Hypnotic Pause Button mp3

When I facilitate stress relief groups many participants report that "time pressure" is a major problem for them-the sense that there is never enough time, too much on their plate, etc...

After awhile you can feel less like a 'human being' and more like a 'human doing!'

Good time management skills and learning to assertively say no to the demands of others when you have too much on your plate can certainly help. 

It's also important to set aside time for yourself, yet this can be tricky if you are spending your "me time" cooking up more to do lists!

This is where the Hypnotic Pause Button mp3 can help.  What if you could pause time and really step back from your worries for awhile?

You see hypnosis is a wonderful tool for changing your perception of time and this audio program helps you get some distance from time pressure and worry so that you come back feeling stronger, smarter and more resilient.

It's about 10 minutes in length total, so you won't be making excuses not to use it. In mp3 format , you can listen to it on virtually any digital device or you can burn a hard copy CD from the file. Your investment is just $4.97, order through the secure link below.

Hypnotic Pause Button mp3-$4.97

Time to Lighten the Load?

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A helpful term to understand in regards to stress management is allostatic load as it can explain why your stress response may be out of proportion to what you are actually experiencing in life right now.

Stress occurs when we have to make adaptations to changing circumstances. For example, when you climb a flight of stairs your heart rate has to increase and should go back down once you get to rest.

When faced with financial adversity, your brain dedicates more of it's resources towards finding a solution to your dilemma until its solved.

If you were suddenly chased by a wild dog, your body would rapidly prepare to flee or engage in self defense. This is what is known as the fight or flight response to help you deal with the threat- a state marked by the release of stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol.

The fight or flight response can be triggered by both physical and emotional threats.

Without this ability to adapt you wouldn't survive the adverse circumstances and challenges that we all encounter. However nature intended to fight or flight to be a short term response and if it goes on too long there can be serious physical, emotional and behavioral consequences.

In a perfect world the heightened stress response would always release once the problem had been solved or the threat had passed by a process known as allostasis, where the mind and body return to it's natural and more relaxed state.

The allostatic load refers to the strain on the mind and body which increases over time if you are exposed to repeated or chronic stress.

For many individuals the allostatic process breaks down and the stress response remains activated even when there is no need to for it do so. Not unlike a rusted water valve or a broken light switch that gets stuck in the on position.

This inability to rebalance from a stressful state is linked to numerous problems including addictions, chronic pain, anxiety, IBS, tinnitus and other ongoing challenges.

Everyone has different stress thresholds, but it seems that exposure to trauma, especially in childhood, seems to be a major factor of whether a person can shift back to rest and digest or remains in stuck in fight or flight.

Mind/body healing practices such as mindfulness meditation, self-hypnosis, qigong and yoga can enable you to reduce your allostatic load. An overall healthy lifestyle that includes good nutrition, proper hydration, exercise and avoidance of toxins such as tobacco also help.

If you have any questions, I am here to help! Please feel free to call (732) 714-7040 for a free, confidential phone consultation.

P.S. The book linked below Conquer Chronic Pain by Dr. Peter Przekop,  is a treasure trove of info on the link between stress, chronic pain and addictions.

Physical Interventions for Stress Relief

Professional hypnotists have long known about the mind/body connection and modern neuroscience is providing proof that your thoughts and emotions have a tangible effect on the body.

If you are a drawn into a book or movie where the main character has a twitchy fly land on their nose, chance are your nose may begin to itch too. (strange I just had to itch my nose right now as I am writing this).

This is because the subconscious mind (which controls our automatic responses) does not distinguish between a real and a vividly imagined experience.

So when we dwell on negative events from the past or project worries about the future, the body undergoes the same physical responses as if the problem was happening right now. This response is called “fight or flight” where the body releases adrenaline and other stress hormones to prepare for a do or die situation.

The problem is that if you don’t engage in vigorous physical activity at that time, the stress hormones don’t get discharged and can cause significant physical and emotional problems over time. 

Also, the short-term negative sensations they create (tight muscles, stomach upset, racing heart, etc.) can become a feedback loop that reinforces the perception that you are a naturally anxious person.

So what can be done on the physical plane to mitigate stress.

• Regular exercise within the limits of your current physical condition-consult with a physician to find out what this is, especially if you are older and/or have health challenges.
• Slow rhythmic breathing, I demonstrate the 4-7-8 breath in this video.
• Practice good posture. Slouching promotes a negative mental outlook as I describe in this article Is This Everyday Activity Getting You Down.
• Eat well:  veggies, fruits and whole grains are rich in the minerals that are needed to keep to keep your nervous system operating well. Take it easy on processed sugar and alcohol as they deplete your b-vitamins.

In addition, learning mindfulness and self-hypnosis can help as well. If you have any questions, I am here to help. A free, confidential phone consultation is available by calling (732) 714-7040.