I often blog about Stoic wisdom. For those that don’t know, Stoicism is a 2,000-year-old philosophy dedicated to helping people better themselves, think less about things outside their control and live honourable lives (if you’d like to, click here to read up further). This is exactly how I see delivering Hypnotherapy, helping people to better themselves, remover barriers to success and live good lives.
One famous Stoic philosopher by the name of Aristotle once declared:
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
This is a timeless truth about human behaviour and the pathway to achieving, well … anything. But what does it truly signify?
At its core, Aristotle’s quote means that our daily habits shape our character, our abilities and ultimately, our destiny. Excellence isn’t a one-time achievement; it’s the result of consistent, positive behaviours ingrained into our routine. It’s not about occasional bursts of brilliance but rather the sustained effort and a dedication to creating new habits that become second nature.
Hypnotherapy and the Influence of Habit
Habitual excellence, as described by Aristotle, is the cornerstone of why you would choose hypnotherapy. Hypnotherapy works with your unconscious, where our habits reside, to help you make lasting change. By accessing this deeper level of consciousness, hypnotherapy can help us understand and reprogram our habits, leading to personal growth and success.
All our barriers to change are habits, and all our keys to success are habits. Whether it’s procrastination, negative self-talk or self-doubt, these patterns of behaviour often stem from ingrained habits formed over time. Hypnotherapy offers a unique approach to breaking free from these limitations and creating positive habits conducive to our goals.
Top 5 Ways Hypnosis Can Transform Habits
- Identifying Root Causes: Hypnotherapy allows us to explore the unconscious origins of our habits. By uncovering the underlying experiences, triggers and motivations we gain clarity into why we do what we do.
- Behavioural Reprogramming: Through hypnotic suggestion, hypnotherapy can reprogram our unconscious mind to adopt new, positive habits. By bypassing the critical conscious mind, hypnosis facilitates a direct pathway to change.
- Overcoming Resistance: Many of us encounter internal resistance when attempting to break old habits or adopt new ones. Hypnotherapy can help dissolve this resistance by instilling a sense of motivation, confidence, and determination.
- Stress Reduction: Stress often fuels unhealthy habits and inhibits our ability to make positive changes. Hypnosis techniques, such as relaxation and visualisation, can alleviate stress and promote a state of calmness conducive to habit formation.
- Creating Anchors for Success: Hypnotherapy can establish mental anchors or triggers associated with desired behaviours. These anchors serve as reminders and reinforcements, making it easier to maintain positive habits over time.
Take the First Step Towards Excellence
Don’t let old habits hold you back any longer. Whether you’re looking to break free from negative habits or embark on a journey of self-improvement, hypnosis can be the catalyst for lasting change.
As a certified hypnotherapist, I offer a free introduction to the experience of hypnotherapy. Contact me today to schedule your free session and take the first step towards a brighter, more fulfilling future.
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