Stress Relief Tip: Create More Space in Your Life!
Just think back to the last few people you greeted. When you asked them how they were, was their response, “I’ve been so busy!”? It seems to be the most common answer. We have become a culture that despises having any space or free time. We tend not to admire those who have time on their hands, because instead we value productivity. Do you find yourself doing that? Do you measure your day by how “productive” you were? What if you weren’t living with every moment of every day planned out? What if every single…
Say Goodbye to Self Imposed Stress!
Start 2015 from a place of empowerment! Success Tip! Say GOOD-BYE to ‘shoulda’, ‘woulda’ and ‘coulda‘! Leave them behind with 2014! Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I haven’t done enough,” or “I should’ve tried harder,” or “If only I could have done it differently.”? This is self-imposed stress. It happens when our self talk is full of the word should. “I should have called my sister today. I should have studied math flash cards with my daughter today. I wish I would not have been impatient with my spouse. I should not have been…
January 2015 Happenings for Healing Hypnotherapy!
New HypnoBirthing® Classes starting January 13th at EvergreenHealth. Pass this on to your pregnant friends and family in the area! A quote from one of my recent new moms: “Thanks so much for teaching Travis and me the tools for a very normal birth. Your class helped loads with my anxiety about my pregnancy and my birth experience was the PERFECT ending to a very emotionally difficult 9 1/2 months. We are all so happy and healthy and our son has adjusted beautifully to life outside the womb. Thank you again for everything. Honestly, I…
Create, Design and Evolve
Begin by acknowledging and celebrating all you’ve done, accomplished and have loved in 2014! When doing this, reflect on all the various areas of your life: work/career, relationships, health, family, recreation, etc. Making a list helps solidify the celebrations! Give yourself a big cheer of celebration! Now, take all this positive and powerful energy to create and design how you want your new year to look feel and be! Let yourself imagine and feel what it is you desire for this upcoming year. Write it all down. Now imagine it’s this time next year and…
I’ve been in “Summertime mode!”
I’ve been quiet for awhile. The reason: it’s summertime! As I noted in my last ezine, summertime is the time to play, restore, rest and be present to the wonders of Nature and life in general. Even while attending a hypnosis conference in Vegas, (Vegas is definitely in contrast to the calming effects of Nature!) I made sure I took time out to restore, refresh and “play” with friends and colleagues at the conference. It provided the best foundation for learning, instead of trying to “do it all” which would have stressed out and overloaded…
A Simple Stress Relief Tool!
This is the first part of a series of simple stress relief tools you can use easily, quickly and get the relief you need. Stress Relief Tool #1: Focused Breathing! Breathe Consciously! Even though you’ve heard this from me often, it is really the first thing you need to focus on to get some relief from those stressful thoughts and distressing feelings. The great thing about this “tool” is that it can be practiced anywhere and anytime! It’s well documented in its ability to provide quick relief to your body and mind. When stressed, we…