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  • Getting relief from queasy stomach and panic.

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    This post is a continuation from May 4. A client called me asking for some help with her fear of throwing up.  She told me a bit about what happened to cause her upset and fear and we were able to track some the the panicky feelings to thoughts she was having.  The things she…

  • Panic when flying – Learn to stop panic cycle

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    continued from Volcanic Ash causes Panic Attacks (April 25): Were you stuck in the airport because of the volcanic ash keeping planes from flying.  Did you feel helpless, angry, stressed or even panicky?  If you are someone with panic disorder this “act of nature” might have brought on a full blown panic attack. For people…

  • Compulsions can be changed using the mind

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    Continued from 4/30 post When you say “don’t do something”  your unconscious mind forms a picture of exactly what you are saying not to do.  The more Russell thought about not swearing, the more his mind pictured him swearing.  This is what led to his feeling as if his mind was compelled to do exactly…

  • What causes Obsessive Compulsive Thoughts?

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    Russell Crowe told Oprah, he feels like he can’t help but doing exactly what he was told not to do.  (continued from 4/29 post) When Russell Crowe was backstage, before being on Oprah’s show, they told him not to swear on live TV.   As he was talking to Oprah he told her how he felt…

  • Russell Crowe compelled to swear on Oprah

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    When someone tells Russell Crowe not to do something, guess what he does?  He told Oprah, he feels like he can’t help but doing exactly what he was told not to do.   When Russell Crowe was backstage, before being on Oprah’s show, they told him not to swear on live TV.   As he was talking…

  • Wayne Dyer’s exercise for Peaceful Sleep

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    How to Get a Peaceful Nights Sleep Are you having trouble sleeping and ready to get some insomnia relief?  As I was reading Excuses Begone by Wayne Dyer, it reminded me of a number of techniques that I use with my clients.  What I call “negative self talk” or “negative stories”  he calls excuses.   I…

  • Hypnotized and feeling back in control of emotions

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    I received this wonderful email from one of my online coaching students.  I was touched by her words and decided to post it in hopes that others will also join this supportive group of people. Excerpt from an email one of my students wrote to me after our 4th online coaching class: Student:  “What you…

  • Panic Symptoms

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    According to the U.S. Department of Health, over three million people suffer from panic attacks. Symptoms include: * Racing or pounding heart * Shortness of breath * Dizziness, lightheaded, or nausea * Flushes or chills * Shakiness inside * Fear of losing control or doing something embarrassing * Terror * A feeling that something catastrophic…

  • Mind Expanding Exercise Step 2

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    Have fun doing this exercise, as you beginning to train your mind to create positive future images.   These images can then be used in later exercises for setting off a “touch anchor” or for another technique call  the “map across.” So here is your mind-expanding exercise, read all the directions first: Answer the following Questions:…

  • Mind Expanding Exercise Step 1 – Setting Memory of Calm, Confidence, and Comfort

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    We had an amazing group of people at the Coaching call for “Freeing Yourself From the Shackles of Fear, Anxiety, & Feeling Stuck”. The action plan for next week is to find a memory for calm, security or confidence. We’ll  be using this memory in a technique that will trigger the calm feeling whenever desired.…