In Parts 1, 2, and 3 of our series, we covered the foundational principles of NLP and hypnotherapy, their application in sports performance, and the long-term benefits experienced by young athletes. In this final installment, we will provide practical tips and exercises for parents and coaches to support the mental training of children and teenagers using NLP and hypnotherapy and answer some important and valid frequently asked questions about the therapies. These strategies will help reinforce the techniques learned during sessions and create a supportive environment for continuous improvement and confidence building.
Read moreAlcohol Addiction and Dependency. (Article 5 of 5.)
Research has shown that many people use alcohol to escape from stress and anxiety. In fact, it is well known that alcohol actually causes more stress in the short and long term. Although alcohol has the power to calm you down and make you feel more relaxed in the moment, it is medically classified as a depressant, because it slows down your brain, and changes the way you think, feel and act. Studies have indicated that alcohol may act as a negative enforcer to increase stress and anxiety. However, alcohol can also be a positive enforcer that eliminates unpleasant experiences or bad memories for a short time.
Read moreSeries: Grief and Heartbreak. Article 6 of 6 - You may be your own worst critic
When the person you love walks away, you may be strongly tempted to build a wall around yourself in the name of protection. If you isolate yourself, you might spend a lot of your time indulging in painful thoughts. What you are actually doing is giving heartbreak a home. Of course, heartbreak will come, and it is ok if you feel the pain, even if it doesn’t seem to fade.
However, if you allow heart
Read moreNEURO-LINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING (NLP) AND HYPNOSIS FOR DAY TRADERS: A SERIES PART 2: OVERCOMING INADEQUACY AS A TRADER WITH NEURO-LINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING (NLP) AND HYPNOSIS
Day trading can be both rewarding and demoralizing. It is rewarding when price fluctuations result in profits, but extremely discouraging when price swings result in massive losses. Losses leave a trader at the mercy of several negative emotions, including feelings of inadequacy. Other factors, besides unanticipated momentary losses, that trigger the feeling of inadequacy include a long money-losing streak, missed opportunities, or even a pervasive sense of anxiety. Hence, as you strive for success on the trading floor at all times, you should recognize that a variety of trading outcomes are possible, even for the most experienced traders, and seek ways to deal effectively with the outcomes and their aftereffects, which include negative emotions like inadequacy that might lead to failure.
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