of self-discovery to create a shift in themselves and allow their best selves to come forward. r

We’ve all done it, made a resolution and in a fit of urgent determination we vow to get fit, join the gym, stop smoking or change some other unwanted habit. Then, quicker than we can say “to hell with it” our old behaviour and old self re-surfaces and with a sigh of resignation we return to our old patterns.

Self esteem is a word that describes how you gauge your own self worth. If you have low self esteem it is likely you will underestimate your worth and settle for worse and less paying jobs, for romantic partners that are not your perfect match and will just generally have a lower quality of life. \ Countless texts

Congestive heart failure, or CHF, is among the most common chronic health conditions in the United States. Almost five million individuals cope with this disease, and 500,000 others are diagnosed with CHF every year. This illness can be slightly problematic, or it can become disabling and ...

Rejection can happen in many different ways and for many different reasons. If you can identify with a pattern whereby you feel that you have been rejected or are being rejected again and again, then it may help to as yourself two very important questions. r

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If you have become used to living with anxiety, fear, depression or unhappiness, then it can be difficult to believe that happiness is possible. But a few simple steps can help to reduce those unwanted feelings and increase your happiness. Don't struggle on your own: Happiness can seem a long way away when you're str

Hypnotherapy Counselling is counselling applied within the medium of hypnosis. It falls under the umbrella category of “talking therapies”. In October 2007, the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) said of talking therapies that they are “just as ...

Building self esteem is getting to know who you are and liking who you are. The way to get there is with some basic guidance. \ In the evenings, rather than tweet or write on walls, I usually write on my computer as I watch TV or promote my websites.

If you are curious about Hypnosis, one of the best ways to discover how beneficial it can be is to listen to a high quality free hypnosis download. Now the important point to keep in mind is that some Hypnosis products are of poor quality and they employ ineffective hypnotic techniques. nnMany hypnosis products use what is known as direct hypnosis. The Hypnotist makes direct statements such as, “You will be confident” and repeats these affirmations throughout the recordin

More and more often I see clients who ask me to help them to access the interlife state (also known as the life between life state).r When we undertake a past life regression we normally investigate the most important facts of that life and then we are led to the moment of our death and to the minutes just after it, wh

"It is not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are accountable." – Moliere \ The blaming game is one of people’s favorite past times. We offer excuses. We deny responsibilities. We cite circumstances. We do everything just to avoid being responsible for any failure in our life. Personal

Did you meet all of your goals this year? If you’re like most of us, there are some goals that were successfully achieved and some that still elude us. With 2006 already upon us, how can we make this year different and more prosperous? \ By March, the majority of people, surveyed regarding new ...

Pursuing an over 50 career change has its ups and downs as you go through the process which is why so many people seek career change help. There are a couple of things to consider when embarking on this endeavor that can help you keep your perspective and your sanity intact. r

According to the wisdom of that great expert on romantic love, Walt Disney, all one needs to do to find true love is look for the sweet face of one’s Princess or Prince, feel the power of love sweep you away, and you will live together happily ever after. Unfortunately, real relationships rarely work that way. In thi

Some people believe that relationships shouldn't need "work". Others appreciate that there can be difficult patches that require some delicate navigation. Sometimes outside circumstances can act to pull you and your spouse together, but often things can happen that propel you in opposite directions unless you work to p

You: Better Sleep! By James Malone, Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapyn©2005 “If only I could get to sleep…,” is a phrase all too familiar to anyone who has ever struggled with poor sleep quality. While tossing and turning, quite often we discover that the harder we try to get to sleep, the ...

To be a perfectionist can be a real blessing. The drive to achieve perfection can push you to achieve great things. Sometimes, however, it can be a hindrance or in extreme cases perfectionism can create a barrier that stops a person from even embarking upon a challenge. r

For many it is a relief to know that there is something like The Law of Attraction. Knowing that the Law of Attraction ("like attracts like") is a universal law and that it works just as reliably as, for example, the Law of Gravity gives you stability in an ever changing world. You no longer need to fear that life just

For those of us who are used to being constantly on the go it is easy to forget what it actually feels like to kick back and truly relax. There are many things which we do that we kid ourselves are relaxing when in reality this is not the case. r

So, let us compare our lists of things to do this 2012: \ EXERCISE MORE and Lose Weight \ SAVE MORE. EARN MORE AND Pay off Debts \ SPEND MORE TIME WITH FAMILY \ CUT OFF THE ALCOHOL \ QUIT SMOKING \ Essentially, we all want a better life. \ At least, those of us who still have hope that we can have a

In my last article, I stated that the greatest benefit of meditation may actually be an increase in consciousness. The metaphysicists tell us that everything has consciousness (awareness). Most scientists wouldn’t agree. That’s OK because science likely hasn’t yet developed the tools to accurately measure conscio

Children experience acute pain arising out of a number of happenings as injury (say while playing), illness or when certain medical procedures need to be performed in them to handle any of their medical problems or routine immunizations. It should be noted if the children were to be complied with the standards laid down by the American Academy of Physicians in regard to the immunizations, they need to undergo at least 20 inoculations before they attain the age of 18 years. Th

I am sure that you, like me, have been closely following the events in Japan which are currently unfolding. The horror of having to deal with a huge earthquake, closely followed by a tsunami and a potential radiation leak from a nuclear plant would for most of us be almost too much to bear. With each new news release,

Instead of always try to explain what hypnosis IS, it is also important to tell what it isn’t. \ My great Hypnosis teacher and mentor Dr. George Bien has this brilliant explanation: “Hypnosis is an escape mechanism caused by focus or distraction, interest or boredom, joy or sadness. It is the escape to inne

INTRODUCTION Hypnosis has been used for hundreds of years to assist patients in leading more fulfilling lives. The last thirty years however have seen the emergence of an advanced brain entrainment technology, wherby an individual can become his own 'brain-programmer'. This article will explain how entrainment can be used to assist with self hypnosis. WHAT IS HYPNOSIS? Hypnosis is derived from the Greek word Hypnos, which means 'sleep'. This is misleading however, as rather t

Self-Hypnosis Meditation, hypnosis, and self-hypnosis all trigger a response in the nervous system that gets us into an altered state of consciousness. In this state, the subconscious mind comes to the fore and the conscious mind takes a back seat. Some say that our subconscious mind knows everything, remembers everyth

How many kinds of hypnosis are there? Perhaps most people never even think about it. But knowing about hypnosis with a macro view is important to a person because this could affect how he views hypnosis. There are basically seven kinds of hypnosis. They are: a. Self-Hypnosis b. Stage Hypnosis c. Hypnotherapy d. Group Hypnosis e. Conversational Hypnosis f. Written Hypnosis g. Daily Hypnosis Self-Hypnosis As the name suggests, Self-Hypnosis is a form of hypnosis that one doe

“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” Lao Tzurnr

Putting was clearly very difficult for all the players at Hazeltine in the 2009 PGA Championship, especially in terms of putting psychology. Now we all saw Tiger Woods missing a lot of mid-range putts that we'd normally expect him to see and I've already written about how those were the result of his uneasiness about t

How to become an expert Customer Services Tester - or in other words; "How to be a complete pain in the butt anytime you order anything on the internet!" Here are the steps: 1. Always find ways to make sure the ordering process fails for you, even though it works perfectly well for thousands of other customers. 2. Then

Comfort and boredom eating are two contributing factors to over eating. Obesity along with all the associated health and no self worth issues is the cost of lack of food control. \ In fact if all overeating were because of habit, it would be easy to lose all the weight one wanted to and keep it off. The problem is

Isn’t it great to be alive? Many of you will have seen the film ‘Pay It Forward’ where a child’s random act of kindness sets off a chain reaction of such acts, that causes massive positive change, and becomes a nationwide sensation.

Whether you are an employer or an employee, a smoker or a on-smoker, you may very well have a stake in promoting a smoke-free workplace. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), smoking costs businesses an estimated $167 billion each year in lost productivity and medical costs. The ...

Imagine learning a form of hypnosis that works. What would it mean for you in your everyday life? Would you use it to improve your social life, increase job and work opportunities or simply better yourself and the way you feel about the world. Whatever you want out of life, there is a form of hypnosis that works to mak

Practicing golf in your mind, mental golf if you like, is just as effective as playing golf and physical practice on the range, if you want to play better golf. As I've written many times before, it also works a lot better when accompanied by golf hypnosis and other golf psychology techniques. But there's a problem. Ho

I first became involved with self hypnosis as a young sprinter around the age of 20. I dreamed of being an Olympic champion, but I was faced with a major challenge. A psychological barrier, my first real obstacle, stood in my way. It was a work-out that only a few elite athletes in the world ...I first became involved with self hypnosis as a young sprinter around the age of 20. I dreamed of being an Olympic champion, but I was faced with a major challenge. A psychological bar