General Health and Well-Being

Happiness Tool #3: Personal Power by Jackie Foskett, CH Looking for a way to stop feeling like a victim to circumstances in your life? It’s all about becoming a proactive force for YOU! In other words, claiming your personal power. Dan Baker, PhD and Cameron Strauth, authors of What Happy People Know , explain that there are two components to personal power: taking responsibility and taking action. Sometimes life feels hard and commitments such as work leave us too little time for the ease that accompanies play and relaxation. In this situation, we often feel…

Happiness Tool #2: Choice by Jackie Foskett, CH Choosing what and when to celebrate is just one example of the kinds of choices we make in the course of a lifetime. Dan Baker, Ph.D and Cameron Stauth, the authors of the book What Happy People Know , write that “Choice is the father of freedom and the voice of the heart. Having no choice is like being in jail. It leads to depression, anxiety, and helplessness. Happy people choose the course of action or non-action.” In my work as a hypnotherapist, as well as on…

Happiness Tool #1: Appreciation by Jackie Foskett, CH If you look to others for fulfillment, you will never truly be fulfilled. If your happiness depends on money, you will never be happy with yourself. Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. –Lao Tzu The authors of What Happy People Know say that appreciation is the fundamental happiness tool. I couldn’t agree more. By expressing appreciation or gratitude, we direct our focus to what already exists rather than…

Welcoming Change, Attracting Well-Being by Jackie Foskett, CH As the days get shorter and life’s activities seem to be taking a run in the fast lane, it may seem more challenging to focus on your health and well being. But it’s not as difficult as you may think. By using your powerful inner mind, you can tap into your own innate resources and be prepared in body, mind and spirit for whatever comes your way. Focus on the Positive Once again, I refer you to my April 2007 newsletter and a look back on the…

10 Ways to Attract Ease and Serenity by Jackie Foskett, CH Who doesn’t want more ease, serenity and peace in their lives? Here are the practices I have been working with personally and also sharing with my clients. #1 Become aware of self-talk Awareness is key to determining what you attract into your life, so pay attention to your thoughts. #2 Acknowledge negative thoughts Say “thank you for sharing” or something similar to acknowledge that you’ve heard the negative thought. You may also want to imagine a big STOP sign, indicating you are no longer…