The Real Cost of Smoking?

Stop Smoking Hypnosis NJ

What is the real cost of smoking in New Jersey?  Depending on the brand and where you buy them it seems that the price range right now is anywhere from $8 to $12. But is that the only cost?

I bring that question up because you should consider all the facts when making an important decision, right?

Some people insist that they love the smoking habit. Still others are less passionate and classify it more as a like. I have heard many people say they cling to the smoking habit because of the need for relaxation and enjoyment-which are important human needs.

Reflect on the amount of relaxation and enjoyment you are receiving from this deal you have made with the smoking habit. Most smokers will report at best this totals up to about 30 minutes a day as there are usually 4 to 6 cigarettes that seem enjoyable. The rest are smoked out of pure habit. So ask yourself whether that half hour a day is a fair trade for:

• About $3,000 of your money each year (not counting additional cleaning, medical  and insurance expenses)
• Shortening your life expectancy by about 10 years.
• Damage to your skin and teeth, making you look older than you are.
• Deepening of the voice (in women).
• Loss of sexual virility (men).
• The sense that you have to smoke even when you don't want to.
• The inconvenience of the smoking habit (example: having to go outside to smoke in cold or rainy weather, being afraid of running out, etc.)

Only you can decide whether the cost to benefit ratio is worth it or not. If the answer is yes, continue as you are since I am not in the business of making people do things they don't want to do-but please keep me in mind if and when that changes.

If your answer is no, that smoking is no longer worth what it is really costing you, then its time to act. Please connect to discover how you can become more relaxed and comfortable as a healthy non-smoker for life as so many others have.

Call (732) 714-7040 for a free, confidential phone consultation.

Hypnotic Halloween Memes

Below are some fun Halloween themed memes I came up with recently. Feel free to share them if you like on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites.

Rewind Technique and You

The Rewind Technique Review

In one of my previous postings we looked at how the allostatic response of some individuals, which is the ability to calm and rebalance after stress, can become impaired and that this often leads to a wide array of physical and emotional discomforts.

One risk factor in allostatic dysfunction is when toxic memories have not been processed correctly. Some authorities estimate up to 30% of people exposed to a traumatic event will have lingering symptoms as a result and this includes 5% of men and 10% of women in the general population.

Fearful and upsetting situations activate the body's fight or flight response and the emotions take precedent over thinking so that you will take decisive action. Careful contemplation is not a good idea when being chased by a wild dog!

For some time afterwards the sights, sounds, smells or sensations associated with the hazard may for a time trigger fear.  An example, someone exposed to an explosion may panic when they hear fireworks or a car backfire.

Under ideal circumstances, eventually the memories lose their emotional charge and become part of what is known as narrative memory. You remember what happened, but it no longer bothers you that much and the memory is not readily triggered.

However for some the memories do not get past the emotional part of the brain and sort of remained trapped there.

One sign that a memory has not undergone the healing transformation is that it will seem more fresh and vivid than other recollections from that time. Maybe years or decades have passed yet it seems like the event happened yesterday or last week.

During the past year I was fortunate enough to complete a training on what is known as the Rewind Technique, which enables people to move past the effect of toxic memories rather quickly.

Although the basic premise for the method has been around for a long time, recent refinements have been made that enable it to not only rapidly resolve upsetting memories quickly but comfortably as well. In fact, a basic premise is that if the client is experiencing stress or discomfort during the Rewind Technique, the practitioner is not doing it right.

So far I have seen very positive results by integrating this method into my practice and welcome any questions you may have about it. You can connect by calling me directly at (732) 714-7040

P.S. I know that some of my readers are involved with the healing arts too. If you would like to learn more about the Rewind Course and other helpful practitioner resources, please visit, http://www.unk.com/blog/free-therapy-techniques/?6792

P.S.S. If you could use one of the links below to share this post on your social media it would be greatly appreciated and could possibly help someone struggling with difficult memories.

The Hourglass

Have you ever watched an old time hourglass when you flipped it and the sand flowed from top to bottom?

Unlike modern timepieces that operate with a very consistent rhythm, the sand in an hourglass moves very slowly at first and then picks up speed near the end.

If you tried to push down on the sand at the beginning in order to speed things up, your pressure would actually cause the sand to jam in the narrow neck and its flow would grind to a halt.

In my travels I have heard how this can be a metaphor for why it is not a good idea to try to rush the things we are trying to accomplish.

Often  our initial progress towards a worthwhile goal or creating a new habit can be slower than we like, but this is all part of the process.

For example, trying to lose weight can be a very frustrating process yet most of the so-called shortcuts I have heard of over the years are ineffective in the long run and there have been certain potions, pills and extreme diet/exercise regimens that turned out to be quite harmful.

Nothing has been proven to work better than consistent healthy eating and regular physical activity.

It can be a slow go at times but with a bit of faith and persistence momentum will eventually kick in.

This holds true with anything worthwhile you intend to accomplish. It's great to be excited about a reaching a goal, but often it is a marathon rather than a sprint towards the finish line, pace yourself.

If you need some help getting in the flow of things, I am here to help. A free, confidential phone consultation is available by calling (732) 714-7040 or you can connect at http://www.njhypno.com.

Is Hypnosis Right for You? A Free E-Book

NJ Hypnotist: Free Information

Are you curious about hypnosis for self-improvement and would like to learn more? This concise, 10 page e-book will answer many of the questions you may have, including:

• Do you really lose control during hypnosis?
• What kind of challenges do hypnotists help people with?
• Can anyone be hypnotized?
• Who doesn't this work for?
• How can I increase my chances for success?

This primer will help you make an informed decision on whether a hypnosis counseling program would be a good fit for you as it has been for many other people. Grab your copy through the link below.

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P.S. Please feel free to share this report with anyone else you know who may be interested too.

Rewinding Toxic Memories

 Tuesday, October 11  @ 7 PM

Do you feel limited by unpleasant memories from the past that don’t seem to be fading or losing their strength? Upsetting events can often leave their imprint indefinitely, creating unhealthy fear and stress. During this lecture  by Life Enhancement Hypnotist James Malone you are going to explore some cutting edge info on how you can release the impact of the past. You will learn about:

• How persistent negative memories are stored differently in the brain.
• Why ancient survival mechanisms can bring about modern day fears.
• The reason some methods of releasing fears and trauma can actually make a person feel worse. 
• A new method of releasing toxic memories that is both highly effective and comfortable to experience. 

There is no fee to attend, but preregistration is requested due to limited class size. Enroll through the link below to confirm your attendance and to receive a set of directions to his office in Point Pleasant Beach. Your deserve better than feeling stressed, stuck and frustrated!

Registration Page 

Hypnotic Parenting Skills

"Do your homework...do your homework..."

As a parent you may not think about yourself as a hypnotist but guess what, you are! A hypnotist is someone who uses communication skills to alter perception via suggestion. The power of suggestion is enhanced when:

• The suggestion is offered in conjunction with heightened emotion.
• The message is repeated frequently.
• The information delivered from a person perceived as an authority.

As you can see, as a parent you probably fit all three criteria. It also underscores why we have to mindful as to how we communicate with the younger people in our lives.

It's important to note too that kids and teens are naturally more suggestible than adults since they are more imaginative.

Once a suggestion is accepted by the subconscious mind, it will act it out without fail whether it is good, bad or neutral.

If an authority figure (parent) in moments of anger (emotion) frequently tells their child (repetition) that, "you will never amount to anything!" chances are that suggestion will be accepted and create quite a few problems down the road.

Yet we also have to be careful in the way we offer encouragement. In her book Mindset, psychologist Carol Dweck points out the pitfalls of simply telling a child he or she is "smart."

What could be the harm you might wonder? Being smart is an identity statement that ignores the fact that most high-end achievers also have a world class work ethic.(Some research  on "mental contrasting" suggests that imagining success without also visualizing the effort can be counterproductive-read more here)

Dweck's book centers on the difference between a fixed and growth mindset. A person with a fixed mindset devotes considerable energy towards "keeping up appearances" and will shy away from challenges that might threaten that perception.

An individual with a growth mindset embraces challenges, persists in the face of adversity and sees setbacks as learning experiences.

In academics, some kids considered "smart" in high school fail miserably in college when faced with the more challenging environment and it's heavier workload. "If I'm smart, everything should come easy to me," the logic train seems to go.

So how should the parent/hypnotist word his or her suggestions?  Offer praise and encouragement but couple it with caveat that effort is required.

"I know you are smart enough to pass that test with flying colors if you put in the time to study."

"Your project came out great, it must have taken a lot of effort on your part."

Remember, as a parent/hypnotist your words have great impact, use them wisely. If you have any questions, I am here to help. Either call me directly at (732) 714-7040 or connect through my website at http://www.njhypno.com

P.S. Bonus hint: the funny graphic at the top of the page has a hypnotist suggesting, "do your homework." Do you know what would be better?  Combine two suggestions when you want your kids  to do something and you will usually encounter less resistance. Examples: "grab something to drink and start your homework," or "do your homework and then go outside and play for awhile." A true case of two being better than one.