Relieve Stress
In our world, everyone feels stress occasionally. It manifests itself in many ways (eating on the go, inability to concentrate, constantly running late, or being regularly irritable and tired), but we all know it when we feel it. If we consider all the culturally-induced stress factors in our lives (pressures to succeed, make money, lose weight, be good looking, do more, buy more), it’s no wonder so many of us are stressed out. But in addition to those, we are also dealing with self-induced stress. This “personal” stress is so deeply embedded in our psychological lives that we may not even know we are putting pressure on ourselves. No wonder we’re about to break!
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, as much as 90% of all illness and disease is stress-related, and the presence of stress will make any illness worse. High stress levels are linked to heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, and suicides. Stress contributes to substance abuse, depression, absenteeism, poor concentration, and decreased productivity.
The good news is that not all stress is bad. In fact, a certain amount can be beneficial. Positive stress motivates us in healthy ways to perform quickly and competently, build our confidence, and produce creative solutions to problems. However, sometimes we lose the ability to balance positive stress with relaxation and play. The very stress that has moved us to succeed becomes the enemy, a constant force that we do not know how to escape.
Hypnosis can help. First we identify the situations in your life that are causing stress. Then we explore the internal and external sources of your stress, and we try to identify what can change. You will develop coping mechanisms, so that when stressful situations arise, you are equipped to face them in more appropriate ways. You will learn to take mental breaks that relieve the tension of your daily life. We will work together to design a stress-reduction plan that is unique to your situation, and you will begin to recognize and avoid old patterns of response. This liberating experience will offer you a chance to live a freer, more enjoyable, and healthy existence.