Hypnosis Articles

The Change that Comes From Within \ If I am to change this image, I must first change myself. –Bruce in Finding Nemo \ We all change. Sometimes, we do so by our own choosing. Moving to a new place, shifting career, getting married, having a child, or having botox injections are changes that are we have deci

It will probably not surprise you when I say that my motivation in asking this question comes from the fact that I have caught a cold. I have managed to avoid all those bugs which circulate so easily for at least the last two years, so I don't suppose that I should grumble.

There are things we realize that we need to do, must do, however reluctantly. (Examples: clean the kitchen, get more exercise, eat healthy...) And then there are other things we love to do, no prompting needed. (Examples: eat ice cream, watch the Seahawks, weekend in Vegas…) We each have our own lists! These lists of

Tolerance is something which is becoming a relatively scarce commodity in today's world. In fact, it might be said that a state of intolerance abounds. But like anything, this depends on the particular circumstances or area to which the concept is being applied. In many ways we are more tolerant than ever before. r

I had a round of golf with a couple of girls the other day and ended up coming off the course chuckling to myself over our focus upon the optimal hip turn and weight transference through the swing. All three of us had individually been paying extra attention to this important part of the golf swing, but realized during

We are all connected and are therefore affected by every single happening to some degree or another. Sometimes the impact can be felt in an extreme manner like being caught in the eye of a hurricane; at other times it will barely be felt, like the vaguest ripple upon the surface of the ocean or just the gentlest touch

Your subconscious mind holds a lot of good things for you if you know how to reprogram it. We often find people who suffer from an inferiority complex or some people has fear of something unusual. All these symptoms sometimes become so intense that they start to interfere in the life of the person. This is why it is suggested that to get rid of all these fears, unwanted emotions, traumas, beliefs, and sad past experiences you have to stimulate your subconscious mind. The subc

The research of the mind is becoming of progressively absorbing interest. The fact of hysteria and of hypnosis are currently studied by the clinical psychologists with remarkable acumen and with an unrivaled fertility of ingenious devices, and the results obtained thus far form almost an epoch in the history of psychology.rnAlthough scientific psychologists work independently of one another and hold differing opinions with themselves on sundry significant points, nonetheless

Ask yourself a serious question today: " What could I do today that could improve my life, and the lives of the people whom I love?"n Write down whatever answers you come up with (in the form of a sentence) twice right now, and twice before you go to bed tonight. Then wake up tomorrow and look ...

Courage is a quality that we would all aspire to develop and possess by the bucket load. Everyone appreciates the value of courage. Yet timidity and fear can so easily form barriers to this valuable commodity. r

As a golf psychologist, I'm regularly asked by clients about what they should be thinking about in their golf mind when they're actually swinging the club or stroking a putt. Many of them will have some sort of pre-shot routine that prepares them to some degree for the shot they're about to make. A smaller number will

Have you made your New Years resolutions for your golf improvement - using golf psychology, perhaps? Well, even if you haven't, I'm sure that many of you are excited about starting fresh, turning your life around and in some cases doing something about playing better golf. That's fantastic! I know that 2010 is going to

Over the years, I’ve found that there are some questions that I’ve asked time and again about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and how it works. Thought I’d share them with you- please comment if there are others you’d like me to address in future blogs! WHAT IS COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT)? The theory behind

n.b. This article was originally published in the author's weekly Column in the Crossmaglen Examiner newspaper. The Column is called 'The Head Examiner'. Isn’t it great to be alive? Tell me, what do you think of the phrase ‘The Head Examiner’? It’s certainly catchy. It may raise a wee smile. It took a while to

Hypnosis is a state of inner absorption, concentration and focused attention. It is like using a magnifying glass to focus the rays of the sun and make them more powerful. Similarly, when our minds are concentrated and focused, we are able to use our minds more powerfully. Because hypnosis allows people to use more of their potential, learning self-hypnosis is the ultimate act of self-control.nnWhile there is general agreement that certain effects of hypnosis exist, there are

Hypnosis has long been used as a therapeutic method of reducing stress, particularly when that stress results in psychological dysfunctions. Hypnosis makes one uniquely open to suggestion, making it possible for a hypnotherapist to treat a wide range of psychological conditions through the use of the treatment. r

When culture and technology evolve, the rest of human practices should grow with it. It is now acceptable to get a college degree online. Some doctors provide initial diagnosis using the internet. Lawyering is now done online. Financial transactions can be done using online accounts. So, it is not a far- fetched idea t

I promised Part Two of my “Resolutions – Make them Work” article and as I started to put Part Two together I realized that I should probably have a Part Three and Four as well. There is so much that I want to say and share; you who know me or have had sessions with me, know that sharing ...

If you feel hemmed in by your own thoughts and habits you can do something about it. With hypnosis you can change automatic thoughts, behaviors and expectations. Who you are now and how you act now is what matters. The past is the past. Now is your opportunity to be as you want to be and to live the life you want to li

My mum cuts articles out of the newspaper for my brother and I and gives us quite a stack of reading most weeks. She is, as my brother says "spot o "; she knows exactly what will be of interest to us and she saves both of us trawling through papers in search of what is relevant. She does, however, also include items wh

Whether you’re preparing a best man’s speech or presenting your winning business idea to potential investors, you will want to portray self confidence. But your mind might be swimming with doubts: will you freeze up and look a fool? Is your speech going to finish too early or will you waffle on while your audience

Breaking free from emotional eating is to start by under­standing that the brain has two built in directives: pleasure seeking and survival. Which one influences our eating behavior? Both! \ The Pleasure-Seeking Program \ First, how many holidays have you celebrated since you were a child? Add to ...

How many times have you seen someone hit a shot in the wrong direction only to realize afterwards that they had in fact been aiming right where the ball went? You might also have noticed that a golfers weight distribution at set up bears a significant impact upon the shot that they subsequently produce, be it good or b

Effective communication is essential in the business world. Presentations, meetings and negotiations are key. A good leader must be a good and clear communicator. Often times those who communicate well rise to the top, while those who are more uncertain remain behind. There are many methods available today to improve communication for those to whom it does not come naturally. Hypnosis and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) work to improve communication skills by tapping into

When people write about the top professionals, they tend to talk about the externally visible aspect of their game – their swing technique. Those same writers rarely tell you about the golf mind golf secrets of those same professionals.n So what about Jack Nicklaus and 90% of golf in the ...

I had a client ask me “ Does Gastric Band Hypnosis Work ?” and the reality is I’ve had clients succeed and fail, but what sets them apart. Most of what motivates me as a hypnotherapist is derived from my personal experiences with addiction and what I had to learn to overcome my negative patterns of behaviour. I had to take responsibility for the changes I wanted, cultivate a state of mind the was receptive to change and work really hard to transform my self-image. Altho

Don’t be frightened by your fears. When you look at your fears in the right way, you will find that you have the power to fight them and win. Fears have the power to root a person to the spot. Fears are not only frightening, they can be totally debilitating. But there are strategies that you can utilize to enable y

Life is not like a novel. There is never real closure. Yet closure is frequently what we seek. We like to have things come to a logical conclusion, to get things tucked into bed. Life is more cyclical than it is linear. As one door closes, another opens. r

The pace of life seems as if it’s picking up at an alarming rate. We live in a society where it is necessary to work long hours, eat meals “on the go” and travel on traffic jammed roads. It’s no surprise that all most people can be bothered to do after a day like this is to veg out on the couch, watching TV and eating comfort food. While this may provide a temporary form of relaxation the cycle will continue day after day leading to a life full of stress and lacking i

Emotional eating is by far the single largest reason people over eat. Yet, there is very little focus on how to handle emotions. It's like we are still in the dark ages. Just because we all have emotions, we're expected to know how to handle them. \ And what little training we do receive is more ...

On a beautiful summer day a couple of years ago, a woman came to me with a simple problem. She wanted to find her true love but she did not want to change anything in her otherwise successful life. She did not belong to any social groups or health clubs, and her only friends lived many miles ...

Do you find yourself sitting outside of the gym willing yourself to go inside? Is there a pile of paperwork that needs to be done but you are always finding a way to divert you attention? Or is there a dream project that you want to start but never seem to get out of the gate. Procrastination and lack of motivation are

People end up on First Degree courses 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 ...

Eliminate detrimental eating habit by being aware. That's right, the most effective means of changing eating habit is to be aware. Typical awareness techniques are:\ 1. Counting calories.\ 2. Using food equivalents.\ 3. Behavioral modification techniques such as: a. using a smaller plate. ...

January is a time of year which is associated with new beginnings; it's a time to start over, set goals and plan for the year ahead. New Year's resolutions are set by many, yet adhered to by few. Are you one of the exceptions to this rule? Or have you already waved good-bye to your fresh start, and continued to live yo

For some Holiday Stress is a joyous fun time whereas for others it's figuratively the straw that breaks the camel's back. In addition to your already ongoing everyday stress, the holidays bring extra stress. Thus you are more likely to suffer from stress related issues such as stomach problems, ...

Hypnosis requires your commitment, your desire to be successful. n It has nothing to do with the hypnotherapist taking control and it is also a myth that intelligent people can't be hypnotized. n A hypnotic state builds on your focus, intelligence and creativity. n Anyone who desires hypnosis, ...

Hypnosis has been a method of stress therapy for a long time, especially in cases where stress causes larger psychological issues. The unique ability of hypnosis to set the mind to a relaxed state in which subconscious suggestions can be placed makes it a powerful tool in changing behavior and cognitive thought process

Surely, you have already heard of conversational hypnosis. You are most likely interested about it which is precisely the reason why you are reading this article. However, like most things, you may have some apprehensions in regards to learning and applying this skill. We are going to address your concerns and hopefully, we can ease up your worries, eventually. There are obviously a lot of myths and misconceptions about conversational hypnosis. It is important that you can di

Training nnProper training will last at least 1 year, If the course lasts 3 years, then these are generally attended part-time on a monthly basis. Schools and training centres to be avoided use inappropriate phrases to encourage the trainees, such as: Fake it till you make it. Avoid hypnotherapists that have had little training or their training organisation is not accredited.nn Making Money nnRunning a hypnotherapy clinic can be lucrative. Stopping smoking and losing weight

When I started out writing this article I was going to use the title "Learn To Use Hypnosis" and then realized that the title itself would very likely cause a barrier to those who might otherwise be tempted to read what I have to say. You see, when you start a sentence with "learn how" this implies that you have to pro

What can't you say no to? Some people cannot say no to chocolate whilst others cannot say no even when another person asks them to do something which is over and above the normal call of duty. These are two very different types of situations. r

There is much evidence that we survive more easily and more comfortably when sharing our lives with other human beings than when we live life in a solitary manner. Research shows that we live longer and healthier lives when time is passed in the company of a loving spouse. Being alone does not merely impact upon our em

Hi, Dr. D. here. Today we're going to answer the question,"How does hypnosis work?" Now most of what I'm going to write about is theory, none of which has much science to back it up, but which I've come to accept as a very plausible explanation. Hypnosis is a natural state of mind that most of us experience several tim

"When you use your mind, it's a useful tool, when your mind uses you, you're a useless fool." A. Bryce I can across this quote the other day and it made me wonder how much our minds do use us instead of the other way around. The fact is that we know so very little about how our minds actually work, even though we lea

What exactly does covert persuasion and hypnotism have to do with each other? First of all we should start with mainstream hypnosis. That is the most common type and most of us have seen it before. This is where a volunteer or group of volunteers go before an audience and are put into hypnois to think they are chickens. They cluck around on stage and it can be very entertaining for the audience watching. It is what most people are familiar with when it comes to hypnosis. Ther

I was chatting with a young couple the other day and it was clear that their goals were at cross purposes from one another. The young man wanted to save up and buy a property to rent out and then save once more and reinvest in property to let, and so on. His main focus was to step upon the first rung of this ladder and

Life is very rich so long as you pause for a moment and choose to seek out its richness. You see what you focus upon and when you focus in the now you feel calm and peaceful. What do you see each morning as you awaken and begin to move around and start your day? More importantly, how do you feel upon awakening to a n

How Hypnosis Helps PhobiasnnPeople can be afraid of a wide range of things and what can be totally acceptable to one person can be quite panic provoking to another.nnSome of the fears I see most often in my practice are:nnAnimalsnBeing alonenBloodnSmall or enclosed spacesnDark placesnDeathnHeightsnInjections/NeedlesnOpen spacesnSnakesnSpidersnTravelnTrainsnWaternnSome unusual ones:nnYellow (the colour)nRed carsnMen with beardsnApples nnWhat is a phobia?nnA phobia is any persi