There are many different techniques that can be used to stop the worry cycle.  The last few posts discussed behavioral and cognitive techniques.  The most powerful way to stop the worry cycle is in  the emotional part of the cycle. Remember in the last few post we talked about the 3 ways stress is created.

Part II Step 1:  Think about the negative thoughts that you uncovered and ask yourself the following questions:  continued in the next post. a.  “What is this thought about?” b.  “Where is this feeling coming from?” c.  “What am I trying to accomplish by having these thoughts?” Be curious about comes to mind as you

There are many different techniques that can be used to stop worry and the stress that results from it.  Choosing the most effective one depends on which part of the stress cycle you are in.  For today we’ll talk about using your thoughts in a different way, this is called the cognitive part of the stress/relaxation cycle. 

Some people do seem more prone to worry than others.  There are many different ways that people can respond to events happening in the world they live in.  An event that hardly creates a ripple in one person’s life, can completely distress another person. Have you ever found your thoughts spinning off into all sorts

Our online coaching class is starting again May 26th. Each week the students get to ask questions and have them answered in a live call.  They get immediate help with real life situation.   I’ll be posting some of the questions and a summary of the answers that I gave during the coaching sessions. For

Over the next few days I’ll be responding to questions people ask about hypnosis, panic and fear. Question 2: Do I have to believe in hypnosis or the unconscious for the methods to work? No, you don’t even have to believe that it can work.  If you are skeptical about hypnosis, it is usually easier

The next few posts will answer common questions that people have sent in about hypnosis. Question:  How does it feel to be hypnotized? Each person experiences hypnosis differently.  After experiencing trance the first time many say it feels like a deeply relaxed and refreshing experience.  Others might say they didn’t feel like they were hypnotized.

This post is a continuation from May 4. A client called me asking for some help with her fear of throwing up.  She told me a bit about what happened to cause her upset and fear and we were able to track some the the panicky feelings to thoughts she was having.  The things she

continued from Volcanic Ash causes Panic Attacks (April 25): Were you stuck in the airport because of the volcanic ash keeping planes from flying.  Did you feel helpless, angry, stressed or even panicky?  If you are someone with panic disorder this “act of nature” might have brought on a full blown panic attack. For people

Continued from 4/30 post When you say “don’t do something”  your unconscious mind forms a picture of exactly what you are saying not to do.  The more Russell thought about not swearing, the more his mind pictured him swearing.  This is what led to his feeling as if his mind was compelled to do exactly