It seems so easy – focus on happy and be happy! Well, when I first practiced this, many interesting things came up. Firstly, it takes effort to focus on Happy. Secondly, I noticed that if I’m not thinking about Happy, I must be thinking about something else. And noticing the “something else” also takes effort….
Month: November 2010
Quit Smoking Now! Tappering-Off Versus Cold Turkey
You can quit smoking. Most people seem to tapper off prior to finally quiting this habit. But some manage to quit “Cold Turkey”. Either way, if you are planning to quit, help is available. Check out this web site: www.quitnow.ca . QuitNow.ca is full of useful resources to help you on your way to a…
Conscious Enquiry – leveraging trance
So many people have experienced a relaxing, pleasant trance and on its own, a worthwhile exercise any time. But the real deal occurs when trance is combined with a question. I call this combo “Conscious Enquiry”. Take any question and gently hold it while simultaneously in a therapeutic trance. In a way, this is like…
The Question is the Answer – the power of intentional enquiry
That’s a good question! Key: Presuppose the answer you desire. Questions cause us to become more focused. Our mind is designed to ask questions. We relate to the answers. If we cannot remember an answer, we will invent one Questions are generative. They spawn creativity. Questions can change our story. Questions can facilitate healing. …
The power of questions
I think of the mind as a big problem solving organ. Its main function is to answer questions throughout the day. In fact, it is asking questions all the time. Simple questions such as: What should I wear? What lane should I drive in? How fast should I go? Where should I park? What should…
Focus: the importance of wilfully staying on task.
I was in the middle of my daily workout routine and couldn’t help notice how some people really struggle to maintain their focus during their workout. It seems that new members and people who are just getting into a fitness program seem to struggle more than the “Regulars” – the focused ones who are familiar with the…
Can hypnosis help in sports?
The sporting world is full of opportunities to use hypnosis. Most high level athletes use some form of visualization as they prepare for their event. As well, athletes who are in the “Zone” are performing at a high level – way beyond their normal conscious standards. Being in the zone is the ideal place to…
Launching our new blog site!!
Today is the day after Halloween 2010 and we are launching our new blogging site. Looking forward to posting lots of material related to Hypnotherapy and Human Development Work.