Many people in the Cleveland area have come to me as a hypnotherapist for help in their quest to stop smoking. Hypnosis is a powerful tool to allow a person to stop smoking for good without gaining weight or having the typical cravings and withdrawal. In fact, according to research, hypnosis has been found to be twice as effective as quitting smoking "cold turkey" and over three times as effective as nicotine replacement therapy. (This study was presented to the American College of Chest Physicians on October 22. 2007.) Hypnosis is not a "New Age" fad. It has been formally recognized as a complementary modality by the American Medical Association since 1958. So, if you are ready to let go of cigarettes forever, hypnosis can help.
What does it mean to be "ready" to let go of cigarettes? It simply means that you must admit to yourself the truth that you already know - that every time you choose to put a lit cigarette up to your lips and inhale, it is an act of self-contempt. That's right: smoking is an act of self-contempt.
Now, there are many of you reading this that may be smokers and may find yourself getting offended. I can almost hear the comments now:
"I like smoking." "Smoking relaxes me." "I am exercising my personal rights and freedom."
The thoughts and words may vary, but they are all just excuses for continuing to engage in a habit that no matter what you say or who you say it to, deep down in that place of your own inner wisdom is the truth you already know. You can cover it up and deny it, but it's there and it won't go away until you choose to take back control with your decision to stop smoking for good. You don't have to know how to do it, you just have to be willing. There's no better time than now.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Acid Alkaline Diet - Creating Optimal Health and Weight Loss With Alkaline Foods
Last year, I worked with more clients in the Cleveland area on weight loss than anything else. My weight loss program includes coaching and hypnosis to enlist the combined power of both the conscious and subconscious mind to help people to make the lifestyle changes to not only lose weight at a steady pace but to sustain those changes so that the weight loss is permanent. As I have stated before, hypnosis is one of the keys to success as backed by scientific research cited in previous blog articles.
The other key of course is sharing good information. While I do not give medical advice, I do try to educate clients about how to lose weight and improve their health. I also try to connect them with the best resources available for further information.
One of the best resources is information about the acid alkaline diet not just for weight loss but for optimal health in general. I was first introduced to this topic a long time ago and have read a number of books and information online. So, I can tell you that the information below is among the best and easiest to understand. Just by eating more alkaline foods each day you have more energy, lose weight, and feel better in so many ways!
Please take the time to check it out by clicking on the link below.
Remember-Knowledge only gives you power if you apply it.
This is a simple way to Nurture U!
Acid Alkaline Diet Information
The other key of course is sharing good information. While I do not give medical advice, I do try to educate clients about how to lose weight and improve their health. I also try to connect them with the best resources available for further information.
One of the best resources is information about the acid alkaline diet not just for weight loss but for optimal health in general. I was first introduced to this topic a long time ago and have read a number of books and information online. So, I can tell you that the information below is among the best and easiest to understand. Just by eating more alkaline foods each day you have more energy, lose weight, and feel better in so many ways!
Please take the time to check it out by clicking on the link below.
Remember-Knowledge only gives you power if you apply it.
This is a simple way to Nurture U!
Acid Alkaline Diet Information
Monday, March 9, 2009
March is a Great Time to Re-Visit New Year's Resolutions
March is a great time to re-visit your New Year's Resolution to lose weight, stop smoking or manage stress. It is also a great time to seek support on your continued journey to making positive life changes. As a Life Coach and Certified Hypnotherapist, I help my clients to manage stress, build confidence, and have more energy to live a life of passion and purpose.
Please take the time to educate yourself about the power of hypnosis. It is a natural state of deep relaxation that allows you to be more open to all the suggestions that will help you to make the changes that you desire. Be sure to watch the informative video.
WKYC Cleveland - Interview of Mary Ellen Ott on Hypnosis for Change
For a free phone consultation or to schedule an appointment, please call (440) 670-1518.
If you are not in the Cleveland area, phone hypnosis and life coaching sessions are available for your convenience.
Please take the time to educate yourself about the power of hypnosis. It is a natural state of deep relaxation that allows you to be more open to all the suggestions that will help you to make the changes that you desire. Be sure to watch the informative video.
WKYC Cleveland - Interview of Mary Ellen Ott on Hypnosis for Change
For a free phone consultation or to schedule an appointment, please call (440) 670-1518.
If you are not in the Cleveland area, phone hypnosis and life coaching sessions are available for your convenience.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tough Love - Kick Your Own A...
Not long ago, I was listening to a woman named Carrie Wilkerson who was presenting a self-help, motivational seminar on the web. Carrie, also known as "The Barefoot Executive," is an incredibly successful internet marketer, wife, and mother of four children ages infant to twelve. She specializes in helping women who want to work at home. She was talking about qualities that are a prerequisite for being a part of her Mastermind group. Carrie stated in no uncertain terms that she will not allow whiners, complainers or victims to be a part of the group. Wow! That gets right to the heart of the matter - the core requirement for making change - a willingness to assume full responsibility for your own life and for taking positive action. I believe that her philosophy is how we all need to approach change and is the basis of how I work with my coaching and hypnosis clients as well. Don't be misguided by the idea of Nurture U.
Yes, I believe with all my heart that people need to feel truly nurtured in body, mind, and spirit in order to feel true joy and fulfillment. We need to fill our minds with worthwhile information and inspiration from books, audio programs, and trusted teachers. We all need to connect with the reason for why change is important and to focus on all the benefits that will come to us as a result of taking action. We need to clarify what it is that we truly want at the very deepest level of our being and to clear the blocks that may lead to self-sabotage. We need to engage the power of the subconscious mind to align it with the conscious mind to bring about desired outcomes and to enlist the imagination and creative visualization to allow that to happen faster and easier. We need our energy to be clear so that we are vibrating at a high enough frequency to attract the right people and opportunities into our lives to manifest love, wealth, health, and purpose. We can enlist the motivation of the best life coach and use the incredible power of hypnosis to support our choice to focus on what it is that we DO WANT and to leave the guilt and negativity of the past behind. It's all good...
But in the end, it doesn't matter what you know or how you learned it. The question becomes - What are you going to DO as a result of this knowledge? What action are you inspired and willing to take? Healthy self-nurturance at its very best involves taking responsibility for all the results you have produced in your life - that's right - all of it - the good, the bad, and the ugly - and for taking responsibility for what you choose to do with your future. Certainly we are all products of our upbringing and environment to a certain extent and have all encountered negative experiences. But there comes a time to let that go, to acknowledge the fact that while we cannot change the past that has brought us to where we are today, we can control how we will we reframe it in a way that will allow us to be better not bitter. What is it that we can learn or how can we grow as a result of what has happened? WHAT CAN WE DO NOW? As the saying goes, if you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always gotten. Choose to do something differently today.
Rather than spending another day trying to figure out life, it's time to start living it. Rather than lamenting the past, it is time to take a step to walk boldly into the future. Rather than whining, complaining, or remaining a victim of circumstance, it's time to embrace your power to choose a new path. Rather than continuing to focus on things that can't be changed, it's time to muster the courage to change the things you can. And finally, rather than seeing the legitimate need for self-nurturance as simply an excuse to indulge yourself, it's time to see healthy self-nurturance as the ultimate path to change. It's time to practice tough love and to know that all change occurs from the inside out. Don't be fooled into thinking someone or something will do it for you. You will surely be disappointed.
Healthy self-nurturance means practicing tough love and that means that you need to Kick Your Own Aspirations into high gear. What are you waiting for?
Yes, I believe with all my heart that people need to feel truly nurtured in body, mind, and spirit in order to feel true joy and fulfillment. We need to fill our minds with worthwhile information and inspiration from books, audio programs, and trusted teachers. We all need to connect with the reason for why change is important and to focus on all the benefits that will come to us as a result of taking action. We need to clarify what it is that we truly want at the very deepest level of our being and to clear the blocks that may lead to self-sabotage. We need to engage the power of the subconscious mind to align it with the conscious mind to bring about desired outcomes and to enlist the imagination and creative visualization to allow that to happen faster and easier. We need our energy to be clear so that we are vibrating at a high enough frequency to attract the right people and opportunities into our lives to manifest love, wealth, health, and purpose. We can enlist the motivation of the best life coach and use the incredible power of hypnosis to support our choice to focus on what it is that we DO WANT and to leave the guilt and negativity of the past behind. It's all good...
But in the end, it doesn't matter what you know or how you learned it. The question becomes - What are you going to DO as a result of this knowledge? What action are you inspired and willing to take? Healthy self-nurturance at its very best involves taking responsibility for all the results you have produced in your life - that's right - all of it - the good, the bad, and the ugly - and for taking responsibility for what you choose to do with your future. Certainly we are all products of our upbringing and environment to a certain extent and have all encountered negative experiences. But there comes a time to let that go, to acknowledge the fact that while we cannot change the past that has brought us to where we are today, we can control how we will we reframe it in a way that will allow us to be better not bitter. What is it that we can learn or how can we grow as a result of what has happened? WHAT CAN WE DO NOW? As the saying goes, if you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always gotten. Choose to do something differently today.
Rather than spending another day trying to figure out life, it's time to start living it. Rather than lamenting the past, it is time to take a step to walk boldly into the future. Rather than whining, complaining, or remaining a victim of circumstance, it's time to embrace your power to choose a new path. Rather than continuing to focus on things that can't be changed, it's time to muster the courage to change the things you can. And finally, rather than seeing the legitimate need for self-nurturance as simply an excuse to indulge yourself, it's time to see healthy self-nurturance as the ultimate path to change. It's time to practice tough love and to know that all change occurs from the inside out. Don't be fooled into thinking someone or something will do it for you. You will surely be disappointed.
Healthy self-nurturance means practicing tough love and that means that you need to Kick Your Own Aspirations into high gear. What are you waiting for?
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Cleveland Life Coach - Tips For More Focused Energy
Need more energy? Who doesn't?! And even if you are blessed with an abundance of this precious commodity, perhaps you could benefit from the ability to focus your energy to be more positive as well as more productive. Here are 4 suggestions to get the flow of energy moving and to keep it moving in the right direction.
1) Take 4 slow deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth. Breathe in to a count of 4, hold for a count of 4, and exhale to a count of 4. Just by using this simple breathing technique, you send a signal to your body to relax and let go of tension. The oxygen helps to re-energize your body and focus the mind as well. People tend to take very shallow breaths from the chest when under stress, which can contribute to fuzzy thinking and feeling tired. It is important to learn to breathe into the belly. Do this belly breathing at least 4 times per day. Choose 4 times that are easy to remember such as when you awaken, before lunch, before dinner, and before bed. That way, you will help to establish a healthful habit that is just a natural part of your daily routine.
2) Drink at least 4 ounces of pure, clean water several times throughout the day. Many of us are chronically dehydrated and don't even realize it. Never was this more true for me than as a classroom teacher. (In fact, it is almost an occupational hazard!) Thirst contributes to fatigue and can also be mistaken for hunger. Drink plenty of water, in just the right amount for you each day. Dr. Andrew Weil recommends 6-8 glasses per day. Many health professionals advise drinking the majority of your water before meals and sipping water between meals rather than during. This helps with digestion.
3) Think of 4 things that you are grateful for. The power of gratitude bears repeating. As Wayne Dyer has quoted, "When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." Just by focusing on what is right with the world, that simple act helps to change your state and put you into a much better frame of mind. Think about the Law of Attraction and the energy of your life. "What you focus on expands." To be your personal best and live a life of joy and fulfillment, you need to keep the flame of passion alive with gratitude. When you are in a state of gratitude, the sparks of energy will fly in the face of any challenge.
4) Take 4 minutes for you. That's right, just 4 minutes. Spend those 4 minutes in whatever way you choose that will allow you to re-focus your energy. Perhaps you might like to enjoy a favorite upbeat song, stretch your body, light an aromatherapy candle and watch the flame, or simply sit with your eyes closed and do absolutely nothing but relax. You could also use this 4 minutes to do a simple task that will free up my mind and therefore your energy, like clearing off your work space or sorting through the mail. The activity is not what is important - it's the feeling of freedom at the end of the 4 minutes that allows you to feel energized no matter how you chose to spend the time. Trust your own intuition on this one. You know what you need better than anyone.
Well, there you have it: 4 simple ways to power up your energy throughout the day - and the best part about it is that there are no excuses for not doing these things. You don't need a big block of time, special equipment, an instructor, etc. You can do these things anytime and anyplace. All you need is your own personal power of choice to do something different. Isn't it time to Nurture U?
1) Take 4 slow deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth. Breathe in to a count of 4, hold for a count of 4, and exhale to a count of 4. Just by using this simple breathing technique, you send a signal to your body to relax and let go of tension. The oxygen helps to re-energize your body and focus the mind as well. People tend to take very shallow breaths from the chest when under stress, which can contribute to fuzzy thinking and feeling tired. It is important to learn to breathe into the belly. Do this belly breathing at least 4 times per day. Choose 4 times that are easy to remember such as when you awaken, before lunch, before dinner, and before bed. That way, you will help to establish a healthful habit that is just a natural part of your daily routine.
2) Drink at least 4 ounces of pure, clean water several times throughout the day. Many of us are chronically dehydrated and don't even realize it. Never was this more true for me than as a classroom teacher. (In fact, it is almost an occupational hazard!) Thirst contributes to fatigue and can also be mistaken for hunger. Drink plenty of water, in just the right amount for you each day. Dr. Andrew Weil recommends 6-8 glasses per day. Many health professionals advise drinking the majority of your water before meals and sipping water between meals rather than during. This helps with digestion.
3) Think of 4 things that you are grateful for. The power of gratitude bears repeating. As Wayne Dyer has quoted, "When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." Just by focusing on what is right with the world, that simple act helps to change your state and put you into a much better frame of mind. Think about the Law of Attraction and the energy of your life. "What you focus on expands." To be your personal best and live a life of joy and fulfillment, you need to keep the flame of passion alive with gratitude. When you are in a state of gratitude, the sparks of energy will fly in the face of any challenge.
4) Take 4 minutes for you. That's right, just 4 minutes. Spend those 4 minutes in whatever way you choose that will allow you to re-focus your energy. Perhaps you might like to enjoy a favorite upbeat song, stretch your body, light an aromatherapy candle and watch the flame, or simply sit with your eyes closed and do absolutely nothing but relax. You could also use this 4 minutes to do a simple task that will free up my mind and therefore your energy, like clearing off your work space or sorting through the mail. The activity is not what is important - it's the feeling of freedom at the end of the 4 minutes that allows you to feel energized no matter how you chose to spend the time. Trust your own intuition on this one. You know what you need better than anyone.
Well, there you have it: 4 simple ways to power up your energy throughout the day - and the best part about it is that there are no excuses for not doing these things. You don't need a big block of time, special equipment, an instructor, etc. You can do these things anytime and anyplace. All you need is your own personal power of choice to do something different. Isn't it time to Nurture U?
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Got Stress? How to Stay UP in a DOWN Economy!
I know that those of us in northern Ohio and the Cleveland area are not the only ones feeling the stress of the economy! When faced with the daily news that things are not getting any better, unemployment is skyrocketing, foreclosures are becoming almost commonplace and bail-outs just keep on coming...You may begin to feel like a victim and slip into that awful state of panic, distress, and helplessness which only serves to create a downward negative spiral that if left unchecked can become a powerful vortex that saps your energy and seemingly sucks you dry. Sound familiar?
So, WHAT CAN WE DO? That is the question that is central to your survival when faced with tough financial times. This one question serves to focus your attention on those
things that ARE within your control and within your "Circle of Influence" as Steven Covey refers to this all important realm. Without the ability to stay centered, your mind will be left to run rampant in a state of heightened reactivity to every piece of news that makes it into your conscious awareness. Like James Ray said, "You have to be informed, but not inundated." Think of that as the first piece of advice to staying centered.
Next, learn to recognize and effectively deal with your ANTS - those Automatic Negative Thoughts that seem to infect the mind in a way that causes the logic behind them to go unquestioned. This is a great issue to deal with in a life coaching session. Also, there are many great books out there to help as well such as Dr. Daniel Amen's Magnificent Mind at Any Age and Martin Seligman's Learned Optimism. I recommend both of those books as excellent resources to help in troubled times. Besides, if you are filling your mind with all this worthwhile, uplifting information, that in and of itself will serve as a positive distraction from fruitless worry!
That brings me to the third point which is the need to see the positive intention behind fear and worry which help to keep you safe from danger and help you to prepare yourself for an upcoming event. Once you are reasonably assured of your safety and have taken steps to prepare yourself, then any worry beyond that point is unnecessary and certainly disruptive to your sense of inner peace.
Lastly, what can we do to build our core confidence and inner peace? The best thing I know of is to tap into the power of mind, body, and spirit through hypnosis. Hypnosis can help you to calm the body, focus the mind, and renew the spirit. You can even remove blocks to financial abundance and strengthen your resolve to face the challenges of daily living. Perhaps most importantly, hypnosis will help to give your body a chance to cultivate the relaxation response to help mitigate the effects of stress. By taking the time to relax each day, ironically - you are practicing the best strategy I know of to enhance your productivity. So, when the going gets tough, the tough have the energy to get going!
If you would like to order a Hypnosis for Relaxation and Stress Management CD, please call me at (440) 670-1518 or email me at meo@NurtureU.com. Free phone consultations are also available to determine how life coaching and hypnosis can benefit you. Why wait? Take the first step to take back control! I can help you have the courage to change the things you can.
So, WHAT CAN WE DO? That is the question that is central to your survival when faced with tough financial times. This one question serves to focus your attention on those
things that ARE within your control and within your "Circle of Influence" as Steven Covey refers to this all important realm. Without the ability to stay centered, your mind will be left to run rampant in a state of heightened reactivity to every piece of news that makes it into your conscious awareness. Like James Ray said, "You have to be informed, but not inundated." Think of that as the first piece of advice to staying centered.
Next, learn to recognize and effectively deal with your ANTS - those Automatic Negative Thoughts that seem to infect the mind in a way that causes the logic behind them to go unquestioned. This is a great issue to deal with in a life coaching session. Also, there are many great books out there to help as well such as Dr. Daniel Amen's Magnificent Mind at Any Age and Martin Seligman's Learned Optimism. I recommend both of those books as excellent resources to help in troubled times. Besides, if you are filling your mind with all this worthwhile, uplifting information, that in and of itself will serve as a positive distraction from fruitless worry!
That brings me to the third point which is the need to see the positive intention behind fear and worry which help to keep you safe from danger and help you to prepare yourself for an upcoming event. Once you are reasonably assured of your safety and have taken steps to prepare yourself, then any worry beyond that point is unnecessary and certainly disruptive to your sense of inner peace.
Lastly, what can we do to build our core confidence and inner peace? The best thing I know of is to tap into the power of mind, body, and spirit through hypnosis. Hypnosis can help you to calm the body, focus the mind, and renew the spirit. You can even remove blocks to financial abundance and strengthen your resolve to face the challenges of daily living. Perhaps most importantly, hypnosis will help to give your body a chance to cultivate the relaxation response to help mitigate the effects of stress. By taking the time to relax each day, ironically - you are practicing the best strategy I know of to enhance your productivity. So, when the going gets tough, the tough have the energy to get going!
If you would like to order a Hypnosis for Relaxation and Stress Management CD, please call me at (440) 670-1518 or email me at meo@NurtureU.com. Free phone consultations are also available to determine how life coaching and hypnosis can benefit you. Why wait? Take the first step to take back control! I can help you have the courage to change the things you can.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Power to Choose Your Future
You can now order the newly released audio CD "Power to Choose Your Future" online. If you are ready to leave the past behind and walk confidently into the future of your choice, this is an awesome tool to spark your attraction to take action.
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