NGHWA February E-News

In this e-mail:

* New Feature of the Hypnotic Health Newsletter
* Feature Article--Connie Brannan: "Hypnotic Imagination--Quick Tips
for Stress Busting"
* February Speaker--Keith Livingston: "Transforming Your Life
By Changing Your Beliefs"
* February Meeting Announcement
* Member Announcements

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New Feature of the Hypnotic Health Newsletter:

Each month one of the members of the NGHWA will provide useful tips
for improving your life through the use of hypnotic techniques. These
articles will be of particular interest to our valued general
readership, though even professional hypnotists may find some useful
bits to snatch away and use!

Connie Brannan authored our first article on a problem we all face--
dealing with stress...so, sit back in a comfortable chair, relax and
learn some simple techniques to beat stress.

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HYPNOTIC IMAGINATION--QUICK TIPS FOR STRESS BUSTING

Here are some easy hypnotic mind techniques for a healthier, less
stressful life

Here's a very appealing word: "relax." It even has a nice sound to
it when you say it out loud, slowly: reeee-laaxxxx. Stretch it out,
elongate. That's what we'd like to do in our lives with relaxation as
well-stretch it!

More, I want it. You want it. It's something we all need more of,
relief from the stresses and tensions and anxieties of everyday
living. These stresses are ever present and can take an enormous
toll on our physical and emotional well-being, can even lead to
illness.

Here are a few tips/ideas for utilizing the power of your own mind
and imagination to reduce stress. They'll help you to achieve
relaxation, physical rejuvenation, peaceful and optimistic feelings,
and clarity of thought and focus.

A favorite technique, which I utilize in my hypnotherapy practice:
breathe out a negative, breathe in a positive. This is an exercise
in imagination. Sit comfortably and allow your body to relax, close
your eyes, and focus on your breathing for a few minutes--in through
your nose and out through your mouth. Breathe in a positive
feeling: such as relaxation, or calm or contentment, breathe out a
negative feeling: like stress, anger, or resentment. Imagine
breathing in a golden light that moves and fills you, breathing out a
dark smoke. You'll find that the good feelings spread and permeate
throughout your entire body.

Here is a tried and true, wonderful stress releaser: fresh air, and
exercise! Go for a half hour walk outdoors. There are sure to be some
great places for this in your neighborhood. Focus on nature, the
beauty of the scenery, the sky, and let the fluid motion of your body
calm and relax you and bring bright pleasant thoughts to the
forefront.

How is that hypnotic, you might ask? As you're walking, program your
mind in new ways. Think of reasons why you CAN do something, rather
than why you can't. Focus on what you want, not what you don't
want. This shift in attitude will break the negative loops going on
in your mind, and allow you to see positive approaches and
solutions.

Also, avoid the word "try" in your mind and your language. "Trying"
implies failure. Imagine your goal as fully accomplished,
don't "try," DO. As a wise, wise man once said, "Drive your own bus."
Take responsibility for your own feelings, your emotions. Other
people and external forces can't "make you" feel a certain way.

You hold that power and freedom for yourself. You're not a victim.
You choose how you want to feel. Choose to feel wonderful. I
particularly like the expression: "like water off a duck's back."
Focus your imagination on the duck image, imagine you have that
resiliency yourself. Let the anxieties and negative emotions roll off
you, they're a liquid and you're water repellant!

Or you might imagine your worries floating away. Blow on a dandelion
flower and watch the spores fly and imagine that those are your
worries on the breeze, vanishing! Here's another image to use: either
in your mind or in reality, write out your worries, the things that
are causing you stress. Write them on a piece of paper, then roll it
up and attach that paper to a helium balloon. Now, let it fly! Watch
it rising and lifting, getting smaller and smaller, and less
significant. Finally, it's a mere dot, a speck in the distance,
then, it's gone! Your problems will become more remote, too.


About the Author

Connie Brannan is a Neuro-Linguistic Hypnotherapist and Licensed
Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming™, certified Stage Hypnotist,
and co-creator of Mindworks Hypnosis,
http://www.mindworkshypnosis.net, a therapy practice in the Seattle,
Washington, area. She is a published author and creator of several
self-help audio hypnosis products, a speaker and a teacher. She is a
member in good standing of professional organizations including the
National Guild of Hypnotists, is on the Board of Directors of
Washington State Chapter of the Guild, member of the International
Association of Profession Conversational Hypnotherapists, the
International Hypnosis Association, and the Society of Neuro-
Linguistic Programming™.

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February's Keynote Speaker

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Keith Livingston presents:

Transform Your Life by Changing Limiting Beliefs to Beliefs that
Rocket You to Success--Instantly

If you want to change or help others change it pays to have the most
powerful approaches available. Beliefs are powerful drivers for us.
People are willing to die for their beliefs! If only we knew a way to
change old limiting beliefs--imagine what we could do! Guess what...
Beliefs are fluid and changeable. Join Keith Livingston as we delve
into 3 solid approaches for belief change. Bring a list of beliefs
you'd like to change about yourself or beliefs clients have that
you'd like to help them change.


And remember, the NGHWA Board has elected to waive the usual $10 fee
charged to non-members for attending the February 6, 2009 meeting. So
come on down, bring your friends, meet our members, discover how
membership can help you reach your business or personal goals, or
just network with a group of like minded hypnotists.


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Meeting Announcement

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The February 2009 meeting of the NGHWA will be held this Friday,
February 6, 2009 at the usual location at South Snohomish County PUD
Office, 21018 Highway 99, Edmonds WA 98026. The meeting will begin
with a "happy hour" at 6:30PM to network with fellow attendees, with
the formal meeting starting at 7PM until 9PM. Please visit
http://www.nghwa.org for maps and directions.

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Member Announcements

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Connie and Michael Brannan present a Practitioner Course in NLP

Learn practical techniques to:
* Improve your clients' experiences by installing lasting change
more quickly than you think
* Magnify your influence with your clients and others 10X, 20X
or even more
* Improve your relationships by establishing lasting rapport with
your clients, co-workers and others
* Grow your wealth by changing limiting beliefs about yourself,
your abilities and your attitudes about money
* Get control over your life by getting control of your emotions

Contact Connie or Michael Brannan at 425-564-8608 or at
connie@seattlenlptraining.com.
Web: http://www.seattlenlptraining.com


Warm Regards,

Michael Brannan
President, NGHWA

P.S. Remember, the NGHWA Board has elected to waive the usual $10 fee
charged to non-members for attending our meeting on February 6th.
That means that this is your perfect opportunity to come hear our
speaker, the fabulous Keith Livingston, discuss changing your beliefs
in what is sure to be a delightful and informative presentation.
Because you attend the meeting and because of your interest in
hypnosis, I'm sure you'll find just how much value these meetings and
talks can give to you, whether you are a professional hypnotherapist
or someone with an interest in how hypnosis can help improve your
life

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