5 Tips for Stress Relief, Plus Bonus Tip

1.  Breathe deeply, often:  Oxygen is a great relaxant, stabilizer, and energizer.  Most people take short upper chest breaths which causes shoulder, neck, and back tension and causes you to take in only about 30% of the oxygen you need.  Instead, practice breathing correctly as if you had a hose that runs from your nose to your belly button.  Practice breathing like babies do…they know how to do it correctly and get 100% of the oxygen they need.  Let your belly relax and let your shoulders drop.

2.  Worry is a waste of life and resources:  As it is said, it’s not what happens to us in life, but how we think, deal with, and react to it.  Know that you are capable.  Trust and commit that you will do your best.  It’s all going to work out one way or another.  Research from Harvard shows that only about 8% of what we worry about ever even happens…something else does.  So, let the tendency to worry fly out of your head and know that you can only do your best.  In other words, redirect your mental focus from worry to being resourceful and solution oriented.

3.  Increase your confidence:  Remind yourself of all the small and maybe large challenges and opportunities you’ve succeeded in.  There will be plenty more.

4.  Never waste your time focusing on mistakes or beat yourself up for not knowing:  Use these experiences as lessons and then recreate the experience in your mind with the lesson(s) you learned.  Repeat this at least 3 times to help retrain your brain with new, more effective options to enhance your learning experience.  Life is a learning experience itself.

5.  Never waste your time focusing on problems:  Instead, think of them as opportunities, and either choose to participate or walk away.  Remember to be discerning, i.e. having or showing good judgment.

Bonus tip:  Successful people ask for help!  Get the help you need instead of suffering or struggling.

Jane Ann Covington offers expert coaching and hypnotherapy for those people whose issues have not responded to other methods.  To find out more about how Jane Ann can help you succeed, call (404) 442-8700 today for a free 30-minute consultation or click here to request more information!

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We’re moving to a new location!

This is a hectic but exciting day for us here, as we finish up a few last minute packing and organizing tasks.  Today is our last day in this office!  We will open up Monday morning in our brand new office, at the beautiful Piedmont Center.  We are excited to be starting 2012 in such a lovely environment!

Our new physical address will be:

3495 Piedmont Road
Building Twelve
Suite 112
Atlanta, Ga 30305

Call us today to schedule an appointment for a consultation or a session in our beautiful new space!  (404) 442-8700

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Train to become a hypnotherapist in 2012!

Learn how to hypnotize yourself or become a hypnotherapist in 2012!

Have you always wanted to learn how to hypnotize people?  Or, do you want to become a certified hypnotherapist?  At Hypnosis Institute International School, we offer comprehensive hands-on hypnosis training in a learn-by-doing format.  With our expert instructor, Jane Ann Covington, you will discover the answers to these questions:  What is hypnosis?  How does it work?  You will also learn the history of hypnosis, proven self hypnosis techniques, effective hypnotic suggestions, induction techniques, how to access your subconscious mind, the mind-body-spirit connection, and so much more!  And that’s just in the first weekend!

Whether you would like to learn how to hypnotize yourself, or if you are looking for a hypnosis course to learn clinical hypnotherapy and become a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, our training will change your life.  Are you ready to start on the path to helping others with hypnotherapy?  Training begins January 20, 2012.  Class sizes are limited; register today to save your place!

Available hypnosis courses include Self Hypnosis (no prerequisite), Professional Hypnotist, Master Hypnotist, Certified Hypnotherapist, and Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist.

For more information on our upcoming training, please contact us to request a brochure, and a free 30-minute strategy session with our instructor, Jane Ann Covington.

We look forward to helping you find your full potential highest self and start helping others through hypnosis and hypnotherapy!

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Testimonial – Change your thoughts, change your world.

“Jane Ann helped me tremendously.   I came to her with my life long issues and marriage problems, including post-traumatic depression from the loss of my grand-father when I was a child.  My parents got divorced, and I was devastated and had cultural shock when we relocated  to the U.S. from Asia when I was a teenager.

For years, I carried feelings of deep anger, despair, low self esteem, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide, plus my marriage of eight years was falling apart, in addition to all this…I had my three year old daughter to take care of.

Before I saw Jane Ann, I was unable to think clearly; my ability to work was deteriorating.  I was increasingly withdrawn from my social circles and family.  All the problems I had were increasingly intensifying and my life was turning for the worst as time went by.

I came to see Jane Ann Covington at the Hypnosis Institute International School when all other conventional treatments had failed to help me.  Using and switching through different psychologists and anti-depressant medications was not effective for me. On the other hand, Jane Ann was very understanding, with vast insight in problem solving and counseling. I allowed my self to trust her and participate in her techniques and with her personalized for me self hypnosis recordings and interactive self visualization.  In just a few visits, I was able to come out with a different perspective for my inner issues and marriage problems.

Jane Ann gave me new knowledge, showed me how to think outside the box that ultimately helped solve my own problems and deep fears that had for years seemed impossible to do.  I am now happily divorced and stay on good terms with my ex-spouse. We are helping each other raise our little girl cooperatively and lovingly.

I also over came the problems that I had mentioned earlier; taking control of my own life and living in healthy ways.  My experience with Jane Ann was wonderful, she’s both professional and kind.  Thanks to Jane Ann, I am confident to say that I’m capable to over come any obstacles in my life, I feel truly blessed from my learning experience with her. Instead of being self critical, I can now be good to my self, my family and everyone around me.  Best wishes always.”

~T. P., Orange Park, FL

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January 2012 Training Dates

Become a hypnotherapist in 2012!

We are excited to announce the next dates for our Self-Hypnosis for Life, Professional Hypnotist, Master Hypnotist I, Master Hypnotist II, Certified Hypnotherapist, and Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist trainings!

Self-Hypnosis for Life – January 20-22, 2012 (25 hours)

Professional Hypnotist – January 20-22 & 27-29, 2012 (50 hours)

Master Hypnotist I – February 10-12 & 24-26, 2012 (50 hours)
Master Hypnotist II – March 9-11 & 16-18, 2012 (50 hours)

Certified Hypnotherapist – March 30-April 1 & April 13-15, 2012 (50 hours)

Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist – 100 experiential hours

For more complete information on instructor Jane Ann Covington or our training program, please click on any of the links above.

Remember, class size is limited to ensure that all students receive personalized hands-on instruction.  Don’t wait – registration closes January 13, 2012!

Ready to sign up?  Click here to request a registration form & brochure!

Still have questions?  Email us to request a free 30-minute evaluation with Jane Ann!

Call us today at (404) 442-8700 to schedule an evaluation, or request a brochure!

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Preoperative Guided Imagery Improves Cardiac Surgery Outcomes

Preoperative guided imagery improves cardiac surgery outcomes.  Effect of guided imagery on length of stay, pain and anxiety in cardiac surgery patients.  “Cardiac surgery patients who listened to a pre-op guided imagery surgical tape had significantly less pain, anxiety and two days shorter hospital stay.”

-Tusek, D.L., Cwynar, R., and Cosgrove, D.M., Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, Journal of Cardiovascular Management 10; 2: 22-8 1999

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Hypnosis for Burns

Hypnosis for burns.  The Use of Hypnosis in the Treatment of Burn Patients.  “Hypnosis has a part to play in nearly every aspect of burn care, from the initial visit through tubbing and grafting, and finally to rehabilitation.  Early hypnosis attenuates the inflammatory response to the injury, limiting the usual progression of the burn from first degree to second degree, or from second to third.  Procedural pain can be controlled.  Guilt or anger about the accident need to be alleviated, caloric intake can be increased, and active participation in physical therapy can be enhanced.”

Dabney M. Edwin, Tulane University, LA, USA, International Handbook of Clinical Hypnosis, Online ISBN: 9780470846407; DOI = 10.  1002/0470846402.ch19

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Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy Classes Start September 9, 2011

What to do? Stay stuck in a RUT or Grow into your passion to make a real difference helping others? Start 9/9/11 in Atlanta

• Do you feel unfulfilled; feel that you could never move beyond your current level of effectiveness because you think you need to stay with what you “think” seems available or reasonable to you?

• Are you burned out, bored with your current career path?

• Maybe you, like me, enjoy helping others, but don’t know how to do it in a way that allows you to create a business that funds your lifestyle….

1975 was the year that changed my life forever and for the better. It was when I first experienced hypnosis and hypnotherapy. I became free to act according to current conditions, instead of reacting according to old unconscious patterns that had been unconsciously holding me back. My life then began to soar in a direction that allowed me to achieve my goals.

Can you say “Yes” to any of the following?

• Do you want to learn from a teacher that can teach anyone how to become masterful at providing effective hypnotherapy and other techniques that help others succeed in their life, while making a good living?

• Are you working as a physician, nurse, therapist, caregiver, clergy, teacher, coach, consultant, or are you seeking a fresh career (where you can be your own boss) working in a field that makes a positive difference?

• Do you want to become self-actualized, develop mind mastery, make more money, have fun, gain respect and prestige?

Hypnosis and hypnotherapy may be the right path for you and offer you what you’ve been looking for.  Since1995, I have been teaching folks who are interested in hypnosis these invaluable skills on how to help others, and get paid handsomely for it.   Click on Learn Hypnosis above to get more information.  Classes start soon!! Limited number of students for best personal coaching from me, Jane Ann Covington, BA, CCHT, RBT (36 years training and teaching).

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Preoperative Guided Imagery Improves Cardiac Surgery Outcomes

Effect of guided imagery on length of stay, pain and anxiety in cardiac surgery patients.

“Cardiac surgery patients who listened to a pre-op guided imagery surgical tape had significantly less pain, anxiety, and two days shorter hospital stay.”

Tutsek, D. L., Cwynar, R., and Cosgrove, D.M., Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, Journal of Cardiovascular Management 10; 2: 22-8 1999

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Jane Ann Covington’s Insight #1 – There is Nothing Wrong With You!

Welcome to the first in a series of 10 practical and helpful insights about life, success, and the power of the mind!  Check back next week for Insight #2, or simply fill out a web form and we will add you to our regular mailing list.  Enjoy!

Insight #1: There is Nothing Wrong With You!

What we learn growing in our environment may not be the truth about our self, our future, or what’s possible for us. History leaves holes in the fabric of our personal experience that can get us into situations that cause us problems, big problems, or just as bad…hold us back from our higher potential!  And, it doesn’t just happen for children or teenagers …it can happen to us at any age.  I was convinced that there was something “wrong with me”.

By age 5, I knew things weren’t right in my dysfunctional family, yet I had no power to speak up, much less do anything about it. I knew I needed help. I dreamed of being capable and available to get help and learn to help others.

Finally, by age 27, with the help of skilled professionals, I discovered there was nothing wrong with me. I discovered a whole new way of looking at myself, others, and life. I gave myself permission and freedom to intentionally find the specific help I needed to fill in those missing gaps of knowledge and skills that I hadn’t gotten growing up! I then promptly made it a point to learn and practice the missing skills right away.

Who you think you can be may be more limiting than what you are truly capable of becoming. I had tried to get help through traditional means, but that didn’t work for me.  My personal transformation came through specific education, hypnosis, hypnotherapy, and coaching.  For how could I possibly help others if I could not be helped myself?

And, it took another 13 years, to figure out my specific calling, the way for me to help others.  That’s what I get to do every day now…help people succeed!  I have devoted the last 36+ years learning, using, and developing processes that help people in short term therapy using the skills of hypnosis, hypnotherapy, education, and coaching.  You can be helped too to become your authentic self and find joy, passion for life, and inner peace, self confidence, coming to know that you are more than you ever knew you could be.

The subconscious can and will hold you back, but it can also be retrained to be the servant for good for the you that you’ve always wanted and deserve to be.  Call to schedule a free 20 minute consultation with me personally (in person or by phone or by Skype) to discuss your situation and let’s talk about creating a strategy to assist you in moving toward a more fulfilled life in every way, as quickly as possible. It will be my pleasure to serve you and help you discover “There’s Nothing Wrong With You!”

Best regards,

Jane Ann Covington

 

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