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Showing posts with label Work-related stress. Show all posts
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Friday, 25 August 2017
Friday, 7 July 2017
Fear, Phobias - And Freedom!
Have you ever tried to lose weight but found that
diets don’t really work - and you blame your lack of willpower? Or you really
want to give up smoking but, again, find that nothing works? Are the words
‘I’ve tried but I just can’t do it’ familiar to you?
Do you feel your self-esteem is quite low in these
difficult times and you are lacking in confidence? Perhaps you have an
important presentation to make, or job interview looming or have an exam to
take and you think your self-confidence could do with a boost.
Perhaps you have a phobia with a fear of spiders,
wasps etc or you’re in desperate need of a holiday - but can’t face flying? Do
you feel despair because you think nothing helps?
Well, a hypnotherapy practice based in Edinburgh
may be able to help. Mind Generating Success can show you a perfectly natural
process to overcome issues such as these mentioned above. And the beauty is
that hypnotherapy – the power of the mind – can help you thanks to your mind power!
The reaction of many people when I tell them I am a
fully qualified hypnotherapist is somewhat inevitable. They wear a look of
surprise, there’s an audible gasp and a somewhat predictable ‘oh, look into my
eyes’ reaction whilst waving their fingers in my direction. Given television
shows such as Back in the Room on ITV, this is no real surprise.
Hypnotherapists can be perceived as magical wizards who sit in a therapy chair
dangling a swinging watch, putting people into a trance like state where they
lose all control. In reality, hypnotherapists can help people transform their
lives – and the client is fully aware and in control at all times. And if
I tell you just how many different issues hypnotherapy can help with you may be
surprised.
Hypnosis is an altered and heightened state of
awareness that is sometimes referred to as a trance state. Most of us slip in
and out of trance states throughout the day in everyday life. Has anyone ever
said to you ‘Hey – you’re away in a dream!’ in an attempt to get your
attention? When you day-dream you are at your most relaxed and comfortable.
This is often when the best ideas 'pop' into your mind – they certainly do in
my case!
You may be aware there are two parts to the mind,
the conscious and the subconscious. Many therapists use the term 'unconscious'
instead of 'subconscious', and many describe the workings of the mind in great
detail. My explanation is very simple:
The Conscious
You are aware and in the present with your
conscious mind. It’s the part of your mind that reasons and makes decisions and
choices. It acts as a filter to thoughts and suggestions, deciding whether to
keep them in the forefront of your mind, or put them ‘on hold’, or to dismiss
them altogether. When a thought or suggestion is put ‘on hold’, it goes
straight to the subconscious where it is filed away.
The Subconscious
The subconscious is a container for your thoughts.
Amongst other things, it houses all the information your conscious gives it to
store, like memories and things it can't deal with immediately.
Unlike stage show hypnotists, during hypnotherapy
you are fully conscious and aware at all times. You will never be asked to do
anything you don’t want to do - so there will be no flapping around the room
believing you are a chicken! You are in control and hypnotherapy sessions give
you time for you and no one else; a chance to indulge in the freedom that
having time to yourself give you.
Okay, I hear you ask. What can hypnotherapy do for
me?
Well, that depends on you. Hypnotherapy gives you
time for one of the most important things in your life – you. With relaxing
techniques tailored to suit you, you will feel calmer, more relaxed and have a
better understanding of your life, needs and aspirations as well as
others.
So, dear reader, if you are someone who wants to
lose some weight or stop smoking but find your willpower evaporates after a few
weeks; if you feel a distinct lack of self-esteem or self-confidence; if you
are someone who has a phobia whether this is of spiders, wasps, general
‘creepy-crawlies’; or even if you’re thinking about going on holiday to sunnier
climes but have a fear of flying - contact me to arrange an appointment. After
a no obligation initial consultation, we can decide together the best way to
enable you to achieve your goals.
The cost of a consultation is just £10 and this is deducted from
the cost of your first session. Sessions are £60; for smoking cessation – which
is usually a single session - it’s £95.
Phone or text me
on 07521353787 (24 hours) to arrange a date and time for an initial
consultation or email me at: mike.smith@mgs-hypnotherapy-services.co.uk
Evening and weekend appointments are available. Home
visits are available by arrangement.
Whether you wish to stop smoking, lose weight,
increase self-confidence or overcome a phobia why don't you contact me to
arrange a consultation and take the first step to overcoming this by natural
methods - the strength and power of your mind - by contacting me for further
information.
We have but one life – so why not try and
change your life for the better?
Mike Smith Hyp CS
tel: 0752 135 3787 (24 hours)
twitter: @smith_mgs
Sunday, 28 May 2017
Get Rid of Your Unwanted Habit
Do you have an unwanted habit? Do you wish you could stop over-eating, tackle your eating disorder, make sleep problems a thing of the past, rid yourself of a fear of spiders, mice, flying etc?
Or do you want to stop smoking and have tried everything - but nothing works?
Hypnotherapy could be the answer you are looking for. Over the past year, Mind Generating Success has helped many people with weight loss, eating disorders, phobias and sleep problems. MGS has also helped people finally stop smoking - one client, who had smoked for over 20 years, stopped after just one session.
Unlike stage hypnotists, hypnotherapy does not mean you are put to sleep. You are awake and in control throughout. Sessions are conducted by a fully qualified hypnotherapist.
To arrange an initial, no-obligation consultation contact me on 07521 353 787 or email me at mike.smith@mgs-hypnotherapy-services.co.uk today.
Evening and weekend appointments are available. Home visits by arragement.
Take the first step to changing your life.
Friday, 5 May 2017
Tuesday, 28 March 2017
How Was Your Day?
How
has your day been at work? Tough? Do you feel unable to cope with the demands
being placed on you? Stress, including work related stress, can be a
significant cause of illness and is known to be linked with high levels of
sickness absence, staff turnover and other issues such as a lack of confidence
and self-esteem.
Stress
can hit anyone at any level of the business and recent research shows that work
related stress is widespread and is not confined to any particular sector, job
or industry.
If
you are fed up with your lot, you may be looking to change jobs or even change
your career. With application forms and CVs submitted, the first hurdle is
getting short-listed. When you get that email or letter inviting you to attend
an interview you get an adrenalin rush and are on a high. But then you read
that, as part of the interview, you have to give a presentation. Perhaps you
revel in this. Or perhaps – like many people – you panic at the thought.
You
really want this job. And to have a chance of beating off the undoubtedly stiff
competition, you know you will have to give a good presentation. But if you’re
someone who is lacking in self-confidence, you may be in self-defeating mode
even before the interview begins.
I’ve
had clients tell me ‘I’m no good at presentations. I know what I want to say
but it just doesn’t come out right’. Or
‘I hate talking to a group of people, particularly people I’ve never met
before’. Or ‘I know I can do the job but I’m not sure I can talk the talk’.
Self-doubt
takes over. Self-confidence dips. This can affect not only your presentation
but your interview particularly if the presentation is at the end of the
competency based questions – and the presentation has been on your mind so much
you haven’t been able to fully concentrate on the rest of the interview.
So,
what can you do to overcome this dilemma?
Hypnotherapy
can help. I have been asked to help clients who dread having to give
presentations, whether as part of a job interview or in their existing role.
Hypnotherapy can increase self-confidence and self-esteem – and it has worked
for clients who have approached me in the last year.
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Monday, 20 February 2017
The Life-Changing Benefits of Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is one of the most successful ways to stop smoking safely and easily. I had a recent
client who has stopped smoking after ten years. The recent feedback he gave me
was that he is now a non-smoker and feels proud to tell me people he no longer
smokes. Hypnotherapy can help you stop smoking after just one session. A
smoking cessation session costs £95. If you smoke 20 cigarettes a day you spend
close to £3,000 a year on tobacco. Think what you could do with that money.
If you want to reduce your weight without dieting and feelings of
deprival, hypnotherapy is a proven way of changing your eating habits. Hypnotherapy
removes unwanted habits by addressing emotional eating, negative thoughts and
feelings about your body and desire for unhealthy snacks. The power of your
mind can help increase the desire for eating nourishing foods, water and
exercise.
One
of my clients has lost nearly two stones in just four months. To quote he said ‘Hypnotherapy has changed my outlook on
food. I no longer have an inclination to eat chocolate just because it’s there.
If you’re like me and are serious about losing weight – and nothing else has
worked – try hypnotherapy. It really does work’
Like a drink but are wanting to cut back or even stop? Hypnotherapy is a successful way to address
this. Hypnosis is the most effective way of removing habits, unwanted behaviours and addictions that no longer serve you and is a
quick, safe and natural method.
Struggling to cope with stress in your
life? Stress can be a good thing but too much stress can have a serious impact
on your life. Stress reduction with hypnosis is one of the
easiest ways to achieve deep relaxation. It is a very effective way to enhance
your health and well-being, leaving you feeling calmer, more positive and very
refreshed.
Re-programme your mind to achieve success in your life whether
at work or in relationships. If you are lacking the motivation, hypnotherapy can help improve your
confidence and self-esteem and
help you envisage your best possible future.
Fears and phobias can hold us back and
restrict our lives. Our unconscious mind’s primary function is to protect us
from emotional pain and physical harm which is why these problems arise. By
taking you back to find the event, cause or experience that has caused this
issue we can then resolve, release, and rewrite the past. One of my clients had
an irrational fear of spiders. After a few sessions of hypnotherapy, she views
the little creatures differently and they no longer frighten her.
Hypnotherapy is a powerful way of resolving the negative effects
of IBS - so much so that it is now
recommended by the NHS.
Anxiety and depression can be caused or exacerbated
by harsh critical words we say to ourselves. We all have negative thoughts but
when these take over our lives these can have a damaging effect. Hypnotherapy
can help reframe negative thought patterns that keep us stuck where we don’t
want to be and move us towards positive, empowering and life affirming thoughts
and behaviours.
Hypnotherapy has been a proven success in fertility,
doubling the chances of success when used with IVF. For women struggling with
conceiving, this is a positive and effective way of removing any blocks that
are unconsciously stopping you having a baby.
Every thought you think has a physical reaction in your body. Start
using the power of your mind and heal your body. Hypnotherapy can change the way you feel
and the way you view things that have a negative impact on your life. We have
just one life – why not make the most of it?
The article above is based
on a piece by Elaine Marsh, clinical hypnotherapist and psychotherapist.
So,
if you are someone who wants to lose some weight, stop smoking, cut
back on alcohol – but find your willpower evaporates after a few weeks – or if
you are someone who has a phobia (for example, fear of spiders, rodents,
flying) - contact me today to arrange an appointment for a
consultation.
The
cost of a consultation is just £10 and this is deducted from the cost of your
first session. Sessions are £60; for smoking cessation, it’s £95.
My
website and email address is below - you can leave a message on my mobile phone
at any time, day or night.
If you would
prefer a home visit, I would be happy to arrange this.
Take
the first step to changing your life!
Mike Smith Cert Hyp CS
tel: 0752 135 3787 (24 hours)
email: mike.smith@mgs-hypnotherapy-services.co.uk
twitter: @smith_mgs
Monday, 13 February 2017
Your Existence is a Priority
Do you want to lose weight or stop smoking? Looking to overcome a phobia or increase your self-confidence?
Hypnotherapy can help with all of these things as well as stress, depression and anxiety.
Visit Mind Generating Success for further information.
Interested in arranging a consultation meeting?
Email me: mike.smith@mgs-hypnotherapy-services.co.uk
Tel: 0752 1353 787 (24 hours)
Evening and weekend appointments available. Home visits by arrangement
Thursday, 9 February 2017
Do You Find it Difficult to Accept Criticism?
I was trying to
instigate a conversation with someone the other day. With this particular
individual most of the time the conversation is free-flowing, amiable and not without
banter (aka her taking the proverbial Michael from Michael)
However, this time,
the conversation was strained. Her replies were limited to one word answers
accompanied by sighs and a clear inference she just didn’t want to talk to me.
Being a hypnotherapist, I wanted to see if I could ascertain if there was
anything troubling her and if I could help in any way.
Eventually she told
me she was going through the trauma of a bad week. You know the sort of thing
that can affect all of us. A difficult time at work, people having a go for no
apparent reason, family arguments. Oh, and the final demand for paying the
gas/electric/phone/council tax bill is screaming at you from the shelf you
stack all red letters on (it’s not just me is it?)
The common thread in
her bad week was criticism. Her line manager at work had been on at her several
times that week regarding this that and the other. She felt under a lot of
pressure because there was so much work to do and there just wasn’t enough time
in the day. And she felt her manager was wholly unjustified in her criticism.
When she arrived at
what she believed was the sanctuary of home, she was on the receiving end of
her grown up daughter having a go at her all because she was unable to look
after her grandson on Friday evening,
When she looked to
her husband for support, he was occupied with other things. ‘Ach, ye need to
get a grip’ was her husband’s less than supportive remark which merely added to
the weight of criticism she felt she was under.
I told her that
hypnotherapy could help her. She gave me a puzzled look. She said she was aware
that hypnotherapy can help with things such as weight loss, smoking cessation
and phobias but she wanted to know how it could help her deal with the
veritable mountain of criticism that engulfed her that week.
I explained that when
someone gives criticism it doesn't mean to say that they're rejecting that you –
in fact, often, it can be quite the opposite. If they were rejecting you as
someone who is worthless, they probably wouldn't even bother with their
unwarranted, unwanted criticism. Their criticism could be because they value
your work so highly that they want to let you know what you’ve done or what you
have said wasn’t as effective as it might be.
And a loved one’s
assertion to ‘get a grip!’ might be a back-handed compliment in that ‘but
you’re such a strong character you don’t usually let criticism affect you’.
It depends on how
you view criticism. Hypnotherapy can help you look at criticism differently. By
encouraging your subconscious mind to look at criticism a different way it can
help you cope with it more constructively. And constructive criticism can be a
positive experience. Sometimes we need to change the way we think about things
or the way we say things. It can help you develop as an individual.
Think about using
cricket as a metaphor. The bowler launches a ball of criticism at you. Do you
cower or try to avoid this delivery? You could do. Or you could take aim and
bat it away for six. Not only have you dealt with this delivery of criticism
you’ve turned it into a positive spin (that’s enough cricketing metaphors)
If you feel the
criticism isn’t deserved, then question the person who's criticising you - put
your own view across and then listen - to whatever is said. Or if you feel you
are unable to verbalise this then say it to yourself, in your own mind.
You can’t control
whatever criticism comes your way – but you can control the way you feel about
it. You are the only person who can decide if this will affect you in any way.
Only you have this power. And because you’re in control you can decide to use
any criticism to help you build the necessary skills and abilities to develop
your career and/or relationships.
This is where
hypnotherapy can help you. By using the power of your mind, you can turn
criticism into something that can actually be a positive thing.
That said, no one
likes to receive criticism. We are all different and it can affect some people
more than others. If you are someone who feels they can’t deal with criticism
and would like some support, please contact me by:
Phone
or text me on 07521353787
(24 hours) to arrange a date and time for an initial consultation or email me
at: mike.smith@mgs-hypnotherapy-services.co.uk
Home visits are available by
arrangement.
Whether you wish to stop
smoking, lose weight, increase self-confidence or overcome a phobia why don't
you contact me to arrange a consultation and take the first step to overcoming
this by natural methods - the strength and power of your mind - by contacting
me for further information.
We have but one life – so why
not try and change your life for the better?
Mike Smith Hyp CS
National Hypnotherapy
Society Membership No: HYP14-01935
Wednesday, 8 February 2017
Tuesday, 7 February 2017
Is It Time to Change Your Life?
Do you feel your life has got
stuck in a rut that you feel you'll never get out of? Are you sick and tired of
the same old routine, day in, day out, your life a ceaseless drudgery? Perhaps
not. But, if this resonates with you, read on…
Of course, routine can be a good thing and we all need some kind of routine, otherwise life would be chaotic and potentially dangerous. We need some semblance of what is going to happen in order we can plan ahead. But it’s when this routine takes over and begins to make you unhappy that you realise something must change. Have you ever said to yourself or a close friend or partner ‘there must be more to life than this?’
You may have said this if you are in a job that makes you unhappy. You yearn for Friday night but dread Sunday night and the prospect of going to work on Monday. It may be a high-pressure job with its constant demands which cause you stress and undermine your confidence.
You may be in an unhappy relationship but because it has become a way of life you are frightened of changing it. This is particularly so of people who have been in a job or in a relationship for several years but are unhappy. ‘Ach, you’ve just got to get on wi’ it’ is an oft-used phrase. But you don’t. You can make the changes to your life which will improve it and make you happier than you are now.
Too much predictability can cause long-term damage to a person’s thought process. You feel trapped, stuck in a rut, feeling as if there is no escape. You do the same things every day, see the same people every day, stick to the same routine every day. There is nothing to stimulate you, nothing you find challenging. Yet, you dream of a new, different life, one which doesn’t necessarily have to be exciting but which is different to the tedium you are experiencing now.
Okay, I hear you ask, how can you change your life for the better? Well, firstly, you need to decide what it is about your life you want to change. Do you wish you could speak out more at work? Feel the demands of your job are too great but you daren’t say anything to your manager?
Perhaps the stressful nature of your job means you comfort eat. Possibly because you don’t have enough time during the working day to eat properly, you find yourself gorging high-fat, convenient food when you get home. ‘Ach, it’s been a hellish day, I’m going to have a chippy for tea’ I’ve been there myself but now my extra-large tee-shirt lies crumpled in the drawer…
Perhaps you feel stuck in a relationship that has been going nowhere for years but you feel it’s too late to change now so you have to put up with it. There’s the kids, the mortgage and the dog to think about. Fair enough. But perhaps you’re one of those people whose children are now grown up and have flown the nest and you still feel trapped in an unhappy relationship…
Or have you been smoking cigarettes for more years than you care to remember and now feel the effects this has on your health? If you’re like me, a fifty something, and have grandchildren, do you feel you can’t do the physical activities with them like you used to do with your children all those years ago? I don’t smoke but I know several people who do and wish they could stop for the sake of their health, their children and their grandchildren. My father died very suddenly nearly twenty years ago. One day his heart just stopped working and that was that. A year before he died he told me his GP wrote a prescription slip and passed it to him. It read ‘stop smoking’. My father tried but didn’t succeed. He was 58 when he died.
So, what to do?
If you’ve read this far and are nodding in agreement, then good! However, it’s not easy to change your life just like that, especially when you’ve been stuck in the same routine for several years. But there’s a solution. It’s a matter of coming to terms with what you’re doing with your life – and what you would like to do with your life. Change doesn’t come easy. It requires effort. But I can help you make the changes to bring out a happier life. And we could all do with more happiness in these troubled times.
Hypnotherapy can bring about the changes to your life you want – and possibly even need. Hypnotherapy can help you look at your life differently and guide you to think of doing things differently, in a way which will benefit you. Yes, you. Hypnotherapy can help your life take on a new sense of purpose and make it exciting again.
Firstly, you need to know what changes it is you want to make to your life. Once you do you can contact me and together we can discover the tools and techniques that will bring improvement to the quality of your life – and bring happiness and contentment. Life is too short to accept what we’ve got if we’re unhappy with it. Change for the better is all about you. When you discover the tools to make those changes then your hopes for a better life can be fulfilled.
Hypnotherapy can be applied to a wide range of medical, dental and psychological problems. Areas of application include anxiety and stress conditions, weight control and addictive behaviours and self-esteem and confidence issues. It is also used to enhance performance in several areas such as sport and public speaking.
Hypnotherapy gives you time for one of the most important things in your life – you. With relaxing techniques tailored to suit you, you will feel calmer, more relaxed and have a better understanding of your life, needs and aspirations as well as others.
Contact me today to arrange an appointment. After a no obligation, initial consultation, we can decide together the best way to enable you to achieve your goals. A consultation meeting is just £10 - and if you decide to proceed with hypnotherapy this £10 is deducted from the cost of your first session.
Sessions cost £60 each. For smoking cessation, it's £95.
Mind Generating Success
Phone or text me on 07521353787 (24 hours) to arrange a date and time for an initial consultation or email me at: mike.smith@mgs-hypnotherapy-services.co.uk
Home visits are available by arrangement.
We have but one life – so why not try and change your life for the better?
Of course, routine can be a good thing and we all need some kind of routine, otherwise life would be chaotic and potentially dangerous. We need some semblance of what is going to happen in order we can plan ahead. But it’s when this routine takes over and begins to make you unhappy that you realise something must change. Have you ever said to yourself or a close friend or partner ‘there must be more to life than this?’
You may have said this if you are in a job that makes you unhappy. You yearn for Friday night but dread Sunday night and the prospect of going to work on Monday. It may be a high-pressure job with its constant demands which cause you stress and undermine your confidence.
You may be in an unhappy relationship but because it has become a way of life you are frightened of changing it. This is particularly so of people who have been in a job or in a relationship for several years but are unhappy. ‘Ach, you’ve just got to get on wi’ it’ is an oft-used phrase. But you don’t. You can make the changes to your life which will improve it and make you happier than you are now.
Too much predictability can cause long-term damage to a person’s thought process. You feel trapped, stuck in a rut, feeling as if there is no escape. You do the same things every day, see the same people every day, stick to the same routine every day. There is nothing to stimulate you, nothing you find challenging. Yet, you dream of a new, different life, one which doesn’t necessarily have to be exciting but which is different to the tedium you are experiencing now.
Okay, I hear you ask, how can you change your life for the better? Well, firstly, you need to decide what it is about your life you want to change. Do you wish you could speak out more at work? Feel the demands of your job are too great but you daren’t say anything to your manager?
Perhaps the stressful nature of your job means you comfort eat. Possibly because you don’t have enough time during the working day to eat properly, you find yourself gorging high-fat, convenient food when you get home. ‘Ach, it’s been a hellish day, I’m going to have a chippy for tea’ I’ve been there myself but now my extra-large tee-shirt lies crumpled in the drawer…
Perhaps you feel stuck in a relationship that has been going nowhere for years but you feel it’s too late to change now so you have to put up with it. There’s the kids, the mortgage and the dog to think about. Fair enough. But perhaps you’re one of those people whose children are now grown up and have flown the nest and you still feel trapped in an unhappy relationship…
Or have you been smoking cigarettes for more years than you care to remember and now feel the effects this has on your health? If you’re like me, a fifty something, and have grandchildren, do you feel you can’t do the physical activities with them like you used to do with your children all those years ago? I don’t smoke but I know several people who do and wish they could stop for the sake of their health, their children and their grandchildren. My father died very suddenly nearly twenty years ago. One day his heart just stopped working and that was that. A year before he died he told me his GP wrote a prescription slip and passed it to him. It read ‘stop smoking’. My father tried but didn’t succeed. He was 58 when he died.
So, what to do?
If you’ve read this far and are nodding in agreement, then good! However, it’s not easy to change your life just like that, especially when you’ve been stuck in the same routine for several years. But there’s a solution. It’s a matter of coming to terms with what you’re doing with your life – and what you would like to do with your life. Change doesn’t come easy. It requires effort. But I can help you make the changes to bring out a happier life. And we could all do with more happiness in these troubled times.
Hypnotherapy can bring about the changes to your life you want – and possibly even need. Hypnotherapy can help you look at your life differently and guide you to think of doing things differently, in a way which will benefit you. Yes, you. Hypnotherapy can help your life take on a new sense of purpose and make it exciting again.
Firstly, you need to know what changes it is you want to make to your life. Once you do you can contact me and together we can discover the tools and techniques that will bring improvement to the quality of your life – and bring happiness and contentment. Life is too short to accept what we’ve got if we’re unhappy with it. Change for the better is all about you. When you discover the tools to make those changes then your hopes for a better life can be fulfilled.
Hypnotherapy can be applied to a wide range of medical, dental and psychological problems. Areas of application include anxiety and stress conditions, weight control and addictive behaviours and self-esteem and confidence issues. It is also used to enhance performance in several areas such as sport and public speaking.
Hypnotherapy gives you time for one of the most important things in your life – you. With relaxing techniques tailored to suit you, you will feel calmer, more relaxed and have a better understanding of your life, needs and aspirations as well as others.
Contact me today to arrange an appointment. After a no obligation, initial consultation, we can decide together the best way to enable you to achieve your goals. A consultation meeting is just £10 - and if you decide to proceed with hypnotherapy this £10 is deducted from the cost of your first session.
Sessions cost £60 each. For smoking cessation, it's £95.
Mind Generating Success
Phone or text me on 07521353787 (24 hours) to arrange a date and time for an initial consultation or email me at: mike.smith@mgs-hypnotherapy-services.co.uk
Home visits are available by arrangement.
We have but one life – so why not try and change your life for the better?
Sunday, 5 February 2017
Choose to Improve Your Life
Choose life.
Choose to improve your life.
Choose to get rid of unwanted habits and disorders.
Choose to stop snacking.
Choose to stop smoking.
Choose to overcome your anxiety.
Choose increasing your self-confidence.
Choose to stop insomnia and get a decent night’s sleep for
a change.
Choose to overcome your fear of spiders, wasps and
creepy-crawlies.
Choose to overcome your fear of flying.
Choose to go for that job interview and overcome your
interview nerves.
Choose to improve your life and achieve your aims. Choose a
proven natural method to overcoming established unwanted habits and creating
new ones by using the strength and power of your mind.
Choose Mind Generating Success.
Email: mike.smith@mgs-hypnotherapy-services.co.uk
or telephone 07521353787 (24 hours) to arrange an initial consultation.
You can do it. Contact me today.
Sunday, 15 January 2017
Depression Isn't Just Being a Bit Sad
Mental health issues are very much in the news at present. The Prime
Minister, Theresa May, has spoken about her government tacking these issues,
creating a ‘shared society’ and creating a ‘fairer and stronger Britain’.
Fine words - but the more cynical among us will wonder if anything will
really be done to tackle this major issue. After all, old habits die hard.
Mental health issues, including depression, affect nearly a quarter of
the population. In Scotland, that is over a million people. That’s a staggering
statistic. Yet, for too many employers there remains a stigma attached to
mental health. How many times have you heard someone at your work – possibly
your manager – sniping that so-and-so isn’t coming into work because they’re
‘depressed’? (sometimes accompanied with a gesture of tapping their fingers in the
air in a derogatory fashion)
Depression is often misinterpreted as ‘just feeling a bit low’. But
those who experience depression know it’s much more than that. The low mood can
feed feelings of anxiety and of everything going wrong. This isn’t just ‘having
a bad day’. For those who wake up feeling the same way every day, depression is
something which can seem to never go away.
There can be feelings of despair, feelings of helplessness and of
feeling worthless. You may recognise some of these phrases:
·
I’m just not good enough.
·
Nothing ever goes right for
me.
·
I would be out of my depth.
·
There’s just no point.
·
I’m just not going to
bother.
When these feelings occur day in, day out, week in, week out, it can
lead to serious mental health problems.
So, what triggers feelings of depression? Everyone is different so
depression can affect someone for any number of reasons. It could be due to a trauma
such as the death of a loved one, the break-up of a relationship or the loss of
a job. It could be an incident or situation from the past which can lie dormant
for years but then suddenly rise to the surface. Or it could be feelings of
guilt over something someone believes was their fault.
But feelings of depression don’t need to have a trigger. I had a client
who told me he can cope better with life when he has a specific worry or
concern as this issue focuses his mind and he can concentrate better. He told
me it’s when things are generally going okay at work, his relationship with his
partner is good and his family are fine that his feelings of depression come –
his ‘dark clouds’ to quote him direct.
Then there’s the huge expectation placed on us by the nature of today’s
society. In this internet dominated, instant communication, constantly
demanding world there are huge expectations placed on many of us. There is huge
pressure on people to be successful, to make something of their life, to develop
new skills in an ever-changing world. When our phone rings we immediately
answer it. We surf the net constantly, we scour social media websites often
looking for recognition and approval of status. Sometimes, I think it would be
good to travel back in time to a period before mobile phones and the internet,
before society demanded so much from us. It seems life was so much simpler then
although it probably wasn’t – it just seems that way.
When people find it difficult to cope with these demands they can feel
overwhelmed and feel they can’t cope. This can be a breeding ground for
depression and other mental health issues. And when they feel they are unable
to seek help or perhaps don’t want to seek help for fear of being seen as
‘weak’ this can compound the issue. A feeling of being unable to cope can lead
to feeling worthless and feeling fatigued. It’s much much more than being ‘fed
up’.
Hypnotherapy can help to change ways of thinking. It can replace
negative thoughts and habits with more favourable thoughts and feelings.
Negative thinking can be habit-forming - and hypnotherapy can change your
unwanted habits. It can strengthen your confidence and, in turn, increase your
self-esteem. Your feelings of worthlessness will recede and gradually you will
have a new view of your life.
Hypnotherapy can take away unwanted feelings and help you run your life
the way you want to. Through carefully created, bespoke scripts devised by a
fully qualified hypnotherapist, it can replace your negative habits with
positive ones. You are not ‘put to sleep’ like hypnosis stage shows. You are
awake and fully aware at all times. You are in control and you will never do
anything you don’t want to do.
If you are experiencing any of the above feelings and are looking for a
holistic approach to resolving your unwanted habits, please contact me on the
contact details below to arrange a consultation meeting. I will answer any
questions you may have and you can then decide if hypnotherapy is for you. Many
people have contacted me and have changed their lives for the better.
You can too!
tel: 0752 135 3787 (24 hours)
email:
mike.smith@mgs-hypnotherapy-services.co.uk
twitter: @smith_mgs
Saturday, 14 January 2017
What They're Saying About Mind Generating Success
“I’ve lost two stones in just four months. Hypnotherapy has changed the way I think about food. I no longer eat when I’m not hungry. When I have supper at home I quite often don’t finish what’s on my plate. My wife wonders what she’s done wrong but she’s done nothing wrong. It’s just I’ve reached the point I don’t need to eat just for the sake of it. It’s the same when we’re out for a meal. The waiter will come over and ask if everything is okay. I say ‘of course it is. It’s just that I’m no longer hungry. And, no, I don’t want to see the dessert menu!’
‘Hypnotherapy has changed my outlook on food. I no longer have an inclination to eat chocolate just because it’s there.’
‘I must say Mind Generating Success has been brilliant and so supportive. If you’re like me and are serious about losing weight – and nothing else has worked – try hypnotherapy. It really does work’
Client RC, Edinburgh
‘Hypnotherapy is braw! I used to snack all day at work and when I got home after work I would choose the lazy option and phone for a pizza or a fish supper. I don’t any more, not because I’m forcing myself not to – it’s just I no longer want to. My food habits have changed and even when less than helpful colleagues at work bring in bacon rolls for everyone I find I don’t want one – despite the aroma of bacon filling the room.’
‘I’m consciously not weighing myself but I know I have lost weight because my clothes are too big for me. More importantly, the way I think about eating has changed and it’s changed for good. Hypnotherapy has definitely changed my life for the better.’
Client RN, Midlothian
‘I had an eating disorder for thirty years. I had seen psychologists and specialists and nothing worked. Until I saw Mike at Mind Generating Success. Hypnotherapy has worked after just four sessions. My disorder no longer affects my life in the way it did before. My friends are astounded by the change in me. I can’t thank Mike enough.’
Client TF, Edinburgh
‘I’ve smoked for twenty years and it’s been a habit I couldn’t break. I have tried nicotine gum, patches, the lot. Nothing worked. I went to see Mike at Mind Generating Success more in desperation than expectation. After one session of hypnotherapy my urge to smoke decreased remarkably. Although Mike told me one session is often enough, I opted for a second session - and I haven’t looked back. It’s been astonishing and people can hardly believe it when I tell them. The cost of two sessions is less than £200 - and when you consider I was spending not far off of £3,000 a year on fags then it’s money well spent. And, of course, there are the obvious health benefits of no longer smoking.
If you’re serious about giving up the ciggies, you should definitely contact Mike at Mind Generating Success’
Client NP, Midlothian
'Hypnotherapy has done wonders for my self-esteem, particulary at work'
Client JL, Leith
If you are someone who wants to lose some weight, stop smoking, cut back on alcohol – but find your willpower evaporates after a few weeks – or if you are someone who has a phobia (for example, fear of spiders, rodents, flying) - contact me today to arrange an appointment. My website and email address is below - you can leave a message on my mobile phone at any time, day or night.
Fees are: £60 per session. For smoking cessation it’s £95 – this is usually done over one or two sessions.
Consultation meetings are £10 – and if you decide to proceed with hypnotherapy this is deducted from the cost of your first session.
If you would prefer a home visit, I would be happy to arrange this subject to a suitable environment free from distraction.
Take the first step to changing your life!
Mike Smith Cert Hyp CS
tel: 0752 135 3787 (24 hours)
email: mike.smith@mgs-hypnotherapy-services.co.uk
twitter:@smith_mgs
Mind Generating Success – from 1st February 2017 based at the Craiglockhart Campus of Edinburgh Napier University.
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