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Is it actually possible to love too much? If we consider for a moment love and hate as being opposite emotions, we do all no doubt agree that it is easily possible to hate too much. Hate in any degree is a dangerous and destructive emotion. Hating at all therefore constitutes hating too much. But love is a positive e

Some people are instinctively honest and open; some would say that these people are too open and trusting and in this way leave themselves open and vulnerable to others who are tougher than them. Other people are more guarded and watch what they say and do around others and either keep themselves to themselves or only

The word hypnotism came into use in the mid to late 1800’s. Originally James Braid, who is considered the father of hypnotism, came up with the term in 1841, but it didn’t take on in the medical community until the 1880’s, long after Braid’s death. r

Hypnosis has many faces, which is part of its fascination as a career. It is conceivable that a single hypnotist could cover all of its facets. Some hypnotists actually combine hypnotherapy with a career on the stage but one of the most incredible things about hypnosis is all its unusual uses.nn1. Hypnosis can effectively enhance memory recall, allowing subjects to experience past events very vividly, even to the point of believing that they are consciously present at these e

I suspect that almost everyone is affected by the weather. If you live in a place where the climate is almost always bright and sunny, you probably crave a spot of cool now and again. However, your moods will probably be less affected than those of people who live in darker and damper climes. It is easier to feel brigh

Our emotions frequently drive our actions in a direction that is opposed to that which our conscious mind wishes. We will often describe such a situation as being in two minds. The impact of our emotional attachment to things can easily be seen in circumstances when we know what we should do but instead we do what we w

You can spend hours and hours working away on the range, but what matters is how you play when you are on the course. We all know this and bemoan this undeniable fact of the world of golf. Any keen golfer knows the difference between range play and golf play. The keener you are the more you practice and the more you pl

As we now know, hypnosis is a universal human trait. Although it would be wrong to think of it as a panacea - nothing is, unfortunately - in the right circumstances, it can achieve extraordinary results. So what are those circumstances, and can we do anything to bring them about on a more consistent basis? First of all, it's important to remember the everyday nature of hypnosis. You'll have experienced something very much like it if you've ever driven somewhere and arrived wi

Most people will agree that their mind is either their greatest asset...or their biggest liability! When your mind is extremely focused you can have the determination and will power to do endless things; to achieve happiness and success in abundant quantity. And yet when your mind is lacking in clear focus or vision, y

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

The following self hypnosis technique will help you to relax your mind and body in preparation for a good nights restful sleep. When you use self-hypnosis or you meditate you allow your mind to rest and recuperate. This technique is slightly longer than others and it will help you reach even ...

Have you ever had the thought that you have lost your swing? This thought is not conducive to feeling confident about your game and we all know that good golf requires confidence by the truck load. It's a bit of a chicken and egg thing. You might say that when your swing is right you then have confidence. Others may th

How many times have you found yourself thinking one thing and yet feeling or doing something quite different? When you plan to do something and then don not get around to doing it most people tend to account for this on the assumption that they are simply weak willed. r

How many times do you find yourself wondering what your partner is really thinking about? Do you find yourself second guessing where he or she is coming from or jumping to conclusions instead? You will usually find that if you are spending much time musing over these sorts of questions you are in actual fact probably n

There are many steps to success in life, be it in business success, financial success or relationship success. One factor which is at the heart of success is that of perseverance. Most people think of success in terms of their business or acquisition of wealth, although ultimately most will agree that the one thing whi

Hypnosis and depression are the most common forms of disorders being treated in hypnotherapy clinics. Clinical hypnosis is a fairly new therapeutic technique that has been used for several years to treat mental and physical conditions. In most cases, people suffering from a mental or physical ailment are willing to try any new therapy to reduce symptoms and improve their overall health. A person's willingness to try something new often leads to increased trust in the therapis

Is it a good idea to remove as much as potential stress and frustration as we can from our children's lives as well as our own? A parallel can be drawn between the health of your immune system and the ability to manage stress that may surprise you. This morning I read an article entitled The Immune Fix by Matt Richtel

We see many clients who are having trouble controlling their weight, here in our UK hypno-psychotherapy practice. Here are my top 10 tips for helping to manage your eating:nn 1. Never eat while watching TV - When we watch television, or sit in front of a computer screen, we tend to automatically enter into a form of hy

A fear of flying is in this day and age extremely restricting. So many people these days enjoy a lifestyle which involves flying almost as frequently as we used to take taxis. Many jobs are dependent upon flying on a regular basis, be it a short internal flight or one which involves sitting on an airplane for up to twe

The better question is, \"For what can't hypnosis be used?\" In actuality there's nothing for which hypnosis can not be used. \ For every known type of operation--even open heart surgery, hypnosis has been successfully used at least once in lieu of anesthesia. Hypnosis is used to control bleeding ...

Does hypnosis work? The straight forward answer to this very query that has crossed great and small minds alike is a definite a fifty-fifty probability; since whatever the mind believes and perceives does become a reality. Meaning that what may work for one may not necessarily work for the other. Mind control is a state of subconscious mind directly accessed by one with experience on how to do it in most cases a hypnotist or hypnotherapist. It is a familiar term with many cou

Did you ever stop to think that the words you use can have a positive – or a negative – impact in your everyday life? Simple little words can profoundly affect you, especially when you overuse them. n One of our biggest enemies is one of the smallest words we use: try.n An old ...

There are many myths and misconceptions out there about hypnosis. Hollywood portrays hypnosis in a way that is far different from reality. This feeds into the many misconceptions that are still present today. nnThe 7 most common hypnosis myths & misconceptions are: nn1. Not everyone can be hypnotized nnWe go into hypnosis many times throughout our day, like when we are daydreaming, driving on the highway, or watching a movie. Hypnosis is simply a natural focused state of awar

What is hypnosis?r Hypnosis is a state of intensified concentration, where the critical factor of the mind (conscious mind) is bypassed and suggestions are more readily accepted. Hypnosis is achieved in deep, peaceful relaxation. For most, if not all, religions this state of mind is regarded as sacred.

Many of us waste our time and emotional energy dwelling on our past mistakes and misfortunes; we “If only” ourselves. “If only” I had done things differently… “If only” my Parent’s did this or didn’t do that…”If only” he or she had not done what they did… “If only” this tragedy did not hap

How do you keep up with this highly competitive and rapidly changing world and manage your stress levels and stay healthy …and look for Mr or Ms Right at the same time? Well from my observations at a typical suburban nightclub recently, lots of you are not doing very well!r The obvious signal of high stress/low healt

When the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in July, 2011 that the federal government cannot be drawn into lawsuits against tobacco companies and held liable for damages, the issue of smoking and health were once again in the headlines. \ The best way to revisit the health and smoking issue is to use a factsheet publi

You wouldn’t know you have arrived unless you know where you are going. That, in simple terms, is the importance of having goals towards success. Health, money, relationships –all these are marks of a successful life in general, but what is your own goal? What for you is a successful life?

I know I'm on holiday this week, so that tells you how incensed I am about the goings on at the sixteenth hole at Firestone on Sunday with John Paramor's untimely and perhaps ill-considered intervention at a critical time in a thrilling title decider. Now you know from what I've written before that I'm very much agains

Predictability or excitement; which are you more drawn towards? In reality most of us like a little of both, although the most important in the end is usually predictability. We are creatures of habit and routine, whether we like to think of ourselves like that or otherwise. We generally feel more comfortable and confi

I was watching television the other day and was surprised by an advertisement for a supplement which was intended as an adjunct to anti-depressant drugs. I wish I had noted what was said but a statistic was stated about the number of anti-depressants which don't affect the required cure for depression. The percentage w

Eating emotional stress is one of the single largest reasons people over eat. Stress is with us everyday and so is food. For that matter, a lot of other things such as cigarettes, booze, and drugs are too. So we are not looking for a means to stop emotional eating and have it only switch to ...

Recent research carried out by the Universities of Michigan and Columbia has discovered that the areas of the brain that respond to physical pain actually overlap with those responding to relationship break-ups. Thus this type of emotional pain would appear to trigger a similar form of pain perception as that caused by

Weight loss happens in a similar way whether you risk the dangers of gastric band surgery or go it alone, losing weight naturally through adjusting to a healthier lifestyle, diet and exercise. After you have had gastric band surgery you still have to adjust the foods you eat and drastically reduce the portion sizes. So

Win once and you are most likely to win again. Rory McIroy is a great example of this phenomenon. Neuroscientific research has shown that the very act of winning changes the chemical balance in the brain, and these chemicals that are released serve to assist you in becoming more likely to win again. Winning basically h

To conquer emotional eating it's first important to manage one's thinking and self communication. Otherwise, one's efforts will be in vain. \ We could begin with managing emotions and invest years of training in how to embrace emotions and experience them to leave overeating out of the picture. ...

Skeptical about hypnosis? Don’t believe you can conquer your fear of flying?nYou have yet to meet Georgina Cannon…nnnWe all have to do it at one time or another – whether it’s going away for March Break, heading out for a summer vacation, or going home for the holidays, we are all faced with the prospect of flying at some point in our lives. nnIf you are one of those people who are frightened of flying – who worries about the flight before it even happens – you pr

Now there is a reason for this unusual title, and we will be explaining this quite soon. In essence, the reason that this article is titled such is for the simple reason that we are not supporting the use of hypnotism to improve your mental stature, and this is because of several reasons that we are going to get into here. For one thing, there is no such thing as a hypnotic trance, and what ever you have heard about hypnotism has been cheesed up by pop culture, popular TV and

"What's gone wrong? Why isn't it working? She's gorgeous, I'm truly in love for the first time in my life and my sex life is on-existent?" John's speech was chaotic. He couldn't believe that he was pouring out his troubles to a psychologist/sex-therapist - especially in having to admit that he was having great difficu

Getting drunk intentionally seems to be a very English thing. The culture for many seems to center around the belief that how drunk you get is an indicator of how good a time you have had. For some, the measure of a good time revolves around how many text messages you have sent which necessitate an apology the next day

There are several basic elements to managing stress everyday:\ 1. Physical factors\ 2. Nutritional Stress\ 3. Climatic Stress\ 4. Emotional Stress \ Physical factors: Whenever we are stressed to meet deadlines, deal with interpersonal relationships that are tenuous--children mis behaving, supervisors ...

I’m a great believe that it’s almost impossible to do Emotional Freedom Technique the “wrong” way – provided you get the basics right! If certain foundational rules of EFT are shoved under the rug you won’t make progress quickly enough, or end up with the permanent healing you deserve. You might even get b

Many people are astonished to realize that they have the ability to positively change their life by simply beginning to think and speak differently. How can this be? Is it realistic that you can discover how to take control over how you talk and what you think? Yes, it is possible and yes, you can find out how to do th

For some people, covert hypnosis sounds like an illegal technique used at the corporate levels. Covert hypnosis is a method to influence people. For example, people do not realize when you are being in control of the conversation. So, if you desire to learn this type of hypnosis, then this article will give you some insights. Introduce yourself and afterwards listen The first step is to present yourself to the person. Then let the other do the next step and introduce himself.

Opening yourself to love not only allows you to enter into nurturing relationships, it also promotes good health and well-being. This effect can often be seen even to the naked eye. We describe someone who is in love as "glowing" because their skin takes on a beautiful luster and everything about them seems to come ali

There are some things in life, which we would like to happen, but which we at the same time feel uncertain about. The majority of us like to know, and to be assured, about important things, but it would seem that part of our learning curve in this life is to discover ways in which to deal with this type of uncertainty.

It would seem that a growing number of people, teenagers and adults alike, are not happy with the way in which they look. I have noticed that a shocking number of parents are horrified when they discover that their teenage son or daughter totally dislikes their looks. One wonders why looks have over the years seemingly

To end emotional eating is a matter of knowing how to conquer your relationship with emotions. Maybe emotional eating could be called a disorder. Eating emotional, however, is actually a compensation for the inability to recognize that eating is a means of handling both comfortable and ...

Being healthy is not just about having the perfect body, but about feeling good about oneself on the inside and the out. Too often the phrase “I’m dieting” surface in conversations. The truth about dieting is that it is a set up for failure. Diets may work temporarily, however ...