January 2009 - New Year Resolutions
Date : 2009-01-14
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Positive Dynamics Newsletter |
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January 2009 |
Debbie Nesbitt, RN, CH
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Dynamically Speaking |
So it is the New Year and you have a list of things you’d really like to accomplish. And now that it is the first two weeks into the New Year, how well are you in following through? By now most New Year’s resolutions have fallen by the way side. Why is that?
Well, there are several reasons to be sure, but one is that many of the things on the list do not actually support your core beliefs. For instance, weight loss. Now that is a very common New Year’s goal. How many times has that been on your list? With the conscious mind you decide how many pounds you’d like to lose, you understand all the good health benefits in losing that excess weight, and you even know that you will feel much better. But alas, by the end of January you no longer set foot in the gym, fast food lunches are back on the menu, and you reach for the fat clothes in your closet. Sound all too familiar? What went wrong?
Well, let’s look at what may have been going on in the subconscious mind when you made that New Year’s resolution to lose weight. If the subconscious mind has been using fat as a means of emotional or physical protection, then it will view your goal to lose weight as a threat toward your safety. So of course it will look for every opportunity to sabotage your efforts. This is why you can know the right things to do but just can’t seem to consistently follow through. It has nothing to do with will-power or motivation on this level but everything to do with the subconscious belief that is driving your behaviors. And at the end of the day, the subconscious belief will always win.
So what’s a person to do? Well, this is where hypnosis may be very helpful. Hypnosis works on the subconscious level. Here we can speak the language of the mind, find out what the beliefs are, and work to negotiate a more positive way to get your needs met. Once the belief is shifted to one that now views weight loss as a positive thing, we can then use suggestion to empower and support more healthy ways of living. This same process is true for any area of your life whether it be relationships, finances, career success, sports achievements, negative emotions or addictions.
Another great resource for lining up your New Year’s goals with your positive beliefs is to take some time to reflect on what kind of activities, places, people, jobs and situations in the past have really brought a sense of satisfaction and joy. Notice the common theme that runs through your life that you always seem to connect with. For instance, in my own life it seems I always manage to get into some kind of teaching or leadership role no matter what I am involved in. As an example, when our son was in Little League, we went to the orientation meeting for parents and left as the coaches. I joined a women’s group and became the small group leader. From that group I later transitioned into the leader of the entire organization. My role as a nurse has always included teaching. I worked for four years as a Kindergarten Aide and one of my primary roles was in tutoring.
Teaching just seems to follow me wherever I go. I love it and receive much satisfaction in sharing with others. The interesting thing is that the particulars may change but the theme remains constant. I can teach in many different settings and still find that activity to be satisfying and meaningful. It is much easier to follow through with goals and resolutions that line up with the theme. So how can you find your life theme?
I suggest reading a great book called “Sleeping with Bread: Holding What Gives You Life” by Dennis Linn, Sheila Fabricant Linn, and Matthew Linn. It will walk you through an easy process to help you discover what the theme of your life is and how to live your life more fully. As you set your goals in alignment with your life theme and belief set you will be more successful in following through to accomplish your goals. Wishing you the best year yet!
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Disclaimer
The information and techniques presented in this newsletter are for information only. They can be useful in a variety of ways but they should not be viewed as replacements for conventional medical / psychological programs. Debbie does not diagnose health conditions or prescribe treatments. |
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Personal Note from Debbie
I wanted to give you an update on my newsletter schedule. As I enter into the last four semesters of graduate school I will be sending out the newsletter more on a quarterly basis. This will allow me to focus on school during my off hours and still keep you updated and informed. If I have a special announcement or a new class I'd like you to know about between newsletters, I will just email a short notification to that effect. If you do not want to get these notices, please let me know.
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Upcoming Classes & Events
Hypnosis for Weight Loss
Weight Loss Tune-Up
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Hypnosis for Weight Loss Beginning January 26, 2009 Want to lose a few pounds before spring? Need to reduce your weight for health reasons? Please join me for a 6 week workshop where you will learn why diets don't work, discover how to eat like naturally thin people eat, turn up your metabolism, deal effectively with sabotage, and jump start your exercise program. You will also get recipes, food samples, and much more! This class includes instruction with hand-outs, interactive discussions, group hypnosis, and six take home CDs. Class is limited to 14 so be sure to register now! Date: January 26 - March 2 (Mondays) Time: 6:00pm - 8:45pm
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Fee: Only $179 - payable the first night of class Pre-registration is required no later than Wednesday, January 21st. Just call to reserve your spot now at (360) 513-9567.
Weight Loss Tune-Up: Last Tuesday each month, 6:00-7:00pm Location: Conf Rm 105 Cost: $15 If you are looking to recharge or reinforce your weight loss program than this is the class for you! We start promptly at 6:00pm with a quick check in and then move right into a group hypnosis session. For your convenience you may purchase the session CD for only $10. Pre-registration is required the Friday before the event. Just call (360) 513-9567.
New Workshop: SoulCollage as developed by Seena Frost This is an exciting process that teaches participants how to listen to and heal their inner selves. It is very much like doing hypnosis with paper and glue! I am excited to being offering this class early this spring. Stay tuned for more information soon!
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