Summary:
How many times has your spouse, best friend or boss tell you to "pull yourself up by
your bootstraps and stop complaining" about your work related stress, burnout or
inability to concentrate? Learn how you can work with a Hypnotherapist to overcome your
work related issues while reaching your personal and professional goals in the shortest
time possible.
Modern day hypnotherapists are mad. They are steamed at the old stereotype of the evil
hypnotist swinging the pocket watch and murmuring "You are getting sleepy, sleepy,
sleepy". Hypnotists have long been associated with the occult or entertainment
hypnosis. It is not uncommon for new clients to ask "What are you going to do to
me?" "You're not going to make me cluck like a chicken, are you?"
Many business people suffering from job burnout, stress or
lack of concentration do not seek treatment from a Hypnotherapist even though they should.
They usually bounce from doctor to doctor with no real
results. Each physician prescribes new medication and the patient suffers unpleasant side
effects that makes them feel worse overall. Then they struggle with feelings of
worthlessness because everyone, including their boss and their spouse, tells them to
"pull yourself up by your bootstraps and stop complaining".
Millions of clients seek treatment from Hypnotherapists for
everything from phobias to weight gain and smoking. Hypnotherapists can also assist with
problems such as fear of public speaking, sales motivation, stress, and discord in the
work place (anger, frustration, disappointment). Although hypnotherapists know they can
help people with workplace issues they don't often get the chance because of the old
stereotypes.
When a business man or women makes an appointment with a
Hypnotherapist they can quickly see the benefits of a few hours spent in a deep relaxed
state. Clients these days are troubled by burn out, lack of concentration, procrastination
and many other business related problems. Those that have been laid off need a special
boost to their confidence and a renewed sense of power so that they interview well. A
hypnotherapist can address these issues and more.
A local banker, wealthy and highly respected in his field,
was terrified of public speaking. Making presentations at meetings gave him heart
palpitations and made his mind foggy and unfocused. Talking before large audiences kept
him up all night and in a pool of sweat. The resolution was relatively simple. After
unwinding from stress in a hypnotic state, he had access to his deeper inner mind. He was
able to visualize himself speaking comfortably in front of an audience. He used a
"trigger word" of his choice, SUCCESS, to remind him of his imagery of being
relaxed, calm, his mind crystal clear and focused while giving his presentation and even
using humor!
He was also taught a technique called the "finger
release" where he placed the anxiety between his fingers, took a deep breath, and
squeezed the tension tightly between his fingers as he repeated, "relax, relax, let
go". He released his fingers or snapped them, returning to his calm, focused self.
After a few sessions, the banker gained confidence and became a fine public speaker. This
is an example of how a hypnotherapist can help business people overcome stubborn issues
while helping them relax and respond to business challenges calmly.
Fear holds people back.
Rather than push away the fears and medicate yourself, it
is best to look at it or embrace it. Face the fear and then let it go. For instance a
client can visualize the fear as a big monster and open an internal dialogue to explore
what it needs or to understand the payoff for the anxiety response. We never have a
behavior without a payoff for it even if it hurts us. For example the fear of public
speaking can be a self protective action to avoid criticism. The sensitivity to criticism
or judgment can come from growing up with a critical father or mother. Clients are taught
to stop judging themselves. Then they give the fear monster a big hug in their mind, and
poof it disappears.
Hypnotherapy is not a crutch and may not be the whole
answer to a problem, but it is a tool to help people understand themselves. Hypnotherapy
helps business men and women identify their problems and change their troublesome
behaviors. It works best when they approach it with an open mind. It is a springboard for
renewing their own personal power to become more effective and successful in their field.
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