Several clients have recently supplied hypnotherapy testimonials about our ‘stop smoking DIY Kit’ and ‘weight control CD’. We have expertly created each product for you to use in the convenience of you own home and at your own leisure. The testimonials show just how effective the products are and how happy our customers are with the results. We also provide one-to-one sessions to help you achieve your goals and offer a free 20 minute consultation.
Renew Hypnotherapy Nottingham will help you to achieve your goals of stopping smoking and maintaining your ideal weight. Telephone: 0115 9206005,
or read how our kit can help you to quit smoking and how our C.D can help maintain your ideal weight. Read about our therapist Liz Anderson, Hypnotherapist Nottingham.
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
Hypnotherapy Testimonials
Saturday, 25 September 2010
A TRICK TO BEAT CRAVINGS
Whether an addiction be to cigarettes or food, the feelings experienced when trying to abstain from our 'poisons' are predictably similar.
It starts with a mild sense of discomfort. This discomfort escalates into a feeling of unease and anxiety which rapidly worsens as we try to 'resist' our urges. We feel restless and agitated; 'itching' for something. As this feeling becomes more acute, the focus in our minds tunnels to that which we have told ourselves we cannot have. Whether our craving be for cigarettes or food or anything else, our mind begins to obsess about that 'precious' desire.
The object of our desire becomes all consuming to the extent that we are not really aware of the tension we are experiencing in our body. When we argue with ourselves in our heads, the conflict generates tension within our bodies and the simplest trick we can learn to beat cravings, is to learn how to relax our bodies completely at will.
This takes daily practice to get right, but once mastered, is a trick which we can utilise in many other situations where we are experiencing unhelpful stress. The way it works is very simple; learn to recognise the initial sense of mild discomfort and actively release the tension by consciously relaxing the body. When the tension is released, the craving will be released. At this point, and in this relaxed state, we can then utilise the human capacity for 'self-talk' in a positive way to re-direct the focus of our minds.
Hypnotherapy is an excellent tool for learning how to relax properly and re-gain control over our 'self-talk'. This enables us to train our minds to work for us rather than against us and enables us to extinguish cravings before they are able to hijack our minds.
Renew Hypnotherapy Nottingham is based in Arnold, Nottingham and offers a free 20 minute consultation. If there is a change you want to make in your life, but are unsure of your ability to reach your goals, give Nottingham Hypnotherapist Liz Anderson call on 0115 9206005.
It starts with a mild sense of discomfort. This discomfort escalates into a feeling of unease and anxiety which rapidly worsens as we try to 'resist' our urges. We feel restless and agitated; 'itching' for something. As this feeling becomes more acute, the focus in our minds tunnels to that which we have told ourselves we cannot have. Whether our craving be for cigarettes or food or anything else, our mind begins to obsess about that 'precious' desire.
The object of our desire becomes all consuming to the extent that we are not really aware of the tension we are experiencing in our body. When we argue with ourselves in our heads, the conflict generates tension within our bodies and the simplest trick we can learn to beat cravings, is to learn how to relax our bodies completely at will.
This takes daily practice to get right, but once mastered, is a trick which we can utilise in many other situations where we are experiencing unhelpful stress. The way it works is very simple; learn to recognise the initial sense of mild discomfort and actively release the tension by consciously relaxing the body. When the tension is released, the craving will be released. At this point, and in this relaxed state, we can then utilise the human capacity for 'self-talk' in a positive way to re-direct the focus of our minds.
Hypnotherapy is an excellent tool for learning how to relax properly and re-gain control over our 'self-talk'. This enables us to train our minds to work for us rather than against us and enables us to extinguish cravings before they are able to hijack our minds.
Renew Hypnotherapy Nottingham is based in Arnold, Nottingham and offers a free 20 minute consultation. If there is a change you want to make in your life, but are unsure of your ability to reach your goals, give Nottingham Hypnotherapist Liz Anderson call on 0115 9206005.
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
CHANGE
If you could change one thing in your life, what would it be? Would it be a small change, or would you prefer a more sweeping change with far reaching positive consequences? Most of us want to change some aspects of our lives. Perhaps a more appropriate question would be, 'what's stopping you'?
Change is a fact of life. We see change all around us; the weather changes with the seasons and the plants change with the weather. Many of us resist change, prefering to stick with the devil we know, but really, resisting change is pointless, because change is a fact of life. A reality for all of us.
You will have changed many times in your life. You changed from a baby to a toddler, from a toddler to a school child and from a child to an adult. People have entered your world, and people have moved on. You may have changed your friends many times. You may have changed your employer, or you may have changed the whole direction of your life. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say that we only resist change which we ourselves have not brought into being.
Regardless, change is as predictable as taxes and the cycle of change continues throughout adulthood. The happiest people are those who embrace change, even if it is not a change which they themselves have chosen to make. This is because they have the wisdom to recognise the signal to move forward. They accept the inevitability of difference and they willingly adjust their position to accommodate the new; relaxed and comfortable with the shifting sands and optimistic for the future.
If there is some aspect of your life that you want to change, you can allow yourself to embrace making that change. A change which you yourself are actively bringing into being. A positive change instigated by you, for your greater good. Maybe, an exciting change, because you are taking control and respecting yourself and looking after your own best interests.
One small change can make a big difference over time, and change is a process that is constantly evolving. Resisting change is often a pointless act, but how much more empowering when we actively pursue those changes that can make a beneficial impact on our lives.
If there is a change you want to make, hypnotherapy can help. Actively seeking out those changes which need to be made is an empowering thing to do. Not all changes are easy to make but the act of making them and succeeding can boost both your self confidence and your self esteem. You can allow yourself to be proud of your courage and inspired by your wisdom. The future is not written and you can assume control of the direction of your life.
Renew Hypnotherapy Nottingham is based in Arnold, Nottingham and offers a free 20 minute consultation. If there is a change you want to make in your life, but are unsure of your ability to reach your goals, give Nottingham Hypnotherapist Liz Anderson call on 0115 9206005.
Change is a fact of life. We see change all around us; the weather changes with the seasons and the plants change with the weather. Many of us resist change, prefering to stick with the devil we know, but really, resisting change is pointless, because change is a fact of life. A reality for all of us.
You will have changed many times in your life. You changed from a baby to a toddler, from a toddler to a school child and from a child to an adult. People have entered your world, and people have moved on. You may have changed your friends many times. You may have changed your employer, or you may have changed the whole direction of your life. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say that we only resist change which we ourselves have not brought into being.
Regardless, change is as predictable as taxes and the cycle of change continues throughout adulthood. The happiest people are those who embrace change, even if it is not a change which they themselves have chosen to make. This is because they have the wisdom to recognise the signal to move forward. They accept the inevitability of difference and they willingly adjust their position to accommodate the new; relaxed and comfortable with the shifting sands and optimistic for the future.
If there is some aspect of your life that you want to change, you can allow yourself to embrace making that change. A change which you yourself are actively bringing into being. A positive change instigated by you, for your greater good. Maybe, an exciting change, because you are taking control and respecting yourself and looking after your own best interests.
One small change can make a big difference over time, and change is a process that is constantly evolving. Resisting change is often a pointless act, but how much more empowering when we actively pursue those changes that can make a beneficial impact on our lives.
If there is a change you want to make, hypnotherapy can help. Actively seeking out those changes which need to be made is an empowering thing to do. Not all changes are easy to make but the act of making them and succeeding can boost both your self confidence and your self esteem. You can allow yourself to be proud of your courage and inspired by your wisdom. The future is not written and you can assume control of the direction of your life.
Renew Hypnotherapy Nottingham is based in Arnold, Nottingham and offers a free 20 minute consultation. If there is a change you want to make in your life, but are unsure of your ability to reach your goals, give Nottingham Hypnotherapist Liz Anderson call on 0115 9206005.
Sunday, 12 September 2010
THE BLIGHT OF NARCISSISM
Narcissistic people are self-absorbed to the point that they fail to recognise the feelings and worth of others. Living and working with such people takes its toll if you haven't the strength and self-belief to rise above the narcissist's behaviour and maintain your own sense of self-worth.
Do you regularly find yourself experiencing the following emotions and feelings when in the company of certain people?:
* Frustrated
* Angry
* Belittled
* Worthless
* Fearful
* Doubtful
* Guilty
* Shameful
* Disrespected
* Undermined.
Narcissists always know best and those who do not accept their superior judgement are perceived to be 'wrong' and 'flawed'. Moreover, narcissists feel compelled to 'prove' to others exactly what it is that makes their position or beliefs 'wrong' in the narcissist's eyes and will resort to a variety of manipulative tactics to bully their 'opponent' into submission.
Existing alongside such people can be an extremely draining and emotionally fraught experience if your core sense of self-worth is not solid and impervious to their adamant insistence that they are right and you are wrong. Constant exposure to their demanding and inherently selfish ways can drag you down to the point that you begin to doubt your competence and ability to make even the most basic decisions without the narcissist's approval.
If you feel that your life is out of control - that you have been 'battered' into accepting someone else's blueprint for living at the expense of your own ideals, or if your home-life is a battlefield of demands versus resistance, help is available.
Hypnotherapy cannot help you to change a narcissist or make them see the error of their ways. It can, however, assist you in learning how to better manage your relationship with such people in a way that benefits your emotional health and which ultimately will bring positive change to the way you feel about yourself and your place in the world.
Do you regularly find yourself experiencing the following emotions and feelings when in the company of certain people?:
* Frustrated
* Angry
* Belittled
* Worthless
* Fearful
* Doubtful
* Guilty
* Shameful
* Disrespected
* Undermined.
Narcissists always know best and those who do not accept their superior judgement are perceived to be 'wrong' and 'flawed'. Moreover, narcissists feel compelled to 'prove' to others exactly what it is that makes their position or beliefs 'wrong' in the narcissist's eyes and will resort to a variety of manipulative tactics to bully their 'opponent' into submission.
Existing alongside such people can be an extremely draining and emotionally fraught experience if your core sense of self-worth is not solid and impervious to their adamant insistence that they are right and you are wrong. Constant exposure to their demanding and inherently selfish ways can drag you down to the point that you begin to doubt your competence and ability to make even the most basic decisions without the narcissist's approval.
If you feel that your life is out of control - that you have been 'battered' into accepting someone else's blueprint for living at the expense of your own ideals, or if your home-life is a battlefield of demands versus resistance, help is available.
Hypnotherapy cannot help you to change a narcissist or make them see the error of their ways. It can, however, assist you in learning how to better manage your relationship with such people in a way that benefits your emotional health and which ultimately will bring positive change to the way you feel about yourself and your place in the world.
Renew Hypnotherapy Nottingham offers a wide range of Hypnotherapy Services & Products designed to help you achieve your goals. For more information please contact Renew Hypnotherapy on 0115 9206005 to book your free 20 minute consultation.
UNDERSTANDING NARCISSISM
Narcissism is about self-absorption. So great is the narcissist's need for validation that they fail to recognise that ALL people are worthy of respect and consideration. The only thing that matters to a narcissist is that THEY are heard and respected.
From the moment that we are born we become the centre of someone's universe. We accept and expect our needs to be met and for the vast majority of us, our BASIC needs will have been met. We will have been regularly fed, changed, clothed and provided with toys. Narcissism tends to become a behaviour pattern when our emotional needs are ignored or rejected.
All human beings are born selfish. The ability to see beyond our own needs and consider the needs of others develops as we mature. Consider the toddler who sees another child playing with a toy that they want to have. They will shamelessly snatch the toy from the other child's hand and will only refrain from such actions when their behaviour has been corrected.
However, the correction can be done lovingly - which respects the value of the child's worth, or it can be done angrily - which will shame the child and diminish their self-worth. When shame and guilt are regularly used to discourage unwanted behaviour, children receive the message that they are 'bad' and they often grow into adults with a powerful need for validation from those around them. Lack of attention also creates a need to be noticed and heard.
Narcissism often results when people have been subjected to an upbringing where their sense of self-worth has been consistently diminished, but where they have angrily resisted the implied message of worthlessness on a conscious level, even if they have accepted it on a sub-conscious level. From this anger, whether it is expressed aggressively or passively; stems a need for control.
Narcissists do not see themselves the same way that others do. In their eyes, their attitudes and behaviours are justified. They believe whole-heartedly that they are right and that anybody who does not agree with them is wrong. However, as with many things in life, there are degrees of distortion. Some people can be heavily narcissistic; demonstrating an over-whelming need to control everything and everyone around them, whilst others may only be mildly narcissistic; needing to control their immediate surroundings and possibly resenting the need to consider the wants of others, but having the wisdom to know when to shut up, even if they don't agree and do not respect what they are hearing.
Renew Hypnotherapy Nottingham is committed to helping people achieve their goals through Hypnotherapy. For more information please Call 0115 9206005 or contact Renew Hypnotherapy through our website to book a free initial 20 minute consultation.
From the moment that we are born we become the centre of someone's universe. We accept and expect our needs to be met and for the vast majority of us, our BASIC needs will have been met. We will have been regularly fed, changed, clothed and provided with toys. Narcissism tends to become a behaviour pattern when our emotional needs are ignored or rejected.
All human beings are born selfish. The ability to see beyond our own needs and consider the needs of others develops as we mature. Consider the toddler who sees another child playing with a toy that they want to have. They will shamelessly snatch the toy from the other child's hand and will only refrain from such actions when their behaviour has been corrected.
However, the correction can be done lovingly - which respects the value of the child's worth, or it can be done angrily - which will shame the child and diminish their self-worth. When shame and guilt are regularly used to discourage unwanted behaviour, children receive the message that they are 'bad' and they often grow into adults with a powerful need for validation from those around them. Lack of attention also creates a need to be noticed and heard.
Narcissism often results when people have been subjected to an upbringing where their sense of self-worth has been consistently diminished, but where they have angrily resisted the implied message of worthlessness on a conscious level, even if they have accepted it on a sub-conscious level. From this anger, whether it is expressed aggressively or passively; stems a need for control.
Narcissists do not see themselves the same way that others do. In their eyes, their attitudes and behaviours are justified. They believe whole-heartedly that they are right and that anybody who does not agree with them is wrong. However, as with many things in life, there are degrees of distortion. Some people can be heavily narcissistic; demonstrating an over-whelming need to control everything and everyone around them, whilst others may only be mildly narcissistic; needing to control their immediate surroundings and possibly resenting the need to consider the wants of others, but having the wisdom to know when to shut up, even if they don't agree and do not respect what they are hearing.
Renew Hypnotherapy Nottingham is committed to helping people achieve their goals through Hypnotherapy. For more information please Call 0115 9206005 or contact Renew Hypnotherapy through our website to book a free initial 20 minute consultation.
Wednesday, 8 September 2010
ANGER
Anger is an important emotion that exists to protect us. However, it can be damaging, to both our health and our relationships, if we do not use it wisely.
For some people, anger becomes a dominant aspect of their personalities - the impulse to protect is so great that it takes over - sometimes at the expense of more rational and logical aspects of their personality. Many people who experience outbursts of rage often know that their reaction has been out of proportion once they have had the opportunity to calm down.
The important thing to recognise about anger is that whilst any single outburst may have been an excessive over-reaction that was not warranted, the ROOT CAUSE of that person's anger, which led them to construct their aggressive armour plating, would most definitely have been justified.
Ideally, when we feel angry about something, our response would be to take an assertive position. We would express the reason for our anger in a calm no-nonsense way.
For those whom anger has become a dominant aspect of their personality, the response will usually be aggressive. Their anger will be very near the surface and will be vented like a blast of steam from an old-fashioned locomotive. This venting provides a release for them, but often alienates the recipient of their fury.
There is also a third response which is often not associated with anger - passivity. Most people who are passive are not recognised as being capable of anger, whether it be expressed in a healthy way or inappropriately, however, this response is just as damaging to our health as steaming rage. Passive people tend to be extremely negative in their outlook and the cause of that passivity is usually repressed anger.
Anger should not be denied or considered undesirable. It is an important aspect of our personalities which provides a protective role. However, if your response to experiencing anger is not to express it assertively, you have much to gain by understanding why you respond the way you do and learning an alternative response.
Renew Hypnotherapy Nottingham can help you to achieve this. If the quality of your daily life is being affected by either excessive anger, or passivity, contact Renew Hypnotherapy today to book a free initial 20 minute consultation. Telephone: 0115 9206005.
Renew Hypnotherapy Nottingham is based in Arnold, Nottingham and offers a free initial 20 minute consultation. Read about Liz Anderson, Hypnotherapist Nottingham.
For some people, anger becomes a dominant aspect of their personalities - the impulse to protect is so great that it takes over - sometimes at the expense of more rational and logical aspects of their personality. Many people who experience outbursts of rage often know that their reaction has been out of proportion once they have had the opportunity to calm down.
The important thing to recognise about anger is that whilst any single outburst may have been an excessive over-reaction that was not warranted, the ROOT CAUSE of that person's anger, which led them to construct their aggressive armour plating, would most definitely have been justified.
Ideally, when we feel angry about something, our response would be to take an assertive position. We would express the reason for our anger in a calm no-nonsense way.
For those whom anger has become a dominant aspect of their personality, the response will usually be aggressive. Their anger will be very near the surface and will be vented like a blast of steam from an old-fashioned locomotive. This venting provides a release for them, but often alienates the recipient of their fury.
There is also a third response which is often not associated with anger - passivity. Most people who are passive are not recognised as being capable of anger, whether it be expressed in a healthy way or inappropriately, however, this response is just as damaging to our health as steaming rage. Passive people tend to be extremely negative in their outlook and the cause of that passivity is usually repressed anger.
Anger should not be denied or considered undesirable. It is an important aspect of our personalities which provides a protective role. However, if your response to experiencing anger is not to express it assertively, you have much to gain by understanding why you respond the way you do and learning an alternative response.
Renew Hypnotherapy Nottingham can help you to achieve this. If the quality of your daily life is being affected by either excessive anger, or passivity, contact Renew Hypnotherapy today to book a free initial 20 minute consultation. Telephone: 0115 9206005.
Renew Hypnotherapy Nottingham is based in Arnold, Nottingham and offers a free initial 20 minute consultation. Read about Liz Anderson, Hypnotherapist Nottingham.
THE FACETS OF PERSONALITY
Every Human Being's personality is multi-faceted. Every aspect of our personalities performs a function and the combination of all these different aspects creates a persona which we 'put out' into the world.
How many different 'heads' do you wear during the course, not only of your life, but throughout your daily existence? The happiest and most successful people have many 'heads' that will be inter-changed throughout the course of any given day, without them actively giving much thought to what they are doing.
A man may wear his 'office head' when at work and then go home where he will automatically adopt his 'husband head' and 'father head'. If he goes out that evening with his mates, he will probably wear a different 'head' again.
How we address others, is usually dictated by the situation and the existing relationship between the people interacting. The number of 'heads' we have at our disposal, reflects the abundance, or lack of resources, which we have available to us on a daily basis to navigate our way through life and its challenges.
If you always come across as being the same, in any situation, your life may be limited and you may experience life as un-comfortable. For example, a man who speaks to his colleagues in the same tone of voice that he uses with his young children may not be too popular! Likewise, a man who speaks to his boss in the same way that he interacts with his peers may have similar problems if his boss is not also a friend.
As with most things in life, balance is the key. The more you develop the various aspects of your personality, the greater the wealth of resources you will have at your disposal to navigate a productive, comfortable and successful life.
If life does not feel comfortable, hypnotherapy can help you to discover where the problem may lie and assist you in developing those aspects of your personality that can improve your experience.
Renew Hypnotherapy Nottingham is based in Arnold, Nottingham and offers a free initial 20 minute consultation. Read about Nottingham Hypnotherapist Liz Anderson or Telephone: 0115 9206005.
How many different 'heads' do you wear during the course, not only of your life, but throughout your daily existence? The happiest and most successful people have many 'heads' that will be inter-changed throughout the course of any given day, without them actively giving much thought to what they are doing.
A man may wear his 'office head' when at work and then go home where he will automatically adopt his 'husband head' and 'father head'. If he goes out that evening with his mates, he will probably wear a different 'head' again.
How we address others, is usually dictated by the situation and the existing relationship between the people interacting. The number of 'heads' we have at our disposal, reflects the abundance, or lack of resources, which we have available to us on a daily basis to navigate our way through life and its challenges.
If you always come across as being the same, in any situation, your life may be limited and you may experience life as un-comfortable. For example, a man who speaks to his colleagues in the same tone of voice that he uses with his young children may not be too popular! Likewise, a man who speaks to his boss in the same way that he interacts with his peers may have similar problems if his boss is not also a friend.
As with most things in life, balance is the key. The more you develop the various aspects of your personality, the greater the wealth of resources you will have at your disposal to navigate a productive, comfortable and successful life.
If life does not feel comfortable, hypnotherapy can help you to discover where the problem may lie and assist you in developing those aspects of your personality that can improve your experience.
Renew Hypnotherapy Nottingham is based in Arnold, Nottingham and offers a free initial 20 minute consultation. Read about Nottingham Hypnotherapist Liz Anderson or Telephone: 0115 9206005.
Tuesday, 7 September 2010
CONFIDENCE
We are all born with an abundance of confidence. Observe any toddler as they explore their surroundings. They are interested and fearless in their pursuit of knowledge and understanding. Observe any young child as they learn to walk. Falling over does not deter them. They have no concept of 'failure'.
Lack of confidence is an acquired state of mind. Maybe we have been laughed at or mocked when making unsuccessful attempts at any given activity. Maybe we have been told that we will never achieve our stated goals, and have lost the will to strive, for fear of ridicule. Loss of self-esteem accompanies negative learned beliefs and this loss can become more pronounced if it is allowed to continue and more 'proof' is found of our inability to succeed.
However, we are also born with courage. In fact, any attribute that we require to assist us through life, is available to us. All we have to do is locate that source within ourselves and actively develop it.
Hypnotherapy can assist you in finding and releasing the emotions that have blocked the development of your natural confidence. Alternatively, there are a number of techniques that can be employed to assist you in building on the confidence that you already have, to improve the quality of your experience both now and in the future.
Renew Hypnotherapy Nottingham is based in Arnold, Nottingham and is committed to helping our clients reach their full potential. Call 0115 9206005 to book a free initial 20 minute consultation.
Lack of confidence is an acquired state of mind. Maybe we have been laughed at or mocked when making unsuccessful attempts at any given activity. Maybe we have been told that we will never achieve our stated goals, and have lost the will to strive, for fear of ridicule. Loss of self-esteem accompanies negative learned beliefs and this loss can become more pronounced if it is allowed to continue and more 'proof' is found of our inability to succeed.
However, we are also born with courage. In fact, any attribute that we require to assist us through life, is available to us. All we have to do is locate that source within ourselves and actively develop it.
Hypnotherapy can assist you in finding and releasing the emotions that have blocked the development of your natural confidence. Alternatively, there are a number of techniques that can be employed to assist you in building on the confidence that you already have, to improve the quality of your experience both now and in the future.
Renew Hypnotherapy Nottingham is based in Arnold, Nottingham and is committed to helping our clients reach their full potential. Call 0115 9206005 to book a free initial 20 minute consultation.
Friday, 3 September 2010
Hypnosis is designed to access a persons subconscious mind and is a communication process that takes place in a trance state. Hypnosis is often misunderstood, both in relation to what it is, and what it involves.
Unfortunately frequent missunderstandings in films, books and the media is due to this uncertainty, which have lead to many people fearing the ‘power‘s of hypnosis.
Nevertheless, hypnosis is by no means brain washing. Hypnosis can in fact heighten awareness and at no time is an individual out of control in trance. A hypnotherapist cannot instigate a person to do or say anything that they don´t want. Hypnosis is a method of communication that can influence the person by the use of positive suggestion. It is no more manipulative than traditional advertising, and as with advertising, the recipient still has the choice of whether to accept the message or to reject it.
Renew Hypnotherapy Nottingham offers a wide range of Hypnotherapy Services & Products. Why not contact Renew Hypnotherapy on 0115 9206005 to see how we can help you achieve your goals today.
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
Does Hypnotherapy Work?
As Hypnotherapist's we are often faced with this question. The answer is Yes - Hypnotherapy can help you and is extremely powerful. Organisations have been maximising the power of suggestion through advertising for many years, who also spend millions every year to promote their businesses through marketing, because they know it works.
There are many misconceptions about Hypnotherapy and they exist because of the misrepresentations that are made in media such as books, films and TV. All of these media are absorbed by people whilst in a light trance state. A small number of people who have never used hypnotherapy have a true understanding of what hypnotic trance actually is. Some people have been led to believe that it is something bewitching or dangerous and it is human nature to misconstrue what we don’t understand. However, this clearly confirms how powerful the power of suggestion can be, when the minds receiving it, are open to possibility.
Renew Hypnotherapy Nottingham offers a wide range of Hypnotherapy Services & Products. Why not contact Renew Hypnotherapy on 0115 9206005 to see how we can help you achieve your goals today.
Sunday, 29 August 2010
POSITIVITY and the Drain of Learned 'Instincts'
Positivity is the difference between seeing the glass as half full or half empty but its impact goes much further than that. Having a positive or negative attitude affects our lives on a much deeper level. Positive people lead much happier lives than negative people; they tend to live longer, are less susceptible to illness and nurture more fulfilling relationships with those around them.
Often, what we imagine to be 'reality', becomes our reality, purely because we expect it to be so. If you have an optimistic outlook on life it is probable that your experiences throughout the course of your life have taught you that you can expect good things to happen. Likewise, a negative disposition often links back to a catalogue of disappointments.
Negativity isn't always a bad thing, in fact, it is part of our survival mechanism. If a hungry wild animal had you in his sights, blind optimism that all you needed to do was send 'love' to that animal, wouldn't save you! As with most things in life, balance is the key and the trick is to learn how to separate what our BASIC instincts tell us, from what our LEARNED instincts tell us.
Basic instincts are the product of evolution. Human beings are born with instincts that are designed to ensure their survival and protect them throughout life. If another human being intended to do you harm, your basic instincts may well pick up on this and endeavour to make you aware of the threat. What happens next is down to whether you trust your inner wisdom, or whether you give priority to politeness, for example, (a learned behaviour), instead. Our basic instincts can always be trusted, the problems start, when we confuse basic instincts with learned instincts.
Learned instincts are the product of past experience and expectation. The expectation of failure can prevent us from striving into unfamiliar territory. The expectation of being rejected can deter us from getting to know people who could make our lives richer on an emotional level. Learned instincts are important but we need to be willing to scrutinise them and question their validity if we are not to be bound by faulty perception.
In order to escape the trap of limiting our lives by confusing the two types of instinct, we first have to accept that the difference exists. ALL instincts are designed to protect us, but some learned instincts are based on erroneous beliefs. The good news is that we can work to bring more positivity into our lives by introducing self-awareness into our world.
Are there any situations that you avoid because they take you out of your comfort zone? How much of your 'self-talk' is critical or defeatist? How would you describe your friends and family? Although it is often said that opposities attract, when it comes to outlook, like tends to attract like. Positive people prefer the company of other positive people because they find negativity draining. Likewise, negative people tend to mingle with other negative people because they can 'feed' off each other and their mutual negativity can actually help them to validate each other, (a positive consequence!). If you see the world as a scary, evil or dangerous place, having people around you who share your view of the world can be comfort, but it will still drag you down unless you muster the courage to challenge that which you take as given. Past performance is not a guarantee of future outcomes. Being open to this reality and willing to question assumptions can set you on your way to a more positive future.
Hypnotherapy can assist you in gaining understanding of those behaviours that hold you back. If you want to consult a hypnotherapist in Nottingham, Renew Hypnotherapy can help. see our website for further information.
Often, what we imagine to be 'reality', becomes our reality, purely because we expect it to be so. If you have an optimistic outlook on life it is probable that your experiences throughout the course of your life have taught you that you can expect good things to happen. Likewise, a negative disposition often links back to a catalogue of disappointments.
Negativity isn't always a bad thing, in fact, it is part of our survival mechanism. If a hungry wild animal had you in his sights, blind optimism that all you needed to do was send 'love' to that animal, wouldn't save you! As with most things in life, balance is the key and the trick is to learn how to separate what our BASIC instincts tell us, from what our LEARNED instincts tell us.
Basic instincts are the product of evolution. Human beings are born with instincts that are designed to ensure their survival and protect them throughout life. If another human being intended to do you harm, your basic instincts may well pick up on this and endeavour to make you aware of the threat. What happens next is down to whether you trust your inner wisdom, or whether you give priority to politeness, for example, (a learned behaviour), instead. Our basic instincts can always be trusted, the problems start, when we confuse basic instincts with learned instincts.
Learned instincts are the product of past experience and expectation. The expectation of failure can prevent us from striving into unfamiliar territory. The expectation of being rejected can deter us from getting to know people who could make our lives richer on an emotional level. Learned instincts are important but we need to be willing to scrutinise them and question their validity if we are not to be bound by faulty perception.
In order to escape the trap of limiting our lives by confusing the two types of instinct, we first have to accept that the difference exists. ALL instincts are designed to protect us, but some learned instincts are based on erroneous beliefs. The good news is that we can work to bring more positivity into our lives by introducing self-awareness into our world.
Are there any situations that you avoid because they take you out of your comfort zone? How much of your 'self-talk' is critical or defeatist? How would you describe your friends and family? Although it is often said that opposities attract, when it comes to outlook, like tends to attract like. Positive people prefer the company of other positive people because they find negativity draining. Likewise, negative people tend to mingle with other negative people because they can 'feed' off each other and their mutual negativity can actually help them to validate each other, (a positive consequence!). If you see the world as a scary, evil or dangerous place, having people around you who share your view of the world can be comfort, but it will still drag you down unless you muster the courage to challenge that which you take as given. Past performance is not a guarantee of future outcomes. Being open to this reality and willing to question assumptions can set you on your way to a more positive future.
Hypnotherapy can assist you in gaining understanding of those behaviours that hold you back. If you want to consult a hypnotherapist in Nottingham, Renew Hypnotherapy can help. see our website for further information.
Wednesday, 25 August 2010
Being Naturally Slim - The Truth
If I were to say that there was a 'naturally slim' person inside all of us, how many frustrated people would be jumping up and down screaming "where?!" Or, "well can you help me find mine please because that part of me seems to have gone AWOL!" Obesity is a common problem that appears to be getting worse and our physical health is suffering for it.
So, what's the secret of naturally slim people? Well, fortunately that question is easy to answer: Naturally slim people do not obsess about food. They eat when they are hungry and stop when they have had enough. For them, eating is a practical activity which serves the purpose of keeping them alive. This isn't to say that they do not enjoy eating. On the contrary, they certainly do, but the difference is that because these people have not learn't how to 'switch off' the signals which their bodies send when they are full, eating is only pleasurable whilst they are eating what they genuinely need. Once their stomach has sent the message that they are full, eating becomes a chore and not at all pleasurable. If they were to continue eating they would begin to feel quite sick very quickly.
So why is it that some people only think about food when their stomach is gurgling on empty whilst others spend all day thinking about little else? If I was to suggest that 'appetite' may be the answer, what would that mean to you? According to my dictionary, the 1990's edition of the 'Concise Oxford', appetite is 'a natural desire to satisfy bodily needs, esp. for food or sexual activity'. It is 'an inclination or desire'. When we say that someone has 'a healthy appetite' what we usually mean is that they eat a lot, but is that really a healthy appetite?
Consider this: The feeling that over-eaters experience everyday of their lives when they desire yet more food that their bodies don't actually need, is EXACTLY THE SAME feeling that smokers get when they experience a desire for a cigarette. When the over-eater and the smoker attempt to resist their urges both then experience a restless agitated feeling that becomes steadily more acute the longer they attempt to abstain.
Some people say that smokers put on weight when they stop smoking because they believe that nicotine is an appetite suppressant. Personally, I question the validity of this assertion. I completely accept that both smokers and over-eaters have an appetite for 'SOMETHING', what I question, is exactly what that something is. Over-eaters may well feel compelled to eat, but they know all too well that they don't need that excess food.
Like smoking, over-eating is a behaviour that serves a positive intention, even if the obvious effects are far from desirable. Hypnotherapy can assist in the discovery of what those intentions are and subsequently enable a release from behaviour patterns that are at best unhelpful, and at worst dangerous to our survival.
Renew Hypnotherapy, Hypnotherapist Nottingham, has more information available on their website. Refer to the FAQs section for further understanding on the workings of the sub-conscious mind.
So, what's the secret of naturally slim people? Well, fortunately that question is easy to answer: Naturally slim people do not obsess about food. They eat when they are hungry and stop when they have had enough. For them, eating is a practical activity which serves the purpose of keeping them alive. This isn't to say that they do not enjoy eating. On the contrary, they certainly do, but the difference is that because these people have not learn't how to 'switch off' the signals which their bodies send when they are full, eating is only pleasurable whilst they are eating what they genuinely need. Once their stomach has sent the message that they are full, eating becomes a chore and not at all pleasurable. If they were to continue eating they would begin to feel quite sick very quickly.
So why is it that some people only think about food when their stomach is gurgling on empty whilst others spend all day thinking about little else? If I was to suggest that 'appetite' may be the answer, what would that mean to you? According to my dictionary, the 1990's edition of the 'Concise Oxford', appetite is 'a natural desire to satisfy bodily needs, esp. for food or sexual activity'. It is 'an inclination or desire'. When we say that someone has 'a healthy appetite' what we usually mean is that they eat a lot, but is that really a healthy appetite?
Consider this: The feeling that over-eaters experience everyday of their lives when they desire yet more food that their bodies don't actually need, is EXACTLY THE SAME feeling that smokers get when they experience a desire for a cigarette. When the over-eater and the smoker attempt to resist their urges both then experience a restless agitated feeling that becomes steadily more acute the longer they attempt to abstain.
Some people say that smokers put on weight when they stop smoking because they believe that nicotine is an appetite suppressant. Personally, I question the validity of this assertion. I completely accept that both smokers and over-eaters have an appetite for 'SOMETHING', what I question, is exactly what that something is. Over-eaters may well feel compelled to eat, but they know all too well that they don't need that excess food.
Like smoking, over-eating is a behaviour that serves a positive intention, even if the obvious effects are far from desirable. Hypnotherapy can assist in the discovery of what those intentions are and subsequently enable a release from behaviour patterns that are at best unhelpful, and at worst dangerous to our survival.
Renew Hypnotherapy, Hypnotherapist Nottingham, has more information available on their website. Refer to the FAQs section for further understanding on the workings of the sub-conscious mind.
Thursday, 19 August 2010
Stop Smoking - The Truth
Everybody 'knows' it's difficult to stop smoking - but what if it isn't?? What's so special about smoking anyway? When it's considered rationally, smoking makes no sense whatsoever. Why would anybody feel compelled to stick paper tubes of crushed leaves into their mouths, light them and inhale the fumes? If you were to see an elephant doing it, you'd either laugh or, most likely, stare in shocked disbelief. So what is it that makes stopping smoking so difficult? The answer is that we believe it is difficult. Even people who have never smoked believe it to be extremely difficult; and what we believe determines our reality.
Anybody who has ever attempted to stop smoking will be aware of the restless feeling that accompanies abstenance. Are you aware that people who routinely over-eat, experience that exact same feeling when they attempt to curb their unwanted impulses? What if the desire to smoke has nothing to do with cigarettes and is merely a means to an end in satisfying a completely un-related need - just as over-eating has nothing whatsoever to do with hunger?
It is commonly accepted that it takes immense will power to stop smoking. However, this is only true when you are arguing with yourself in your head - one part of your mind wants to light a cigarette, but another part says that you can't or mustn't. The truth is that you are not fighting cigarettes, you are fighting yourself!
What if you could arrive at a point where there was no disagreement in your mind? A point at which you are sure of what you want and confident that you can reach your goal painlessly and easily? How liberating would that be? How excited would you feel? Hypnotherapy is an excellent tool for assisting smokers to achieve this state of mind. It's not magic and the smoker needs to actively participate with the therapy, but if you really want to stop, hypnotherapy can help you to achieve your goal.
If you live in Nottingham and are considering Hynotherapy to help you stop smoking, then we feel it is important to select the correct Hypnotherapist Nottingham. Take a look at our stop smoking diy kit for further details.
Anybody who has ever attempted to stop smoking will be aware of the restless feeling that accompanies abstenance. Are you aware that people who routinely over-eat, experience that exact same feeling when they attempt to curb their unwanted impulses? What if the desire to smoke has nothing to do with cigarettes and is merely a means to an end in satisfying a completely un-related need - just as over-eating has nothing whatsoever to do with hunger?
It is commonly accepted that it takes immense will power to stop smoking. However, this is only true when you are arguing with yourself in your head - one part of your mind wants to light a cigarette, but another part says that you can't or mustn't. The truth is that you are not fighting cigarettes, you are fighting yourself!
What if you could arrive at a point where there was no disagreement in your mind? A point at which you are sure of what you want and confident that you can reach your goal painlessly and easily? How liberating would that be? How excited would you feel? Hypnotherapy is an excellent tool for assisting smokers to achieve this state of mind. It's not magic and the smoker needs to actively participate with the therapy, but if you really want to stop, hypnotherapy can help you to achieve your goal.
If you live in Nottingham and are considering Hynotherapy to help you stop smoking, then we feel it is important to select the correct Hypnotherapist Nottingham. Take a look at our stop smoking diy kit for further details.
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
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