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In my last article, I mentioned that many benefits accrue to those who practice regular meditation. In this one, I will be more specific. First, by “regular meditation”, I mean approximately 20 minutes every day, give or take a few minutes, and without missing very many days. It’s much like physical fitness, if y

The incidence of diabetes, once a rare and obscure disease, has skyrocketed in the last twenty years and now afflicts tens of millions of Americans. While at one time experts attributed this increase to the increasing age of the American population, doctors are discovering that the disease is afflicting more and more c

Even Oprah is a believer! You can heal yourself, find out why you are the way you are, why certain things motivate or scare you, and how to live this life to the fullest when you use hypnosis to venture into the Interlife.nnToday, a growing curiosity has brought many individuals to explore the possibility of past lives. Dr. Georgina Cannon has regressed 1000's of individuals who have come to her for answers about who they have been in another life.nnHypnosis can help bridge t

Weight loss hypnosis is a common promotion online these days. There are websites that sell audio and video recordings that can help you achieve a healthy weight. Weight loss through hypnosis is a practice dating back to the 1800s. It can be a very successful method of losing weight when it is used properly and in combi

Quick weight loss; is it good or bad for you? Some recent research published by the University of Florida suggests that those who lose weight more quickly during the first stages of a weight loss program tend to both lose more weight overall and be more successful at keeping those pounds off over time. It is thought th

It occurred to me the other day after overhearing a conversation when I was out shopping, that I should write down some of the thoughts, suggestions and techniques I use with my clients as part of our therapy sessions when they have decided that it is time to change their life. When they have ...

You are in all likelihood a lot tougher than you think you are. Most of us don't realize the real extent of our strength until we are tested by life events. When difficult situations evolve, we almost always rise to the occasion. We think that we couldn't cope with many a circumstance, yet when those things happen we

I don't mean to sound sexist here. Rather, I'm talking about facts. I have always noticed that female golfers have more trouble with self-belief in terms of trusting their alignment or their reads of the putting green. Women golfers also seem to suffer more from tournament pressure. r

You will often hear professionals say that when you deviate from your own tempo you get into trouble. They say this because it is a very true fact of golf. We do each have our own rhythm and tempo and it is hard to change that. Not only is it difficult to change your natural tempo, it's also unnecessary. We might adm

Some ladies are very lucky on the PMS front whilst others are less so. For some unlucky ladies it can feel as if your terrible twin has overtaken your mind and body for a few days each month and it intent upon turning your emotional life upside down. It's not at all a nice experience, either for you or those who are cl

A common misconception about hypnosis is that we would need a swinging pocket watch to put people in a trance. While that may have been practiced, it is old school hypnosis. Today, we do not need to use magic spells or incantations to put people in a trance. There is a better, more comfortable way of doing so by means of conversational hypnosis. Anyone can learn conversational hypnosis. This will be very useful, and in fact, even considered a necessity by people who need to i

Some people enjoy exercise just because it is exercise; they do not think deeply about why they enjoy it so much. They just know that it is enjoyable and that it makes them feel good. Much research has been carried out as to why exercise makes you feel good. Scientific research has proven that when you exercise your br

In parts one and two, I talked about the golf psychology lessons from the performance of veteran Tom Watson and young Ross Fisher at this year's Open Championship at Turnberry. As a 59 year old myself, I was overwhelmed by Tom's amazing performance and mental strength around one of the toughest links courses. It almost

Few people recognize nor accept that they do create their own reality, other then in hindsight. You look back and perhaps see that what happened in your life was in the main caused by the choices that you made. At the time you perhaps did not even realize that there were other choices that could have been made. r

Most people these days have seen a stage hypnosis show; you have seen people cluck like chickens, or be convinced that they are a super star or that they are walking on the moon. You have seen people suddenly forget their name, or confuse their shoe for a dog. You have seen people have needles threaded through their ar

From a stress management point of view whether to celebrate Bin Laden's demise is a question? Whether to release the photos of his dead body is also a big question. Let's look at this issue from a spiritual perspective.

Self confidence is an emotional and mental mindset which responds to an individual's need for recognition and self-acceptance. It's one of the oldest and most studied ideas in psychology. It describes a positive albeit proper perception of oneself and one's abilities. Thus, people with self ...

Everyone, from time to time, feels sluggish and slow. You have things to do but you don't quite feel ready to do them. You don't feel that you have all of the energy you need to get the job done. In fact, you probably don't even want to get started on the jobs and search around for a myriad of excuses. Motivation is ru

Have you noticed that the winners on the professional golf tours around the world aren't always technically or statistically the best players. They often don't even look like the best player over the four rounds the week they win. Now, I know that's a contradiction, because if they win the ...

I assume that because you are reading this, you plan to use hypnosis on yourself and possibly on others as well. That being the case, you need a clear idea of what hypnosis is. In upcoming articles, we will be exploring what hypnosis is in three ways: * through the lens of history * looking at how great hypnotists like Milton Erickson and Dave Elman defined hypnosis * through the lens of science For now, I want to provide you with a simple, understandable, and clear descripti

Death is the ultimate equalizer. It doesn’t excuse anybody. No matter what your economic status is, no matter how intelligent you are, whatever your race, religion, gender, age, or educational attainment is, sooner or later, someone you love will die. Loss is a universal tragedy. \ And there is no singular path

Our world is filled with self-help books & other forms of advice, providing us with wonderful information about dealing with and resolving our emotional and physical issues. So why is it, even when we try to implement this external knowledge and advice into our life, many of us continue to ...

Wouldn't it be nice if you could get your mind to do exactly what you would like it to do? For the majority of people, to have absolute and complete focus upon your goals at the drop of a hat is recognized as a pretty useful asset. Most of us know how we would like to think about things and how we would like to feel ab

I was reading something yesterday which reminded me just how many people purchase goods, be they books or audio courses, designed to assist in self development or success systems. This is a huge business; millions of people buy these types of products, which is indicative that there is a clear need for them. Very few o

Why am I here? What is my purpose? These are questions that humans have always asked themselves, but somehow most think that they are unique in not having the answers. We look around us and it seems as if most people are purposefully zipping around life, striving, but sure in their knowledge ...

"Prosperity is a way of living and thinking, and not just money or things. Poverty is a way of living and thinking, and not just a lack of money or things." ~ Eric Butterworth \ Perhaps many of you are evaluating and re-evaluating your financial situation. This is a great time to re-evaluate how we are living, t

Does this sound familiar? You wake up on the day of your exam feeling so confident because you have been diligent in your studies and you know all of the material. You arrive to the classroom and sit down with a smile on your face ready to demonstrate all of the knowledge you’ve attained through lectures and reading.

Elle’s guy started cheating on her in the first year of their rocky six-year relationship. He had physically and emotionally abused her. Several times he moved interstate without telling her where he was going, only to call her several weeks later, apologising, declaring his everlasting love and begging her to come t

I guess that like many of you out there, I was glued to the TV on Sunday watching Tiger Woods and his golf hypnosis prevail over Sean O'Hair in the last round of the Bay Hill Classic. It was great to see Tiger prevailing despite not producing a really outstanding last round. It was also great to ...

Everyone would like to look his or her best. But is this enough motivation to make sufficient life style changes to make losing weight and staying slim possible? For some people being slim would appear to be built into their genes and their mental life, whilst for others this goal seems like a distant dream. r

Self-confidence is the capacity to trust oneself as well as one's abilities. This attribute is essential to one's accomplishments during one's lifetime. This characteristic encourages people to know in their self-worth and that they can succeed in their actions. Even persons who lack this ...

Is it true that \"sticks and stones can break your bones but words can never hurt you\"? \ I doubt it. As a hypnotherapist, I see people every week whose sense of self has been damaged by words spoken to them and what they have allowed those words to mean in their life.\ Words can hurt. They do ...

I read an article in the Times this week (Monday June 14th 2010) which gave an overview of Sir Clive Woodward's approach to coaching, highlighting why his system has proven to be so successful. He is a good teacher, which is what makes a good coach. He also pays a great deal of attention to attitude, not just to techni

There are a couple of undeniable facts which one has to appreciate when embarking upon a weight loss program. It is abundantly clear if you are overweight is that to cut back upon calories input should help you to lose weight as should an increase in energy usage - more exercise. These are the bare basics of the issue.

There is a natural link between relaxation and the lowering of blood pressure. It follows that if you think that your blood pressure is higher than it should be, one of the ways in which you can earn to help yourself is by learning the art of relaxation. It is extremely important to meet the medical profession half way

Stress hormones may play a new role in speeding up cancer growth. New research suggests that hormones produced during periods of stress may actually increase the growth rate of a particularly nasty kind of cancer. \ A recent study at the Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research at Ohio State ...

Modern clinical hypnotherapy is a natural, holistic way of helping people to heal themselves. It uses no medicines or tablets, simply utilising the power of the subconscious mind to bring about the positive changes a person wishes to see in their lives, freeing them to be the person they are ...

As a practicing sex therapist, I never can understand how so many people expect that sex therapy will work in one session! These people are expecting a “magic wand” solution. Well there is no magic wand except for the willingness to do your own work and change your thinking, your attitude, your feelings and your be

Written by a dear hypnotherapy colleague of mine, Denis Ridgeway: \ In my work as a Hypnotherapist, I have been fortunate to meet some unforgettable characters. Bill is one that stands out above all others.\ If ever there was a man that reminded you of Santa Claus on his off time, that was Bill. ...

I've been thinking further on my recent article about Tiger Woods apparently using an unorthodox form of anger management to help him release bad shots. The way we learn anything useful in life tends to be on the basis of trial and error. We try something new and it works - we learn from it. We ...

In an interview on a gay radio program recently the reporter asked his presenting expert why it was important to be monogamous in a relationship. She said that she believed that whether it is a gay or heterosexual partnership, the main reason it is important to be monogamous is that it prevents drama! Of course that’

Building confidence is actually an easier task than you might think. You just have to focus on how you view yourself and your life in a different way. One of the biggest barriers to building confidence is allowing yourself the questionable luxury of thinking "it's not fair" or "I didn't deserve that". r

It has been demonstrated in numerous studies that reducing stress will prolong your life and improve the quality of your everyday living experience. Let's take a look at ways we can relax year-round. \ Too often, I see clients in my office who are \"stressed out.\" This manifests in a number of ...

Vision is the primary and most important quality for a leader to possess. It is what leads and motivates him towards success - the fire that lights the road he will be traveling so he will not get lost along the journey. It is the sense of direction that draws him forward. A leader without a vision is like a traveler w

Overcoming Tragedy \ The first half of 2011 was filled with news about tragedy - from floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, and fires to manmade tragic events such as the political turmoil in the some countries in the Middle East and North Africa. Even the news of Osama Bin Laden’s death reminds the world of the traged

Dating can be a daunting pastime. For some it is a wonderful game, full of interest and intrigue, whilst for others is an embarrassing and awkward nightmare. You start asking yourself what on earth you are going to say, whether to try a new chat up line or to talk about the weather and questioning how you look or what

People may be taking advantage of your good nature But perhaps you are letting them do it! Maybe you are too ready to say ‘yes’ when people ask you to do something even when it isn’t what you want. Or even when it is really inconvenient. You may begin to feel very resentful after a while It’s true that continua

When people around you are being negative how do you respond? Do you remain upbeat or do you find yourself sinking into negativity with them? When people around you are being negative it helps to remember that you don't have to listen to or be affected by them. You do not have to respond in kind. Negativity is not succ

The word 'quitting' means putting an end to a state or activity, so if you ever pick a cigarette again, then it means that you never had quit smoking in the first place. Those who have just started or are thinking of starting the long walk back to the 'smoke-free' state need to live by one rule - ''It's not OK to have

Discovering the Power of Self-Hypnosis by Stanley Fisher Self-hypnosis help people find their inner self, get tasks done, and helps you see who you really can be. This book shows that many people can use self-hypnosis and be happy, with so side effects. This book is said to be the best self-hypnosis guide out on the shelves. Many people have been lead to self-discovery using this book. There are two hundred and forty pages to guide you through self-hypnosis. I Can Make You Th