Friday, December 14, 2007

Are you confident when you walk down the street?

Are you confident when talking with people you know and people you don't know?

Are you confident in your looks?

Are you confident in your abilities? Your answer to all of these questions should be YES! Answering yes to all of these questions means you have confidence in yourself. Confidence is simply a state of mind and it's a state of mind that everyone should have, but not everyone does.

Confidence has an impact on almost everything that we do. It affects how we feel and how we react to things. It also effects how others perceive us and react to us. If you are beginning to think that you are lacking self-confidence, that is okay. The good news is that confidence can be learned. You can actually "practice" confidence and become more confident.

Ask yourself this: In what area do I need to improve my confidence? Perhaps you want more confidence when you are talking with people. Perhaps you want more confidence in your own abilities. Perhaps you want more confidence in the way you look. Get out of your comfort zone and feel good about yourself! You can achieve confidence simply by practicing it. Take a risk and don't let yourself be embarrassed or disappointed by a negative outcome. Chances are that there will be a positive outcome and you will realize that you can be confident in any situation.

"Confidence gives you courage and extends your reach. It lets you take greater risks and achieve far more than you ever thought possible" (Capitalism Magazine, 2002)

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Until next time,

Live in Abundant Possibility!

Steve G. Jones,Clinical Hypnotherapist
http://www.betterlivingwithhypnosis.com/

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Great American Smokeout

Today is the 31st annual Great American Smokeout. This is the one day of the year that people quit smoking more than any other. This tradition was started by Lynn Smith who was publisher of the Monticello Times of Minnesota. The idea started catching on from state to state until 1977 when it was sponsored by the American Cancer Society and went nationwide. This event is held every third Thursday of November and there is also an international World No Smoking Day every year on May 31st.

These events really bring to attention the dangers of this deadly addiction. It is an addiction that it very difficult to beat, but like anything else in life, if you think positive and truly set this as a goal in your mind it is something you can and will conquer.

So, if you do smoke, please take today as an opportunity for a new start in your life. Join the estimated 46 million other people that will stop smoking today and even more importantly STICK WITH IT!

Would you like my help with making this powerful change? Please visit http://www.betterlivingwithhypnosis.com/smoking.html for more information.

Until next time,

Live in Abundant Possibility!

Steve G. Jones,
Clinical Hypnotherapist
http://www.betterlivingwithhypnosis.com/

Thursday, April 12, 2007

Fill ‘er Up!

Do you know anybody like this?…They never have a full tank of gas. They never even have a half tank of gas. And, many times, they barely have enough gas to keep their vehicle running. I used to be one of those people. I would let the gas get down to just above “E” and then I would put just enough gas in the car to keep it running for a day or two. Why was that? Well, my reasoning at the time was that I was saving money. By just putting a little gas in each time, I freed up money for other things. What I didn’t realize at the time was that I was sending a signal to my subconscious mind that I was running low on resources and that barely getting by was good enough. Interestingly enough, my bank account at the time looked the same way, close to empty. My relationship at the time also mirrored my empty sentiment. It was a boring relationship with almost no communication. I caused all these situations. I was the driver for each of them. I was in charge of how much gas went in the car, how much money I put in the bank, also how much excitement and communication I brought to the relationship. Running on empty was good enough for me.

Well, these days I don’t even let the tank get down to ¾ full. I fill it up regularly. And, by the way, I use the highest octane available. I also keep plenty of money in the bank. And I make sure that in any interaction I am energetic and effectively communicating my feelings. Why the change? Well, a couple times I pushed it too far with the gas situation. I actually ran out of gas one of those times on a very busy narrow bridge on a busy Saturday night. Luckily, a lawn-care truck was behind me. They had extra gas in one of those red plastic gas containers. As one of them was filling the tank and cars were driving by yelling obscenities (because I was blocking traffic), he said, “I have a suggestion. Don’t run out of gas again.” Such a simple statement. Such a basic principle. From that moment on, I decided never to run on empty again in any situation. I immediately went to the gas station to fill the tank. The next day, I opened a small savings account (which has grown over the years). The day after that, I booked a nice vacation with my girlfriend at the time. By applying the lawn-care person’s simple wisdom, I was able to completely turn my life around.

You see, when we always look at that low amount of gas on the gas gage, or when we see just a few dollars (or nothing) in our bank account, or when we always have a relationship that is on the verge of destruction, we send a signal to our subconscious mind that we don’t have enough. This, in turn, begins to affect even more areas of our lives. We become complacent and half-efforts become “good enough.” When we decide to change all that, things start to come together. Our subconscious mind then receives the message that we are abundant. When we feel abundant, we begin to attract people and situations to us, which make us even more abundant. So, start filling your tank up all the way, all the time. Start putting away a few dollars. And start being open and fun in your interactions with others. Once you do these simple things, once you “Fill ‘er up,” you will see everything change around you.

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Until next time,

Live in Abundant Possibility!

Steve G. Jones,
Clinical Hypnotherapist
http://www.betterlivingwithhypnosis.com/

Thursday, April 05, 2007

Going the Distance

In 1992, I was a coach for a youth soccer league. It became important, at that time, for me to raise my level of physical fitness. Running had never been one of my strong points since I was born with club feet. However, I began a daily exercise routine which consisted of going to a local track at a school and running a few laps. One day I met a man who was also running and he gave me some running tips which, as it turned out, helped me in almost every aspect of my life.
Up until I met this man, I would run approximately 3 laps, stop running, and drive home. The day I met him and from that day forward I ran a minimum of 12 laps by using the simple suggestions he shared with me. Here they are: he said simply that when you run and you become tired you should slow down rather than stop and you should maintain the slower pace as long as you need to until you regain your energy. Then you should gradually increase your speed to a speed which is comfortable for you. Although this may seem like common sense to you, I had, up until that point, been totally oblivious to this simple fact. As I jogged that day and listened to this man talk as he jogged next to me, I was amazed at how simple the whole process of running actually was.

Later that week, I decided to apply his teachings to business. My previous approach to business was to work as hard as I possibly could and then stop working in exhaustion (or when I got sick) and then start again when I felt rested. For one week, I made a pact with myself that when I started feeling the symptoms of being tired of my work, even in the least degree, I would simply slow down for a while and then resume my former pace after I felt that I had "caught my breath."

It is obvious that this teaching had profound effects on my business life and later had profound effects on my personal, financial, and even spiritual life. I never saw that man again, but his simple teachings are with me to this day. I hope that by sharing them with you, I have shed some light on how simple it can be to resolve "problems" in your life. Sometimes all you need to do is "catch your breath" and keep moving forward.

Would YOU like my help with making this powerful change in 2007 and living the life you deserve right NOW? I have dedicated my life to developing hypnosis products and services which remind you of the passion and determination you naturally have to move forward with your goals quickly and easily.

I invite you to view the result of my life's work- a powerful line-up of over 130 professionally recorded hypnosis CDs and MP3s used by amazing people like yourself worldwide:

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I want you to be successful. Take your life to the next level!

Until next time,

Live in Abundant Possibility!

Steve G. Jones, Clinical Hypnotherapist
http://www.betterlivingwithhypnosis.com/

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Letting Go of Anger through Hypnosis

Hypnosis is one of the most effective ways to get control of your emotions and let go of pent up anger. Anger is often a symptom of other emotions or factors in our lives. It can be an expression of stress, fear, sadness or depression, or the impression of not feeling we are in control of our own lives. Hypnosis can help sort out the real emotions behind anger and direct that energy toward more productive behaviors.

The term "anger management" is used lightly these days and sometimes in a joking way. However, uncontrolled anger is no laughing matter. It can lead to hurt feelings, damaged relationships and much worse, physical harm to property or people. Road rage is one example of uncontrolled anger that can lead to physical and even deadly consequences.

Our health may also depend on how we harbor or express anger. Studies have found that those who are angry often and for extended periods of time are more likely to develop heart disease.
Hypnosis works to control anger by actually getting rid of it. When the person undergoing hypnosis for anger is able to completely relax, the anger is released. The thought processes about situations that would manifest themselves with expressions of anger are changed. Hypnosis is able to trigger more appropriate responses to such stimuli so that the real emotions are expressed. Anger then becomes a thing of the past and expressed in a controlled manner and only when an angry response is normal.

Would YOU like my help with making this powerful change in 2007 and living the life you deserve right NOW?

I have dedicated my life to developing hypnosis products and services which remind you of the passion and determination you naturally have to move forward with your goals quickly and easily.

I invite you to view the result of my life's work- a powerful line-up of over 120 professionally recorded hypnosis CDs and MP3s used by amazing people like yourself worldwide:

http://www.betterlivingwithhypnosis.com

I want you to be successful. Take your life to the next level!

Until next time,

Live in Abundant Possibility!

Steve G. Jones, Clinical Hypnotherapist
http://www.betterlivingwithhypnosis.com/

Thursday, March 15, 2007

Using Hypnosis to Gain a More Positive Attitude

Attitude is in your mind. And sometimes it takes hypnosis to change that attitude from one that is negative to a more positive way of thinking. When hypnosis is used to change your attitude, it can open the door to a more productive, happier life.

The process of hypnosis works so well with attitude adjustments because often the only obstacle to a good attitude is a cluttered mind. Hypnosis helps organize and change the focus of thoughts that are turned into a positive attitude. This then becomes the foundation for greater productivity, happiness, and even inner peace.

Hypnosis starts by helping you relax. It is most effective when you can completely shut out other stimuli in the room. The best time is usually right before going to sleep at night when the room can be quiet and dark and you are able to completely relax as if you are drifting off to sleep. Once this relaxed state is reached, then hypnosis can offer a new way off thinking by suggesting to the receptive mind a new way of seeing things. This means a new, more positive attitude.

Hypnosis does not change who you are or alter your personality in any way you do not want. When you have the desire to be a more positive person, hypnosis uses your strengths and turns those into tool that can help you make the changes you want.

Would YOU like my help with making this powerful change in 2007 and living the life you deserve right NOW?

I have dedicated my life to developing hypnosis products and services which remind you of the passion and determination you naturally have to move forward with your goals quickly and easily.

I invite you to view the result of my life's work- a powerful line-up of over 120 professionally recorded hypnosis CDs and MP3s used by amazing people like yourself worldwide:

http://www.betterlivingwithhypnosis.com

I want you to be successful. Take your life to the next level!

Until next time,

Live in Abundant Possibility!

Steve G. Jones, Clinical Hypnotherapist
http://www.betterlivingwithhypnosis.com/

Saturday, March 10, 2007

Force vs. Power

Many times people tell me about people in their lives who they look up to. These people they look up to have actual inner confidence. Confidence is something which is at the core of your being if you have it. However, it is something which is often misunderstood. Many times people think that someone has the true power of confidence when in fact all they have is the ability to exert force. For example, a woman who is battered will think that she is with a confident man.
However, when we look at this situation more deeply we realize that she is dealing with a man who does not have the true power of confidence and has, instead, replaced that with the excessive use of force. Force can gain us an upper hand initially but in the long run it is highly unproductive and self destructive. Often time people who lack the power of true inner confidence will substitute force for that power early in their lives and simply maintain the habit of exerting force when the situation calls for a confident action or decision. By consistently making this inappropriate switch, it is possible to actually fool yourself into thinking you are powerful when in fact you are only forceful.

During this month, I urge you to take a look at yourself and others in your life and see if they are coming from a place of power or force. I am certainly not a person who believes in changing others against their will but it is important for you to realize what you are actually dealing with. If you decide that you are a person coming from a place of force rather than power, hypnosis is certainly a simple, fact, safe, and effective solution to this potential problem.

By being powerful, you'll find that you gain the respect of others and yourself very quickly. By simply being forceful, you'll find that you lose respect of others and yourself very quickly. So, I urge you to search deep within yourself with month, decide what your situation is, and make any appropriate changes.

Would YOU like my help with making this powerful change in 2007 and living the life you deserve right NOW?

I have dedicated my life to developing hypnosis products and services which remind you of the passion and determination you naturally have to move forward with your goals quickly and easily.

I invite you to view the result of my life's work- a powerful line-up of over 120 professionally recorded hypnosis CDs and MP3s used by amazing people like yourself worldwide:

http://www.betterlivingwithhypnosis.com/
I want you to be successful. Take your life to the next level!

Until next time,

Live in Abundant Possibility!

Steve G. Jones, Clinical Hypnotherapist
http://www.betterlivingwithhypnosis.com/