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The Basics of Hypnosis  - By Rick Allen, CH,CI,CSMC
Hypnosis is a condition in which someone is made to demonstrate changes in thought and behavior. People have been debating a lot about the subject for the longest time, because many people believe in it but some are skeptical about the concept. Bottom line, is hypnosis real?

The medical profession does agree on the main characteristics of hypnosis and its process. Hypnosis is a trance state that brings about relaxation, maximum suggestibility, and aroused imagination. The person is alert most of the time, so it cannot really be said that a person under hypnosis is asleep. They are fully conscious, but have tuned out most of the stimuli around them. they only focus on the subject before them, excluding almost any other thought or action.

In ordinary hypnosis, the suggestions of the hypnotist are approached as if they are reality. The hypnotist will suggest things that the person hypnotized should feel; and they will feel it, although they are aware that all those sensations are just imaginary. In this mental state, the person in a hypnotic trance state will feel relaxation and removal from inhibitions. This effect is the same when they do something that brings pleasure and relaxation, such as watching a movie. The more the person becomes engrossed with the story, the more they move away from the pressures of everyday life, an ideal situation for stress reduction and management.

A person in hypnotic trance is also in a very suggestible state. They may easily embrace an idea suggested by the hypnotist, although his sense of morality and safety will still be intact. They still cannot be forced to do something they really don’t want to do or find uncomfortable.

The basic school of thought on hypnosis states that it is a direct channel to someone's subconscious. In doing everyday tasks, the conscious mind works hand-in-hand with the subconscious. The subconscious searches out the vast information stored into a person's brain which enables them to solve problems. The subconscious is also the part responsible for the accomplishment of things that people do automatically, such as breathing.

So it is the subconscious that is the real brain of a person, because it decides a large part of what they do, and does most of the thinking. The conscious mind is dominant when a person is awake. It evaluates the thoughts, and decides on the things that need to be done. It processes new information and passes it on to the subconscious. But when a person is asleep, it is the subconscious that is active; and the conscious mind takes a backseat. This is the basis of subliminal suggestions.

Psychiatrists suggested that the exercises of hypnotism works to relax and subdue the conscious mind, so it will take a backseat on a person's thinking process. A person still knows what is going on, but the subconscious is more dominant than the conscious mind. This enables the hypnotist to work directly with it, by saying the right words, at the right time, in the proper state.

At present, there are two distinct ways to apply hypnosis. The first one is the entertainment version. A hypnotist employs a variety of techniques to make the subjects relax until they finally appear asleep or in trance state to the audience. During that state, the hypnotized person takes the suggestions given and reacts to them, often doing things that they would not normally do in a waking state, that remain in their normal moral values.

The second method is the use of hypnosis in self-improvement and health-related endeavors. It has been said that hypnosis is used for weight control, the alleviation of fears, for the management of stress, and others. It is not used as a therapy by itself, but rather compliments other types of therapies, more like an add-on or an alternative method.

To discover how hypnosis can help you to overcome habits, control stress, eliminate fears visit www.NewLifeHypnosisCenter.com

 

How to Manage Stress & Tension - By Rick Allen, CH,CI,CSMC

 

Stress has always been a part of our lives. It is but a common occurrence for people to hear someone complain of how stressful his life had been in the school, in the workplace, or even with his family. This situation happens everywhere regardless of race, nationality, status in life, or level of education attained. Stress is just there clinging to us wherever we go, and we can’t merely disregard this sad truth.

 

We must remember that in whatever we do, there are just some inevitable factors that cause pressure and anxiety to us. On the other hand, there are those that we can control. We must therefore be sensible enough to differentiate the two so that we do not end up wasting our time, effort, money and abilities on matters that we can’t change.

 

Enumerated below is some helpful advice on how to cope with tension.

 

1. Identify what makes you anxious and uneasy. Making a list of your stressful experiences is useful. Immediately deal with the issues that you can change like waking-up late for work in the morning or beating deadlines during the last minute. Forget about the ones that you can’t influence like being stuck in a traffic jam or not getting into the elevator because there is no space left.

something they really don’t want to do or find uncomfortable.

 

2. Calm down.  A three-minute break would do you good. You can go to the bathroom and wash your face, sneak out to buy a candy bar, or inhale fresh air. You can also listen to relaxing music, punch a pillow, or call someone. Releasing your inner feelings to a good friend is a healthy option.

 

3. It will pass; it will be over before you know it. Constantly reminding yourself that the stressful event “will end sooner or later” can make you see the positive sides of things. At the same time, stabilize your emotions and think of what is the best thing to do rather than take your energy away from what needs to be done.

 

4. Know yourself. Ask yourself: What triggers your anxiety? If it is your job, then maybe it’s the right time for you to reconsider whether it would be best to find a less stressful job. You can also make your present job more bearable by allowing yourself to get that needed vacation or leave. Never tire yourself of thinking what can’t be changed immediately, like a new memorandum assigning you to a new work schedule that you don’t prefer. In due time, things will get better as you adjust to your work.

 

Eventually, you have two choices. You could change the situation or you could accept it. There’s no other way around it.

 

To discover how hypnosis can help you to overcome habits, control stress, eliminate fears visit : www.NewLifeHypnosisCenter.com

 

 

Eight Helpful Tips in Dealing with Anxiety

- By Rick Allen, CH,CI,CSMC

 

Anxiety is the feeling of fear or apprehension that is intense enough to disrupt one's daily activities. It hits anyone at any point in their lives, regardless of sex and age. If you suffer from anxiety and you let anxiety overcome you, you then let stress and unhappiness overrule you, through being paralyzed by anxiety. You need to learn how to overcome it or at least reduce its effects. Here are twelve tips that can help you conquer anxiety:

 

1.      Be the master of your thoughts. Inability to control what you think strengthens your tendency for anxiety. Anxiety gains momentum when you entertain negative thoughts.

 

2.      Practice self-discipline and control over your feelings. Anxiety is like taking a ride on a rollercoaster. Once you start entertaining negative thoughts and fears, they become a mantra that would perpetuate themselves. The best thing to do is to cut them off right then and there. Distract yourself, divert your thoughts, or go talk to someone and have him or her correct your fears. Most of the time, anxious thoughts are distortions of reality. It is best to have someone tell you the objective facts, and show you that you are grossly exaggerating your fears. If they are valid, you can seek reassurance of a happy outcome or have the other person suggest ways to work around the problem/s you face.

 

3.      Think positive. As they say, try to think of the glass as being half-full. Thinking it is half-empty will only result in a never-ending cycle of negative thinking. Thoughts give birth to thoughts, and what you fill your mind with will spill over into reality. Our mental mantras become self-fulfilling prophecies. When we allow thoughts to perpetuate in our minds, they burst forth into reality as, as was said, self-fulfilling prophecies. The key is not to go "I won't think negatively. I won't think negatively." Rather, you should force yourself to fixate on positive thoughts. Write a list of the things you want to be and the things you want to happen in your life, enough that you could say every single morning within 3 minutes, to yourself. Then every morning, when you wake up or before you leave for work or school, say your affirmations to yourself. Example: "I am beautiful, articulate, and I will make that sale today!" Then all throughout the day, when you catch yourself worrying, stop in your tracks, and force yourself to enumerate 5 things you are thankful for today. Repeat as needed.

 

4.      Keep yourself busy and on the go. Never allow yourself to have idle moments. The moment you get up from bed, keep yourself busy right away and keep moving throughout the day. Volunteer to clean the house for the day or tell somebody that you will do the dishes for dinner. You can also read books or magazines, engage in exercise, or meditate; to keep yourself from worrying/anxiety. Being idle will not solve your problems and the moments when your mind isn't busy doing something worthwhile will only invite more anxiety.

 

5.      Work out a plan and try to accomplish it. Whether it's how to improve yourself or a plan to solve the very problem that is causing your anxieties, doing this exercise would let you see that you can do something about your situation. This would also help you realize that you have control over yourself. Increasing control over your own life leads you to feel less anxious, because anxiety is an issue of control: the lack of it.

 

6.      Consult someone that can be trusted. Sharing your worries with another person lightens the worries and puts them in the proper perspective. The premise is that you talk with the aim to lessen your anxiety.

 

7.      Laughter is the best medicine. Laughter can ease your burdens. Be in the company of amusing friends or indulge in activities that can put laughter in your life, like watching The Three Stooges.

 

8.      If current issues make you anxious, switch off the television. Reduce the time you spend watching news and avoid watching shows that depress and make you more anxious before you go to sleep. Though professional help is needed in extreme cases, anxiety is manageable, if you know how to get around it. Do follow these helpful tips and you will see your anxieties eased.

To discover how hypnosis can help you to overcome habits, control stress, eliminate fears visit : www.NewLifeHypnosisCenter.com

 

Winning the Rat Race: Surviving Stress - By Rick Allen, CH,CI,CSMC

 

 

Today’s world is all about instant gratification and moving forward at a dizzying pace, and this can wreak havoc on your health.  You dare not get left behind, and in your rush to catch the train or meet the deadline, your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing suffers.  Sound familiar?

 

Though short-term stress is quite healthy and necessary to stimulate your immune system, chronic, or long-term, stress does just the opposite.  Your adrenal glands release stress hormones—cortisol in particular—during taxing situations and cortisol is responsible for kicking the immune system into high gear.  But when you are bombarded with stress on a continual basis, the body develops a resistance to cortisol and the immune system stops responding, leaving you vulnerable to all sorts of stress-related health problems.

 

The best way to counter these ill effects is to get enough rest.  It is through adequate sleep (at least seven hours every night) that the rising levels of cortisol in the body can be kept in check.

 

Know when to give yourself a break.  At the rate you’re going, you’ll work yourself right into the grave.  No one will hold it against you for wanting to take a breather.  Do it deeply—not just regular respiration, but actually savoring every breath.  Utilize your diaphragm rather than your lungs, and count four to five seconds while inhaling through your nose, and another four to five seconds exhaling through your mouth.  Then repeat the exercise ten times.  Not only is this a great way to relax but it slows your heart rate and lessens anxiety.  It also helps to lower blood pressure.

 

Another thing that does wonders for blood pressure is to own a pet.  Having a canine or feline companion has been known to reduce stress and help overcome depression.  Just make sure you’re not allergic. 

 

Learn proper time management.  Despite what you may think, there is no such thing as having no time.  Everyone has it.  Rather, it is how you budget your time that makes all the difference in the world.  And if you believe your schedule is getting just a wee bit unmanageable, don’t be afraid to speak up and say so.  Prioritize.  You don’t have to say yes to every task thrown your way. 

 

Manage your finances.  It is a widely known fact that money problems equal a whole lot of stress.  Save yourself (and your wallet) the heartache by reading helpful materials on the subject, like “The Six New Rules of Rich” by Oliver Broudy (Men’s Health, March 2007).

 

Clean up your act.  Free yourself and your living space from clutter.  Get rid of eyesores you’ve accumulated through the years.  Give whatever you no longer need to charity. 

 

Speaking of charity, be more involved in social or civic work.  When you expose yourself to the hardships of others, your own problems will seem less burdensome and you will have more courage and energy to face them.

 

If it can be helped at all, try to stay away from stressful situations.  You may be able to give your life some semblance of order, but outside factors could just as easily destroy what you have worked so hard to build.  Keep your cool.  If you find yourself losing your temper over the slightest altercation, count to ten before retaliating.  This will give you time to calm down and address the problem in a more rational manner.  Lessen noise.  If you can’t do that, then don’t contribute to it.  Avoid toxic people as their condition is highly contagious.  Of course, we don’t recommend you duck under a table or run for your life each time you cross paths, but don’t allow their overanxious nature to encroach on your own unstressed disposition.

 

The frenetic rat race that human progress has become exacts a high price, and the finish line is as elusive as ever.  But perhaps this is one race where the ideal would be to slow down.

To discover how hypnosis can help you to overcome habits, control stress, eliminate fears visit : www.NewLifeHypnosisCenter.com

 

Mind Control over Body - By Rick Allen, CH,CI,CSMC

 

What your body can do depends on what your mind can conceive. It’s all like a camera. Whatever the lens captures, the film prints. Don’t expect a photo of something that was not captured by the lens.

                                  

The body can only come up with a potential that the mind can imagine. The mind is designed as a command center, and the body serves as production department. When the mind is strong, the body will obey. When the mind is creative, the body will create accordingly.

 

When the reverse happens, inability sets in. When the mind is weak and overwhelmed, the body takes over and commands the mind. Thus, at the slightest hint of difficulty and pain, the body will give up and tell the mind it can do no more.

 

The mind can do nothing except agree with the spoiled body, and quit. When the body doesn’t feel like doing anything—like, when you feel lazy and any excuse will do for not getting out of bed—and the mind is too weak to oppose that, you have a case of a body being atop the head. And from that abnormal scenario will flow an equally abnormal life. All issues in life will spread from that, and you will have a total wreck in your hands.

 

The head ought to be always on top of the body, and this means the body ought to obey the mind always. Many may ask, “What if the mind is also a wreck and commands the body to stay dormant?” This scenario is often mistaken as a lazy mind commanding the body into idleness. Many experts say a healthy mind actually always opts for a positive course of action, never inaction. When the mind seems to work otherwise, it is proof of a subverted mind controlled by a spoiled, pampered body. It thinks negatively and unproductively precisely because the body has taught and controlled it to be thus.

 

The mind can be strengthened by training it to make decisions the body will obey. If you adopt a life principle, make sure everything you do is based on it. The mind decides what is right and the body is given practical things to do in relation to it.

 

Once the mind decides something the body is unwilling to do, a tug-of-war starts. It is in such conflict that the body must be disciplined to succumb to the mind. If this is accomplished, the mind is strengthened and given authority over the body, which is trained to respond positively to such authority. The person becomes “highly principled.” As this goes on, the mind is promoted to heights never before imagined, and dares (and is encouraged) to go beyond limits, tugging the body along the way.  The body does what it is told to do. So the body begins to outdo itself as the mind imagines it to be doing so.

 

When the head is put in its rightful place of authority over the body, limitless potentials break out of their hiding and release the ace champion in a person.

To discover how hypnosis can help you to overcome habits, control stress, eliminate fears visit : www.NewLifeHypnosisCenter.com

 

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