10/01/2026
As a hypnotherapist I often ask people about their hobbies / passions.
This is where I messed-up because whenever I help a client with their goals, my mind translates that inwardly as well.
I used an imagery technique where I had a client visualize the discomfort of quitting smoking...with the discomfort of riding a bike uphill. It's uncomfortable, it's painful, sometimes it flat-out sucks!
But it's a pain and a suck that you know is improving you..showing you what you're capable of. Also, eventually one crests the hill and there's that feeling of relief..and then as you gain momentum it becomes easier and easier..and then straight-up exciting and fun!
Next thing you know, I've purchased an endurance bike and realize riding 40 miles is a blast...I wonder what else I can do....starts walking/jogging and signing up for 5Ks.
I wonder what else I can do...joins a gym with a swimming pool...
So that started back in July and today I am wearing a shirt I've had for 2 years but never fit comfortably...for the first time!
Does hypnosis work? Yeah, sometimes for both people in the room.
They quit smoking; I've realized I can swim 750M, ride a bike for 12 miles, and then do a 5K, in the same day.