A really cool way to learn about energy is to get a plant that is somewhat shriveled. I wouldn’t opt for DEAD, but on it’s way to dead will do. Rub your hands together and then separate them about 4-6 inches, palms facing each other. Keep them there until you can feel something between them, … More 101 Ways to be Really Happy: Step #84: Heal a Plant
Hypnosis for study skills is one of the absolute easiest and most effective sessions I do. Everything that you have ever learned is stored somewhere in your subconscious mind. You simply need a way to retrieve it. My Perfect Learning program helps clients with memory, focus, concentration, self confidence and most importantly test anxiety. In … More Hypnosis for Study Skills
Weight loss is one of the more complicated issues I work on using hypnosis. Like I tell most of my weight loss clients, “I can tell a smoker they are never going to smoke again. I cannot tell you that you will never eat again.” In my opinion the most important part of the weight … More How I work with Weight Loss
For me, dogs have the power to make you happy because the exude Unconditional Love. Also, dogs represent comic relief in a stressed out world. This is a case where a picture is worth a thousand words. Here are pictures of my dogs: Cinnamon and Smiley.
OK, so this step makes more sense for women than men. I am not sure what the male equivalent would be, maybe dying your hair green or blue, or getting some crazy razor cut, like the Superman S. The point of this exercise is to do something zany and unexpected…so that you (and everyone else … More 101 Ways to be Really Happy: Step # 82: Paint Your Fingernails Green
When I was in my 30s, I went to see a psychologist. I actually tricked myself into going. She did past life regressions and I told myself I was going to see what they were like. What I really ended up working on was the workaholism I had inherited from my father. At one point … More 101 Ways to Be Really Happy: Step #81– Appreciate your Body
I’ve always been one of those people who thought change was a good thing. Learning to deal with change makes you more flexible and more resilient. Like the tree with the pliable trunk, if you are used to dealing with change, you are not likely to break in half during a sudden gust of wind. … More 101 Ways to Be Really Happy: Step #80– Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
Over the years I have worked with several clients with Cancer. My first client was my dad, Chuck. He wanted me to help him keep the nausea under control while he underwent chemotherapy. I explained that he could also use hypnosis to help visualize the tumors in his colon shrinking and to reduce the stress … More How I work with Cancer Clients using Hypnosis
I’ve written about heroes many times. Heroes are the people in my life who inspire me. Throughout my life, I’ve had a variety of heroes for different reasons. Since this year’s blog is about being happy, I recommend choosing the heroes who make you happy. Here are a few of mine.
OK, OK, I know I’m a few months late getting this next blog post posted. Life happens! Today let’s talk about the joy of gardening. The image on the left is in the gardens of an art museum in Nashville. They had a Chihuyl glass art exhibit mixed in with plants. Wow! The picture on the … More 101 Ways to Be Really Happy: Step #78– Plant a Garden