Free Self-Hypnosis Lesson

Self-hypnosis is a wonderful tool to help you in alleviating unhealthy stress and to program yourself toward greater success and optimism.

Way back in 1995 I took my initial training as a professional hypnotist with the late Dr. Richard Harte, who strongly advocated making self-hypnosis a part of your daily routine.

One self-hypnosis script he developed has remained a favorite of mine all these years later. I have incorporated it into an audio mp3 and PDF guide so that you can learn it too.

You can access your fee copy at my Online Store.

P.S. Feel free to connect if you have any questions, the telephone number here is (732) 714-7040.

Suggestibility Unlimited! My Latest E-Book

I just published my latest e-book entitled Suggestibility Unlimited! Written for the professional hypnotist community, it delves into ways on enhancing your use of the hypnotic pre-talk and suggestibility experiments to increase your effectiveness.

If you had adequate live training in hypnotism, the suggestibility experiments were covered. However, some practitioners do not get as much mileage out of them as they could. In my view, there are of equal and possibly greater importance than whatever formal hypnotic ritual you may be using whether it be suggestion, imagery, regression to cause or parts therapy.

In Suggestibility Unlimited! I will share some strategies that will help to increase your comfort and confidence levels while guiding your clients into a hypnotic experience where they are saying, "I know this is going to work for me because..."

My inspiration in writing this is in part due to the fact I am marking my 20th year in this field this November and I have always been grateful to those who have shared their ideas and insights with me. I fully subscribe to the notion that "a candle loses nothing lighting another candle" so nothing was held back. Happy reading!

If you have an Amazon Kindle, you can learn more at:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0172DZA8E?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

If you have another type of e-book reader,  the link you should follow is:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/587494

Stress Relief Tip

Below is a video I recently posted on using what is known as the "4-7-8 Breath" method for relieving stress and tension.




P.S. If you are curious about the Simple Subliminal resource I mention in the video, you can learn more by visiting the Simple Subliminal page at my website.

Trump's #1 Chakra?

In preparing for my upcoming class on Hypnosis and the Chakra System I began to wonder what the energy level of Donald Trump's solar plexus chakra would be? I suspect he would say that it is, "HUGE and FANTASTIC!"

In Eastern cultures it is believed that there are circular centers of subtle energy known as chakras (from the Sanskrit word for wheel) that are located throughout the body-with the major ones following a path from the base of the spine to the crown of the head.

Just as you can see that white light contains every color of the spectrum when you pass it through a prism, it is believed that the energetic field of the body manifests itself in different wavelengths too. The various organ systems of the body and their related mental states are thought to be represented by a specific frequency and color in these circular structures.

Either an excess or a deficiency of energy in a chakra is thought to create problems in mind and body.

For example, the heart chakra is said to be green in color and relates to our ability to give and receive love. An imbalance here is theorized to possibly play a role in cardiac problems as well as interfering with the quality of our relationships.

The solar plexus chakra is associated with the color yellow and relates to ambition and the claiming one's personal power, something Mr. Trump is clearly quite comfortable with. Then there are those who might suspect he has an excess of this solar plexus energy-and I'm sure he would argue rather pointedly that he is totally fine and then some!

Whether you believe in the subtle energies of the body or not, at the very least a study of the chakras encourages us to seek inner balance and to be aware of those aspects of self that need strengthening.

If you would like to learn more, please consider attending the class on Wednesday, October 21 @ 7 PM in the second floor conference room at my office building in Point Pleasant Beach. You can learn more or register through the link below.

Class Info Page

Hypnosis for Insomnia: You, Better Sleep!

Its an interesting paradox, many people think hypnosis involves being asleep. Actually it doesn't as you aret quite awake for the entire experience. However, hypnosis can help you to get a better night's sleep.

Insomnia or sleeplessness can be the symptom of an underlying physical problem, which is why it is wise to consult with a physician if it is persistent or accompanied by other physical symptoms to make sure you are OK.

Most of the time though difficulty in falling or staying sleep relates to unresolved mental tension, where the thoughts, concerns and worries of the day keep running through the mind and keep you awake.

In these sort of cases mainstream physicians will often give their patients prescription sleep aids. Although these drugs can be helpful in the short term, they do not address the underlying source of the problem and most carry a risk of addiction and other side effects.

There are two broad categories of human response and behavior: conscious and unconscious. For example, you could scratch your nose right now or get up and walk around and those would be conscious activities you can do on purpose.

However, sleep is not something you can "make" happen. In fact, you may have discovered that trying to force sleep tends to make you become more awake. The name for this effect is called "paradoxical intention" where conscious effort makes a situation worse.

What you can do is learn how to create the mental and physical relaxation that allows sleep to happen all on its own.

There are a number of techniques involving guided imagery, hypnotic suggestion and mindfulness meditation that you can learn from a professional hypnotist that can help you to improve your sleep quality.

If you would like to learn more a free, confidential phone consultation is available, call (732) 714-7040. Sweet dreams!

P.S. I have an mp3 on improving sleep in my Creative Calm Self-Hypnosis Library, you can learn more and download at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/hypnotistjamesmalone

3 New Reasons for the Worried Young Epidemic?

This past week there was an article in the New York Times science section on the increased usage of mental health services at college campuses by young adults who did not fit the criteria of having an actual mental illness. Rather their quality of life is suffering significantly due to unhealthy stress levels.

It caught my attention because I have always enjoyed working with that particular age group as it is a very interesting period in a person's life and quite often learning the skills of self-hypnosis and mindfulness helps them tremendously.

I can recall that time of my life as having its own unique stresses as you are going through a transition where you are finding and creating your adult identity both personally and professionally. That and its a lot of work to get decent grades!

However, according to the article the current generation of young adults has some new aggravating factors that those of us who are a bit older did not have to contend with. These include:

• Financial worries. Not only has college become more expensive, it must be disheartening to hear about the uncertain job market they face post graduation-while saddled with a mountain of debt. 
• Parenting styles. Over the past decade or so most kids are being raised in an extremely protective way with near continual adult supervision. This does not prepare a person for the natural anxiety that occurs when you are expected to become more independent.
• Social media. There is a new acronym FOMO, short for Fear of Missing Out. Continually seeing and comparing your life with every one else's can bring about feelings of inadequacy. 

The article notes that many of the kids seeking services are not mentally ill, but they still need assistance to cope with college life. Some of the interventions include relaxation training, therapy dogs and counseling sessions.

If you or someone you know is struggling with stress and anxiety, I am here to help. A free introductory session can be arranged by calling (732) 714-7040. 

Your comments and questions are welcomed below.

Source material for this article:

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/05/27/anxious-students-strain-college-mental-health-centers