Life IS a Journey
https://youtu.be/4dQiQoBak4U Perhaps you are a driven person. You’ve got your goals and to-do lists, and come hell or high water, it’ll get done. Maybe you’re planning a trip to Italy. You’re going to Rome, Pisa, Portofino, Milan, Venice, and Firenze, then back home. But you say, “Wait? My final destination is home? Why go? I’m […]
Take inspired Action: Plug in the Vacuum
A few weeks ago I talked about goal setting and the difference between taking action and taking inspired action. I suggested taking time to place your thoughts and energy around something that makes you feel good before taking action. In other words, to get inspired about your goals. I heard this great metaphor that I […]
Hypnosis for Chronic Pain
https://youtu.be/ZPkNFscnEs4 It’s been a while since I talked about hypnosis for chronic pain. Of all of the issues that hypnosis can be of benefit, none have been studied as much as pain. The efficacy of hypnosis for pain management is scientifically sound. While I often speak of my personal success with self-hypnosis, people will have […]
Expectations
https://youtu.be/w65ki1O38Dc It’s true that people rise or lower to meet expectations. When you give someone, or are given a label, that’s a strong expectation. What labels have you been given, or have given yourself? A pain sufferer A victim A person who has “this” disease or diagnosis (fill in the blank) Fat, poor, stupid, fearful […]
Mindset
https://youtu.be/7bzY57yhXZ4 People talk about mindset, but what does this really mean, and why is it important? Simply stated, mindset is the lens that you are looking through at any given moment. Are you pessimistic or optimistic? Nervous or excited? Stressed or calm? The right mindset helps you react to the unexpected things that come along […]
Experiences for a New Year – Priorities
https://youtu.be/t9qPLi2MvgQ This is an exercise in learning to set realistic priorities and to also recognize how many things you think are essential, that aren’t really that important after all. On a large piece of paper make 2 columns titled: Things I will do today (list only the things you absolutely intend, need or want to […]
Experiences for a New Year – Awareness
https://youtu.be/dtDjWmoxkFg This is an exercise in learning to become more aware of your surroundings and your actions, and to be more aware of what you want in the moment. (Remember that where you put your focus is what you are likely to receive.) This may seem like a very simple exercise, but I’m willing to […]
Experiences for a New Year – Kindness
https://youtu.be/NUlT3cO_9QI This is an exercise in learning to think kindly of someone. Start with someone easy, then each day, as you get the feel for the exercise, include those who may be more challenging (like an annoying co-worker). Put the person’s name at the top of a page. For 10-20 minutes, Answer these questions about […]
Experiences for a New Year – What’s your Desire?
https://youtu.be/v-M6eZW756A Find or decorate a big beautiful box. Each day, for thirty days, put a picture of something you really want in the box. (You can find a picture online and print it out, or get it from a magazine, etc) When you’ve done this for thirty days, take the pictures out of the box […]
Experiences for a New Year – Worthiness
https://youtu.be/YkOAC_EX04Q This exercise provides insight into how you perceive your level of worthiness. You may find some areas easy or challenging. No matter what, there will be an opportunity for introspection. 1. At the top of a page, write I am worthy of…. 2. Create four columns or sections and title them: Home, Body, Relationship, […]