Forgivness is the key

Without forgiveness life is governed by... an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation.  ~Roberto Assagioli

New Year’s resolutions are all based on a desire to make a change.  A new year, a new life.   On January 1^st, the intention is powerful, the motivation is strong…but within a few weeks or even days…that goal may seem unreachable and old habits return. Why does this happen?  What stops you from following through? 

Limiting beliefs.. those messages in your mind.. some real,  some imagined, become the roadblocks to moving forward in life, derailing actions that lead to unfulfilled goals.   A limiting belief, you hear it when the voice in your head speaks and that message stops you from following through.  Sometimes that voice is your own; the negative self talk, doubt and lack of confidence, and sometimes the voice is from your past. 

 Perhaps a fear of success or fear of the unknown is your roadblock.   These are natural feelings, yet not the most beneficial to you when your habits and behaviors are life threatening or affect your quality of life.  Behaviors like smoking, overeating, poor sleep patterns, or fears and anxieties limit you in so many ways.   Although you  can rationalize and tell yourself  that those limiting beliefs are non truths, unless you  forgive others and most importantly yourself,  chances are,  that message will continue to play non- stop and stop you..in your tracks.   The mind is very powerful, your thoughts, intentional or not, not only influence your actions but affect you emotionally, physically and mentally.   You need to reduce stress, eliminate negative beliefs and change habits, which leads us back to your New Year’s resolution. 

Make a change, change your mind.   

Hypnosis and Emotional Freedom Technique are the strategies that will help "make that change" for a better life. 

Theta -The Brainwave

It is a common experience that a problem difficult at night is resolved in the morning after the committee of sleep has worked on it.  ~John Steinbeck

Have you ever awakened in the middle of the night with a wonderful idea, epiphany or solution to a problem?  Your ability to think differently, perhaps even totally "outside the Box" is heightening in the Theta brainwave state.  This is a natural state of mind that we go through during the course of the day, day dreaming, in the zone, in meditation and repeatedly during sleep. Theta is the period of peak performance and learning, concentration and creativity..hypnosis is the theta state. 

Gettimg ready for NGH convention

Truly looking forward to the weekend and all the knowledge to be shared at the NGH convention in Mass..this will be the first time I have been there since my retirement from teaching. Very exciting. Will see westchester guild members.

One thousand Americans stop smoking every day ....

 BY DYING.  ~Author Unknown

Don't allow yourself to be one of those people!!  There are options for you.. and hypnosis is one of the most successful tools  for smoking cessation.  You can walk into a session a smoker and within half an hour you have totally given up cigarettes (or chew).  Although there may be a natural feeling of loss at some point, you have the tools to manage this craving, desire or loss and move past it.  The risks of smoking are high and the motivation to quit should  be internal, heartfelt and real.

Do you want to:
Improve your heath,  breathe easier, live longer?
Enjoy time with your children and grandchildren?

Reasons to quit smoking from the  http://www.smokefree.gov/ website

	I will feel healthier right away. I will have more energy and better focus. My senses of smell and taste will be better. I will have whiter teeth and fresher breath. I will cough less and breathe better.
	I will be healthier the rest of my life. I will lower my risk for cancer, heart attacks, strokes, early death, cataracts, and skin wrinkling.
	I will make my partner, friends, family, kids, grandchildren, and co-workers proud of me.
	I will be proud of myself. I will feel more in control of my life. I will be a better role model for others.
	I will no longer expose others to my second-hand smoke.
	I will have a healthier baby. (If you or your partner is pregnant)
	I will have more money to spend.
	I won't have to worry: "When will I get to smoke next?" or "What do I do when I'm in a smokefree place?"

Food GETTING TO THE ISSUE

If hunger is not the problem, then eating is not the solution.  ~Author Unknown

Why do people overeat?
If you tend to eat more then your body needs for good health and wellbeing, you may wonder why you can't just stop the mindless eating patterns.

There are many reasons someone has poor control when it comes to food.

Sometimes it's chemical:

We know that eating carbohydrates prompts the body into producing serotonin  in short bursts.  Serotonin is a feel good chemical (neurotransmitters) naturally produced in the body and  is the same chemical found in prescribed antidepressants.  You eat ..serotonin levels increase... you feel good.... the serotonin levels drop....you feel sluggish, let down....you eat some more...you feel good.... and so the cycle goes..

So food can make you feel better mentally and  act as an anti-depressant. 
Who doesn't want to feel happy, content and wonderful? 

Sometimes it is emotional:

Feeling sad, depressed, lonely may trigger you to eat more,

although this brings us back to carbs and serotonin. 

If food actually makes me happy physically and mentally why stop eating?  

You create a habitual pattern ingrained in your subconsciousness mind

Hypnosis can work on two levels to address this issue.  First by identifying the triggers (emotional and/or physical) and through forgiveness for self and others releasing the triggers that prompt the over eating and repatterning the neuro-pathways that make eating mindless and habitual.  On a second level the process of hypnosis has shown to have a positive effect on blood pressure, and serotonin and dopemine levels in the body.

How large are your food portions?

My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four.  Unless there are three other people.  ~Orson Welles

The USDA has realeased a new food guide... finally one that makes visual sense... we eat one meal at a time, usually on a round plate and understanding what a healthy portion size looks like is key to filling that plate properly.   Finally a guide that can be duplicated on your plate. As a home ec teacher, although I used the pyramid to help students sort food groups, we always used paper plates to plan a meal.. not only considering the portion size but the appeal of color combinations and even being able to image the flavors and how well they work together... Now my suggestion ,. when you sit down to enjoy your fantastic meal...use a smaller plate.. 9 inch is a good size..  

Open Exchange

Please read my article in Open Exchange http://www.openexchange.org/features/JAS11/calabro.html