This class was amazing . I loved learning about the benefits of delayed gratification. I have a couple of things I want to get started on for this. If you missed it, it is well worth listening to the recording. Thank you Manoj for your wealth of information

There are several common misconceptions about hypnotherapy, many of which come from the portrayal of stage hypnosis in movies and pop culture. Stage hypnosis is designed for entertainment, with hypnotists performing in front of audiences and getting participants to act in humorous or exaggerated ways. The focus is on quick, light hypnosis to entertain, often using rapid induction techniques on willing volunteers. While amusing, stage hypnosis lacks the depth or ethical focus of hypnotherapy, as it aims to create a spectacle rather than address personal growth or healing. On the other hand, hypnotherapy is a therapeutic practice conducted in a private, controlled environment to help individuals overcome issues such as anxiety, trauma, or bad habits. The hypnotherapist works collaboratively with the client, using gradual induction techniques to guide them into a relaxed, focused state. The aim is to access the subconscious mind to make lasting, positive changes. Unlike stage hypnosis, which is temporary and purely for show, hypnotherapy is focused on ethical practice, healing, and long-term personal transformation. Here’s a breakdown of these myths and the truth 1. Misconception: Hypnotherapy is mind control. Reality: Hypnotherapy does not control anyone’s mind. The person in hypnosis remains fully aware and in control throughout the session. They cannot be made to do anything against their will or moral values. Hypnotherapy is a collaborative process where the therapist guides the client to access their subconscious to facilitate healing or behavior change. If anything the client de-hypnotizes from the pre-existing trance states they are already under, and regains autonomy and more self-control over their mind. 2. Misconception: Hypnosis can make you reveal secrets. Reality: In hypnosis, the individual does not lose control of their ability to think or speak. The person will not reveal any information or secrets unless they choose to. Hypnosis is a state of focused awareness and relaxation, but personal boundaries are always intact.

Listening to your story about how your dad was focused on a target in the hardware store. Comes from the evolution of how men would hunt with their eyes on the prize. 🎯🦌🔨