Hi Soon To Be Non Smoker
Many times I have heard from clients that even though they want to quit smoking, they believe they can’t quit.
That is the first belief I challenge and destroy. When asked if they would die tomorrow if they didn’t stop smoking, many still don’t believe they can. Recently a guy I have known for years had a massive heart attack requiring surgery.
He has always been a heavy smoker, likes a drink every night and has a crap diet. He was taken to hospital by helicopter. He was kept in for two weeks until his blood pressure stabilised. Within days of his release he had already had 3 cigarettes before breakfast.
All of this drama wasn’t enough to make him stop, even though he knew what I do for patients and he could have reached out. To make things worse he visited the specialist with his brother, the specialist took one look at the brother and tested his blood pressure, and declared that he was worse than the other guy. He too has kept on smoking.
When I ask my client if their childs life depended on them quitting they admit that they would do anything to save their life. Right then and there the belief is destroyed because they have just admitted that they could quit.
This admission has a strong effect and perfectly opens the door to them quitting using hypnosis. In groups I ask people if they think that hypnosis will solve their problem. Occasionally a couple of people will say no.
I then ask if they believe that there is a 1% chance they can be helped. They always say yes. Again the door is open for therapeutic change.
The point is never say never. To say to yourself, that something can’t be done shuts of any possibility of success. At the very least just say you can’t do it yet! Then remind yourself that many people quit smoking successfully every day.
Also remind yourself that you are not special, even if your mum told you so. If others can quit then so can you. By adding hypnosis into the mix you can have the best chance possible.
You have two options. 1. Use not being able to quit as an excuse for not trying. Or 2. Decide it has to be done, seek the right help, commit yourself fully, as if your life or a loved one’s life depends on your quitting, and just do.
To quit smoking the fast effective way just call me for a complementary chat on 1300 203 422 in Australia. For full details go to howtoquitsmokingcigarettesnow.com
You can quit with me Brisbane or Buderim on the Sunshine Coast, or from anywhere using Skype
Regards
Ian Newton
