Posts Tagged ‘Obstacles’

The art of self-hypnosis often gets dismissed as being “new age.” However, just like nearly everything in life, if you truly believe in yourself and the practice, it can prove to be very helpful. What Is Self-Hypnosis? Self-hypnosis is a form of hypnosis that you can perform on yourself. It certainly comes in handy because you won’t need anyone else to help you receive the many benefits of hypnosis. Self-hypnosis is now a large part of modern hypnotherapy. How Can Self-Hypnosis Help? The uses for self-hypnosis are nearly endless. If you have a problem that you wish to resolve, chances are, self-hypnosis can help you find your solution. Self-hypnosis can obliterate the obstacles that keep you from achieving your goals. Here are some of the challenges that self-hypnosis can help you solve: * Smoking and other addictions * Personal development * Stress management * Problem solving * Pain management, including chronic pain or the pain of childbirth or surgery When you practice self-hypnosis, you can get yourself through pretty much any of life’s challenges! Practicing Self-Hypnosis The image of hypnosis that you have in mind right now is probably the image of a person holding a pocket watch counting backwards while saying, “you’re getting sleeeeepy.” Sorry, but that’s only in the cartoons! Hypnosis isn’t about tricking people or forcing them to fall asleep, it’s simply a state of deep relax Continue Reading...

I make a conscious effort to give thanks for all good things in my life. The more I show my gratitude, the more good things I receive to be thankful for! When I awake in the morning, I give thanks for the new day. The good feelings I generate start my day in a perfect way, and I find that one good thing leads to another. This positive boost helps me fly through my daily tasks with energy and momentum. I thank my spouse for the things he does for me. This makes him feel loved and appreciated and he goes out of his way to do even more good things for me. It’s a never-ending cycle of love! I find things to thank my children for every day. When they do a good job on anything, I thank them for their effort, motivating them to continue. My happiness is even greater when I see them, too, discovering the joys of gratitude and telling others, “Thank you.” As my day goes on, I thank my co-workers for their efforts and my clients for their business. In return, I receive their loyalty and friendship. I thank my friends for being there for me. They’re always there to lend a helping hand and cheer me on. I realize that even the challenges of my day arise for good reason and I’m grateful for the lessons I learn from these obstacles. Invariably, my challenges bring me closer to my goals, in one way or another, as I seek solutions. Today, I strive to feel gratitude, enjoy it, and let it show in how I treat others. Self-Reflection Qu Continue Reading...

I am a success! Each day I allow myself the luxury of enjoying the good feelings that come with my achievements. I am also confident that I can overcome every challenge. Rather than bemoan an issue, I seek solutions and take decisive action to continue moving forward toward my goals. To ensure my success in any endeavor, I divide my goal into attainable steps and then take action immediately to build momentum. [hana-code-insert name='content' /] As I complete each step, I reward myself. I feel good about it and proud of myself for accomplishing a necessary task that puts me closer and closer to my goal. It doesn’t matter if the task was small or if it only took a few minutes to complete it. A success is a success no matter how you look at it! So I feel good about my achievements and I let it bring me the confidence to move forward. When an obstacle raises its head, I tackle it immediately. Perhaps there is a way I can simply sidestep this challenge and move on. Perhaps it is really bringing me the opportunity to find a better way to get to my goal. Whatever the challenge, I seek a solution of action steps that keep me moving forward, even if there is a detour along the way. Today, I choose to complete at least one action step toward an important goal and celebrate my success so I can look forward to doing the same again tomorrow. Self-Reflection Questions: 1. Do I feel like the success I know I am? 2. What successes, large or small, can I Continue Reading...

I am a success! Each day I allow myself the luxury of enjoying the good feelings that come with my achievements. I am also confident that I can overcome every challenge. Rather than bemoan an issue, I seek solutions and take decisive action to continue moving forward toward my goals. To ensure my success in any endeavor, I divide my goal into attainable steps and then take action immediately to build momentum. As I complete each step, I reward myself. I feel good about it and proud of myself for accomplishing a necessary task that puts me closer and closer to my goal. It doesn’t matter if the task was small or if it only took a few minutes to complete it. A success is a success no matter how you look at it! So I feel good about my achievements and I let it bring me the confidence to move forward. When an obstacle raises its head, I tackle it immediately. Perhaps there is a way I can simply sidestep this challenge and move on. Perhaps it is really bringing me the opportunity to find a better way to get to my goal. Whatever the challenge, I seek a solution of action steps that keep me moving forward, even if there is a detour along the way. Today, I choose to complete at least one action step toward an important goal and celebrate my success so I can look forward to doing the same again tomorrow. Self-Reflection Questions: Do I feel like the success I know I am? What successes, large or small, can I celebrate today? What action steps can Continue Reading...

If you’re looking to lead a happier life, believing in yourself is an absolute necessity. If you don’t believe in yourself, how can you expect others to believe in you? You may have gone through some rough times in your life making it difficult to be the happy person you want to be. Maybe you even suffer from a lack of self-confidence because of past conflicts and pains. No matter what you’ve been through, you can choose to overcome these obstacles. It’s time to be your own Number 1 fan and there’s no better time to start than right now! 1. Gain more confidence in yourself by facing your fears. Fear of failure may have caused you to ignore your dreams, desires or goals. Don’t let fear stop you from getting what you want and achieving your goals. If Thomas Edison had been afraid of failure, we wouldn’t have the luxury of indoor lighting today. He never gave up trying to find the right way to make a light bulb and he experienced over 10,000 ways of how not to make a light bulb. Just because you don’t reach your goals or dreams the first time, don’t give up. Keep trying until you succeed. Fear of being alone may stop you from going away to school or moving to a new city where you can pursue your dreams. Realize that you will make new friends and that you’re current friends will always be there. Now with the Internet, staying in touch with your friends and family is easier and m Continue Reading...