C.H.A.N.G.E. Academy Hypnotherapy Newsletter
from the office of Beverely S. Bley, L.P.N., C.M.Ht.

Issue: 1
Career Advancement

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HYPNOTHERAPY IN THE MEDIA

Dateline, MSNBC, ran a program entitled "The Ultimate Diet
Challange". They put six people on six diets. Hypnotherapy came in
second to the Atkins Diet! See the full article on the MSNBC website.
http://www.msnbc.com/news/903727.asp

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HEALTHY LIVING (News you can use today!)

Did You Know? A major food source of magnesium, the mineral involved
in bone mineralization and protein synthesis, is chocolate.
For more information:
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WATER

Thirst isn¹t an early signal of water needs; it's a warning sign that
you¹re dehydrated and need to drink up - and fast. By the time you
feel thirsty you have already lost over 1 percent of your total body
water. Some subtle signs of dehydration include dry lips, dark
colored urine, muscle or joint soreness, headaches, crankiness,
fatigue and constipation. More serious complications caused by
extreme dehydration include seizures, permanent brain damage, or even
death.

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CALENDAR

May 20, 2003 Hypnotherapy Certification Module 1
Self-Hypnosis/ Basic Hypnotherapy Course
C.H.A.N.G.E. Academy
Individuals who complete this intensive training will develop
the ability to use hypnotherapy skills effectively.
The training is for those persons new to the field and for those
who wish to refine their skills. It is also a valuable tool for self
discovery and improvement or for sales persons and athletes.
Call for information and fee schedule
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change@... 610.797.8250

May 20, 2003 Lehigh Valley Chapter of the NGH
(3rd Tuesday of the Month)
Our meetings are for Hypnotists and Hypnotherapists along
with those of you that are considering Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
as a part-time/full-time occupation or have a serious interest in
learning more about the profession.
Contact: Jeff Varkoni
Email: info@...
Phone: 610-502-0342
Fee: $5

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ARTICLE: CAREER ADVANCEMENT

Learn To Set Goals and Achieve Them

One of the most valuable suggestions which can be implanted through
hypnotherapy consists of only eight words: "What your mind can
conceive, YOU can achieve!" There is no more important message, for
the statement can be applied to any goal, physical, mental, spiritual.

The mind is a powerhouse, capable of accomplishments beyond the most
vivid imagination. To achieve the potential implied by the above
statement, four elements are necessary:

DESIRE: The goal must be important. It must be really wanted. A
casual expression such as "I'd like to..." Is not nearly
sufficient. The desire must be deep and permanent.

BELIEF: It is vital to believe that th3e goal is achievable, however
improbable it may seem. Belief, also known as Faith, is a powerful
force, capable of performing miracles. This is not necessarily a
spiritual requirement. The Faith must be in the Self.

EXPECTATION: Hope won't do the job. Thinking that achievement of a
goal would be nice is not sufficient. Expectation is required.
Success is not a matter of "IF", it is a matter of "WHEN"!. There is
no room for doubt.

DEMAND: Finally, it is essential that the goal-seeker demand of
himself/herself the attitudes and actions necessary to full
achievement. As the old saying goes, "There ain't no free lunch!"

Given the above elements, the fact remains: "What your mind can
conceive, you can achieve." The mind conceives through
visualization, which comes easier for some people than others. Yet
it can be learned and acquired – hypnotherapy can help in this – and
the benefits last a lifetime. But it is essential to learn how to
set and achieve goals. Implanting the procedures and techniques
through hypnosis is very helpful.

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Goal Setting Problems

Most people have dreams – of success, wealth, love, career
advancement, resolution of problems or whatever. Few carry them
through planning to achievement. Learning special techniques under
the retention power of hypnosis can help in the achievement of dreams.

One of the major problems in setting goals and achieving career
advancement has been described as the "Playpen Syndrome". It begins
virtually at birth, when young children are naturally very
suggestible. They want to be liked. They learn from parents,
teachers and authority figures that if they do what they are told,
they will be liked. If they create problems, they won't be liked.

Young children are placed by parents in a playpen where they are
considered safe and out of trouble. They become comfortable in that
environment. They are out of the way, they are fed, changed,
watched – taken care of. And they are liked because they do not
create problems. They are left in the playpen where their needs are
met, they don't get into trouble, and they are liked. But they are
not encouraged to learn or advance.

Many children grow up in a playpen. In sports activities they are
allowed to play on teams regardless of their proficiency at the
sport, without real motivation to improve. Later in a working
environment Unions cater to their needs, save their jobs regardless
of their skills or lack thereof, determine their wages, benefits,
fight their battles etc. And the government itself provides the
biggest playpen of all, attempting to meet needs and plan the future,
without any incentive to become self-sufficient. The playpen
syndrome fosters mediocrity, and it is promoted by people and
agencies who want to avoid being bothered by ambition, creativity,
new ideas or progress.

Escape From The Playpen

Hypnotherapy, through a special programming featuring Goal Setting
and Achievement, provides a way out of the playpen.

Effective goal setting requires both a sense of completion and a
reward. The major problem most people encounter in setting goals is
that the goals are long-term in nature. A young, new employee
decides to be president of the company. A student wants to become a
doctor, lawyer, politician, even president. A goal-setter even less
oriented decides the goal is to become a millionaire. These are
accomplishment goals. Most people set them; excuses are easy,
failure is frequent, there is no accountability.

Activity goals form the foundations of success. They consist of what
must be done to reach an accomplishment goal. They are short term in
nature. They are the steps to success. The student sets his first
goal as achieving a creditable grade on his first test. Another goal
might be passing a midterm examination. Still another could be
preparation of a final term paper that is outstanding – steps in
earning entrance into medical school, from which, after completing
numerous other activity goals, the accomplishment goal of Doctor may
be realized.

Each short-term activity goal, once accomplished, provides the
essential sense of completion, and motivation to undertake the next
step. And each such completion should be accompanied by a self-
reward, self-recognition of the successful step. The step-by-step
process of sequential short term activity goals completed and
rewarded, forms the pathway to achievement.

A model for success might be as follows: Set a realistic, achievable
Accomplishment Goal. Determine its benefits for emotional
motivation. Analyze the obstacles – if they exceed benefits, failure
is assured. Determine the knowledge and skills required. Determine
sources of help. Design a plan of action (Activity Goals). Set a
deadline which establishes accountability.

Goal setting can provide the ladder for escape from the Playpen.
Hypnotherapy can provide motivation, confidence, energy and insight.
The ultimate prize: avoidance of mediocrity!

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CALENDAR: Plan Ahead

July 18-20, 2003
Mind, Body, Spirit & Fun Conference
International Hypnosis Federation
www.hypnosisfederation.com

August 8 – 10, 2003
NGH Convention and Educational Conference
http://www.ngh.net/annualconf.shtml

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